Orlando Family Stage
The Finest in Family Theater
Postulant-turned-governess Maria brings music back into the lives of the seven children of a widower Austrian naval captain. The captain and Maria marry, but their happiness is threatened by the coming Nazi invasion of their country.
She’s back with an all-new show! It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie B.’s friend Lucille does not want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie B. has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly lunch lady, a kickball tournament, and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal”, and first grade has never been more exciting!
Skippyjon Jones is a rambunctious Siamese kitten with big ears and an even bigger imagination. When his loving, yet exasperated, mother puts Skippyjon in time-out, he cannot help but daydream. His imagination takes him far, far away to Mexico, where he pretends that he is a swashbuckling Chihuahua. This sweet, silly tale celebrates the power of imagination. As Skippyjon would say, “Mucho fun!”
Oh, brother! Attention-stealing little brother, Fudge, makes Peter feel like a fourth grade nothing! In this story by Judy Blume, adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason, Fudge is a toddler terror that gets away with everything, and Peter has had about all he can take! Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a humorous look at family life and the troubles that can only be caused by a younger sibling!
Award-winning magician and comedian Tony Brent returns to The REP with a unique show safely addressing a prevalent issue in our children’s world today. Because of his small size as a child, Tony was bullied in the cafeteria, in the gymnasium, on the playground, and generally anywhere there were no adults present. Now using comedy, amazing magic tricks, juggling, and a coat-rack loaded with costumes, Tony gently and humorously teaches children how to cope with being bullied. In addition, children learn to recognize the signs of bullying and whether or not they too might be guilty of bullying.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Based on the hit Broadway musical and the now-classic film, this heartwarming story is an icy blast of fun! As a young boy, Buddy crawled into Santa’s bag and was raised at the North Pole. Realizing that his size and lack of good toy-building skills proves he’s probably not an elf, Buddy is sent back to New York City to find his birth parents. This holiday gem is sure to make you embrace your inner elf!