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***visit Wolf Trap’s Theatre-in-the-Woods web page throughout the summer for any updates or program changes***

Contact: Chris Guerre, (703) 255-4096 or chrisg@wolftrap.org
Graham Binder, (703) 255-1917 or grahamb@wolftrap.org

Vienna, VA—Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts’ Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods presents 68 family oriented performances Tuesdays through Saturdays, from June 23 through August 8, 2009 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Situated in a natural, woodsy setting behind the Filene Center, the majestic 800-seat Theatre-in-the-Woods offers a wide range of energetic live performances specially designed for children kindergarten through sixth grade.

Wolf Trap favorite, Grammy-nominated Dinorock kicks off the 2009 Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods season with a playful prehistoric performance showcasing eight wacky dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era. Other highlights include performances from master storytellers Baba Jamal Koram and Antonio Rocha; Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets featuring realistic animal puppets called “Foamies”; the return of silly songs by fun-loving Steve Roslonek “Mr. Steve” from PBS KIDS; and the Maryland Youth Ballet as it celebrates its 15^th year at Wolf Trap with the world premiere of the brand new production, Caroline Goes to the Rodeo.

Free workshops open to all ages are offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday immediately following the 10 a.m. performance. Lasting half an hour, these workshops are an extension of the preceding performance, allowing children to actively engage in music, song, dance, and drama. As space is limited reservations are required. Reservations can be made by contacting the National Park Service at (703) 255-1824.

Wolf Trap’s 2009 Theatre-in-the-Woods Season

Tuesday, June 23 – Saturday, June 27, 2009

10:00 a.m. – Dinorock – Dinosaur Desperados
Adventures from the Mesozoic era with playful puppets and live music

11:15 a.m. – Baba Jamal Koram – Under the Griot’s Tree
Interactive storytelling of African culture using music, humor, and history

Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, July 3, 2009 (no performance on July 4)

10:00 a.m – Furia Flamenca – A Magical Trip Around Spain
Flamenco dancing accompanied by a live guitarist and hand-held percussion instruments

11:15 a.m. – Antonio Rocha – Tales from the Amazon and Beyond*
Rocha combines sound effects and storytelling to emulate rainforest animals

Tuesday, July 7 – Saturday, July 11, 2009

10:00 a.m – Hui Hula O Na Mele Aloha – Dances of Aloha
A showcase of traditional and modern Hawaiian hula dancing

11:15 a.m. – Steve Roslonek – SteveSongs
Silly songs and humor from Mr. Steve, a Parent’s Choice Gold Award winner

Tuesday, July 14 – Saturday, July 18, 2009

10:00 a.m. – Happenstance Theater – Plunkett and Tremolo
Hilariously fun wordless storytelling with Mark Jaster and Sabrina Mandell

11:15 a.m. – Billy B – The Singing Tree*
An exploration of the life cycle of the tree through folk-rock music

Tuesday, July 21 – Saturday, July 25, 2009

10:00 a.m. – Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets – Animalia*
An examination of the magical animal kingdom using “Foamie” animal puppets

11:15 a.m. – Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop – Beat Box & Banjos with Special Guest Christylez Bacon
Grammy Award-winning duo and DC hip hop artist fuse different music styles

Tuesday, July 28 – Saturday, August 1, 2009

10:00 a.m. - Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Rodeo
A new production presenting Caroline’s unexpected performance at the rodeo

11:15 a.m. – TBA

Tuesday, August 4 – Saturday, August 8, 2009

10:00 a.m. – Rocknoceros – Painting the Town Pink!
Fun-loving DC-area rock band performs original children’s songs

11:15 a.m. – Bob Brown Puppets – Clowning Around
Local favorite, Bob Brown’s clever clowns perform daring stunts

*Part of Wolf Trap’s Go Green initiative, using the arts to help protect the environment.

Tickets are $8 for one show or $10 for a day pass including admission to both shows. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Tickets.com, by calling 1(877) WOLFTRAP, online at www.wolftrap.org, or at the Filene Center Box Office at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Arrangements may be made in advance for special-needs accessibility by calling the National Park Service at (703) 255-1827. Tickets are required for all performances for adults and children ages 3 and up. Advance purchase is recommended as performances often sell out. Groups of 20 or more should contact the Wolf Trap Group Sales Office at (703) 255-1851.

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