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The Arts HUB in Lafayette has loads of fun shows and events to pique your interest this spring and summer. Check them out!

ASIAN PACIFIC MUSIC AND DANCE

Join us for an evening of music and dance from the Asian South Pacific! Featuring the hula dancing of Keaka O’Kalani and the shimmering sound of the Balinese gamelan, this evening promises to be a delightful cultural immersion!

What is hula dancing? Hula is a mimetic dance form. The dance moves are meant to represent different things, people, or places. Put together, the dance moves create a story told through dance. Originally a religious dance performed on the islands of Hawai’i, hula has spread across the world.

What is a gamelan? A gamelan is the traditional orchestra ensemble of the islands of Bali and Java, in Indonesia. It consists of various gongs, drums, and tuned metal percussive instruments, and, depending on the size of the gamelan, can be played by one or multiple players. The gamelan is used in religious ceremonies, to accompany theatrical performances, and is played on its own for entertainment.

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BARE: A POP OPERA

THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED R FOR THEMES OF SEXUALITY, DRUG USE, AND SELF-HARM.

Please note: this production of “Bare” is double-cast. If you are coming to watch a friend perform, please confirm which cast they are in before buying your tickets.

The CAPULET CAST performs on:
Friday, April 14, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 16, at 2:30 PM
Saturday, April 22, at 2 PM and 7 PM

The MONTAGUE CAST performs on:
Saturday, April 15, at 2 PM and 7 PM
Friday, April 21, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 23, at 2:30 PM

Bare is the dramatic and poignant story of teenagers struggling with their identities at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. As senior year comes to an end, Peter, Jason, Matt, Ivy, and Nadia must navigate the challenges of love, sexuality, and religion as they rehearse a school production of Romeo and Juliet. The consequences of their choices will be their cross to bear for the rest of their lives.

Each show of Bare will be co-hosted by a local organization dedicated to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Audience members will have the opportunity to join these groups for events surrounding each show, and to learn about their advocacy work. The Arts HUB is a proud “safe space” for the LGBTQ+ community, and as such we are proud to collaborate with these local organizations to advance their mission to support and protect local LGBTQ+ youth.

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SEICENTO BAROQUE

Designed for all ages, Seicento Baroque Ensemble’s presentation is a playful and interactive demonstration of 18th century music using excerpts from the J.S. Bach St. John Passion with choir and baroque instruments. Learn about this extraordinary music and discover how the music of Bach still speaks to listeners of all ages 300 years after it was written.

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THE FRONT RANGE KIDS FILM FESTIVAL

Celebrating the child’s point of view, The Front Range Kids Film Festival will present short works by both child and adult filmmakers who share in this spirit of innocent creativity. Kids will have the opportunity to show their work to their friends and family, as well as members of their community. Adult filmmakers will be able to reach kids in their community, experience their reactions, and answer their questions. On the evening of the festival, there will be fun activities, photographs, food vendors, and films will be shown on the big screen in the theater. Filmmakers will introduce their works to the audience, who will vote for their favorite entries. And, of course, there will be prizes for winning filmmakers!

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SPRING 2023 SHOWCASE

Join us for an afternoon recital celebrating the accomplishments of our students!

Please confirm which Showcase your children will be performing in before buying tickets.

The 2:00 PM Showcase will feature the following classes:
Broadway Sing & Dance
Broadway Kids (with Kenzie)
Vocal Technique

The 5:00 PM Showcase will feature the following classes:
Broadway Kids (with Alex)
Acting Foundations
Descendants Dance
The Arts HUB Singers

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INTO THE WOODS JR.

THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED G

Please note: this production of “Into the Woods Jr.” is double-cast. If you are coming to watch a friend perform, please confirm which cast they are in before buying your tickets.

CAST 1 is performing on:
Friday, May 12, at 7 PM
Saturday, May 13, at 2 PM

CAST 2 is performing on:
Saturday, May 13, at 7 PM
Sunday, May 14, at 2 PM

What happens when your wishes come true? Is “happily ever after” really so happy? In Into the Woods, fairy-tale characters Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Beanstalk fame!) and others must wrestle with these questions as they journey through the forest of our imagination. In the Junior version, the script and score of this Broadway classic have been adapted to make the show more accessible to teen performers.

The Arts HUB Showstoppers creates theatre by children for children. This program is an intensive, semester-long, educational workshop for performers ages 11-16. Our students have the rare opportunity to work with theater professionals, who direct, choreograph, and design the show. We hope The Arts HUB Showstoppers will inspire children in our community to engage with the arts.

Theater-based education teaches students valuable life skills, such as empathy, creative thinking, public speaking, confidence, and teamwork.

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MUSIC MAN KIDS

THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED G

Please note, this production of “Music Man KIDS” is double-cast. If you are coming to watch a friend perform, please confirm which cast they are in before buying your tickets.

CAST 1 is performing on:
Friday, May 19 at 7 PM
Saturday, May 20 at 2 PM

CAST 2 is performing on:
Saturday, May 20 at 7 PM
Sunday, May 21 at 2 PM

Over-confident grifter Harold Hill has the perfect scam: he rides into town, promising to whip the local youth into shape by forming a boys’ band–and once he convinces the townspeople to invest in musical instruments, he runs off with the money. But when he arrives in River City, Iowa, he finds himself falling in love with the local music teacher, and the whole scam is in jeopardy. In the KIDS version, the script and score of this Broadway classic have been adapted to make the show more accessible to young performers.

The Arts HUB Rising Stars creates theatre by children for children. This program is an intensive, semester-long, educational workshop for performers ages 6-11. Our students have the rare opportunity to work with theater professionals, who direct, choreograph, and design the show. We hope The Arts HUB Rising Stars will inspire children in our community to engage with the arts.

Theater-based education teaches students valuable life skills, such as empathy, creative thinking, public speaking, confidence, and teamwork.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Join The Arts HUB this summer for a “tale as old as time”– about a brave, intelligent young woman, a magical castle full of talking objects, and a recalcitrant beast who must learn how to love. This classic story about true love will enchant audiences young and old!

Our full-scale musical production will include a cast of adult and child performers from our community. All the songs from the beloved 1991 Disney animated movie will be featured, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “Be Our Guest,” “Gaston,” and “Something There.” Audiences are encouraged to come in costume, and to participate in fun, engaging activities for all ages before and after the show!

The Arts HUB Players is a new, semi-professional theatre troupe founded in 2022. It is the mission of The Arts HUB to offer an accessible, equitable, and high-quality theatre experience, both to our audiences and to the community members participating in our productions.

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