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Show Sage Advice On Taking Children To Concerts BY ELAINE GUREGIAN KNIGHT RIDDER SERVI The year mydaughter can makeit all the way through 1 Gees r dren and seniors; $30for fami. Cratchit, aka Bailey: Broadway Theatre premieres an original holidayspoof, “It’s a Wonderful ChristmasCarol,” Bailey, the Jimmy dents with ID andseni $6 for children. Call (801) 355-4628. Cedar City Premiere: through Saturdayat 7 what’s on the primarily long excerpts (moresuitablefor older kids) or whetherthe audiencewill be involved (which will keep the youngerkids’ attention). Monday and plays’ TuacahnTreat: “TheLittlest Angel” comes to the Hafen In door Theatre “The White Light of Terrence” opens nightly p.m. in Southern Utah University Auditorium, room 108, in Cedar ing theater arts major at SUU. The production is entered in the American College Theatre Festival. Tickets are $5 at the door. For. information call (801) 586-8587. at Tuacahn Cen: terfor the Arts, Ivins, and Thursdays-Saturdays Astickysituation: City Rep Family Theatre's production of “A ChristmasStory,” based on the days throughDee. 10at 7 delightful 1983 film of the same name, opens Friday. Ralphie at Rep: City Rep Family Theatre presents a stage production of “A Christ- Theplay, by Philip edonthefilm“A ry,” which is based on n Shepherd's book In God W st, All Others Pay Cash, Opens Friday and runs Wednesdays through Saturd: at 7:30 p.m. through D Daytime performances schools are at 10:30 a.m. on se- lected weekdays during the run. Tickets to public performances are$8; call (801) 6000, option “0.” Ti fi chool performances (801) 532-6000, option Riverton Rules: The Riverton Arts Council presents Tickets are $7; dren. visit www.tuacahn.org. Verona H.S.: Utah State University The: er Depart ment ents an updated version of William Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet” starting “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” How long does the pro- gram last? Are there intermissions? Thirty minutes is a good length for preschoolers. Theystart out enthusiastic, but after 45 minutes, they’re squirming, evenif they like the show.It’s no good trying to explain to,them that the best part is coming up. When they’re tired, you've lost them. Boyer said that for kids up through middle elementary grades,less than an houris usually best. A couple of other suggestions: Get to the auditorium early enoughto use the restroom before the show. With kids, the line at intermission is goingto belong. WIf the event conflicts Holiday Special <9. ti 820.4Ee.Ve with your child’s regular meal or nap time, this may not be the best performance Regular Price $1000.00 Per Eye for him, Boyersaid. Onebig question for parents is how much they *299 Vision Correction Surgery at an affordable price should spend. Spending more will probably mean a performance that’s artistically excellent. But cheaper alternatives have their advantages. If you goto a free or inexpensive eventat a school or university, you can leave at intermissionifsomeonegets sleepyorrestless andnotfeel that you squandered lot of money. Whatever the cost, you can’t judge a concert’s worth byits length.If the performers are wonderful and your child loves the show, your money has been spent well no matter whatthe length. Margo Snider, principal at Miller-South School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Akron, Ohio, said that parents should be good role models for their children. Manyparents are so used to watching TV andtalking that they don’t know how to be quiet anymore, Snider said. Kids pick up on that and think it’s OK to talk at performances. One wayto help a child realize that going to a concert is something special is todressupforit, Snidersaid. If you're going to a show based on a children’s book, such as the ballet based on Raymond Briggs’ book The e e the book in the week before the performance. Kids love recognizing characters. If the show alreadyexists in another format, make sure the child understands whathe’s going to see. Human actors maydisappoint a 4-year-old who's expecting animationor special effects. Of course, you'll tell your childrenthat they need tosit still and stay quiet during the performance, But Angelo Lemmo, choreographer in residence at Canton Ballet, said performers don't want mummies in the audience, “Clap when youfeel like you wantto clap,” he said. “A lotof people try to be polite and hold back applause, but clapping gives the performers and dancers some feedback.” People shouldn't feel as if they have to hold back their laughter, either, Lemmo said, If the audience is having a great time, the performers will pick up on that and give an even better show. ’ ' FREE SC REENINGS Nearsightedness e Farsightedness e Astigmati sm ¢ LASIK Refractive Surgery ¢ State-of-the-Art Technolog ¢ Snowman,it’s great to read ED.A. Approved & Board Certified Surgeons ¢ starting Thursday and running Mon. City. The newplayis by Mat- thew Ivan Bennett, a Company Some performances will havea sign languageinterpreter. Call (801) 9 221 Tickets are $10; $8 for si Lisa Boyer, education program director of the Can- First, “The Valley City. Opens runs Frid: and Saturdays throughI at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5; $4 for stu dents, children and_ seniors. Stewart readyto see and hear. If it’s an orchestra concert, find out whether it’s Theatre Matterof / Ebenezer Scrooge fired Bob Cratchit and hired George judge what your child is program? Christian presents Children’s Christmas Pag by Eric Jensen. The show imagines what might happen if day; runs Mondays, Thursdays andFridays at 7:30 and Saturdaysat 7 p.m., through Dec. 29. group to ask a few questions. Christian Theatre: Westvale Off arplum, I'll know she is a ton, (Ohio) Symphony Or- lies. Call (801) 208-3121 Compiled by Celia R. Baker a Wonderful Life.” Opens Fri- chestra, suggests that you 1 and at Tickets are $8; $6 for chil character from the movie “It’s call the box office or the D13 Riverton Community Thursday through day and Dec. 30 p.m into a sweetly snoring sug- children to their first concerts, butit's nerve-racking, too. Tickets can be expensive, and it can be hard to Sunday, November25, 3 ne the second act of “The Nutcracker” without turning full-fledged concertgoer. It’s exciting taking your TheSalt LakeTribune _ ARTS 0% Financing Available Up to 12 Months 20/20 Vision Centers, Inc. 801-274-EYES(3937) 64 East 6400 South (Cornerof State & 6400 South), Suite 115 *Pricing may vary according to RX and Astigmatism. Price Per Eye. ' y { See next page |
