Matinee Series

Aquila Theatre presents Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451

Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. • Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

With its skill at creating innovative and modern theater performances out of great works of literature, Aquila Theatre Company brings new life to Ray Bradbury's visionary parable of a society gone awry. This is an abbreviated performance of the story's key scenes; 60 minutes in length followed by a Q&A session with the actors.

Considered a work of science fiction when first published, Fahrenheit 451 has been debated for decades - issues of censorship, the effects of technology on society and literature, and the means by which knowledge is gained - continue to be very real concerns today. TEACHER RESOURCE

Running Time: Approx 60 mins
Recommended Grades: 9th - 12th grade
Tickets: FREE to area high schools! Limited seating available so reserve your space early!

GREAT Theatre's Wizard of Oz

Tues, Jan 14 at 9:30 a.m. *(ASL interpreted) and Noon
Wed, Jan 15 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon  • Thurs, Jan 16 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon
Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

There's no place like home. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.

Running time: Approx 60 minutes
Recommended Grades: K - 12th grade
Tickets: $6 student, $10 adult

GREAT Theatre's Cat in the Hat

Tues, Feb 11 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon • Wed, Feb 12 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon
Thurs, Feb 13 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon *(ASL interpreted)
Fri, Feb 14 at 9:30 a.m. and Noon • Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University

Leave it to the Cat in the Hat! Everyone's favorite feline in the red and white hat turns a rainy afternoon upside down with his madcap mischief and wacky adventures. Speaking only in rhyme, the Cat in the Hat shows Sally and her brother that "it's fun to have fun, but you have to know how," despite the misgivings of their well-mannered Fish. But what will Mother think of all the antics when she returns home? Find out when all of your favorite moments from this Dr. Seuss classic come to life before your eyes.

Running time: Approx 60 minutes
Recommended Grades: PreK - 4th grade
Tickets: $6 student, $10 adult

Soweto Gospel Choir

Friday, March 14, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. • Escher Auditorium, College of Saint Benedict

Hailing from South Africa, the Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir is an awe-inspiring vocal ensemble that performs an exuberant program of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel. Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, and charismatic performances combine to uplift the soul and express South Africa's great hopes for the future.

Running Time: Approx 60 mins 
Recommmended Grades:  K - 12th grade
Tickets: $6 student, $10 adult