"Amber Brown is Not a Crayon," the beloved best-selling children’s book from Paula Danzinger, is now a live on-stage theatrical romp for the whole family and comes to the Michigan Theater to begin the 20th season of the “Not Just For Kids” series on Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 pm. The 2010-2011 season is sponsored by the Benard L. Maas Foundation and Toyota.
ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Company will deliver this one-time show at the Michigan Theater. Told in a uniquely funny and forthright style, this story of a feisty young girl who refuses to let her problems get the better of her will touch and entertain the audience. Laugh and cry with Amber as she learns some valuable lessons about the virtues of patience and the meaning of friendship. The show is sponsored by Ann Arbor Pediatric Dentistry and Emerson School. As a series presenter, Nicola’s Books will be on-site to offer this book and all related books from the season to attendees.
Reserved seats for all individual shows are $14, $12 for Michigan Theater members, available online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Michigan Union Ticket Office. To charge by phone, call 800-745-3000. Service charges apply. Save on groups of 10 or more: call 734-668-8397, ext. 27.
The Not Just For Kids series runs through May 2011. Standard series subscriptions are still available and can include five or six performances based on customer preference. Premium series subscriptions are also available and include two additional family performances by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.
Season subscriptions are also available through Monday, December 6 by mail or by calling 734-668-8397 ext. 27. Subscriptions are priced as low as $45. Please visit the Michigan Theater web site for more information: http://michtheater.org/njfk
About the Michigan Theater
A beloved community treasure since 1928, the Michigan Theater is one of America's best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture. The Theater hosts hundreds of events annually including movies, concerts, special events and tours. The Michigan Theater is managed by the Michigan Theater Foundation, a non-profit organization, with support from donors, members and numerous community sponsors. The Michigan Theater is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 E. Liberty Street across from Borders Books & Music. Regular movie prices are $9.00, $7.00 students, seniors and US veterans, $6.50 Michigan Theater members. For show times, directions and other info, visit www.michtheater.org or call the 24-hour info line at 734-668-TIME.
