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Family Friendly: A young girl chooses a pirate’s life
The Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences presents "How I Became a Pirate."
Updated: January 31, 2013 12:06PM
A young girl finds adventure on the high seas in “How I Became a Pirate.” Bradley Kisner directs the family musical, based on Melinda Long’s acclaimed children’s book, for the Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences. It tells the story of Jennifer Jacob’s journey with Captain Braid Beard and his crew.
The director praised the songs in the fast-paced show, as well as the message. “It’s really great to go on adventures but, at the end of the day, being home is what’s really nice,” he said.
Kisner believes grownups will enjoy this musical as much as children do.
“There’s lots of jokes that go right over the kids’ heads that the parents get,” he said.
The cast of nine includes eight adults and 12-year-old Riverwoods seventh grader Brittany Smithson as Jennifer.
Performances are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 2-10 at Edgewood Middle School Theater, 929 Edgewood Road, Highland Park. Tickets are $10.
For details, call (847) 682-4640 or go to www.highlandparkplayers.com.
ROPE WARRIOR ROCKS
David Fisher of Glenview, best known as the Rope Warrior, will show another talent when he performs his new songs during Wee Rock, a Kids Club Special Event for ages 2-6, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Registration is required.
For details, call (847) 729-7500 or go to www.theglentowncenter.com.
ARE THEY GAME?
Your kids will be fully immersed in Life-Sized Winter Wonder Candy Land, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St. Children, ages 3 and up, will try to escape from Queen Frostine’s spell. Registration is required and there may be a waitlist.
For details, call (847) 446-7220 or go to www.winnetkalibrary.org.
FREE FOR ALL
Ice skating, skate rental, on-ice games, demonstrations by figure skaters and hockey players, and food are all free at a Customer Appreciation Day, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road. You don’t need to register.
For details, call (847) 291-2993 or go to www.nbparks.org.
CAJUN CONNECTION
Travel to New Orleans at Kiddie Gras — A Mardi Gras Family Event, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. There will be crafts, games, bouncers and music plus a meal of chicken, macaroni, muffins, salad and more. The event will end with a mini balloon drop. Cost is $8 for children, $6 for adults for residents; $10 and $7.50 for nonresidents. Registration is required.
For details, call (847) 724-5670 or go to www.glenviewparks.org.
