GARBAGE ISLAND
100 Jackson St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
29.7599708
-95.35389709999998
Description
It’s a Saturday, 10:30 a.m., and the kids are already driving you nuts. Parents: Rec Room is here to save your weekend...and maybe your life. Rec Room Arts presents GARBAGE ISLAND, a live, interactive sketch performance for children ages 2 - 6. Written by Abby Koenig and directed by Rec Room co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs, GARBAGE ISLAND is a fun and interactive live show that is both silly and educational. In the vein of children’s sketch shows, such as You Can’t Do That On Television, and The Muppet Show, GARBAGE ISLAND features absurdist humor and improv, as well as audience participation. GARBAGE ISLAND takes place in a literal garbage dump where off-the-wall characters come to life to solve mysteries using creative and critical thinking skills. There is an underlying message of earth consciousness and rubbish reuse. Local singer-songwriter, Greg Cote, hosts the show as Garbage Man Joe performing original music. Houston actors and Rec Room regulars Dano Colon, Tasha Gorel, and Orlanders Jones, perform as a rotation of multiple characters. Additionally, the show features puppet performances by Houston’s esteemed puppeteers, BooTown.The set and costumes are designed using only found materials to further highlight the theme of sustainability. Costumes are designed by Houston Grand Opera costumer, Clair Hummel, and set is designed by local artist, Justin Dunford.Children are invited to bring an old toy with them every week that may be used during the performance as an improv piece for the actors. As such, no two performances will be the same and the audience is encouraged to return to see how the show changes each week. Old toys will be donated each week to a local charitable organization. Each performance will culminate in big kid dance party with homemade musical instruments, Garbage Man Joe and the cast. Tickets are $10 for adults and kids ages 2 and above. Children under 2 are free to sit on their parents’ lap. Each ticket includes one complimentary beverage of coffee, mimosas or juice boxes for the kids.
Show runs April 8, 15, 22 & 29th. Every show starts at 10:30 am.
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2017-04-29T10:30:00-05:00
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