[Capdist-announce] "Jack and the Beanstalk" (Children's Opera) Sunday, Feb. 29 at Schenectady Civic

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	JACK AND THE BEANSTALK….A Children’s Opera 

	For All Ages… February 29 at Schenectady Civic Players 

	SCHENECTADY – Children and families of all ages are invited to
Opera Saratoga’s Opera-to-Go production of _JACK AND THE BEANSTALK_
Saturday, February 29, at 2:30 p.m._, _hosted by Schenectady Civic
Players, at its 12 So. Church Street Playhouse, Schenectady,   

	 The short 45-minute adaptation of the classic fairy tale features
music from the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, adapted by John
Davies. 

	 Living in poverty with his mother, Jack sells the family cow to a
mysterious man for a handful of beans. When he returns home and shows
his mom the seeds, she throws them out a window in despair. The beans,
of course, take root, and in the moonlight a magical stalk grows into
the sky.  

	 Through this adaptation of the story of _Jack and the Beanstalk_,
students are exposed to operatic music and classical singing, while
exploring important themes of embracing difference and the importance
of working together. _Jack and the Beanstalk_ is appropriate for Pre-K
to Grades 6 audiences. A cookies and punch reception follows 

	 A pay-what-you-will performance. General admission. Open seating. No
advance reservations required.or accepted..
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