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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers family-friendly performances

Posted 5/10/21

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., announces upcoming events at various times for children and families to participate in the performing arts setting in an “interactive experiential way.”

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts offers family-friendly performances

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Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., announces upcoming events at various times for children and families to participate in the performing arts setting in an “interactive experiential way.”

Tickets are on sale to the public, according to a press release, encouraging familes to explore opportunities together from a morning or matinee performance with your children to the entire family enjoying an evening event.

This season’s family series reimagines the center’s popular flamenco performances for school-aged children, invites two local musicians to highlight the musical storyteller in all, turns a beloved classic into an opera to be enjoyed by all ages and more.

Although subject to change, in addition to diving into a “magical world under the sea with soap bubbles” and presenting an uplifting play, attendees can look forward to the following scheduled upcoming family-friendly performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts:

Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre | Flamenco por la Familia
1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, Stage 2
This event invites all ages to experience and learn the art of flamenco. Families can enjoy a 60-minute short story flamenco performance, dance lessons and art activities. Julia Chacón is the founder of Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre and has more than 15 years of international performing and production experience. Her popular fall series Flamenco Intimo is a sellout hit with the adult crowd.

Arizona Opera Education Presents | Cinderella: A Classic Fairytale Opera
11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022; 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, Stage 2

Audiences will be transported to the magical world of “Cinderella” through this 40-minute adaptation designed for Pre-K to 6th grade students. With colorful characters and melodies, this classic fairy-tale story will teach young people the morals of kindness toward all, forgiving others and never letting a bad thing ruin your heart.

Cactus Flower Story Hour
With AJ Odneal and Jillian Bessett
11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022; 1 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, Stage 2

Local singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalists AJ Odneal and Jillian Bissett invite an all-ages audience to join them for an interactive musical story hour, where children can be part of creating stories with instruments, a looping system, and the show’s two tour guides. Explorers ages 3–7 (all generations are welcome) can travel past the moon without leaving the theater.

B—The Underwater Bubble Show
7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Virginia G. Piper Theater

A modern fairy-tale for all ages, “B—The Underwater Bubble Show” blends drama, mime, dance, puppetry, juggling, contortionism, sand art and magic with the amazing beauty of soap bubbles for a visual spectacle. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil, “B” utilizes the laser technology, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog, optical illusions and many other surprises. This is an evening length performance: 45 minutes, a brief intermission, 55 minutes.

Balloonacy
11 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022; 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, Stage 2

“Balloonacy” performed by Ricky Araiza and directed by Jose Casas is an uplifting comedic show. This family-friendly play explores the power of friendship and shows how imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. In collaboration with Teatro Bravo, this 50-minute play is non-verbal and recommended for ages 5–8. 

See: ScottsdalePerformingArts.org.