Muse of Fire 
 

 

        

 

Presented by Reel Kids

 

Reel Kids announces the world premiere of Muse of Fire, a new musical written by Kelly McAllister with music composed by Kari Kraakevik and Joshua Rich. Performances are:

 

-August 14th at 7pm

-August 15th at 2pm and 7pm

-August 16th at 2pm

 

The show is based on the play of the same name which had its premiere at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City as part of the New York International Fringe Festival. The musical is a comedic drama about what it means to be an artist.

The plot follows two novice muses, Dion and Polly, on their first assignment: helping a young woman become a great writer at great personal expense. The show asks the question, what is the point of theater in a world gone mad? Does art help make the world a better place? The answer is a resounding, poignant yes. It is a love letter to the human spirit and a celebration of the arts. Alternatively farcical, mystical, and always wildly entertaining, the show is the shot in the arm we all need while we wait for a vaccine.

 
Tickets are available for purchase at http://our.show/musefire.
 
 
 

 

 

Playwriting Workshop with Kelly McAllister of Reel Kids

 

 

 
 
It’s time to turn story concepts into scripts! Learn how with our very own professional play writer screenwriter, Kelly McAllister. A workshop of creative storytelling and wild laughs as you develop your very own characters and plots to tell stories never imagined before. Gain proficiency in creative narrative writing, format, and best of all how to bring your own ideas to life.
 
Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th 11am-1pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $5 per child
 
 
 
ABOUT REEL KIDS

Reel Kids (http://www.myreelkids.com), created and owned by composer,

performer and educator Kari Kraakevik, is a performing arts organization

that offers a multitude of classes and camps for kids in the K-12 age

range, including acting, filmmaking, video and theater tech.  Reel Kids

also offers a diverse array of shows performed for the public each year,

such as “Rent”, “Chicago”, Frozen”, “School of Rock” and “Footloose.” 

Additionally, Reel Kids prides itself on supporting local artists and

producing original works, including its upcoming involvement with the

Fringe Festival, “Muse of Fire”.  During this trying time for the arts

community, Reel Kids is thrilled to be in partnership with organizations

like Fringe, because it allows for a chance to continue to share the power

of performance with the public in a time when it is needed perhaps more

than ever.  Utilizing live-stream and limited in-person groups, Reel Kids

has faced the challenge of the current climate head on, with its most

successful summer ever, while still adhering to the safety and well-being

of its customer base.

 

 

 

 
Kids’ Sketch Comedy Show in an Afternoon with Michael Burgos
 
 

 
You may have heard of “Play in a Day” events, where groups of people come together to write, cast, rehearse, and perform a short play within 24 hours.
 
We’re going to see if we can create a short sketch comedy show — created by, and starring, children — within four hours!
 
This is going to be super loose and super fun (we’re not aiming to be perfect) as we attempt the ludicrously improbable!
 
In this workshop/event, children can expect to play games, learn about acting skills (movement, voice, etc.) and about how to write for performance. Then, of course, they’ll put on their own short sketch comedy show!
 
 
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Michael Burgos has been teaching children acting since January 2010 with Acting for Young People — with this summer’s five weeks of acting camp being taught online. He has written and directed over 30 plays for children and has written two one-person shows of his own, “The Eulogy” and “Tiramisu”, which he toured around the world — and which were festival favorites at the 2018 and 2019 Boulder Fringe, respectively, with each show receiving the award for "Best Solo Performance” at the festival.
 
Michael holds a Diplôme from École Philippe Gaulier (Paris, France) and a B.A. in Theater from George Mason University. In addition to studying with theater guru Philippe Gaulier, Michael trained with master teacher Dody DiSanto, a teaching protégé of the late Jacques Lecoq. He is a graduate of Washington Improv Theater’s Training Program, has studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, and also holds a B.M. from Berklee College of Music.
 
Date/Time: Sunday, August 16th 9:30am-1:30pm
Ages: 8 - 12
Cost: $20 per child
 
To optimize the playing, learning, and performing experience via Zoom, capacity will be limited, so early registration is encouraged.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

 

 

 

Jeff and Paige

 

 

www.jeffandpaige.org

 

Jeff and Paige use songs, storytelling, and interactive play to engage kids with nature, music, and movement. They have a large regional following in Colorado and a growing audience nationwide. Their primary Colorado audience is Denver, Boulder, the Greater Front Range, & mountain community residents. These are families with kids aged between 3-9. Through their live shows and six different albums Jeff and Paige have reached thousands of children with their joyful spirit of play and passion for ecological awareness. They have won several awards for their music and musical programming: 2019, 2016, and 2013 Parent's Choice Awards, 2016 National Parent Products Award (NAPPA), 2014 Creative Child Magazine CD of the Year Award, and Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Award (CAEE) for excellence in programming.

 

Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th 12:30pm and 2:45pm
Ages: 3-9
Cost: Free!