Ensemble's Storybook Theatre Presents a Inspiring, Adventurous Adaptation of
The Paper Dragon.

(Santa Barbara, CA) On April 12 and 19 for two consecutive Saturdays at 12 (noon), 2:30 and 4:30 PM, Ensemble's Storybook Theatre will present the second production in its children's season with The Paper Dragon. Adapted from the popular book by Marguerite W. Dovol, this children's theatrical production is a richly entertaining adventure. Storybook director Miller James has added original songs and colorful costumes creating a wonderful and fun filled show for the whole family.

"I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with this wonderfully popular story" says Miller James. "It has all the elements for an entertaining children's play, it was an honor to adapt this for the stage."

The story of The Paper Dragon centers around Mi Fei a humble painter of scrolls in a small Chinese village. The tranquility of the community is threatened when the dragon, Sui Jen, awakens from his 100-year slumber. The villagers know of only one person wise enough to confront the scaly beast - Mi Fei. The power of the artist's vision and the ever-sustaining nature of love are brought together in this magical stage adaptation. Journey with Mi Fei as he discovers the power to tame the tricky dragon within himself.

Although primarily intended for children from kindergarten through sixth grade, The Paper Dragon welcomes adults, teachers and older siblings, who will find great enjoyment and merriment in these captivating Saturday public performances.

With the belief that children's lives are transformed through theatre, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) brings a unique vision to the performance of informative, entertaining and original plays. ETC believes that the theatre inspires young people to develop the tools of communication and creativity that engender a deep appreciation of the world.

Ensemble's Storybook Theater for the schools serves over 12,000 elementary students each year, combining pre-production study guides, workshops and post performance discussion of the plays with full production values—sets, costumes and music.

Public performances for The Paper Dragon are scheduled for 12 (noon), 2:30 and 4:30 on Saturdays, April 12 and 19, 2008 at the Alhecama Theatre 914 Santa Barbara Street. Single ticket prices are $9.00 for children and $13.00 for adults, please call the Ensemble Theater Box Office at (805) 965-5400.

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Calendar Listing

Production:

Ensemble's Storybook Theatre presents:
The Paper Dragon. Adapted from book by Marguerite W. Dovol

Dates:
Saturday, April 12 and 19 at 12(noon), 2:30 and 4:30 pm.

Producer:
Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) of Santa Barbara.
Jonathan Fox, Executive Artistic Director

Director:
Miller James

Where:
Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara
at the Alhecama Theatre
914 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Admission:
$9.00 (children), $13.00 (adults)

Tickets:
For reservations and information call the Ensemble
Box Office at (805) 965-5400. VISA/MC.
Box office hours are: Performance days 1:00 pm. to curtain,
non-performance days 1:00 pm. to 5:00 pm. Group Sales: (805) 965-5400.

Description:
Journey with Mi Fei as he discovers that within himself he has power to tame the tricky dragon. Adapted from the popular book by Marguerite W. Dovol, this children’s theatrical production is a richly entertaining adventure for the whole family.

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