Balloonacy

Balloonacy
Part of WonderFest

Jan. 13 to Jan. 28, 2018 
Wells Fargo Playhouse

Recommended for ages 3 and older


by Barry Kornhauser

 Approximate length: 40 minutes

  ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance: Sunday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. 
A mischievous balloon finds its way into the home of a solitary old man, and suddenly his curmudgeonly life is interrupted. Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship can be found in the most unlikely of places.
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 You may request a school performance starting April 3, 2017.
Booking notes:
  • School performances are for student groups of 20 or more.
  • Tickets range from $9 to $10 per person, tax included.
  • Adults, including teachers, must purchase a ticket and be included in the total reservation.
  • No children 3 years of age or younger are permitted to attend school performances

For more booking details, see our School Performances FAQs or call School Performance Coordinator, Arlethia Hailstock at 704-973-2829.

Balloonacy

Balloonacy


Feb. 6 to Feb. 9, 2018
Wells Fargo Playhouse

Recommended for preschool through first grade



 Approximate length: 40 minutes
A mischievous balloon finds its way into the home of a solitary old man, and suddenly his curmudgeonly life is interrupted. Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this 40-minute play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship can be found in the most unlikely of places.

School performance schedule
  • Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 9 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
ASL Sign-Interpreted Performance
Sunday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Buy tickets

Children's Theatre of Charlotte offers a sign language interpreted performance for each of our Mainstage productions. These shows are interpreted by a professional ASL interpreter who has read the script and had early access to the show to ensure that their interpretation is accurate.

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WonderFest

Mr. Popper's Penguins
 
Storytime in Spangler Library Saturday, Jan. 6 10:45 a.m.
Workshop Saturday, Jan. 13 2 p.m.
Cast Meet & Greet Saturday, Jan. 13 after 3 p.m. show
Balloonacy
 
Storytime in Spangler Library Friday, Jan. 12 10:45 a.m.
New Play Development
 
New Works Class
 | Reading of a new play from CTC Conservatory students 		Saturday, Jan. 13 2 p.m.
Education Day
 | Backstage Tour and Young Playwrights for Change play readings 		Saturday, Jan. 20 10 a.m.