The DAC Applause! performing art camp productions of “101 Dalmatians,” “Kids” and “Once on this Island, Jr.” on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7 at 1 and 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1 p.m.
Children ages 4 to 6 re-create the Disney story of the “101 Dalmations,” in which artistically inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs, devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil, Anita’s former classmate, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! Join the summer performing art camp students of DAC Applause! and all the dogs of London as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Theatre-goers will get a second performance produced by kids ages 11 to 16 with “Once on this Island, Jr.” Based on the popular Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Little Mermaid,” this full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and even death.
Tickets are $8. For tickets, visit the Durango Arts Center at 802 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, online at www.DurangoArts.tix.com or by calling the DAC Box Office at (970) 259-2606.
