January 2015 - Alaska Junior Theater

Edition 33 Vol. 3
January 2015
SEE WHY KIDS THINK JABALI IS “BETTER THAN A MOVIE!”
On Friday, February 6th, the Atwood
Concert Hall’s stage will transform into
an arena for fast paced acrobatic thrills.
Straight from Mombasa, Kenya, Jabali
African Acrobats’ performance will
combine athletic artistry, contortions,
strength, flexibility, and dance.
amazing feats (some with fire). Known
as “Kenya’s high energy super-circus,”
members have described their show as,
“part Cirque du Soleil, part Harlem
Globetrotters.”
School Performances: February. 3 - 6, 10:15 AM & Noon
Pubic Performance: Friday, February 6 at 7:30 pm, Atwood
Concert Hall.
Presented by Alaska Junior Theater and sponsored by
ConocoPhillips and Alaska State Council on the Arts.
For more information, visit www.akjt.org.
Their performance exemplifies the link between athletics
and the arts, while sharing the beauty of their African
culture. Acrobats bounce, bop, and balance non-stop to a
joyful Benga beat as they transition from dancing to human
pyramids, chair balancing, complex footwork and other
GIVING EVERY KID A CHANCE
Ahead of the performance, everyone is invited to
these FREE outreach events with opportunities
to interact with the members of Jabali African
Acrobats:
Jabali will provide a special performance at
Alaska Junior Theater’s Annual Benefit
Dinner! Enjoy a champagne reception &
dinner, silent & live auction, a performance
by Jabali African Acrobats, music and
dancing. Sponsored by GCI, the Benefit is
for the community to help bring the arts
into the lives of children who may otherwise
never see a live performance.
Community Welcome Dinner:
Monday, February 2, 6:00 pm at Begich Middle School, the
public is invited to attend a potluck welcome dinner for Jabali.
Bring a dish to share and meet the members of the troupe at
this free event.
Library Limbo/African Dance Workshop:
Wednesday, February 4, 4:00 pm at Mountain View Library
(120 Bragaw Street). This workshop is a free event and open
to the public.
AJT’s Annual Benefit Dinner:
Saturday, January 31st, 6:00pm
Anchorage Marriott Downtown.
Reserve tickets:
Call the AJT office at 272-7546.
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March 16-21, 2015
10:15 AM & Noon
Discovery Theatre
Grades Pre K-5
Aesop’s Fables have never been
more fun than when told by
grandmaster storyteller and
musician David Gonzalez.
April 23, 24, 27, 28, 2015
10:15 AM & Noon
Discovery Theatre
Grades Pre K-5
The sequel to the award winning,
wildly popular children’s book brings
the much adored snake, owl, fox,
gruffalo and mouse back to the stage.
Celebrate the moral of brains over
brawn in this delightful interpretation.
TIPS FOR TEACHERS
430 W. 7th Ave Ste 30
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907.272.7546 (Office)
907.272.3035 (fax)
By: Brianna Morse, AJT Education Associate
Hello teachers! We hope everyone had a
great holiday break. 2014 may have gone
by, but our performance season is still in
full swing! In this issue we’re highlighting
Jabali African Acrobats, but be sure not to
miss out on our other upcoming shows –
Aesop Bops! and The Gruffalo’s Child.
Board of Directors:
Brian Singleton, President
Michael Buzinski, 1st Vice President
Karen Gasque, 2nd Vice President
Ryan Jaramillo, Treasurer
Mary Jackson, Secretary
Don’t forget that our Annual Benefit is also coming up. Call
the AJT office to get your tickets and ask for the $50 Teacher
Price. It will be a night to remember with a performance by Jabali
African Acrobats!
Denise Brown Robinson
Yvonne Charles
Jim Kostka
Lucas Saltzman
Jennifer Stratton
Karen Worthington
Staff:
Lainie Dreas, Executive Director
Brianna Morse, Education Associate
Robert German, Marketing Associate
We haven’t forgotten about you. The Gruffalo’s Child confirmation
sheets will be sent out in February. Thank you for your patience.
Lorrie & Morrise Horning, Founders
Keep up with the latest AJT info, outreach and events on Facebook.
To see more, visit us at www.akjt.org
and LIKE us on Facebook.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call me anytime
between 8-5 (272-7546) or email me ([email protected]) with
ANY question big or small. We are always happy to help and love
the chance at getting to know our teachers better!
Have an AJT story you’d like to share? Submit
photos & story ideas to: [email protected].
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Annual Benefit Silent & Live Auction
SNEAK PEAK!
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Here is just a small sample of items to be showcased
at AJT’s Benefit Silent & Live Auctions. Get your
bidding arm warmed up – there’s more to be had.
A Burlesque Class
for 12 people at Studio 49.
Hot Firemen Dinner!
Dinner for six donated by the
Anchorage Fire Department.
Seahawks Mancave Special includes a
hat signed by Russell Wilson, Jersey signed
by Richard Sherman, a helmet signed by
Marshawn Lynch, a football signed by Pete
Carroll, pennant, Seahawk scarves and
mancave sign donated by GCI & Vital
Communications.
The Ultimate “Frozen”
Birthday Party with pizza fun
and a visit from Anna herself!
Alaska Airline tickets
with Disney passes.
Winter Freezer Package
includes a 58 c/ft upright freezer,
food saver vacuum sealer. gift
cards to Indian Meats. Mr. Prime
Beef, and 10th & M Seafood.
Donated by Alaska Tech Services
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A Husqvarna Snowblower &
Chainsaw Set from Anchorage Suzuki Arctic Cat.
INTRODUCE THEM
TO A WORLD OF WONDER
Continue the legacy of providing the best
performing arts from around the world for
Alaska’s young generations.
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Alaska Junior Theater
430 W 7th Ave, Suite 30 • Anchorage, AK 99501 • (907) 272-7546 • [email protected] • www.akjt.org
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