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Hi Everyone! You know I came from the acting world, but you may not know that I was involved in children's theatre. I loved my time performing for kids so when I heard about this show, I had to share, If you are in the Austin area, I hope you will check this out.

Pollyanna Theatre Company presents

PATTERN NATION: WAVES  May 10-15, 2012

Designed to support pre-literacy skills among pre-school children –

 appropriate for all children especially those through 2^nd grade

Austin, TX – Central Texas’ most well-known children’s theatre company, Pollyanna Theatre is proud to present PATTERN NATION: WAVES, May 10-13^th (see below for multiple times), with a 2:00 p.m. performance on the 13^th followed by a party (‘pay what you like’), and May 15 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 West Riverside Drive, Austin.                                                                     WHO:             Pollyanna Theatre CompanyWHAT:          PATTERN NATION: WAVES by Andrew Perry, (original concept by Emily Cicchini)WHEN:          May 10 at 11:00 a.m.May 11 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.May 12 at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 and  4:00 p.m.May 13 at 2:00 p.m. (followed by a “PAY WHAT YOU LIKE” party *)(May 14 no performances)May 15 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. *post performance party ‘pay what you like’ open to public; mix and mingle with cast in costumes and enjoy refreshments in the AT&T Education Room (located next to the Rollins Theatre)WHERE:       Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center for the Performing Arts701 West Riverside Drive, Austin, Texas 78704TICKETS:     Tickets to public performances are $7.25 for children under 12$8.25 for students ages 12-18, seniors, & Austin Creative Alliance members$9.25 for adults. To reserve, visit www.pollytheatre.org or email judy@pollytheatre.orgBased on the very popular series of plays produced by the Pollyanna Theatre five years ago written by Emily Cicchini, this new play by Andrew Perry continues Cicchini’s popular concept and beloved characters.PATTERN NATION: WAVES explores the colorful world of waves and is intended to support important pre-literacy skills needed for learning success among pre-school children. Though appropriate for elementary school children of all ages, PATTERN NATION: WAVES will be most enjoyed by students in pre-K, Kinder, and grades 1 & 2. As with all Pollyanna Theatre plays, teacher/parent study guides are available, free of charge.The play follows the fun adventure of four friends as they explore the many types of waves found around them in nature. The show opens with Cyan Circle waiting for his cousin, Amber Oval to arrive for their regular play date.  However, fun soon erupts when Amber brings along her friends Jade Triangle and Pinky Rombus. Soon the four find themselves on amazing imaginative adventures at the beach, beside a very still lake hosted by a mermaid, and in the world of secret spies who are investigating invisible sound and light waves.“We’re proud to bring back these delightful characters, who struck such a chord with children five years ago, back to life. Children learn best when they’re fully engaged, and we had both students, parents and teachers applauding this show.”The cast includes professional actors from Pollyanna Theatre Company including longtime audience favorites Michelle Keffer and Andrew Alexander of the recent Ducks vs. Squirrels production, among others. The production is directed by Pollyanna Artistic Director and Founder, Judy Matetzschk-Campbell.For more information on Pollyanna Theatre Company or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.pollytheatre.org.

ABOUT POLLYANNA THEATRE COMPANY: The founders of Pollyanna Theatre Company believe that theatre is a powerful teaching tool that speaks to people of all ages in a unique and powerful way through a variety of visual, aural, and emotional languages. Therefore, theatre should be a part of all general education from Kindergarten through adulthood. Toward that end, The Pollyanna Theatre Company strives to work alongside educators to inspire, motivate, and teach audiences of all ages. Although the company’s primary focus is upon young audience members, the ensemble performs top quality theatrical productions that speak to and illuminate the human spirit and condition for all ages. www.pollytheatre.org