A Night in New Orleans

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  A Night in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure features our heroes Jack and Annie as they visit one of America's spookiest cities on the most haunting night of the year - All Saint's Eve (or Halloween). The pair are on the hunt for the young musician Louis Armstrong. Will they be able to put the King of Jazz on the path that will lead him to stardom? Follow the to 1916 New Orleans where the music and ghosts fill the streets.

  The play is directed by Steve MacKinnon. The Magic Tree House books were written by Mary Pope Osborne, with the play being co-written by Murray Horwitz and Will Osborne, and featuring music composed by Allen Toussaint .

   

  CAST

  Jeffrey Todd Parrott - Jack
  Sophie Bell - Annie
  Damian Barray - Dipper/Louis Armstrong
  Bridgette Hoover - Lil Mac
  Anachebe Asomugha - Big Nose
  Joel Oramas - Happy
  A. Ross Neal - Ensemble
  Chris Metz - Ensemble

   

  PRODUCTION

  Steve MacKinnon - Director/Musical Director
  Kim Ball - Choreographer
  Robbin Watts - Set Designer
  Mel Barger - Costume Designer
  Mary Heffernan - Lighting Designer
  Britt Sandusky - Sound Designer

   

  SHOWINGS

  October 17 - November 23
  Sunday - 4:30 pm
  Tuesday - 10:15 am, 12 pm
  Wednesday - 10:30 am
  Thursday - 10:15 am, 12 pm
  Friday - 10:15 am, 12 pm
  Saturday - 2 pm
   

  Before each show, the audience can enjoy pre-show activities with the cast of A Night in New Orleans. There will also be autographs after each weekend show.

   

  PERFORMANCE SPECIALS AND DISCOUNTS

  Teachers can sign up for special matinee showings for children. Group specials for families are available and will save you money on admission.

  There will be an American Sign Language (ASL) interpretted showing on October 26, 2013 at 2 pm.

   

  A Night in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure is perfect for younger audiences and school-aged children, with some spooky elements to get everyone in the mood for the fall season.

  Parking is free at Loch Haven Park. If the lot is full, park at the Orlando Repertory Theatre, the Orlando Science Center garage, or along Mills Avenue.

  A Night in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure will be performed in the Margeson Theatre at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven Park. For more information on the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre venue, view their profile page.

  Photo credit: Tony Firriolo