I’m a big fan of the New Victory Theater, and here’s a show that sounds like a must-see for your kids. The New Victory puts on the most original pieces from all over the world. They never let my kids down, and they are sure to inspire your own children, too.
Potato Needs a Bath, a show by Shona Reppe for children ages 2-5 years-old, which will be presented by The New Victory at The New 42nd Street Studios from April 8th -24tth , simply requires the audience to watch and listen. In the 30-minute puppet production, Reppe doesn’t ask the young audience to join in and felt this was the right decision when she created it with Andy Manley, another Scottish artist who creates work for babies and children (My House, New Vic 2009).
In Potato Needs a Bath, Eggplant shows off her glamorous jewels, the pair of Pears flirt and flit, and Plum needs a potty break. But where is Potato? It’s impossible to dance the Mango Tango without Potato! Before he can celebrate with his produce pals, the muddy little spud needs a bath. Leave it up to superstar storyteller and award-winning puppet master, Shona Reppe, to make sure Potato is presentable for his guests in this gentle, light-hearted and highly visual production.
Potato Needs a Bath was created by Reppe and Andy Manley. Costume design is by Alison Brown, set design is by Shona Reppe and music is composed by David Trouton. The show is performed by Shona Reppe.
Here is what some people had to say about the show over in the UK:
“charmingly quirky show……..a tonne of inspired silliness to delight the nursery-aged patrons” The Sunday Herald
“What a thrill! POTATO I think is my favourite so far. My baby watched intently through the whole show, laughing out loud at some points, while tears ran down my cheeks. “ Audience member Lemon Tree Theatre, Aberdeen
“Your show was utterly, completely wonderful and I was rather sad when it ended……simply genius! “ Audience member Macrobert Art Centre, Stirling.
Ticket Information
Theater-goers who buy tickets for three or more New Vic shows qualify for free Membership benefits, including a 35-percent savings. Tickets for Potato Needs a Bath cost $14 for Members and $20 for Non-members.
Tickets are available at:
ONLINE at NewVictory.org
BY PHONE at 646-223-3010; Monday-Friday 12 noon-8 pm; Saturday 10 am-8 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm
IN PERSON at The New Victory Theater Box Office; Box office hours: Sunday & Monday 11 am-5 pm; Tuesday-Saturday 11 am -7 pm
Performance Schedule
*indicates signed performance.
Fri April 8 10:30am, 12:30pm
Sat April 9 10:30am, 12:30pm 2:30pm
Sun April 10 10:30am, 12:30pm
Fri April 15 10:30am, 12:30pm
Sat April 16 10:30am*, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Sun April 17 10:30am, 12:30pm
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