Show Descriptions
Robin Hood July 20 - 22 , 2017
All Ages
Old Gem students perform this all kids adaptation of the adventures of Robin Hood.
Old Gem students perform this all kids adaptation of the adventures of Robin Hood.
Bye Bye Birdie August 10 - 12 , 2017
All Ages
MUSICAL
An abridged version of the musical comedy about of teen aged fans singing a fond farewell to their idol.
MUSICAL
An abridged version of the musical comedy about of teen aged fans singing a fond farewell to their idol.
Johnny Appleseed September 25– October 20 , 2017
PreK to 3rd grade
An Old Gem apple season tradition! Join one of America’s most famous Tall Tale heroes as he sets out to bring apples to settlers of the frontier. Audience-Participation Musical.
An Old Gem apple season tradition! Join one of America’s most famous Tall Tale heroes as he sets out to bring apples to settlers of the frontier. Audience-Participation Musical.
Aladdin October 27 - 29, 2017
All Ages
Old Gem students perform an original all-kids version the classic story of poor but brave and clever Aladdin who finds a magic lamp that leads to riches and adventure.
Old Gem students perform an original all-kids version the classic story of poor but brave and clever Aladdin who finds a magic lamp that leads to riches and adventure.
A Year with Frog and Toad December 11 – 22, 2017
All Ages
MUSICAL
Based on Arnold Lobel‘s “Frog and Toad” stories. This musical follows the adventures of woodland friends over the course of a year, from their spring’s awakening from hibernation to winter’s Christmas celebration.
MUSICAL
Based on Arnold Lobel‘s “Frog and Toad” stories. This musical follows the adventures of woodland friends over the course of a year, from their spring’s awakening from hibernation to winter’s Christmas celebration.
Stone Soup January 22 – February 23, 2018
Pre-K to 3rd Grade
Audience Participation.
The tale of two greedy yet poor villagers who live lonely and hungry lives until a crafty stranger cooks up a magical pot of soup with a little help from the audience. The tantalizing soup feeds them all while teaching the value of cooperation.
Audience Participation.
The tale of two greedy yet poor villagers who live lonely and hungry lives until a crafty stranger cooks up a magical pot of soup with a little help from the audience. The tantalizing soup feeds them all while teaching the value of cooperation.
A Thousand Cranes February 26 - March 23, 2018
All ages
Features traditional Japanese music and dance
Based on the award-winning book, “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes,” “A Thousand Cranes” is the true and poignant story of Sadako Sasaki, a young victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Diagnosed with radiation sickness, twelve-year-old Sadako prays for world peace as she folds one-thousand paper cranes.
This production is back by popular demand after it’s successful 2017 run at the Old Gem and in St. Paul.
“…performers take us through these images with a calm grace…extremely creative…” - Hailey Colwell, MN Playlist
“…its symbolism, ceremony, and use of puppets, music, dance and shadow are a great (and gentle) entry for the children in the audience…” - Matthew Everett, SWFringeGeek Blogspot
Features traditional Japanese music and dance
Based on the award-winning book, “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes,” “A Thousand Cranes” is the true and poignant story of Sadako Sasaki, a young victim of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. Diagnosed with radiation sickness, twelve-year-old Sadako prays for world peace as she folds one-thousand paper cranes.
This production is back by popular demand after it’s successful 2017 run at the Old Gem and in St. Paul.
“…performers take us through these images with a calm grace…extremely creative…” - Hailey Colwell, MN Playlist
“…its symbolism, ceremony, and use of puppets, music, dance and shadow are a great (and gentle) entry for the children in the audience…” - Matthew Everett, SWFringeGeek Blogspot
Pinkalicious March 22 - 25, 2018
All Ages
MUSICAL
Old Gem students perform the show based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her family. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. Only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament.
MUSICAL
Old Gem students perform the show based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her family. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. Only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this pink predicament.
Pippi Longstocking May 4 - June 8, 2018
All Ages
MUSICAL
A musical adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's beloved book. Pippi Longstocking has crazy red pigtails, a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson, and a tendency to get caught up in one outrageous adventure after another!
MUSICAL
A musical adaptation of Astrid Lindgren's beloved book. Pippi Longstocking has crazy red pigtails, a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson, and a tendency to get caught up in one outrageous adventure after another!
