Creative Cauldron Presents 'Arabian Nights' Starting Nov. 1 in Falls Church

Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater Ensemble will present Arabian Nights, an original adaptation of classic tales from the One Thousand and One Nights canon, according to a news release from the theater group. Here’s more about the upcoming production, from the release:

More than 30 young people will perform in the cast, along with two adult performers who serve as mentors. The tales include “Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp,” “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” and “The Little Hunchback.”

Arabian Nights was conceived and developed by Creative Cauldron Producing Director, Laura Connors Hull, Shannon Lynch and Ellen Selby, and features music by Matt Conner. Scenic Designer Margie Jervis has once again created a fantastical world of scenic wonder and John Sami has created a magical lighting and soundscape for the production. The production runs from Nov. 1 through 23 at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 South Maple Avenue. Curtain times are Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm.

The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Scheherazade , whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Scheherazade always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.

Tickets for Arabian Nights can be purchased on www.creativecauldron.org or by calling 703-436-9948.

Creative Cauldron is a non-profit arts organization whose innovative programs in the performing and visual arts embody collaboration, experimentation and community engagement. Creative Cauldron was founded by Producing Director Laura Connors Hull in 2002. In June of 2009, Creative Cauldron acquired a permanent home in ArtSpace Falls Church, a 3,000 square foot flexible arts space that provides a venue for year-round classes, live performances of theater, music and dance and visual art exhibits. Programs are presented in part through grants from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, the Arts Council of Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church and the Little City CATCH Foundation.

FACT SHEET:

Who/What: Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater Production of Arabian Nights

Adapted from One Thousand and One Nights by Laura Connors Hull,

Shannon Lynch and Ellen Selby

with Original Music by Matt Conner

When: Production runs Nov. 1 through 23

Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm,

Sundays at 2 pm

Where: Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church

410 South Maple Ave.

Info: Tickets Adults $15 Students/Seniors $13

Season Flex Passes and Discounts for Groups of 10 or more

www.creativecauldron.org or 703-436-9948

Free Parking is available in the 410 and 400 South Maple Building Garages

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