Metropolis Celebrates El Dia De Los Muertos with The Magic Ofrenda

Students will learn all about El Día de los Muertos and Mexican heritage with The Magic Ofrenda at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre October 26 – 31, 2009.

To celebrate El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), young Anjelita visits her goofy Grandpa Juan in Mexico.

He tells Anjelita and her brother Mateo all about this celebration honoring loved ones who are no longer living. Along the way, Anjelita meets painter Frida Kahlo and lots of singing, fun-loving spirits who help her learn all about her Mexican heritage.

Performances of The Magic Ofrenda will run October 26 – 30 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and October 31 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $9.50 for students under 12 and $12 for adults. Suggested for grades K – 3.

More about Stories in Action!
The Magic Ofrenda is part of Metropolis’ Stories in Action! series – educational productions designed to feed the minds and imaginations of young audiences and bring families together through the performing arts. Watch for other upcoming Stories in Action! productions including Frindle, Peter Pan, The Diary of Anne Frank and Seussical Jr.

Outreach and Group Sales
The Metropolis School of the Performing Arts offers group discounts and companion workshops to the Stories in Action! performances. These workshops introduce students to various dramatic elements and help increase their understanding and enjoyment of the performing arts. Benefit from the knowledge of the teaching artists and actors who come to your group to enhance your Metropolis experience.

By booking a group through our Group Sales department, you’ll save up to 20% on tickets, we’ll waive the ticket handling fee, and you’ll receive comps for group chaperones. To discuss the needs of your group, contact Alyse Perkowitz at 847.577.5982 x241.

To create a package with a companion workshop, contact Aimee-Lynn Newlan, Outreach Manager, at 847.577.5982 x 230.

Metropolis is supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. In addition, Metropolis receives generous sponsorship from the American Airlines, Daily Herald, DoubleTree of Arlington Heights, and FastSigns of Arlington Heights.

Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and a complete 2008/2009 performance schedule, go to MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.