The Emperor and the Kite
Saturday, May 3, 2008 | 2pm and 5pm
Hatboro-Horsham High School Auditorium
899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19002
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The Emperor and the Kite - A Children’s Ballet

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE EVENT.

TICKETS FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.

(No online or phone order tickets available at this time.)

Jane Yolen's book, The Emperor and the Kite will be available at the event. Books are $7.00 each payable at the event.  Jane Yolen will be signing books at the event.

Travel back in time to ancient China with Princess Djeow “the smallest one” as she attempts to rescue her father, the Emperor from the clutches of evil men who would seek to have him imprisoned and rule over his kingdom. Djeow is considered unimportant in her long and impressive family line, she is certainly no threat to the evil men but, in her own quiet way, steadily changes the hands of fate for the entire kingdom.

Children and adults alike will be enchanted with the lessons of love and loyalty that Djeow displays, proving that even the smallest among us, can be the one to create the biggest change. Choreographed by Artistic Director Joy Delaney Capponi, featuring the unparalleled dancing of Philadelphia Dance Theatre. You won’t want to miss this culturally rich experience of dance, costumes, sets, music and traditional folk tale.

As a special treat, author Jane Yolen will be appearing live before each performance for a reading of her book, the inspiration for this ballet. Ms. Yolen is the recipient of the Caldecott Medal and has authored more than 170 books. She will also be available between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. for book signings, and all ticket-holders are invited to join in on kite-making and other traditional Chinese crafts. Refreshments will be available.