Students in grades 3-12 to Apply to Be an Official Magik Theatre Student Reviewer!Magik Theatre announces a special partnership with Live from the Southside for its local “Kid’s Korner Writing Program” to serve as official student arts reviewers for the remaining the 2021-22 season. Student journalists will be invited to attend and review inspiring productions including: The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats, as well as the world premiere production of Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder at its downtown theater at Hemisfair.
Marking the 28th season of Magik, this partnership will allow students to submit articles that are up to 300 words and have it featured in Live from the Southside’s digital platform and magazine and on Magik Theatre’s website and social media. These student writers will be given the opportunity to attend a complimentary Magik performance and incorporate watching these classic stories come to life onstage. They will also have opportunities through the theater company’s education department to participate in an upcoming summer workshop receiving tips and insight into the theater world.
“We are thrilled to offer an inspiring way to give back by partnering with Live from the Southside and offering these young student writers a unique opportunity to capture their shared and perhaps first-time experiences of watching live theater, one production at a time,” said Lisa Cortez Walden, Ph.D., Magik Theater’s Director of Education.
“We are truly excited for this opportunity to work with Magik Theatre by asking Kid’s Korner writers to express their thoughts and opinions, and share the joy and wonder of the theater,” said April Monterrosa, founder of Live from the Southside. “We hope to encourage our southside community to sign up and apply.”
School officials and parents who are interested in having their students become contributing writers for Live From The Southside, please don’t hesitate to contact, April Monterrosa, Live From The Southside Editor-in-Chief at livefromthesouthside@gmail.com. Deadline to sign up to apply to become a Magik Theatre reviewer is February 11, 2022. These students will be eligible to attend, with an adult guest, a complimentary showing of The Snowy Day & Other Stories.
2022 SEASON SCHEDULE
Student Review Opportunities for the Following Live Performances
The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats
Feb. 20, 2022 – Pay as you wish show
By Jerome Hairson, based on the book by Ezra Jack Keats, music by Victor Zupanc
Directed by Darcell Bios
Recommended for ages 3+
Celebrate the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall! Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, starting snow ball fights and making snow angels in this imaginative musical play about the childhood jobs and challenges of growing up. Keats’ treasured characters come to life in this humorous and fun adaption of Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy and The Snowy Day.
Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder (World Premiere)
May 6, 2022
Adapted by Allison Gregory, based on the book series by Barbara Park; illustrated by Denise Brunkus
Recommended for ages 5+
Available for streaming!
Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder (World Premiere) is based on Junie B. Jones, a children’s book series written by Barbara Park and illustrated by Denise Brunkus.
This performance centers around six-year-old Junie B. Jones and her adventures in first grade. In Toothless Wonder, one of Junie B. Jones’s top front teeth are loose! Only Junie B. is not that thrilled about this development because what if she looks like toothless Uncle Lou? And even worse — what’s all this tooth fairy business? Meanwhile, that meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday except Junie B.! Should she have her own birthday party six months early and not invite Jim? Or should she move to “It’s a Small World After All” in Disneyland?
This world premiere performance will captivate kids of all ages!
Performance times vary. Programs and dates are subject to change.
ABOUT MAGIK THEATRE
Magik Theatre is San Antonio’s professional family theatre. Founded in 1994, the theatre has presented more than 160 main stage and touring productions for over 2 million children and their families. Magik Theatre’s mission is to utilize the power of theatre to create Magikal storytelling for children that Activates imagination, Grows young minds, Inspires creativity and a love of learning that is the Key to a more literate future for our community. Magik Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information, visit MagikTheatre.org.
ABOUT LIVE FROM THE SOUTHSIDE
Live From The Southside is a Latina-owned online and print publication that was launched in August of 2020 and helps residents and visitors find things to do on the Southside of San Antonio and throughout Texas. The publication and platform’s goal is to improve and expand community relationships through promoting positive stories, interesting people, and businesses. On December 9, 2020, Live From the Southside Magazine and KSAT announced they have launched a content-sharing partnership in an effort to boost the Southside’s community voices and news coverage.
