The Auburn Public Theater will give people an opportunity to escape winter's cabin fever with two events this weekend. A dance and a play will offer something fun and exciting for individuals and families of all ages to do together.
Marylin Arkerson, a dance instructor from Watertown, will be presenting “An Evening of Dance to Bring in the Spring.” Arkerson will give everyone dance lessons during the first hour and then act as the DJ for the mixer dance the rest of the night.
With ballroom, Latin, swing and rumba line dances, Arkerson said it will be a cheap evening of fun for everyone whether they are dancing for their first time or have years of experience.
After the entry fee, “all you need are your dancing shoes and a good attitude,” Arkerson said.
Angela Daddabbo, the APT artistic producing director, said there will be door prizes like a free dance lesson with Arkerson in Waterloo or free admission to the next dance.
After a successful dance a few months ago, Daddabbo said she wants to make them a monthly event.
“It's just a relaxed atmosphere and there are so many dance enthusiasts now,” Daddabbo said. “Ballroom dance is sort of making a comeback. I think it's because of shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars.'”
But it's not just about the dancing, Arkerson said. The APT gives people a chance to expand their cultural elements and to participate in a constructive activity in their community.
“Music and dancing is an entertainment culture that never dies,” Arkerson said. “Sharing that part of the dance world is important for the younger generations.”
The next day, the theater will offer another venue to share music and dance with the younger generation.
The musical “Emmett & Ella's Big Apple Escapade” is about two dogs who think they will go with their owner to sing at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, but they end up being left behind. The dogs decide they will sneak off to the city anyway and find themselves in an adventure that is appropriate for children of all ages.
“It's a family show,” Daddabbo said. “This is our fourth family production and they are for all ages. They are always a musical with singing and dancing.”
The show was organized in collaboration with the Kitchen Theatre, out of Ithaca.
“Kids should be able to go to good theater that grownups are going to enjoy too,” said Rachel Lampert, artistic director for the Kitchen Theatre. “The little kids are certainly going to enjoy it. They like the dogs, the singing and the dancing.”
Daddabbo said that people are really getting a deal for the $8 ticket price, especially since tickets for the same show cost $14 in Ithaca. The low price, great production and entertainment has caused other Kitchen Theatre productions to sell out.
Daddabbo recommends showing up at 2:30 p.m., when the doors open, to make sure you have tickets.
“That, and we do like to start the shows on time,” she said.
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
What: “Emmett & Ella's Big Apple Escapade”
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2
Where: Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn
How much: $8
Info: Call 253-6669
With ballroom, Latin, swing and rumba line dances, Arkerson said it will be a cheap evening of fun for everyone whether they are dancing for their first time or have years of experience.
After the entry fee, “all you need are your dancing shoes and a good attitude,” Arkerson said.
Angela Daddabbo, the APT artistic producing director, said there will be door prizes like a free dance lesson with Arkerson in Waterloo or free admission to the next dance.
After a successful dance a few months ago, Daddabbo said she wants to make them a monthly event.
“It's just a relaxed atmosphere and there are so many dance enthusiasts now,” Daddabbo said. “Ballroom dance is sort of making a comeback. I think it's because of shows like ‘Dancing with the Stars.'”
But it's not just about the dancing, Arkerson said. The APT gives people a chance to expand their cultural elements and to participate in a constructive activity in their community.
“Music and dancing is an entertainment culture that never dies,” Arkerson said. “Sharing that part of the dance world is important for the younger generations.”
The next day, the theater will offer another venue to share music and dance with the younger generation.
The musical “Emmett & Ella's Big Apple Escapade” is about two dogs who think they will go with their owner to sing at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, but they end up being left behind. The dogs decide they will sneak off to the city anyway and find themselves in an adventure that is appropriate for children of all ages.
“It's a family show,” Daddabbo said. “This is our fourth family production and they are for all ages. They are always a musical with singing and dancing.”
The show was organized in collaboration with the Kitchen Theatre, out of Ithaca.
“Kids should be able to go to good theater that grownups are going to enjoy too,” said Rachel Lampert, artistic director for the Kitchen Theatre. “The little kids are certainly going to enjoy it. They like the dogs, the singing and the dancing.”
Daddabbo said that people are really getting a deal for the $8 ticket price, especially since tickets for the same show cost $14 in Ithaca. The low price, great production and entertainment has caused other Kitchen Theatre productions to sell out.
Daddabbo recommends showing up at 2:30 p.m., when the doors open, to make sure you have tickets.
“That, and we do like to start the shows on time,” she said.
Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net
What: “Emmett & Ella's Big Apple Escapade”
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2
Where: Auburn Public Theater, 108 Genesee St., Auburn
How much: $8
Info: Call 253-6669
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