Green Eggs and Hamadeus: A Children's Theatre Review
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This was a much more interactive performance (bilingual as well!) with audience participation! The conductor of the orchestra broke down one of Mozart's pieces, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, Allegro, Romanze: Andante, Menuetto: Alegretto, Rondo: Allegro for the audience to explain how a piece of music was put together, the difference between the melody and they accompaniment, and how it all fits together in the end. He explained that even the instrument, in this case it was the viola, with the most basic notes to play, was very important to the entire piece because they might have one "surprise" that stands out when the orchestra plays together. He invited two children up onto the stage to conduct the orchestra after giving a little lesson on how it was done.
Then it was onto the story of Green Eggs and Ham. It wasn't a very long performance, but it was well done, funny, the actors were very expressive which the kids in the audience loved! There were a few times when the operatic singing was a little bit too much for the little ears, I did notice my son and a few other children a few times covering their ears.
As usual there were activities preceding the event, they had a large train set up for the little ones to look at, they were very strict about their "no touching" policy, which I could understand since the pieces were very delicate, but not exactly conducive to a bunch of kids who naturally want to explore with both their eyes and hands.
It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!
http://nac-cna.ca/en/orchestra/event/2397
Amanda was born and raised in Ottawa where she continues to live with her husband and son “J”. Amanda is bilingual and interests include reading, blogging, socializing, and advocacy on children and teen issues.
