Segerstrom Center for the Arts kicks off Family Series with three vibrant and entertaining shows to enjoy this Fall!
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
October 12 – 13, 2024
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
November 2 – 3, 2024
Journey to Oz
November 23 – 24, 2024
Costa Mesa, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents three inspirational shows in Samueli Theater that make for perfect weekend outings families can enjoy this Fall. All three of these incredible family shows offer a chance to foster a love for the arts in children and create a meaningful experience for families to connect and create lasting memories. Don’t miss out on these educational and entertaining experiences with your loved ones this Fall! On October 12 – 13, Somebody Loves you, Mr. Hatch will bring a warmhearted tale examining the effect of kindness on a lonely experience through an invigorating puppet play. On November 2 – 3, Jazzy Ash & The Leaping Lizards will illuminate Samueli Theater with a high-spirited music adventure celebrating jazz as part of America’s music heritage. Lastly, on November 23 – 24, Journey to Oz will provide a unique adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s original stories, with an interactive element inviting the audience to take on lead roles.
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch and Journey to Oz are a part of the Discovery Series, which is intended for age ranges of 4 – 8, and Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards is a part of the Explorer Series, which is intended for ages 7+.
All performances include one hour of free, fun activities for families to enjoy together before the show. The Center offers these enriching experiences to provide young people and their families with opportunities to play together creatively, explore the themes and content of the performances, and connect with other patrons at the Center. Pre-show activities have included puppet making, drum circles, rubber duck races, and even a silent disco!
To give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance, the Center offers a series of Sensory Friendly/Relaxed performances as part of our Family Series. These shows are designed for patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed performance environment to enjoy with their families. These performances include pre-visit guides, a reduction of any overwhelming lighting or sound cues, low ambient lighting throughout the performance, and the ability to move around and use electronic devices as needed. The Center also offers American Sign Language interpretation at select Family Series performances to make shows accessible to patrons with any hearing impairments.
Tickets for all three performances are $28.25 each and are available for purchase online at scfta.org, in person at 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626, or by phone at (714) 556-2787. Family Series subscriptions are also available at scfta.org.
Fall Family Series Shows
Somebody Loves you, Mr. Hatch
October 12 – 13, 2024
Sensory Friendly/Relaxed
Discovery Series Show
Mr. Hatch lives a colorless, ordered life. He goes to work at the shoelace factory, eats his lunch alone, reads the paper, and then goes to bed…early. Until, one Valentine’s Day he receives the biggest surprise of his life, a candy-filled heart with a note that whispers “Somebody loves you.” This heartwarming puppet play from Vancouver-based Axis Theatre Company examines the effect that kindness can have on a lonely existence. Join washerwomen Betsy, Edna, and Molly as they bring Mr. Hatch’s story to life and help him search for his secret admirer!
To give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience the joy of attending a live performance, the Center presents a series of Sensory Friendly/Relaxed performances as part of our Family Series. These shows are designed for patrons with sensory sensitivities or anyone who may benefit from a more relaxed performance environment to enjoy with their families. These performances include pre-visit guides, a reduction of any overwhelming lighting or sound cues, low ambient lighting throughout the performance, and the ability to move around and use electronic devices as needed.
The 10 am performance of Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch on Saturday, October 12 will be a Sensory Friendly/Relaxed performance and the 1 pm showing on Sunday, October 13 will provide American Sign Language interpretation.
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
November 2 – 3, 2024
Explorer Series
Ashli St. Armant, the talented creator of Segerstrom Center’s previous commission in November of 2022, North, will return, inviting the whole family to come along on a Crescent City inspired, jazzy music adventure with her band The Leaping Lizards. She’s a talented and prolific songwriter as well as a musical treasure hunter, highlighting traditional songs, rhythms, and rhymes that have been handed down by African-American children, adults, and musicians for generations. This interactive program delves into the history and development of jazz from its origins in Congo Square to the present. Ash introduces twentieth-century jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and shares family stories about her grandfather’s work for voting rights and learning to make beignets with her mother. The performance includes a call-and response sing-along, an imagined Mardi Gras parade, and a grand finale that will have the audience up on its feet.
The 1 pm performance of Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards on Sunday, November 3 will provide American Sign Language interpretation.
Journey to Oz
November 23 – 24, 2024
Discovery Series
The audience is in the middle of the action in this fun, experiential show as Dorothy and her friends battle the Wicked Witch to find the brains, the heart, and the courage they never knew they had. Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories, this clever adaptation puts the audience front and center by allowing children in the audience to take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy. If you are in the room, you are in the show! Come see Journey to Oz and find out why there’s no place like home.
The 1 pm performance of Journey to Oz on Sunday, November 24 will provide American Sign Language interpretation.
Tickets for all performances are $28.25 each
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Samueli Theater
Saturday October 12 at 10 am (SF/R) and 1 pm
Sunday October 13 at 1 pm (ASL) and 3:30 pm
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
Samueli Theater
Saturday, November 2 at 1 pm
Sunday, November 3 at 1 pm (ASL) and 3:30 pm
Journey to Oz
Samueli Theater
Saturday, November 23 at 1 pm
Sunday, November 24 at 1 pm (ASL) and 3:30 pm
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600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Tuesday through Friday 12 pm to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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(714) 556-2787
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