Thursday, October 30, 2008

More reminiscing: play summaries from 2005



We continue the celebration: 10 years of Create-A-Play. Here are some play summaries from way back in 2005--yes, they did already happen and they were awesome. If you're looking to see Create-A-Play, come Create-A-Play's 10th Birthday Bash, Sunday, November 16 from 3-5 PM.

THE TAKEOVER OF THE VAMPIRE ROBOTS
Friday, June 10, 2005
WHERE: The A.J. Heschel School
(89th Street, Btwn B’way and West End)
WHEN: 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Create-A-Play is a class at The Heschel After School Program
In their Bad Guy lair, King Vampire Robot and Piggy are plotting about taking over all of the towns so that they can rule the world. However, their quest to hypnotize meets resistance from many sources, including Miss Complaint and her son Alex U-Bet. Who will succeed? Stop in to see for yourself.

VILLAIN AND THE SCHOOL
Thursday, June 16, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at IS 98 (1401 Emmons Ave, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn)
WHEN: 12:45 PM
Cost: FREE
Create-Your-Future is in residence at IS 98, The Bay Academy of Arts and Sciences.
A baby villain has come to the school to overpower its inhabitants. During this journey Baby Villain entraps two of the school's most unlikely of partnerships - the "Popular Girls" and the so-called, "Unpopular Girls". They must put their adolescent differences aside and ban together to defeat Baby Villain. Trapped, will they all escape? Come find out.

THE CRYSTALS AND THE MISERY
Monday, June 20, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at PS 191 (61st Street and Amsterdam)
WHEN: 4:15
Cost: FREE
This year at PS 191 was made possible by NY City Council Member Gale Brewer and The Ben Appelbaum Foundation.
There is a precious crystal of enormous power, and evil guy about town DR. DINO has obtained the most important one! Saviors of the galaxy, the TEDDY TITANS, hatch a plan to get it back, disguising themselves as a television commercial for a new crystal. Throughout this exciting bait and switch our heroes are aided by a mischievous cookie monster and the Wizard, as well as a hug-giving creature that everyone loves, but runs from anyway. Stop by and enjoy the fun.

TEAMWORK!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at PS 11 (21st Street Between 8th and 9th Aves.)
WHEN: 4:00
Cost: FREE
Create-A-Play at the PS 11 Afterschool Program was sponsored in part by State Senator Thomas Duane.
All the superheroes and Super-villains board a plane to a reunion getaway. A battle between good and evil breaks out onboard, leaving no one actually piloting the plane. After a hair-raising set of turbulence, everyone parachutes off of the doomed passenger jet. They land on an island where Ragjohn Square Pants steals everyone’s powers as a way to get back at them for never throwing him a birthday party. However, he neglects to steal Namow Rednow’s magic wand, which they all band together to give a No Good Reason Party. Will Ragjohn accept this party? Come by to find out.

HOLY CHOCOLATE! THERE'S NO CHOCOLATE
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at PS 40 (20th Street Between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
WHEN: 4:15
Cost: FREE
Rock N Roll Theater is in residence at Club 40, brought to you by Wingspan Arts.
In a world dependent on chocolate for power, disaster is about to strike! A group of bad guys decide that they will steal all the chocolate and the bakers who make it. The people of Chocolateville, losing energy by the minute, must band together to save the day. Will Chocolate survive another delicious challenge?

AMAZING EXPLORATIONS AND TALKATIVE TALK SHOW HOSTS
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at PS 41 (11th Street Between 6th and 7th Aves.)
WHEN: 4:30
Cost: FREE
Rock N Roll Theater is in residence at the PS 41 Afterschool Program.
Chuck O'Lenno, a prolific talk show host, decides to follow a group of explorers as they travel through the universe. Unfortunately, what is supposed to be the journey of a lifetime turns awry when the journeyers are framed for kidnapping. They must play baseball against Ebab Htur, venture to the Magic Galaxy and eventually enlist the help of their enemies Team G in order to stop the kidnappers. Will they succeed? Watch the play and find out.

DON'T GO BROKE!
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
WHERE: The Auditorium at PS 11 (21st Street Between 8th and 9th Aves.)
WHEN: 4:00
Cost: FREE
Rock N Roll Theater at the PS 11 AfterSchool Program is sponsored in part by NY City Council Member Christine Quinn.
In an effort to not be broke, our heroes try to put on a street performance of dance and become incredibly rich. However, no one can dance, so they take a boat to Jamaica to capture the best dancer in the West Indies. Unfortunately they capture the wrong guy and they get booed off the street. They meet an inventor who makes a “make it so you can dance” machine and we, the audience, are treated to an amazing show. Watch the dancers show off their moves!

THE GOLDEN DRAGON ROBOT AND THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
WHERE: The P.S. 87 Auditorium
(78th Street btwn. Amsterdam and Columbus)
WHEN: Wed. June 22nd at 4pm
Create-A-Play is in residence at the PS 87 Afterschool Program.
During the famous "Battle of the Bands," the Golden Dragon Robot and his team are trying to steal the famous "Golden Guitar in the Shape of a Crown." If he succeeds, it will throw the world into chaos. Come watch as the rock stars and the superheroes try to use their incredible conflict resolution powers to save the day!

THE WEATHER SPRAYERS AND THE THREE FAMILIES OF EARTH
WHERE: The P.S. 87 Auditorium
(78th Street btwn. Amsterdam and Columbus)
WHEN: Thursday, June 23rd at 4pm
Rock N Roll Theater is in residence at the PS 87 Afterschool Program. All is well on Earth. The weather, controlled by the "Weather Sprayers," is functioning perfectly. In fact, things are so perfect that the families of earth decide to have a party. Unfortunately, The Zig Zag family is left out in a very strange moment of miscommunication. Suddenly, the three families start to fight, which, in turn, ruins the weather. Join us and see how the characters try to work through their problems, restore earth to normal and have a party for everyone.

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