Ready For Kindiefest?

Here’s a riddle for you: what
do you get when you combine Susan from Seinfeld and some Brooklyn flair? Heidi Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band at Kindiefest! In
its third year, this melodic display is a true marriage of a few of our
favorite things: fantastic family music (like Elizabeth Mitchell & You Are
My Flower) and a great atmosphere (the festival is inside but there’s a courtyard in case of sensational sunshine). —

Don’t miss this Sunday’s
line-up (which is sure to get you jammin’). Acts include: The Verve Pipe, Tim
& The Space Cadets, Oran Etkin and Aaron Nigel Smith of PBS Kids. We even
hear that Earth’s Best will be there handing out free snacks and Loog guitars
will be debuting their new line of kid guitars. (Plus, one lucky rocker will go
home with one in tow!)

To get you excited about Kindiefest, we’ve hosting a giveaway in its honor! One family will win a family
four-pack of tickets to Sunday’s events plus the following CDs (see below) so
you can rock out even after Kindiefest leaves the BK.%uFFFD

Oran
Etkin- Wake up Clarinet!
The
Verve Pipe- A Family Album
Tim
and the Space Cadets- The Greatest Party
Ever
Elizabeth
Mitchell- Sunny Day
Heidi
Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band- Play!
Aaron
Nigel Smith- Let’s Pretend

To win, write to us at [email protected] with the subject line “Kindiefest” by Thursday, April 28 at 1pm.

P.S. We hear there will be an ice cream truck out front. Just an added bonus!

Festival doors open at 11:30 am (show starts at noon) and tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.