B. Someday Productions is proud to announce the start of the second season of the Family Theatre Series on Saturday, November 1, 2008 starting at 11:00AM. The Family Theatre Series is an interactive, literature-based performance program for children (ages 2-7) and their caregivers. This premiere performance will take place in the lobby of Hyperion Bank, 2nd & Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, 19123. The cost is a sliding fee: $1-$10, whatever you feel you can afford. Call 215-427-9255 for more information.

The Family Theatre Series features two professional actors bringing great children's stories to life. The children in the audience are encouraged to participate by acting out the characters with their bodies and their voices. After the performance session, the children are invited to make a simple handicraft relating to the stories, such as paper bag puppets. The caregivers will be presented with a worksheet with other related story titles and ways to make reading fun for their little ones. The program culminates with a healthy snack.

Partners with B. Someday for The Family Theatre Series are the Neighborhood Parenting Program of By My Side, a non-profit parenting program active in the Fishtown neighborhood, and Hyperion Bank of 2nd & Girard. "I think this is a great way to introduce the neighborhood kids and their parents to an exciting alternative to teaching literacy," said Teri Ramsay, Director of By My Side and Educational Partner for The Family Theatre Series. Teri will lead the discussion and handicraft part of the program.

The Family Theatre Series will happen on the first Saturday of every month, until May, 2009 as part of B. Someday's outreach into the community of Fishtown/Kensington. The second Family Theatre Series performance will be on Saturday, December 6 at The Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Avenue. Each month will have its own theme. The theme for November is "Thanks and Thanksgiving."

This project was supported by the PA Council on the Arts, a state agency, through its regional arts funding partnership, PA Partners in the Arts (PPA). State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Commonwealth of PA and support from the National Endowment of the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Additional support is provided by PECO.

This project is also supported by Target.

The Walking Fish Theatre is the performance/workshop space for the community of Fishtown/Kensington. Other upcoming offerings at The Walking Fish include Free Fun with the Ukes of Earl on Saturday, November 8, 1-5pm, Benefit Cabaret on December 5 & 6 and Fresh Fish, a 10-minute play festival in April 2009.

WHAT: FAMILY THEATRE SERIES

WHERE: HYPERION BANK, 2ND & GIRARD AVENUE, PHILA, AP 19123

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 @ 11:00AM

COST: $1-$10, PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN

CONTACT: INFORMATION: 215-427-9255 or email info@bsomeday.org

Also: www.walkingfishtheatre.com