SHERIDAN — If you’re a fan of classic rock music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s – or maybe just a fan of dinosaurs – the “Dinosaur Rock Musical: A Jukebox Journey Through Time” will offer the perfect combination of music, dinosaur facts and the magic of theater Sept. 6-7 at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center.
Written by Grace and Ian Cannon-Wallace, with music direction by Stephanie Neujahr, the “Dinosaur Rock Musical” incorporates well-known rock songs from the 1960-1980s. Audiences will recognize these tunes, such as “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf, but they will be surprised – and delighted – by the new lyrics, which have all been rewritten to be about some of your favorite prehistoric creatures.
The original script follows two siblings, Ella and Thea, both facing big moments of change in their life. As they look ahead at the daunting task of growing up, Ella and Thea realize that, despite any doubt or uncertainty they feel, they don’t have to face the future alone. A magical trip to a realm full of dinosaurs helps them rediscover their bond to each other and determine they do not need to leave their love of dinosaurs behind them in the past.
The musical will feature the Young Theatre Makers Ensemble, a program of WYO PLAY that features middle and high school theater artists.
In conjunction with the show, representatives from the Natural History Museum of Wyoming at SheridanCollege and Science Kids will be at the theater prior to each show, providing a chance to see real fossils, participate in hands-on activities and learn more about your favorite dinosaurs.
The production will take place Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept.7, at 2 p.m. at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center. Tickets for the show cost $9 for children 12 and younger, $12 for students and $16 for adults. For additional information or to purchase tickets for the event, see wyotheater.com.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, see wyotheater.com.
The production is sponsored by WYO’s Educational Series Sponsors with additional support fromGeorge Foundation and Kibbee Foundation for Children.
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