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Parachute Players
This North King County-based performance group is dedicated to producing immersive, multi-sensory theatrical experiences for the very young and young people with disabilities with the foundational assumption that ALL young people need and deserve equitable access to quality arts experiences. Parachute Players is led by Director Maddie Napel, under the fiscal sponsorship and mentorship of Dandylyon Drama.
Polka Dots 2020 Dates
Polka Dots is remounting in Winter 2020!
Residence at Seattle Children’s Theatre | February 3rd – 8th, 2020
Details:
When: Monday, February 3rd – Saturday, February 8th, 2020
- Field Trips: From Monday to Friday, take a field trip to the Children’s Theatre and bring your class to Polka Dots! These morning school shows (exact times to be scheduled in collaboration with schools) are intended for preK-5 inclusion, special education, and focus classrooms. Email parachute@dandylyondrama.org to learn more!
- Public Performance: On Saturday, February 8 at 2pm, join us for a public performance of Polka Dots at Seattle Children’s Theatre! Get tickets
Where: Seattle Children’s Theatre
201 Thomas Street
Seattle, WA 98109
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About Polka Dots
Polka Dots, Parachute Players’ inaugural show for very young audiences and young audiences with disabilities, premiered in May 2019 to outstanding reviews from young people, parents, guardians, and educators.
“Really great idea and we can’t wait to come to another show. Thank you so much for creating a place where my daughter can learn to appreciate arts, while being complete inclusive and adaptive to everyone who attends.”
– Parent of an Audience Member
“As a teacher it is exciting to see how children engage with others and I am able to use some of the same strategies in my classroom.”
–Special Educator, Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
“The Parachute Players introduced new ways of communicating with each other. Teachers are able to reference how the Baker used noises and body language to communicate and every performer used their hands to communicate as well.”
–Special Educator, Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
Polka Dots 2019 Cast and Team
Director and Producer: Maddie Napel
Production Stage Manager: Biz Freebairn
Andy: Esteban Johnson-Vindiola
Baker: Audrey Spinazola
Bubbles: Emi Nakamura
Paraplayers: Emily Huntingford, Marissa Wyll, Izzy Schonfeld, Karissa Elliott
Set and Props Designer: Karissa Elliott
Costume Designer: Thera Langham-Knapp
Original Music: Brian Nagurny
