La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2011-12 Programs for Young Audiences series with Boxtale Theatre Company's Jambo, Watoto!.  This innovative 60-minute play is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up.

Tickets are on sale now and performances are Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Come enjoy the loving homage to the rich and wonderful cultures of Africa featuring stories and traditional rhythms from many different regions.

The stories include the Akamba tale of Brother Sun, Brother Moon and the Pretty Girl, the Donso story of The Hunterman and the Crocodile, The Lion's Whiskers from Ethiopia, and How Ananse Gained a Kingdom of Knowledge from a Grain of Corn from the Ashanti people.

Audiences of all ages will enjoy the traditional rhythms like The Czar, Adoonde, Mandjiani and Linjin (The Crane Dance) played on bells, djimbe and djoon djoon drums. Incredible masks (made by Lindsay Rust) and energetic movement (choreographed by world renowned theatre director Eva Magyar) accent this wonderful collection of stories and African music.

La Mirada Theatre's Programs for Young Audiences is designed to give children exposure to a diverse mix of national and international touring stage acts.

All seats are $8 for children and $12 for adults. Subscriptions are  available or $24 for children and $36 for adults. Tickets are available online at www.lamiradatheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310. The theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada, CA. Parking is free.  Wheelchair access and Hearing Assist devices available.