Stage shows with kids in mind
Theater season is in full swing — not just for subsciption holders but also for the youth audiences. This month is packed with performances aimed at those looking to bring the kids or grandkids to a show.
‘Ella Enchanted: The Musical’
An updated Cinderella story for children 5 and older. Julianne Argyros Stage at South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa. Through Nov. 12. $35-$39. (714) 708-5555, www.scr.org.
‘The Ugly Duckling’
Storybook Theatre presents an interactive, musical adaptation for children ages 3-9 at Theatre West, near Universal Studios. 1 p.m. Saturdays, through March 3. $12-$15. (818) 761-2203, www .theatrewest.org.
‘Story Pirates’
A sketch comedy show based on stories written by kids all over the country as well as kids sitting in the audience. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Free. (310) 746-4000, www.thewallis.org. “STORY PIRATES” isa show written by kids.
‘Journey to Oz’
Inspired by the L. Frank Baum stories, this play encourages kids in the audience to participate by taking on roles such as Munchkins, Winkies and even Dorothy. Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa. 1 p.m. Nov. 18, 1 and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19. $20. (714) 556-2787, www.scfta.org.
‘La Belle, Lost in the World of the Automaton’
Imago Theatre of Portland, Ore., presents a retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” using an array of visual effects, puppetry and animatronics. Plaza del Sol Performance Hall at Valley Performing Arts Center, Northridge. 3 p.m. Nov. 19. $33. (818) 677-8800; www.valleyperformingartscenter.org.