Kid-friendly tour of Palace offered

WATERBURY — In a unique collaboration, a special kidfriendly tour of the Palace Theater is being offered on Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.

The hourlong tour adapted specifically for children 5 and older will include magic performed by “CJ the Sorcerer,” aka Cyril May, the recycling coordinator for the city of Waterbury, as well as an opportunity to see the behind-the-scenes magic at the venue and a chance for a “walk-on” across the historic stage.

Tickets are $5 and are limited. For advance tickets, go to palacetheaterct.org, call at 203-3462000, or go to the box office, 100 E. Main St.

The tour is a chance to learn some of the backstage theater magic that happens, as well as the secret to the world-famous escape trick performed by Harry Houdini and the magic that happens when we recycle.

The theater incorporated a recycling program last year as an alternative way of disposing of the thousands of empty cans and bottles at the venue each year. The project was initiated by Waterbury Arts Magnet School student and Junior Honor Society member Viola Flowers, whose father is Dave Flowers, the chief production officer of the theater.

The money realized by the recycling effort has allowed the society to donate money to a variety of causes.

Tour guests and the public may purchase tickets to the upcoming presentation of “The Illusionists Live from Broadway” and receive a 10 percent discount. This offer is valid Aug. 15 to 17 for phone or in-person sales only.