It's courtesy of the Pittsburgh International Children's Theater which has brought "Martha Speaks" to town with performances tonight and through the weekend.
"Martha Speaks," produced by Theatreworks USA in New York, is a stage production based on the kids' books and the PBS cartoon series. It's the story of a little girl's dog who happens to eat a bowl of alphabet soup and suddenly can talk. Naturally, having a talking dog leads to all sorts of fun adventures.
Martha Speaks sounds like a really sweet show for kids. The whole premise of the show, a dog eating alphabet soup and learning to speak, is witty and fun! It reminds me of the stories kids would tell me when I worked at a preschool. I remember playing the PBS game that went with Martha Speaks online. Just like the article says, the fantasy of a pet being able to talk is appealing for kids.
ReplyDeleteThe article mentioned that the show isn’t just for kids though. Its morals supposedly appeal to all ages. It makes me interested in seeing the show. I tried to find some of the original music online, but I couldn’t.
I love theatre that is made for kids. I think it can be so much more fun than tv shows or cartoons online. It's interactive and a great experience. I have a nephew, and hope I can be the one to introduce him to theatre like this.