If your kids have been using your expensive pots and pans as stand ins for

that drum set they’ve been dreaming about, we bet they’ll get a real kick

out of the new monthly series at the Player’s Theatre.  Young musicians

will have the opportunity to make their own percussion instruments

before the performance - with help from the members of Percussion People,

of course.  And kids will be everywhere, including the stage - the group

includes thirteen-year-old Emily Sgouros.  Children will recognize some of the more familiar instruments, like bongos and triangles, and will also be

introduced to marimbas, Italian tambourines, djembe drums and more as

Percussion People explores the history of percussion and its role in various

cultures - all with dynamic demonstration.  And at the end of the show

your child can take home his instrument - which means your pots and pans

can actually be used for cooking once again.  All ages. - Colleen Hampton

Player’s Theatre, 115 MacDougal St at Minetta Lane (212-352-3101,

theplayerstheatre.com).  Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, V to W 4th St. $25.

All performances are Sundays at 11am. 

Instrument building workshop at 10:30am

April 1st 2012 - guest: Molloy College Percussion Ensemble

May 6th 2012 - guest: J. Taylor Finley Percussion Ensemble and

                                                   Calhoun School Percussion Ensemble

June 3rd 2012  - guest: Rutgers Youth Percussion Ensemble

Percussion People

Michael Sgouros, director
Andy Akiho
Andy Beall
Jack Mansager

Emily Sgouros