A wild musical appears!

“BALLS” is an action-packed immersive experience about the MONSTERS we collect and the FIGHTS we choose to fight. Be the very first to start a “NEW GAME” in this one-of-a-kind extravaganza, overflowing with 8-bit bops, improvised battles, and 151 original Collectabuddies.

MONSTERS WERE SCARY. AND THE PROFESSOR WAS SCARED. So he squished ‘em down into little balls, and created a safer world: where monsters are pets – and pets do what they’re told. But when these “Collectabuddies” begin to BITE BACK, the Professor and his piece-of-sh*t grandson are forced to battle their past conceptions of right and wrong to save the game they helped create.

“Project we love!”
-Kickstarter

“Turn your hat sideways and make your pets fight in this hilarious…unique interactive experience.”
-Games Press

“I can not wait to see this musical”
-“Video Game Journalist”

“…from beginning to end: every performance is a new adventure.”
-Broadway World

Created by Brandon Zelman (“Who’s that Pokémon? Podcast”, “Cat in the Hat Podcast”) and Harrison Bryan (“A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical”, “NY Innovative Theatre Award” Winner), “BALLS” features new music by an Elite Team of award-winning composers spanning Broadway, Hollywood, The West End, and TikTok, with an evocative score built around nostalgia. Composers include: Lena Gabrielle (“Six”, “Emojiland”), Pippa Cleary (“My Son’s a Queer”, ”The Great British Bake Off Musical”), Joriah Kwamé (“Little Miss Perfect”), Aaron Kenny (“The Little Mermaid”, “A Hanukkah Carol”), and Grace Yurchuk (“Caesar: The Musical”). Additional Music by Matthew Ryan Hunter (“NBC”) with Orchestrations, Arrangements, and Music Supervision by Lena Gabrielle.

Starring…

Teresa Attridge (“Avenue Q”, “Fun Home”) as “The Rival”

Harrison Bryan (“Hand to God”, “Handy Award” Winner) as “Warlordturtle”

Katie Luke (“Bandstand”, “Hairspray”) as “Spittle”

Ebony Deloney (“Hairspray”, “Beautiful”) as “Fat’Chance”

Kurt Cruz (“Asian AF”, “UCB”) as “Pocket Pedia”

#pokemon #monsters

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Gotta Catch ‘Em All… Pokémon that is! Parents everywhere are familiar with Pikachu, Eevee and the various card games, video games and shows that coincide with these familiar characters. While some may think that playing Pokémon is merely a fun way to pass the time, Brainly, the world’s largest online learning platform and homework help community is here to show how kids’ love of all things Charizard can be educational.

“The best way to teach kids is to meet them where they are and incorporate things they naturally have an interest in outside of a classroom, like Pokémon, into your lesson plans. Whether you use these characters to teach your latest science lesson or include Meowth in your math problem, there is an educational aspect to Pokémon,” according to Brainly’s Parenting Expert Patrick Quinn.

But just how is Pokémon educational? In honor of National Pokémon Day on February 27th, Brainly shares some ideas.

>> Pokémon and School
Whether you’re learning about science (hello Fire, Water, Electric, Ice, Ground, and more Pokémon types!) or teaching a math lesson, teachers and educators can use Pokémon as part of their lesson plans to engage students. Check out an example on Brainly!

>> Pokémon and Math
Playing Pokémon requires you to use math skills. Your child will practice their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills all while playing Pokémon.

>> Check Out Those “Punny” Pokémon Names
Did you know many of the Pokémon names are rooted in Greek, Latin, Japanese, and more? Here are some examples:
• Pikachu – “pikapika” is Japanese for “sparkle” and chu is Japanese for “squeak”
• Squirtle – “squirt” means to shoot water and “turtle” is a water-based reptile
• Clefable – “clef” is a musical symbol and “fable” is a fairytale
• Umbreon – “umbra” is the darkest part of a shadow and “eon” is a long period of time

>> Pokémon and Critical Thinking
If your children collect Pokémon cards, encourage them to learn the game. It will teach them critical thinking skills and how to deal with complex situations. Played yourself when you were younger? There is knowledge in nostalgia – test your memory and add Pokémon to your family game nights!

>> Pokémon and the Imagination
Pokémon encourages children to use their imaginations and think outside of the box. The ability to imagine is the key to success in countless professions, including business, science, technology, education, and writing.

Want to learn more ways Pokémon can be educational? We’d be happy to set up an interview with Brainly’s Parenting Expert Patrick Quinn to discuss.

#pokemon #day #pokémon #video #card #games #pikachu #squirtle #clefable #umbreon #critical #thinking #technology #business #science #education #writing

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