“CONSTELLATION” Festival Program
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Friday, March 20 |
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19:00 |
Opening Ceremony The performance "Édith Piaf" Youth theater studio Terra Incognita, director Edward Jefarsky. (Philadelphia, PA) “I do not sing for everyone—I sing for each person.” Her voice sounded like the very soul of Paris—fragile, passionate, and untamed. She was more than a singer; she was an episode of her time, the breath of the streets, a cry of love, and a whisper of pain. Édith Piaf is not just a performance. It is a revelation. It is an attempt to look behind the curtain of the fate of a great woman whose life became a song—bitter, beautiful, and real. Based on her memoirs, the production leads the audience along the winding path of her soul—to where the spotlight meets the shadow of loneliness and where every note is born from the heart. |
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Saturday, March 21 |
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9:00 |
Festival EVENT preparation |
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11:00 12:00 |
Performance: “Commedia: Masks and People” (Rossinca Heritage School Theater, California) “Commedia: Masks and People” is a musical performance for children and adults about traveling performers who journey across Italy and play commedia dell’arte. From an improvised stage and an old wagon to magnificent palace halls, they step out to perform as if each show were the most important of their lives. Like bright nesting dolls, the scenes unfold one after another; masks change, play and reality intertwine, and laughter and delightful confusion are born. This is a performance about how behind every role there is always a person, and beneath every mask lives a beating human heart.
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12:00 13:00 |
Master class We invite you to a unique master class. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the experience of stage masters, ask questions, and hone your skills! |
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13:00 |
Performance: "The Flying Ship" Some songs and images settle in our minds forever from early childhood. And the most amazing thing is that, for several generations now, we have continued to sing these songs and love these characters. We invite you to see our version of this story! “The Flying Ship” is the story of Princess Zabava, who refuses to marry for convenience and falls in love with Ivan the chimney sweep, who dreams of building a "Flying Ship" so they can fly away together. The fairy tale teaches that honesty and love triumph over deceit and greed—and that dreams are worth fighting for! Believe it or not, it’s going to be a lot of fun!
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15:00 16:00 |
Meeting with Ekaterina Tretyakova—Editor-in-Chief of the children’s magazine "Kot v Meshke". A meeting with readers and parents of "Kot v Meshke" https://www.facebook.com/kotvmeshkeorg/ This is a conversation about our children and about reading without pressure. We will talk about how children read today, which formats and themes truly resonate, how a magazine can become a friend rather than a “required assignment,” and how to turn reading into a joy instead of a duty. The meeting will be interesting for both children and adults: 📚 A conversation about books, childhood, and trust. |
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16:00 17:00 |
Performance: "The Bandits of Cardamom" Alma Mater Youth Theatre, directed by Katya Kerov (Boston, MA) The Alma Mater Youth Theater presents the play In the sunny town of Cardamom live quiet, law-abiding people, but nearby — in an old tower — hide three famous robbers: Kasper, Jesper, and Jonathan. They love stealing sausages, pies, and — just in case — even more pies! But one day, fate leads them to an important discovery: to be truly happy, it’s not enough just to take — you also need to know how to help one another. The production is based on the famous play (and book) by Thorbjørn Egner and is filled with music, humor, vivid characters, unexpected adventures, and playful transformations. Young audiences laugh at the robbers’ antics, adults recognize themselves in the characters, and the entire hall discovers together that kindness and friendship can change the world. This is a story for children and parents about compassion, responsibility, and the magical power of good deeds. Who’s sneaking off with something here |
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Star Ball of the CONSTELLATION festival We invite children and parents to a magical Fairy-Tale Characters Ball! On this day, beloved heroes from fairy tales, cartoons, and legends will come to life, and every guest will be able to become part of the festive story. Young participants can look forward to dancing, games, contests, theatrical performances, and meetings with real fairy-tale characters. A special tradition of the ball is that costumes are encouraged! Princesses, knights, fairies, superheroes, pirates, wizards, and many other characters will be able to shine in their outfits and take part in a costumed parade. This is a bright, kind, and interactive event that creates an atmosphere of celebration and creativity for children and the whole family. Dress code: evening dresses and suits; masquerade accessories are welcome. |
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all day |
Charity Book Fair We invite you to a charity book fair, where you will have the opportunity to find new stories, give your books to others, and contribute to a good cause! 📚 At the fair, you can buy books that were donated by caring readers. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the festival fund for prizes and gifts for participants. 📖 Bring books that you have already read and give them a new life in the hands of another reader! |
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Sunday, March 22 |
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12:00 14:30 |
FESTIVAL CONSTELLATION GALA We invite you to the Gala Concert of the festival—the main event of the festival, which promises to be unforgettable! 🎤 Bright performances of our stars; Don't miss the grand finale of the festival! We will be glad to see you among the guests of this magical event! |
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11:00 14:00 |
Charity Book Fair We invite you to a charity book fair, where you will have the opportunity to find new stories, give your books to others and contribute to a good cause! 📚 At the fair, you can buy books that were donated by caring readers. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the festival fund for prizes and gifts for participants. 📖 Bring books that you have already read and give them a new life in the hands of another reader! |
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Sunday, March 22 |
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17:00 19:00 |
Literary and musical salon
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