'Moo' wows kids

Farmer Brown’s mischievous farm animals are on the scene in Bloomington.

Cardinal Stage Company is performing “Click Clack Moo” during Oct. 8 – 16 at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Auditorium.

The first performances will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Other times are available later in the week.

Randy White and Mike Price will direct this interpretation of Doreen Cronin’s Caldecott Medal Honor book and IU’s own Kid Kazooey will perform children’s songs.

“I am having so much fun working on ‘Click Clack Moo’!” Artistic Director Randy White said in a press release.

The collaboration of artists brings to light the message of this show, which is “communication and cooperation,” White said.

This musical, which is appropriate for ages 3 and above, is meant to teach children principles such as compromise and still be an enjoyable show.

When Farmer Brown comes to the surprising realization that his cows can type, a dilemma unfolds, and the farm rallies behind the cows to make some changes.

After harnessing their skills, the cows seek better living circumstances from the farmer. Astonished and appalled, Farmer Brown refuses. When the farm goes on strike, negotiations are made. The farmer agrees to give in to demands in order to return the animals to their day-to-day operations.

Kazooey, also known as Kevin MacDowell, teams up with the rest of the artistic team to not only bring this show to life, but also to bring Cardinal Stage Company into its 2011-12 “Cardinal for Kids” season.

Cardinal Stage Company is in its fifth year of live stage productions and has become the premiere performing arts organization in the area.

Since the founding in 2006 by Randy White, it has received numerous awards including the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s “Best Arts Attraction” Awards in 2009.
The production seating will be general admission, and viewers are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes prior to the showing.

Tickets are priced at $18 for adults and $10 for children and students.

— Patrick Guilfoyle