Aesop Bops! with Master Storyteller David Gonzalez

Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

2:00 PM

Discovery Theatre

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Master Storyteller David Gonzalez has a knack for cracking up children and parents at once—his fast-paced physical comedy keeps kids rapt, while his clever wordplay and winking sidebars are comic relief for adults. For Aesop Bops!, Gonzalez reinvents classic fables for contemporary audiences—with fresh takes on old characters like the lion in "The Lion and the Mouse" who happens to be a rapper from the Bronx; the investment-savvy fisherman in "The Fisherman and his Wife," and the trash-talking turtle in "The Turtle's Shell." Accompanied by Daniel Kelly with jazz piano, Gonzalez brings the stories to the stage with song, dance, and a rousing dose of audience participation.

Arrive early for storytelling and Story Tracks in the lobby before and stay for a "Milk & Cookie" Reception with David and Daniel after the show.

Aesop Bops

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Babies

Ticket required for all ages

Electronic Tickets

Most tickets are issued only as digital tickets that can be shown from your device as you enter. Tickets can be forwarded to a friend beginning 48 hours before the performance.

Safety and Security

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts has introduced security measures for the comfort and safety of all guests and performers. Everyone entering the PAC will pass through an electronic security system that uses extremely low frequency radio waves (ELF) to scan for weapons. Please notify the security personnel upon arrival if you'd prefer special screening.

Find more information at alaskapac.org/visit.

ASL Interpreted

An ASL interpreter will sign this event in American Sign Language. Seats with a view of the interpreter are labeled as "Interpreter View" seats on the seat selection map.

Accessibility

If you already have tickets and are concerned that your current seats may not fulfill your needs, please complete this special seating request form.

Wheelchairs: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have wheelchair accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their wheelchairs or transfer to portable seats. Courtesy wheelchairs may be borrowed while on site thanks to the Carolyn Ramey Memorial Fund.; Reserved Seating:
Select seats labeled with a wheelchair icon to choose these seats.
Scooters: All levels of the Performing Arts Center have scooter accessible locations where patrons may either remain seated in their scooter or transfer to portable seats. Scooters cannot be placed in the aisles due to the Performing Arts Center's evacuation plan. Patrons are welcome to transfer to a Performing Arts Center transport wheelchair in the lobby to gain access to permanent seat locations. Scooters will be stored in the lobbies.
ASL Interpreter: Confirmed:
An ASL Interpreter will sign this event on 02-08-2025 2:00 pm.; Select seats labeled with an ! (exclamation mark) to purchase seats with a view of the interpreter. For more information, send us a message from our CenterTix contact page or call 907-263-ARTS (2787).
Assistive Listening Devices: Sound from the stage is broadcast directly to you by our in-house listening system (Listen Technologies LR-52000-072). This system has a standard 3.5mm output jack, so you can use your own headset or one of our stereo headsets. A limited number of T-coil compatible loop lanyards are also available. Listening devices are kept at the House Manager's station in the lobby prior to and during performances. This service is free of charge, however a deposit or ID is required.
Braille or Large Print: Programs are available if requested at least 3 weeks prior to the event.