Calgary-based Slyngshot Productions is presenting, for the first
time in Western Canada, VeggieTales Rockin’ Tour Live with the
all-time favorite characters, Larry the Cucumber and Bob the
Tomato and their friends in a high-energy, interactive show for
five dates in March 2006.
VeggieTales videos, products and full-length
movies have become a phenomenon among young and old alike with
their witty humor and ingenious characters, promoting positive
values for children and families for over a decade.
Starting on one computer in a spare bedroom,
Big Idea, Inc. has grown to have their numerous videos and
products distributed across North America through bookstores and
several department store chains. They’ve sold well over 20
million videos since they began in 1993.
"When we were approached about partnering
with Big Idea to promote this tour, we were honored to join
forces with something that presented such positive values, and
had such broad appeal to the general public," said Leroy Harder,
founder and president of Slyngshot Productions. "Our mission of
reaching out to the world with God’s love through large events
fit so well with this that the work of putting this all
together, and partnering with a truly live event that has just
completed a major stadium tour in the US has been an amazing
experience already."
On this tour, attendees can expect to see
some of the famous VeggieTales characters come to life right
before their eyes. The tour will combine a cleverly written
script, engaging music, innovative costumes, timeless values and
plenty of that wacky humor that VeggieTales fans enjoy so much.
Interactive video screens, lighting show and some surprises are
bound to get audiences excited, dancing and singing along with
every word.
The live tour will hit Calvary Temple in
Winnipeg, MB on March 26th at 3:30pm (matinee) and 7pm and then
move on to Sherwood Park Alliance Church in Sherwood Park, AB on
March 28th at 1pm (matinee) and 6:30pm. >From there it goes to
Centre Street Church in Calgary, AB on March 29th at 1pm
(matinee) and 6:30pm, before arriving at Trinity Baptist Church
in Kelowna, BC on March 30th at 1pm (matinee) and 6:30pm. The
VeggieTales Rockin’ Tour Live finishes up at Sevenoaks Alliance
Church in Abbotsford, BC on March 31st at 1pm (matinee) and
6:30pm.
"We have found through the promotion of this
event that the reception has been overwhelmingly positive,"
Harder added. "Parents and kids of all ages, once they hear
about the event, are eager to come. Our biggest challenge is to
help those who attend church on a regular basis to use this as
an opportunity to reach out beyond their own entertainment goals
and bring non-churched neighbors and friends to this event. It
is such a great opportunity for allowing our friends who
otherwise would not attend church to come and see what we are
all about. The humor and positive values combine to create a
night that will be remembered."
Tickets are $16/person or group rate of $12/person for 10 or
more. To find out where tickets are available for each venue and
more information, go to
www.veggietalescanada.com or call Slyngshot
Productions toll free at 1-877-275-5383 outside Calgary or
275-5383 in Calgary.
