Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium brings deep sea adventure to San Jose

The Hammer Theatre Center presents Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure, a thrilling theatrical deep sea experience inviting families to dive in and explore the mysterious ocean depths that were once home to mystifying prehistoric creatures from bygone eras. This mesmerizing stage show uses giant puppets, talented actors, technology, science, and imagination to create a fantastical underwater experience for all ages. Selected “young divers” from the audience will have the opportunity to join the performers on an interactive adventure to the bottom of the ocean, “swimming” and engaging with an amazing array of friendly aquatic critters and creatures. Created by the team behind Dinosaur Zoo Live, Erth’s unique, humorous, and beautifully staged productions are in demand across the world for their brilliant educational value and highly immersive theatre experiences. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure will be presented 7:00pm, Friday, October 26 at the Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. For more information and tickets, the public may visit www.hammertheatre.com or call (408) 924-8501.

Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure was created in Australia by Erth Visual & Physical, the team behind the enormously successful Dinosaur Zoo Live. This latest adventure explores the unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago, featuring a large-scale cast of creatures brought to life through sophisticated design, theatrical presentation, and puppet mastery. Erth’s immersive techniques are designed to make audiences feel as though they are swimming with the creatures in the tank, learning while interacting with the creatures in a fun, educational, and unique presentation. Based on the real science of paleontology, Erth’s shows use actors, technology, puppets, and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to science.

Erth Visual & Physical, Inc. is a company of creators, makers, and performers pushing the limits of design, content, and experience. For over 25 years, Erth’s puppetry-based theatrical productions and innovative community projects have challenged and inspired audiences across the world, while being driven by a special interest in natural history, indigenous folklore, sociology, and urban mythology. Today, the company is recognized internationally as an innovator of physical and visual theatre, and a creator of brave, unbridled work for children. Erth’s work tours year-round internationally, has been featured in all major Australian arts festivals, and has appeared at several international events including the Sydney Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, Hong Kong Fringe, Galway Arts Festival (IR), Stockton International Riverside Festival (UK), Singapore Arts Festival, the Festival of Arts & Ideas (USA), Shanghai World Expo, the opening of the Mall of Qatar (UAE), and the Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (South Korea).

The Hammer Theatre Center is a distinctive, state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of downtown San José. Owned by the City of San José and newly operated by San José State University (SJSU), the Hammer Theatre’s mission is to serve the community through artistically and educationally excellent programming that is expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise Silicon Valley. The broader vision of the Hammer includes arts, innovation, and technology programming on the Paseo de San Antonio, creating a vibrant pathway between SJSU and the Tech Museum and bridging the urban spaces from Saint James Park down to the South of First Avenue cultural district. The Hammer also aims to connect SJSU’s more than 37,000 faculty, students, and staff with the downtown cultural and economic corridors.