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TCT has sponsored its
Summer Youth Theatre for more than thirty years. Beginning with
Li'l Abner, in 1973, literally hundreds of young people from
ages seven through twenty-one have learned about theatre by doing.
For most of them, this is a chance to be part of a production, to
gain the confidence that comes from auditioning in front of others,
and to learn to appreciate the dramatic arts. For a few, it has been
the beginning of a career -- in theatre, in broadcast journalism,
in music or in communications. For all, it has been a chance to have
fun on stage!
The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney’s My Son Pinocchio. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz (who also wrote the hit Godspell) adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.” Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the “perfect child.” Jimmy Grisham, director of last year’s Music Man, Jr., will be directing. Production dates for My Son Pinocchio will be July 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and younger. On July 23 at 2 p.m. there will be a preview performance for summer programs and day care centers. Tickets for the preview are $3 each and you must call to reserve seats. For more info or to reserve seats call the TCT office 844-1935. Thanks to our corporate sponsor The McCarty Company |
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