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Riverside Children's Theatre
Happenings!
Riverside Sets Summer Auditions
Audition dates for upcoming shows this summer have been set by Riverside Children’s Theatre. Open to teens and
college students, Summer Stage ‘09 auditions will be held May 29 and May 30 at the Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse,
Vero Beach. This years’ program will produce a main stage musical, “Big River,” the adaptation of Mark Twain’s classic
about the irrepressible Huck Finn, his journey down the mighty Mississippi and the many colorful characters he meets along
the way.
Kevin Quillinan will direct “Big River” and will be auditioning teens ages 13 and up. Requirements for auditions are 16 bars of music from a Broadway style song. Those auditioning will also be asked to do cold readings from the script and dance. No monologue is required.
Auditions are May 29 at 4 p.m. and May 30 at 2 p.m. Also being held on May 30 at 2 p.m. are the second round of auditions for “Honk, Jr.” the musical based on the ugly duckling story. “Honk, Jr.” is part of Riverside’s Next Stage program and is open to ages 8 and up. Next Stage is the next level between the traditional Riverside Rascals program and Summer Stage. For further information, call Riverside Children’s Theatre at 772-234-8052.
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There’s something for kids of all ages at Riverside Children’s Theatre’s annual Spring Fiesta ….a celebration of the performing arts for kids on May 16. Hands on activities, performance face painting, children’s entertainer Silly Sam, “Chicken Little” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” are all free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse, 3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach. Call RCT at 772-234-8052 for a performance schedule.
The Spring Fiesta is made possible by generous funding from the McCabe Foundation and Target.
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2008-09 Season Information
Linda Downey
772-234-8052
lindad@riversidetheatre.com
Riverside Children’s Theatre Philosophy of Education Each child has the freedom to express himself/herself in an emotionally and physically safe environment. Each child has the opportunity to explore his/her specific interests in all areas of theatre and is encouraged to do so through classroom work and performance. With respect to RCT productions, the objective is to produce the highest quality show possible while emphasizing the process, providing all children the opportunity to perform in some capacity, and in finding a place for each individual child’s special talents. Riverside Children’s Theatre programs are inclusive to all children. The objective is to encourage creativity and fun in a professional environment which emphasizes high standards of quality in order to instill the following aspects of personal development and theatre arts training:
- Teamwork
- Positive self-image and confidence
- Communications skills
- Self-discipline
- Basic poise
- Responsibility and respect to follow students/actors, facility, instructor and self)
- Exposure to literature
- Awareness of the senses
- Use of the imagination
- Exploration and control of emotions
All participants must show kindness and respect at all times. Students are expected to respect each other, teachers, themselves and the children’s theatre.
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Aladdin, Jr.
Stage adaptation of a Disney favorite.
Anne Morton Theatre
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. Feb. 6, 13 & 20
1:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Tickets: $8
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
A whirlwind roller coaster romp through the Bard’s plays.
Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. March 27, 28 & 29
9:30 a.m. March 27
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Tickets: $6
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
Max and Ruby
Musical based on the Nickelodeon show about bunny siblings.
Anne Morton Theatre
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
1:30 & 4 p.m. March 28
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Tickets: $8
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
An adaptation faithful to the original story with audience participation.
Anne Morton Theatre
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. April 10
1:30 p.m. April 11
Recommended for ages 4 and up.
Tickets: $7
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
Teen Cabaret
An evening of music and fun presented by local teens.
Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. April 9 & 11
Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Tickets: $6
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
Follow Peter Rabbit through his misadventures into Mr. McGregors’ garden.
Anne Morton Theatre
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. April 24 & May 1
1:30 p.m. April 25, 26, May 2 & 3
9:30 a.m. May 1
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Tickets: $8
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
Comedy Night
RCT comedians take to the mic in a cabaret setting.
Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
7 p.m. May 15
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Tickets: $6
Call 772-231-6990
www.riversidetheatre.com.
Riverside Children’s Theatre’s Spring Fiesta
A celebration of the performing arts for kids.
Agnes Wahlstrom Youth Playhouse & Anne Morton Theatre
3280 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach
10 a.m. -3 p.m. May 16
Family audiences, all ages
No charge
Call 772-234-8052
www.riversidetheatre.com
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