OUR 2007-08 CHILDRENS PRODUCTION

Our Childrens production are plays and musicals produced with family audiences in mind. This is a great way to introduce your children and grand-children to the excitement of theater entertainment. In addition, there are several mainstage productions which would also be enjoyed by families with older children.

 

The 2008 GRCT Traveling Troupe presents:
THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT

 

MISS NELSON IS MISSING!
May 7-11, 15-18

Based on the books Miss Nelson is Missing and Miss Nelson is Back by Harry Allard & James Marshall, adapted by Joan Cushing

Based upon the popular book series, the unruly students of room 207 can’t seem to treat their teacher with respect. So, Miss Nelson retaliates by dressing up as a substitute teacher named Miss Viola Swamp, who terrorizes the students with piles of homework. In the end, the clever Miss Nelson returns and is somehow knowingly pleased to find a newly appreciative, and respectful version of her class!

Performances: Wednesday through Satuday at 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee at 2:00pm, and Sunday Matinee at 3:00pm

Tickets on sale to Season Members March 31 via mail or Fax, and April 7 by phone or in person. General Public tickets are available on April 14 at any StarTicketsPLUS outlet, or at our Theatre Ticket Office Mon. through Fri., 10am to 5pm.

 

 

Summer Repertory Productions

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
August 1, 3, 7 & 9

Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham and Andrew Seeley; Randy Petersen and Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd and Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle; David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie Written by Peter Barsocchini

The Disney Channel’s award-winning movie musical comes to life on the Civic Stage! This pop-culture phenomenon is filled with hit songs that will have kids, as well as those “kids at heart” ready to start moving in the aisles. More than just another musical, this energetic show is woven together with a message that teaches the value of real teamwork.

Tickets on sale June 2 at any StarTicketsPLUS outlet, or at our Theatre Ticket Office Mon. through Fri., 10am to 5pm.

 

ALICE
August 2, 6, 8, 10, 2008

A book by Whoopi Goldberg, adapted for the stage by Kim Hines

Loosely based on the Lewis Carroll books, Alice is a “sassy little black girl” on a journey to claim “the sweepstakes of a lifetime.” Joined by her two best friends ­ an “imaginary” rabbit named Sal, and a real-life “nerd” named Robin ­ she travels to New York where she encounters all kinds of crazy people and situations that help Alice discover the real treasure in lifeÉ but will it be too late?

Tickets on sale June 2 at any StarTicketsPLUS outlet, or at our Theatre Ticket Office Mon. through Fri., 10am to 5pm.

 

This Season's Completed Childrens Productions

THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT
October 17-21, 25-27

A play for youth by Pamela Sterling, Based on the Nate the Great series of books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat.

Get ready to meet the smartest kid detective around ­ straight from the storybook shelf to the Civic stage. With his faithful dog, Sludge, Nate the Great is ready to solve life’s everyday mysteries, always remembering to leave a note for Mom and wear his galoshes. Present and future will combine to create a wonderful Now that your entire family is sure to enjoy.

Click here for photos and bios of our cast.