CHILDREN S THEATER & Presenting our 58th Season! Join us in 2018-2019
2 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND CONTENTS 04 Calendar of Events 10 Productions 06 About Academy Classes 14 Special Events 08 INTRODUCING THE 58TH SEASON 15 Ticket ORDER FORM 09 ABOUT Mainstage Productions sponsors 2018-2019 SEASON SPONSOR OUR SPONSORS IN THE ARTS Financial Services facebook.com/fantasyplayhousechildrenstheater/ twitter.com/fantasyplayhous instagram.com/123letthemagicbegin/ info@fantasyplayhouse.com WWW.FANTASYPLAYHOUSE.COM
58th season 2018-2019 3 Let the Magic Begin... Fantasy Playhouse Children s Theater & Academy is a 501 c(3) non-profit now serving a third generation of Alabamians as a gateway to theatre arts and arts education. Since 1961, our mission has been to bring the magic of theatre and arts education to the families of the Tennessee Valley through these core programs: production of live children s theatre; education in theatre arts through classes and camps at the Fantasy Academy of Theater; partnerships with local schools; Scout workshops; and community outreach efforts to provide theatre arts access to populations that may be at academic risk due to social and/or economic factors.
4 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall Class Registration Opens June 1, 2018 After School Partnerships August-December 2018 Fall Break Camps Huntsville City/ Madison County October 8-12, 2018 Madison City October 15-19, 2018 MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS Lyle the Crocodile Auditions June 9, 2018 9:00am- 12:00pm and 2:00pm- 5:00pm Fall Semester August-November 2018 AUDITIONS Lab 87, An Actor s Conservatory Auditions August 4, 2018 and August 5, 2018 at 2:00pm MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS Akeelah and the Bee Auditions August 18, 2018 and August 19, 2018 at 1:00pm MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS Season Extra: A Christmas Carol Auditions September 14, 2018 at 6:00pm Children (Ages 6-12) September 15, 2018 at 1:00pm Teens & Adults MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION Lyle the Crocodile October 12-14 and 19-21, 2018 SPECIAL EVENT Doctor Osborn s Magical Laboratory October 26-28, 2018 Winter/Spring Class Registration Opens November 1, 2018
58th season calendar of events 5 Veteran s Day Camp November 12, 2018 After School Partnerships January-May 2019 Spring Break Camp March 18-22, 2019 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION Season Extra: A Christmas Carol November 30 - December 2 and 7-9, 2018 MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS Ramona Quimby Auditions January 12 and 13, 2019 at 1:00pm MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION Ramona Quimby April 19-21 and 26-28, 2019 Winter/Spring Semester January-May 2019 Summer Camp Registration Opens February 1, 2019 Summer Camp June and July 2019 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION Akeelah and the Bee February 15-17 and 22-24, 2019
6 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND EXPAND YOUR CHILD S CREATIVITY WITH FUN CLASSES CAMPS AND CLASSES PERFORMANCE SHOWCASES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ACTING CONSERVATORY TECHNICAL THEATRE SCOUT WORKSHOPS
58th season academy classes & camps 7 ABOUT OUR CLASSES FPCT offers quality year-round educational classes for students ages 3-adult ranging from preschool creative dramatic programs to advanced performing arts skills, as well as a Special Stages Curriculum designed to teach acting to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Our programs include Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Technical Theatre, Film, Performance Showcases and theme classes. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR BODIES VOICES MINDS IMAGINATIONS TO ENABLE THEM TO FLOURISH & GROW, BOTH AS ARTISTS & PEOPLE. WE FOCUS ON THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS ACTIVE LISTENING CREATIVITY TEAMWORK SELF-CONFIDENCE CONCENTRATION CRITICAL THINKING COMMUNICATION EMPATHY Our classes emphasize the process of theatre vs. product. At the end of the semester, students will showcase their work in our Class Sharings for invited family and friends. Register on our website or contact Candice Cooper, Education Director, 256-539-6829, Candice.Cooper@FantasyPlayhouse.com for more information.
8 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND WELCOME TO THE 58TH SEASON Welcome to the exciting 58th Season of Fantasy Playhouse Children s Theater! We invite your family to join us on a journey of imagination as we bring some of the best known children s stories to life on stage at the VBC Playhouse in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. We can t wait to share it all with you! Let the magic and the memory making begin! LYLE THE CROCODILE AKEELAH AND THE BEE RAMONA QUIMBY SEASON EXTRA: A Christmas Carol
58th season mainstage productions 9 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AT FANTASY PLAYHOUSE WHY THEATRE? For over 50 years, Fantasy Playhouse Children s Theater has been making magic onstage and one-of-a-kind memories for the families of the Tennessee Valley. The art of theatre connects us to our world and opens doors to new ways of thinking. Even in our connected, digitally-driven lives, theatre tells relevant stories that help our children make sense of the world around them and keeps us connected to our past. We invite you and your family to take a detour from the every day, and join us to experience the pageantry, the fun, and the magic of Fantasy Playhouse! In the words of Albert Einstein, Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. CAN I BE PART OF AN FPCT PRODUCTION? YES! A production at Fantasy Playhouse can require between 200 and 300 volunteers, onstage and off. Our productions provide opportunities for area artists to get involved as volunteer costume designers, craftsmen, scenic artists, musicians, make up/hair designers, and actors. Interested? Contact info@fantasyplayhouse.com AUDITIONS If treading the boards is more to your taste, we want to see you at auditions! We welcome children and adults from the community to audition for any of our shows. Opportunities are open to everyone. Our productions are cast to reflect the makeup of the Tennessee Valley s rich diversity and we hold auditions throughout the season. Keep an eye on our website for dates, actor age minimums, and information about what to prepare for your audition.
10 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND LYLE THE CROCODILE Based on the Lyle, Lyle Crocodile books by Bernard Waber Adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling Music by Richard Gray Produced by special arrangement by Plays for Young Audiences Directed by: Lena Austin The Primms new house on East 88th Street has a big surprise a crocodile in the bathtub! Lyle the Crocodile is no ordinary reptile but that doesn t stop nasty neighbor Mr. Grumps from wanting to banish him to the zoo! Your family is invited to a toe-tapping, finger-snapping musical as the Big Apple comes to the Rocket City! Recommended for all ages. PERFORMANCES Located at the VBC Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801) Friday, October 12, 2018 Saturday, October 13, 2018 Sunday, October 14, 2018 Friday, October 19, 2018 Saturday, October 20, 2018 Sunday, October 21, 2018 TICKETS Single Tickets: $15 each Season Subscriber Tickets: $13 each As part of our 58th Season Subscription Series Group discounts for 10 or more Student Matinees on October 16, 2018. Contact SchoolShows@fantasyplayhouse.com for more information about this field trip opportunity.
58th season productions 11 &THE BEE AKEELAH AND THE BEE Based on the screenplay by Doug Atchison Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West Produced by special arrangement by Plays for Young Audiences Directed by: Jacinda Rose Swinehart and Kailey Burkhardt 11 year-old Akeelah spells words because her daddy taught her to, not because she s trying to get a reputation as the Brainiac. After she wins her school s bee, she buckles down and studies hard for Nationals against all kinds of odds: bullying friends, gun violence outside her window, and the ongoing mourning for her father. Audience members will cheer Akeelah s triumphant journey about the transformative (t-r-a-n-s-f-o-r-m-a-t-i-v-e) power of education, adult mentors, and friendship. Recommended for ages 9 and up. PERFORMANCES Located at the VBC Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801) Friday, February 15, 2019 Saturday, February 16, 2019 Sunday, February 17, 2019 Friday, February 22, 2019 Saturday, February 23, 2019 Sunday, February 24, 2019 TICKETS Single Tickets: $15 each Season Subscriber Tickets: $13 each As part of our 58th Season Subscription Series Group discounts for 10 or more Student Matinees on February 19, 2019. Contact SchoolShows@fantasyplayhouse.com for more information about this field trip opportunity.
12 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND Ramona RAMONA QUIMBY Adapted by Len Jenkin from the Ramona Books by Beverly Cleary Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois Directed by: Ronda Shickles Imaginative Ramona Quimby is ready to tackle the third grade, but she ll need all the help she can get! The new school year brings big surprises; but with the Quimby family s cooperation and creativity, Ramona learns growing up can be as dramatic as anything she pretends! Based on the children s classics by Beverly Cleary, audiences are sure to enjoy their time on Klickitat Street. Recommended for all ages. PERFORMANCES Located at the VBC Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801) Friday, April 19, 2019 Saturday, April 20, 2019 Sunday, April 21, 2019 Friday, April 26, 2019 Saturday, April 27, 2019 Sunday, April 28, 2019 TICKETS Single Tickets: $15 each Season Subscriber Tickets: $13 each As part of our 58th Season Subscription Series Group discounts for 10 or more Student Matinees on April 23, 2019. Contact SchoolShows@fantasyplayhouse.com for more information about this field trip opportunity.
58th season productions 13 SEASON EXTRA: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Book adaptation by Elaine L. Hubbard Original music and arrangements by Mary Ann Bishop Original lyrics by Elaine L. Hubbard Directed by: Alma Huston This Huntsville Holiday tradition is back with the Dickens classic! Your family is invited to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly musical journey through his past, present and future, as he receives the most important Christmas gift of all - redemption through the power of love. Recommended for ages 6 and up. PERFORMANCES Located at the VBC Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801) Friday, November 30, 2018 Saturday, December 1, 2018 Sunday, December 2, 2018 Friday, December 7, 2018 Saturday, December 8, 2018 Sunday, December 9, 2018 TICKETS Single Tickets: $20 for Adults $15 for Children (17 and under) Season Subscriber Discount: $2 discount per ticket when purchasing ACC tickets with FPCT Season Tickets! Group discounts for 10 or more Student Matinees on December 4, 2018. Contact SchoolShows@fantasyplayhouse.com for more information about this field trip opportunity.
14 FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN S THEATER AND DOCTOR OSBORN S SEASON EXTRA: DOCTOR OSBORN S MAGICAL LABORATORY Doctor Osborn will bring his annual bag of Halloween tricks and treats back to Fantasy Playhouse Children s Theater. This is family fun (balloons! magic! comedy!) for all ages. Costumes are encouraged. Location Fantasy Playhouse (3312 Long Ave Huntsville, AL 35805) Dates Friday, October 26, 2018 Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 2:00pm TICKETS Single Tickets: $8 Tickets are available online August 6, 2018 Saturday, October 27, 2018 Sunday, October 28, 2018 Time: 2:00pm Don t Wait! Deadline to Renew is Friday August 3, 2018 ORDER SEASON 58 TICKETS! Become a Season Subscriber! Season Ticket Benefits: $2 discount per ticket $2 discount on ACC tickets when purchased with Season Tickets Free Ticket Exchanges $5 Discount on Academy Classes Preferred Seating for Next Season OR Order Single tickets! Individual tickets for our 2018-2019 shows will be available on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 9am. Order online! Note: If you are renewing but changing performance day/time or the number of tickets, please order early. Orders with changes will be filled in the order they are received after renewals with no changes.
2018-2019 SEASON TICKET ORDER FORM The deadline to renew is Friday, August 3, 2018. Orders received after this date will be treated as new orders. Single ticket orders go on sale Monday, August 6, 2018. If you would like to make single ticket orders, please visit our website at www.fantasyplayhouse.com or call 256-539-6829. 15 Information Name Email Address City, State, Zip Home Phone Special Seating Needs: Cell Wheelchair Hearing Vision Does anyone in your household have military affiliation? Please check all that apply: Active Duty/Retired Reserve Civil Servant Government Contractor SELECT YOUR TICKETS 1 3 SELECT SHOW TIMES Ticket Type (Check One) Season Show Day/Time (Check One) Renewing, 2017-2018 Season Subscriber Same Seats as Last Year Better, if available New Season Ticket Purchaser Season Tickets (Select a Quantity) First Weekend Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:30pm Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 1:30pm Sunday 5:00pm Second Weekend Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:30pm Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 1:30pm Sunday 5:00pm Adult Season Tickets at $39.00/e $ Child* Season Tickets at $39.00/e $ Add A Christmas Carol Tickets? A Christmas Carol Tickets (Select a Quantity) Adult $18.00 each $ Child* $13.00 each $ 2 TOTAL COST Donation I wish to support FPCT with a donation of... Name as you would like it to appear in the program (for donations of $50 or more): $ A Christmas Carol Show Day/Time (Check One) First Weekend 4 Payment Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:30pm Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 1:30pm Sunday 5:00pm PAYMENT Check enclosed (make payable to FPCT & mail to: FPCT 3312 Long Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805) VISA MC DISC AMEX Name on Card: Second Weekend Friday 7:00pm Saturday 1:30pm Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 1:30pm Sunday 5:00pm Total Enclosed: $ CC#: CVV: Exp. Date: / Zip: Cardholder Signature:
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