Public field trips at Children's Theatre Company
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 10:30am
UnitedHealth Group Stage
And...we're off! The songs, the costumes, the wonder of it all – together again in a holiday extravaganza that nobody can resist. CTC's production pulls out all the stops to take the beloved L. Frank Baum story to dizzying heights, with a cast of munchkins, monkeys and four friends in the pursuit of courage, a brain, a heart and a home. Take the whole family on a fairytale musical trip over the rainbow – and yes, Toto too.
By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by...
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 10:30am
UnitedHealth Group Stage
And...we're off! The songs, the costumes, the wonder of it all – together again in a holiday extravaganza that nobody can resist. CTC's production pulls out all the stops to take the beloved L. Frank Baum story to dizzying heights, with a cast of munchkins, monkeys and four friends in the pursuit of courage, a brain, a heart and a home. Take the whole family on a fairytale musical trip over the rainbow – and yes, Toto too.
By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by...
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 10:30am
Cargill Stage
Mowgli is rambunctious and curious, scrappy and silly. Sound like a kid you know? This new adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling story finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the panther, and all the beasts who call the mysterious wilderness home. Our fast-paced retelling keeps you perched on the edge of your seat as young Mowgli comes face-to-face with sneaky monkeys, noisy vultures and his mortal enemy: the tiger, Shere Khan....
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 10:30am
Cargill Stage
Mowgli is rambunctious and curious, scrappy and silly. Sound like a kid you know? This new adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling story finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the panther, and all the beasts who call the mysterious wilderness home. Our fast-paced retelling keeps you perched on the edge of your seat as young Mowgli comes face-to-face with sneaky monkeys, noisy vultures and his mortal enemy: the tiger, Shere Khan....
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 10:30am
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, dangerous Chicago neighborhood, and by Akeelah’s yearning for a different life. The first theatrical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed film is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright and captures all the hope and spirit of the original story in an inspiring tale of a community united behind one little...
Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 9:45am - 12:15pm
Study Guide (PDF) is now available online!
Mr. and Mrs. Watson think that 54 Deckawoo Drive will be the perfect home for their family—especially their beloved Mercy. But when Eugenia Lincoln gets wind that her new neighbor is a P-I-G (or a porcine wonder, depending on your point of view), Eugenia stirs up trouble of the most hilarious sort. Bring your appetite for a little comic mayhem, inadvertent heroism, and hot buttered toast.
From the beloved series by local author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale...
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
What happens when a wayward duckling doesn't listen to his mother? Meet a king made out of dough. Dine with Mary Elizabeth and the monster that lives in her house. These are the delightful tales by award-winning children's writer Pamela Allen, told in gorgeous, witty harmonies.
Six whimsical stories emerge from dozens of suitcases as Australia's celebrated Patch Theatre transforms a storeroom into an enchanting scene of music and play. Innovatively staged and exquisitely performed, Mr. McGee...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 10:30am
A Cinderella like you've never seen. Jam-packed with a wacky, wondrous mix of dance, physical comedy, spectacular sets, and outrageous costumes. A treat for the holidays. TIckets are $10.50/child and $18/adult. Passes for lap children ages 3 & under may be purchased from the box office on the day of the performance-- this pass will be in lieu of a ticket, so please don't a claim a seat for a lap-child. Payment must be received by 6/15/09. A link to the performance on...
Friday, May 20, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
What happens when science and theatre meet? Explore the inner workings of scientific principles like gravity, E=mc2, why the sky is blue and to other questions where your curiosity leads. Students will then create and perform their own stories of how these things came to be discovered.
No previous experience required, but this class is perfect for anyone who has previously taken an improv and wants more!!
Recommended for ages 8-14 Parents of children 7 years of age or younger must participate...
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
This fun class is designed for both the new and the experienced actor. Develop your understanding of the craft of acting by experiencing a variety of acting styles and methods using improvisation, music and scenes from contemporary literature as inspiration to creativity.
No previous experience required, but this class is perfect for anyone who has previously taken an acting class and wants more!!
Recommended for ages 8-14 Parents of children 7 years of age or younger must participate in class...
