2017 Summer Theatre Programs

Lion King Jr. (Program is FULL)

Purchase Tickets for Shows: July 21 & 22

The Wizard of Oz (Program is FULL)

Purchase tickets for shows August 11 &12

James and the Giant Peach Jr: For Ages 7 to 15

Click here to download a registration form. Online payment is also available:

(1) Press Click Here, above, fill out the registration form, and scan/email/mail it to the address on the form.

(2) Then use the buttons below to pay. (A small convenience fee will be added for online payments.)

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All registered students will be cast in scenes throughout the show.

Fee: $400.  Scholarships and sibling discounts are available. Pay by check or pay online

Dates: August 15 through August 26, 2017

Teen Company Show: Anything Goes, for Ages 13-19

Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse

Click here to download a registration form Online payment is also available:

(1) Press Click Here, above, fill out the registration form, and scan/email/mail it to the address on the form.

(2) Then use the buttons below to pay. (A small convenience fee will be added for online payments.)

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Registration is limited to 40 participants.  All registered students will be cast in scenes throughout the show.

Fee: $200, due with registration form; plus a commitment to raise an additional $200 through sponsors and ads.

Dates: July 6 through July 29, 2017

Full show to be performed with an orchestra 7 pm July 28 and 29 at the RI Center for the Performing Arts (Park Theatre), 848 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI  02910.

CASTING:  6 to 9 pm Thursday July 6 and Friday July 7 (attend both days) at Trinity Episcopal Church, 139 Ocean Ave., Cranston, RI (In Pawtuxet Village). For casting days, please remember to:

• Bring a head shot or photo, a resume, and a list of schedule conflicts.
• Prepare 16 bars of a standard musical theatre song of the period. Do not choose a song from the show.
• Furnish sheet music for your musical selection. A pianist will be provided.
• Arrive dressed to move. Bring dance shoes (and tap shoes, if you have them)

REHEARSALS (Students will receive individualized rehearsal schedules.): 

• Weeknights 6 to 9 pm July 10-21 at Trinity Church
• Hold Sat., July 22 daytime for rehearsal if needed
• 10 am to 3 pm: Monday, July 24th   

 DRESS/TECH rehearsals at the Park Theatre:

• 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday, July 25 through Thursday July 27
• 10 am to 2 pm Friday, July 28

 SHOWS:  7 pm Fri. July 28 and Sat. July 29;  Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the door or online.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF (Link to Bios Here):  

• Director/Choreographer:  Patrick McCrossan
• Music Director:  Nancy Hillner                       
• Camp Manager:  Ann O’Grady                         
• Performance Coach:  Sara Schatz Kott
•  Assistant Director:  Ethan Miller                                        
• Stage Manager:  Liz Paoella

Save the Date: 30^th Anniversary Cabaret, August 5th, 7-10:30 pm at the Park Theatre, 848 Park St., Cranston, RI

Purchase Gala Tickets Here. 

We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary year!  On the evening of August 5th, we’ll host a special cabaret and reception from 7 to 10:30 pm at the Park Theatre, 848 Park St., Cranston, RI. We’ll be posting additional details over the next several days. Purchase tickets today, online or at one of our July performances.  $30 tickets include hors d’oeuvres, dessert, entertainment, and more!

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