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2008-2009 Season!

All shows appropriate for all ages!

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Missoula Children’s Theatre Returns For Another Fabulous Residency!

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
October 18, 3 and 7 pm. All seats $5!

A cast of local students, working with the Actor/Directors of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, performs a rollicking musical based ON The classic story, The Princess and the Pea.

Here is a synopsis: Envision a kingdom of snow where the residents are Winter Wind Workers, Blizzard Bringers, Icicle Sharpeners and Snow Smoothers, ruled by the Storm King and the Snow Queen. Add to that a Prince looking for a proper Princess to share the throne. Now imagine the Princess and her friend the Pea living in a kingdom of green rolling hills and running rivers with her subjects, The Flower Gardeners, River Runners, Green Shoot Growers and Tree Barkers. Her parents, King Size and Queen Size, do all they can to keep things running smoothly. Who knows, maybe the dancing Dust Bunnies can help? Although the two kingdoms think they have nothing in common, (except maybe a pesky Jack Frost that freezes anything and everything), the peace-loving Leprechauns prove otherwise. Throw in some Phony Princesses and you have a real fiasco! This ain’t your grandma’s PRINCESS AND THE PEA. We think you will enjoy its twists and turns!
Venue for this performance is Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Ave., Lockport.

More details on auditions and ticket sales to come!

See photos from the 2007 auditions, rehearsals and show on Spotted at buffalo.com!

Congratulations to the 2007 MCT cast: Emily Stoll as Robinson Crusoe; Nate Wheeler as Wilson the Goat, Kate Light as Leonard the Leopard; Friday's Family: Andrew Johnson, Shannah Bosley, Mariah Camarre, Eric Rupert, and Emily Lombardo; the Goats: William Johnson, Sierra Quagliano, Erik Keough, Sarah Gaygen and Chaya Shepard; the Octet: Connor Evans, Jordan Camarre, Eden Benedict, Thomas Stoll, Gabriella Sciandra, Maddy Passuite and Erica Wishowski; the Frowny Face Tribe: Gina Artieri, Brianna Bagwell, Kimberly Bemevento, Amanda Burns, Dominick DeFlippo, Victoria Haak, Hannah Harris, Rachel Krawczyk, Vinnie Lombardo, Libby Powers, Rylee Quagliano, Billy Sturak and Daniel Wheeler; and the Chameleons: Matty Barone, William Briggs, Skylar Dodge, Ben Flaherty, Pavel Galenza, Ivy Hoyt, Kelsi Keough, Michael Krawczyk, Gavin Lyness, Jazmine Michaels, Piper Moffit, Anna Seiler, Kay Seiler, Mason Seiler and Pari Shepard. A big hand also to our Assistant Directors: Melissa LaMastra, Alisia Rodriguez and Bridget Thompson. And also to our accompanist, Oren Hollasch.

What some MCT parents had to say about this outstanding program:
"(Robinson Crusoe) is a great event to bring children together from different schools; to interact with people they didn't know. Great community outreach." Michele Sturak

"It puts all the kids on an even playing field for auditions as the directors are not connected to anyone locally, the directors have been extremely supportive and positive every year....it is a lot of hard work and requires discipline to get the show together in 5 days and it is a wonderful chance to introduce younger children to the stage/theatre." Joann Stoll

General Information
For about the same cost as a movie with refreshments, you and your family can enjoy extraordinary entertainment from around the world! Performances chosen for the Family Performance Series feature national and international touring artists who are acclaimed for their talents and ability to communicate with young audiences. And there’s nothing passive about a Family Performance Series show! Audience participation and interaction is the norm, and then afterwards, you can mingle with the performers at a free post-show reception, all for the incredibly affordable price of just $10 adults, $9 seniors and members, and $7 children!

TICKETS
Tickets FOR SHOWS AT THE Taylor Theater are $10 adults, $9 seniors and Kenan members, $7 children. Tickets for THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA are $5, all ages. You may also purchase tickets at the Kenan Center Gift Shop, M-F, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (except holidays.) The Taylor Theater Box Office opens approximately forty-five minutes before show time. Everyone regardless of age must have a ticket.

Group sales: We welcome groups to the Family Performance Series. Please call us for pricing.

Seating and Special Needs: Seats are general admission. Both the Taylor Theater and Lockport High School Auditorium are wheelchair accessible. Please arrive early so that staff may arrange for appropriate seating. Theater doors open 30 minutes prior to start time. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management.

LOCATION
All performances take place in the Kenan Center Taylor Theater unless otherwise noted. The Taylor Theater is a unique, converted carriage house located directly behind the Kenan Center House and Gallery at 433 Locust Street. Lockport High School is located at 250 Lincoln Ave., one block south of the Kenan Center.
More about the Taylor Theater.
Map & directions.

ENJOYING PERFORMANCES WITH CHILDREN Exposing children to live theatrical performances is one of the key goals of the Family Performance Series. The Kenan Center often recommends minimum ages for a particular performance at the request of the performers because their experience has shown that children below that age may lack the attention and concentration needed to appreciate the show. Fidgeting or crying can also detract from other audience members enjoying the performance. We ask that all parents use the information provided in this brochure, to select appropriate shows for your family. If your child becomes restless during a performance, we invite you to step out to our post-show reception area. Good theater etiquette makes it a great experience for all!

What did you think of the show? Send your feedback to info@kenancenter.org