Theatre
Discover a World of Magical
Carpets, Genies, and Sultans!
Join Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, and the carpet, saving Agrabah
from the evil sorcerer Jafar, in this adventure full of magic, flying
carpet rides, and award winning music!
Young Performers* | Grades K-1
Kids have their first chance to perform on stage. All children
attend weekly rehearsals to learn songs, dances, and scenes.
The class includes acting, games, singing, and dancing. Each
child enrolled receives a part, an audio file, and a script for
personal practice.
No classes Sep 23, 30, Nov 25. Instructor: Margo Proeh. Min/Max
7/20.
Show: Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Final Performance: Dec 10. Mandatory rehersal: Dec 9.
Sep 8-Dec 10
Mandatory Auditions: Fri Sep 8 (All performers get a part)
4416202-A Sa
1:30– 2:30pm
$220/240
Performance Program* | Grades 2-6
All children have the opportunity to perform in a musical
theater production on stage. Actors rehearse weekly under
the direction of our highly-accredited vocal, dance, and drama
instructors. The final performance includes original costumes,
sound and set. Each child who auditions receives a part, an
audio file and a script for personal practice. First rehearsal is
mandatory. Instructor: Margo Proeh. Min/Max 7/20. No classes
Sep 23, 30, Nov 25.
Show: Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Final Performance: Dec 10. Mandatory rehersal: Dec 9.
Sep 8-Dec 10
Mandatory Auditions: Fri Sep 8 (All performers get a part)
4416202-B Sa 2:35-4:35pm
$308/328
* Programs may be combined to achieve the number of required
performers.
Musical Theatre Tots! | Ages 3-5
Children will delight in performing the adventure of Cinderella
Sings on stage. They embark on a magical journey while
singing, dancing and acting in a final call and response show.
Make new friends, connect to the musical theatre, and build
community of young artists. Through the arts, young children
develop social, language, physical, and cognitive skills.
Costumes are provided at the final performance.
Children must be potty-trained and ready for a drop-off group
experience. No class Sep 21, Nov 23. Instructor: Margo Proeh. Min/
Max 7/20.
Show: Cinderella Sings
Final Performance: Dec 10. Mandatory rehersal: Dec 9.
Sep 7-Dec 10
4416205-A Th 3:30-4:15pm
$240/260
Park District of Highland Park & Children’s Theatre Company
TRAVELING PERFORMING TROUPE
Co-Ed Grades 4-8
If you are ready to take the next step, join our Performing
Troupe and use your passion for theatre to inspire others and
perform in different locations and communities!
The Performing Troupe is an advanced musical theatre
experience. This is a pre-professional training program for
our most advanced students. Learning how to connect to a
character, the important elements of singing and perfecting
our performance are just a few attributes of this incredible
experience. We perform a musical revue with lines, solos, as
well as group numbers. Instructor: Margo Proeh and Gabrielle
Garza (other instructor may come in to work on specific skills with
our performers)
All interested participants MUST audition!
Selected performers are invited to join our Traveling Performing
Troupe:
Sep 7 | Auditions
4416210-A Th
6-8pm
$20
Selected Performers Registration:
Sep 14 -May 6
4416210-AA $812/832**
Weekly Rehearsals* – Thu 6-8pm
(No rehearsal Sep 21, Nov 23, Dec 21, 28, Apr 5)
Troupe Performances – Perf ormances are to be determined,
a minimum of 6 performances will be scheduled for the
2017/2018 season. Performances will be in the North Shore and
Chicago area.
Final Performance: May 6 2018. (tickets sold separately).
** 2-part payment available, please see page 101
For more than two decades, the Children's
Theatre Company has provided musical theatre
and dance classes for ages 2.5-18 years. Our
goal is to excite and embolden our students to
generate their own imaginative ideas through
the performing arts. Most importantly, we want your children to
feel empowered. Our programs are designed around creating
staged musical theatre performances through the voices, visions,
and ideas of our students.
Fall 2017 • Park District of Highland Park
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