Welcome to the Creekside Kids' Theatre 2010-2011 Season! We are very excited about our ninth year, which includes two old favorites, two new versions of shows we have done in the past, and the return of our middle school musical! This season will also feature shorter rehearsal schedules with more rehearsals, which we hope will aid line memorization, choreography, and overall enjoyment of each production.
Creekside Kids' Theatre exists to introduce children to the joy of live theatre. Since 2002, we've produced shows such as "The Wizard Of Oz", "The Hobbit", "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty", "A Year With Frog And Toad", and most recently, "The Jungle Book" and "The Phantom Tollbooth."
Our productions are open to all children in the community and are offered free of charge. Every child who auditions receives a part.
Auditions take about ten to twenty minutes and involve learning and singing a song from the show and reading from the script. Kids who are not comfortable reading aloud may repeat one line from the show instead. One way to make auditions more fun and less intimidating is to practice beforehand. We offer audition packets with the scenes we will perform at each audition. Kids do not have to memorize these scenes or the song, they can just familiarize themselves with the characters and how they would like to say the lines.
Auditions will be held by appointment this season. Fall show audition appointments can be made for August 16th-20th and 23rd-27th between 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Kids can audition by themselves or arrange to audition with friends. All auditions will be held in the auditorium at Creekside.
All fall shows will be cast by August 30th. Read on to learn more about our fall shows.. If you have any questions, would like more information, or would like to schedule an audition appointment, please contact Jenny Bruce at (510) 430-0607.
Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids
Age Range: K-2nd Grade
Rehearsal Dates: September 7th-October 23rd
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Performances: October 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Show Description: In a loving home in the city of London, Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita happily raise their Dalmatian puppies, until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal them for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. This show features a delightfully fun score (including the jazzy "Cruella De Vil" and the exciting "Twilight Bark"), lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon.
Disney's Aladdin Kids
Age Range: 3rd-5th Grade
Rehearsal Dates: September 7th-November 6th
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Performances: November 5th and 6th at 7:00 p.m.
Show Description: Welcome to the marketplace of Agrabah, where we're about to begin the fantastic tale of the street rat who became a prince! This stage adaptation of the Disney film features hit songs including "Friend Like Me", "Prince Ali", and "A Whole New World." Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar, Iago, and the Genie battle for power and possession of the lamp, aided by the Junior Djinn - unique stage magicians invented specifically for this show. Get out your magic carpet and get ready for this enchanting theatrical ride!
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Age Range: 6th-8th Grade
Rehearsal Dates: September 8th-January 8th
Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with holiday breaks in November and December
Performances: January 7th and 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Show Description: This charming and hilarious musical is the 1999 revised version of the 1967 classic. Based on Charles Schulz's beloved comic strips, this show presents a typical day in the life of Charlie Brown and his friends. "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" presents the unique opportunity for everyone who auditions to play a major part. Everyone will be cast as either Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroeder, Lucy, Sally, or Snoopy and have a special song or scene to perform.