15th Annual National Children’s Theatre Festival Set for 5/1 & 5/2

Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre presents an entire weekend of FREE theatre fun for the whole family at the 15th Annual National Children's Theatre Festival Kids Fest Family Weekend with free admission sponsored by BankAtlantic Foundation and The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation. Featuring activities geared toward children and their families, Kids Fest will be held at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables on Saturday & Sunday, May 1st and 2nd from 12-5pm.

The festival will showcase the brand new musical YOUNG KING ARTHUR, chosen as the winner of the 15th Annual National Children's Theatre Festival. This year's Kids Fest will also present several other great events, including the Broadway musical A CHORUS LINE performed by Actors' Playhouse's acclaimed youth performing troupe, The Musical Miracles, displays of magic, juggling, and comedy from Barry Johns as well as selections from the popular Broadway production IN THE HEIGHTS from the Musical Miracles. Attendees can also participate in any number of Actors' Playhouse's hands-on Quest Stations, hear readings from this fall's Downtown Coral Gables Scary Story Contest, and have their picture taken with character's from this season's Musical Theatre for Young Audiences shows inlcuding Alice in Wonderland, Jack and the Beanstalk, Madeline's Christmas, and Pippi Longstocking.

Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase.

Additional Musical Miracles youth performances of A CHORUS LINE will be held following the festival at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for these performances are $15 for adults and children.

To make reservations, call 305-444-9293 or visit www.actorsplayhouse.org. Admission is free but reservations are suggested.

The Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.