WILLY WONKA, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER and More Set for Summer at Riverside Theatre

By: May. 16, 2017
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Riverside Theatre's Education Division will present six shows this summer that will delight and entertain the whole family.

The months of June, July and August will feature some of the most talented young actors, singers, and dancers in the area as they perform a live production of a classic film, relive popular songs from The Beatles, and dance with a professional Dance Company.

"Based on the enormous success of last year's programming, we are pleased to again present a variety of shows that will challenge and showcase our incredibly talented students," says Kevin Quillinan, Director of Theatre Education. "These shows will not only be tremendously captivating, but they will also allow our students to further their creativity, imagination, and love of theatre."

The shows are:

Willy Wonka JR. and Willy Wonka KIDS

The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka JR. and Willy Wonka KIDS follow the enigmatic candy manufacturer as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory - or suffer the consequences.

The hour-long version of Willy Wonka JR. starring children aged 12 to 18 takes place: June 16 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm June 17 @ 1:30pm & 5:30pm

A shorter version, Willy Wonka KIDS, starring children aged 7 to 12 takes place: June 23 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm June 24 @ 1:30pm & 5:30pm

Tickets to either show are: $10

All performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

iRascals JR.

Be prepared to get totally awesome as Rascals covers one of the most popular musical groups of all time, The Beatles. From "Hey Jude," "Yesterday," and "Twist and Shout," to "Penny Lane," "Here Comes The Sun," and many more, iRascals Jr. brings back the sound of The Fab Four.

June 30 @ 1:30pm & 5:30pm

Tickets: $10

Performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

Peter and The Starcatcher

The Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher explores the century-old story of how an unhappy orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, is written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker.

July 21 @ 1:30pm & 7:30pm July 22 @ 1:30pm & 5:30pm

Tickets: $10

Performances take place on the Stark Stage @ Riverside Theatre

iRascals KIDS

In iRascals KIDS, young performers aged 8 and up, take the stage and give their all to present classic hits from The Beatles.

August 4 @ 1:30pm & 5:30pm

August 5 @ 10am

Tickets: $10

Performances take place on the Anne Morton Stage @ Riverside Theatre

Riverside Dance Festival Showcase

Now in its sixth year, the Riverside Dance Festival is a unique experience in intensive, two-week Summer study where accepted students have the opportunity to take daily technique classes with Riverside Theatre dance faculty and professional dancers. This year's professional troupe is the Ariel Rivka Dance (ARD) company, an all-female contemporary Dance Company committed to creating work with new music that explores emotionally driven movement with underlying currents of technique and structure. A mixed repertory concert will culminate the festival where students will perform original works and dance alongside ARD members.

August 5 @ 2pm

Tickets: $10

Performance takes place on the Stark Stage

For more information on these productions, summer camps, or the fall slate of classes in the Education building, call the Box Office at 772-231-6990 or online at www.riversidetheatre.com. Riverside Theatre is located at 3250 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963.



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