The Children's Theatre News

The Ogunquit Playhouse 2009 Children's Theatre Season closes with Disney's Aladdin, Jr August 22 and 23

The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

The Kite Runner, directed by David Ira Goldstein, plays in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art from September 10 through October 3. It continues its run in Phoenix at the Herberger Theater Center from October 8 through October 25.

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts announces its new After-School Drama Program for young performers, ages 10 through 13.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce its new board of directors' leadership team and new members. Martha Lavey, artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will assume the position of board president.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their First Ever, FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Haworth, Karen Hartman, Julie Hebert, Neil LaBute, Rick Pagano and directed by Bjorn Johnson, Neil LaBute, Marya Mazor, Charles Otte and Randee Trabitz. The Festival began on Thursday, July 23 and runs through Sunday, September 13 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

Performance Network Announces 2009-10 Saturday Series for Young Audiences. Performance Network will present each of its touring Children's Theatre Network productions on the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM. Great entertainment for all ages, with a milk and cookie reception following each performance.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce its new board of directors' leadership team and new members. Martha Lavey, artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will assume the position of board president.

Performance Network Theatre announces that tickets are now on sale for its '09-10 season opener, THE BLONDE, THE BRUNETTE AND THE VENGEFUL REDHEAD. Actress Suzi Regan begins rehearsal for Robert Hewett's twisty one-woman show this week, directed by the Network's Artistic Director, David Wolber.

Performance Network is proud to announce that the Decade of Dreams celebration on September 10th, 2009 will showcase food, drink, and merchandise contributed by many restaurants and shops located in downtown Ann Arbor.

The Ogunquit Playhouse 2009 Children's Theatre Season closes with Disney's Aladdin, Jr August 22 and 23

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their First Ever, FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Haworth, Karen Hartman, Julie Hebert, Neil LaBute, Rick Pagano and directed by Bjorn Johnson, Neil LaBute, Marya Mazor, Charles Otte and Randee Trabitz. The Festival began on Thursday, July 23 and runs through Sunday, September 13 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

It's Bert and Ernie as you've never seen them before. Inspired by Sesame Street's iconic characters, the World Premiere of 'Bert & Ernie, Goodnight!' will feature the fan-favorite duo of Reed Sigmund and Bradley Greenwald - the stars of Children's Theatre Company's (CTC) 'A Year With Frog & Toad' - in a hilarious musical comedy that for the first-time ever introduces Bert and Ernie as real-life figures.

Casa Mañana is excited to announce that Tony and Emmy Award-winning comedian Martin Short will be the entertainment at this year's Laugh with a Legend Gala on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth.

Good morning Baltimore! Adapted from the 1988 motion picture by John Waters, this romantic musical-comedy (book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan) graced the Broadway stage in 2002 and hasn't looked back since! Join Music Theatre Louisville as they present Hairspray, July 31-August 2, August 4-9, 7:30 p.m.; Matinee, August 2 & 8, 2:00 p.m. at The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater.

At the invitation of the Dalai Lama's Office of Tibet in New York City, the beloved outdoor 'walking play' The Buddha Prince returns to the city for several free performances in Central Park over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 - 7. The play has been performed since 2001 in several cities coinciding with visits of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The last NYC performance was in 2005.

Performance Network Theatre is excited to announce that it is one of only a handful of Washtenaw county non-profits selected to compete for $1,000,000 in matching funds from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents their First Ever, FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, with new works written by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig, Steven Haworth, Karen Hartman, Julie Hebert, Neil LaBute, Rick Pagano and directed by Bjorn Johnson, Neil LaBute, Marya Mazor, Charles Otte and Randee Trabitz. The Festival will begin on Thursday, July 23 and run through Sunday, September 13 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) is seeking applicants for three resident teaching artists to deliver excellent, quality theatre education instruction for the wide range of theatre education programs offered. The Resident Teaching Artist position is part time (17-20 hours per week) from September to March, primarily responsible for the 8-week education offerings and Year-Long School of Theatre Training.

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is thrilled to announce its new Director of Education for the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA). Julie Rowe comes to the Theatre from American Stage Theatre Company in St. Petersburg, Florida where she grew the Education Department programming 300% through outreach and awareness efforts.