children’s theater & academy presenting our 58th...

CHILDREN’S THEATER & ACADEMY

Presenting our 58th Season!

Join us in 2018-2019

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WWW.FANTASYPLAYHOUSE.COM

Calendar of Events

About Academy Classes

INTRODUCING THE 58TH SEASON

ABOUT Mainstage Productions

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Let the Magic Begin...

58th season 2018-2019

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy is a 501 c(3) non-profit now serving a third generation of Alabamians as a gateway to theatre arts and arts education. Since 1961, our mission has been to bring the magic of theatre and arts education to the families of the Tennessee Valley through these core programs: production of live children’s theatre; education in theatre arts through classes and camps at the Fantasy Academy of Theater; partnerships with local schools; Scout workshops; and community outreach efforts to provide theatre arts access to populations that may be at academic risk due to social and/or economic factors.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ACADEMY

Fall Class Registration OpensJune 1, 2018

ACADEMY

Winter/Spring Class Registration OpensNovember 1, 2018

SPECIAL EVENT

Doctor Osborn’s Magical LaboratoryOctober 26-28, 2018

ACADEMY

Fall SemesterAugust-November 2018

ACADEMY

Fall Break CampsHuntsville City/Madison County October 8-12, 2018Madison City October 15-19, 2018

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION

Lyle the CrocodileOctober 12-14 and 19-21, 2018

MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS

Lyle the CrocodileAuditionsJune 9, 2018 9:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm

MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS

Akeelah and the Bee AuditionsAugust 18, 2018 and August 19, 2018 at 1:00pm

MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS

Season Extra: A Christmas Carol AuditionsSeptember 14, 2018 at 6:00pm Children (Ages 6-12) September 15, 2018 at 1:00pm Teens & Adults

ACADEMY AUDITIONS

Lab 87, An Actor’s Conservatory AuditionsAugust 4, 2018 and August 5, 2018 at 2:00pm

ACADEMY

After School PartnershipsAugust-December 2018

558th season calendar of events

ACADEMY

Spring Break CampMarch 18-22, 2019

ACADEMY

Summer CampJune and July 2019

ACADEMY

Veteran’s Day CampNovember 12, 2018


Season Extra:A Christmas CarolNovember 30 - December 2 and 7-9, 2018

ACADEMY

Winter/Spring SemesterJanuary-May 2019


Ramona QuimbyApril 19-21 and 26-28, 2019


Akeelah and the BeeFebruary 15-17 and 22-24, 2019

ACADEMY

Summer Camp RegistrationOpensFebruary 1, 2019

MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS

Ramona Quimby AuditionsJanuary 12 and 13, 2019 at 1:00pm

ACADEMY

After School PartnershipsJanuary-May 2019


EXPAND YOUR CHILD’S

WITH FUN ACADEMY CLASSESCAMPS AND CLASSES

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASES

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ACTING CONSERVATORY

TECHNICAL THEATRE

SCOUT WORKSHOPS

CREATIVITY

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Our classes emphasize the process of theatre vs. product. At the end of the semester, students will showcase their work in our “Class Sharings” for invited family and friends.

Register on our website or contact Candice Cooper, Education Director, 256-539-6829, [email protected] for more information.

58th season academy classes & camps

OUR GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR…

WE FOCUS ON THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION AS WELL AS “LIFE SKILLS” SUCH AS…

ACTIVE LISTENING

CREATIVITY

TEAMWORK

SELF-CONFIDENCE

CONCENTRATION

CRITICAL THINKING

COMMUNICATION

EMPATHY

TO ENABLE THEM TO FLOURISH & GROW, BOTH AS ARTISTS & PEOPLE.

BODIES

VOICES

MINDS

IMAGINATIONS

FPCT offers quality year-round educational classes for students ages 3-adult ranging from preschool creative dramatic programs to advanced performing arts skills, as well as a “Special Stages Curriculum” designed to teach acting to chil-dren diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Our programs include Creative Drama, Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance, Technical Theatre, Film, Performance Showcases and theme classes.

ABOUT OUR CLASSES


Welcome to the exciting 58th Season of Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater! We invite your family to join us on a journey of imagination as we bring some of the best known children’s stories to life on stage at the VBC Playhouse in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. We can’t wait to share it all with you!

Let the magic and the memory making begin!

WELCOME TO THE

58TH SEASON

LYLE THE CROCODILE

AKEELAH AND THE BEE

RAMONA QUIMBY

SEASON EXTRA:A Christmas Carol

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WHY THEATRE? For over 50 years, Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater has been making magic onstage and one-of-a-kind memories for the families of the Tennessee Valley. The art of theatre connects us to our world and opens doors to new ways of thinking. Even in our connected, digitally-driven lives, theatre tells relevant stories that help our children make sense of the world around them and keeps us connected to our past. We invite you and your family to take a detour from the every day, and join us to experience the pageantry, the fun, and the magic of Fantasy Playhouse! In the words of Albert Einstein, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

CAN I BE PART OF AN FPCT PRODUCTION?YES! A production at Fantasy Playhouse can require between 200 and 300 volunteers, onstage and off. Our productions provide opportunities for area artists to get involved as volunteer costume designers, craftsmen, scenic artists, musicians, make up/hair designers, and actors. Interested? Contact [email protected]

AUDITIONSIf treading the boards is more to your taste, we want to see you at auditions! We welcome children and adults from the community to audition for any of our shows. Opportunities are open to everyone. Our productions are cast to reflect the makeup of the Tennessee Valley’s rich diversity and we hold auditions throughout the season. Keep an eye on our website for dates, actor age minimums, and information about what to prepare for your audition.

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS AT FANTASY PLAYHOUSE

58th season mainstage productions


LYLE THE CROCODILE Based on the “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” books by Bernard Waber Adapted for the stage by Kevin Kling Music by Richard Gray Produced by special arrangement by Plays for Young Audiences

Directed by: Lena AustinThe Primms’ new house on East 88th Street has a big surprise – a crocodile in the bathtub! Lyle the Crocodile is no ordinary reptile but that doesn’t stop nasty neighbor Mr. Grumps from wanting to banish him to the zoo! Your family is invited to a toe-tapping, finger-snapping musical as the Big Apple comes to the Rocket City! Recommended for all ages.

PERFORMANCES Located at the VBC Playhouse (700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801)

Friday, October 12, 2018Time: 7:00pmSaturday, October 13, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, October 14, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Friday, October 19, 2018Time: 7:00pmSaturday, October 20, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, October 21, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

TICKETSSingle Tickets: $15 each Season Subscriber Tickets: $13 eachAs part of our 58th Season Subscription Series

Group discounts for 10 or more

Student Matinees on October 16, 2018. Contact [email protected] for more information about this field trip opportunity.

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THE BEE&AKEELAH AND THE BEE Based on the screenplay by Doug Atchison Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West Produced by special arrangement by Plays for Young Audiences

Directed by: Jacinda Rose Swinehart and Kailey Burkhardt11 year-old Akeelah spells words because her daddy taught her to, not because she’s trying to get a reputation as “the Brainiac”. After she wins her school’s bee, she buckles down and studies hard for Nationals against all kinds of odds: bullying friends, gun violence outside her window, and the ongoing mourning for her father. Audience members will cheer Akeelah’s triumphant journey about the transformative (t-r-a-n-s-f-o-r-m-a-t-i-v-e) power of education, adult mentors, and friendship. Recommended for ages 9 and up.


Friday, February 15, 2019Time: 7:00pmSaturday, February 16, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, February 17, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Friday, February 22, 2019Time: 7:00pmSaturday, February 23, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, February 24, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm


Group discounts for 10 or more

Student Matinees on February 19, 2019. Contact [email protected] for more information about this field trip opportunity.

58th season productions


Ramona

RAMONA QUIMBY Adapted by Len Jenkin from the Ramona Books by Beverly Cleary Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

Directed by: Ronda ShicklesImaginative Ramona Quimby is ready to tackle the third grade, but she’ll need all the help she can get! The new school year brings big surprises; but with the Quimby family’s cooperation and creativity, Ramona learns growing up can be as dramatic as anything she pretends! Based on the children’s classics by Beverly Cleary, audiences are sure to enjoy their time on Klickitat Street. Recommended for all ages.


Friday, April 19, 2019Time: 7:00pmSaturday, April 20, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, April 21, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Friday, April 26, 2019Time: 7:00pmSaturday, April 27, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, April 28, 2019Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm


Group discounts for 10 or moreStudent Matinees on April 23, 2019. Contact [email protected] for more information about this field trip opportunity.

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SEASON EXTRA: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Book adaptation by Elaine L. Hubbard Original music and arrangements by Mary Ann Bishop Original lyrics by Elaine L. Hubbard

Directed by: Alma HustonThis Huntsville Holiday tradition is back with the Dickens’ classic! Your family is invited to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly musical journey through his past, present and future, as he receives the most important Christmas gift of all - redemption through the power of love.Recommended for ages 6 and up.


Friday, November 30, 2018Time: 7:00pmSaturday, December 1, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, December 2, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

Friday, December 7, 2018Time: 7:00pmSaturday, December 8, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pmSunday, December 9, 2018Time: 1:30pm & 5:00pm

TICKETSSingle Tickets: $20 for Adults $15 for Children (17 and under) Season Subscriber Discount: $2 discount per ticket when purchasing ACC tickets with FPCT Season Tickets!Group discounts for 10 or moreStudent Matinees on December 4, 2018. Contact [email protected] for more information about this field trip opportunity.

58th season productions


SEASON EXTRA: DOCTOR OSBORN’S MAGICAL LABORATORY Doctor Osborn will bring his annual bag of Halloween tricks and treats back to Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater. This is family fun (balloons! magic! comedy!) for all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

LocationFantasy Playhouse (3312 Long Ave Huntsville, AL 35805)

DatesFriday, October 26, 2018Time: 7:00pmSaturday, October 27, 2018Time: 2:00pm

Saturday, October 27, 2018Time: 7:00pmSunday, October 28, 2018Time: 2:00pm

TICKETSSingle Tickets: $8Tickets are available online August 6, 2018

ORDER SEASON 58 TICKETS!

DOCTOR OSBORN’S

Become a Season Subscriber!Season Ticket Benefits: $2 discount per ticket $2 discount on ACC tickets when purchased with Season Tickets Free Ticket Exchanges $5 Discount on Academy Classes Preferred Seating for Next Season

OR Order Single tickets!Individual tickets for our 2018-2019 shows will be available on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 9am. Order online!Note: If you are renewing but changing performance day/time or the number of tickets, please order early. Orders with changes will be filled in the order they are received after renewals with no changes.

Don’t Wait!Deadline to Renew is Friday

August 3, 2018

152018-2019 SEASON TICKET ORDER FORMThe deadline to renew is Friday, August 3, 2018. Orders received after this date will be treated as new orders. Single ticket orders go on sale Monday, August 6, 2018. If you would like to make single ticket orders, please visit our website at www.fantasyplayhouse.com or call 256-539-6829.

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