Letter From the President: July 2022
Summer is in full swing at CTA, and we’re so excited for our upcoming “Season of Stories.” Here’s what’s going on at CTA.Read More
CTA Announces the 2022 Miriam Wolfe Scholarship Winners
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of the Miriam Wolfe Scholarship: Andrew Wilson, Liam O’Toole and Haven Hitchcock. This is only the second time in the 32-year history of the memorial scholarship—established in honor of CTA alumna Miriam Wolfe, who perished in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland—that three graduating seniors have earned the award.Read More
‘Annie’ to Spread Sunshine at CTA
The classic musical about hope, hijinks and finding home will be on stage from May 6-22, 2022, at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Leapin’ Lizards! “Annie,” one of the world’s best-loved musicals, takes stage at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis next month, running from May 6-22, 2022. Based on the irrepressible comic strip heroine, and with equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations…and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt!Read More
Letter From the President – March 2022
So many things are bubbling up at CTA this month, and we are excited!
Congratulations to the cast of “Annie!”
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for CTA’s production of “Annie.” The talent was immense, and the decisions were difficult!
Congratulations to the cast of ‘Robin Hood’
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for CTA’s production of “Robin Hood!”
The Addams Family Moves in at CTA
The hysterical musical, revolving around the creepiest and kookiest of families, runs from November 5-21, 2021, at Children’s Theatre of AnnapolisANNAPOLIS, Md.—America’s favorite creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky family is back, appearing on the stage at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis in The Addams Family, a musical comedy, running from November 5-21, 2021.
Congratulations to the Cast of “The Addams Family”
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for CTA’s production of “The Addams Family!”Gomez: Liam O’Toole
Morticia: Erica Yamaner
Wednesday: Rosalie Hess
Fester: Finn Hintermister
Pugsley: Teaghan McLaughlin
Grandma: Layla Bunch
Lucas: Andrew Wilson
Alice: Finola Quinn
Mal: Blake Martin
Lurch: Sage Shanahan
Ancestors
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Annie Oakley: Reagan Davies
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Ballerina/Dance Captain: Cate Weiss
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Baseball player: Logan Masters
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Bride: Katie Blackwell
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Caveman: Cole German
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Chef: Liam DeVries
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Clown: Ryan McCandless
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Flapper: Cai Malone
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Jester: Ronnie McIntyre
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Mad Scientist: Justin Porath
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Magician: Niki Pippin
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Pirate: Helena Tawil
“Theatre Review: ‘The Hobbit’ at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis”
Bilbo, portrayed by Danny Kandra, enters Gollum’s spooky habitat in the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis’ production of “The Hobbit.” Photo Credit: Wendy Hickok Photography.
Heading into the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) play “The Hobbit,” I wondered how young children could possibly portray and deliver the complexities of the characters of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prelude to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. My doubt was soon reconciled with the opening scene of the latest CTA production.
The plot centers on a group of desperate dwarves who need a less than valiant Bilbo Baggins to help them overcome numerous foes in order to reclaim a treasure of gold and silver guarded by a fire-breathing dragon.
CTA Announces 2020 Scholarship Winners
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Miriam Wolfe Scholarship. The CTA Miriam Wolfe Scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of CTA alumna Miriam Wolfe, who died in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
The top award of $1,500 goes to Annabelle Cotton, a 2020 graduate of Severna Park High School. Cotton has been involved with CTA since 2014 and was most recently seen playing the role of Kala in CTA’s 2019 production of “Tarzan.” She plans to study Digital Media and Interactive Design at the University of Pittsburgh.
“CTA has gifted me the opportunity to stand on a stage, but it’s done much more than just that. It’s given me a family, confidence, and love. It’s forever changed my life,” Cotton wrote in her application essay.
The second scholarship of $1,000 goes to Matthew Beagan, a 2020 graduate of The Severn School. Beagan has been involved in CTA since 2010 through participation in workshops, as a performer and as a stage crew volunteer. He plans to attend Boston University’s School of Theatre for a BFA in Acting.
“Through my experience at CTA, I learned about teamwork and what it means to support others. I can always count on my CTA theatre friends to help me any time I ask. We support each other inside and outside of the theatre,” Beagan wrote in his application essay.
Congratulations to all of CTA’s graduating seniors, and thank you for your dedication to our organization.