Children's Theatre of Annapolis

Gran's Guide to Stop an Ogre (Also Works for Witches and Bullies)—Tuesday Classes
2023-03-07 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Theatre Production Workshop
Zach and Lilly arrive home from school upset about the troubles from their day—Zach’s friend is getting pushed around, Lilly is being left out by the “mean girls” who rule the school, and both of them are worried about being called tattle-tales. Granny tells them a seemingly unrelated whimsical, magical story… but it might just help them overcome the bullies they face at school. In Granny’s helpful story, Jack and Jill stand up to a mean and tough ogre and a wicked witch with the help of a wide variety of helpful fairytale friends. By Stephanie Demaree.
Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend.
NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.

Ages: 7-18
Time & Date: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 7-May 16, 2023 (No class on April 4, 2023)
Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Tuition: $195 (with current annual registration)*

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Artistic Staff

Tiffany Shannon Productions

Brian Curry Family Show
2023-03-04 14:00 - 15:00
Magician and mentalist Brian Curry—also known as “The Good Liar”—is coming back to CTA for an all-ages show that’s sure to delight the whole family! Back by popular demand after his performance at CTA’s annual fundraiser in September, Brian Curry will read your thoughts, predict your future and blow your mind! The show is interactive and volunteers are frequently called on stage, making it a fun and interactive show for everyone!
VIP tickets, which include a meet-and-greet after the performance, are available. This show is a CTA fundraiser—meaning you’ll be supporting the theatre while having a great time!

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Whose Laugh Is It Anyway? Improv Comedy Workshop
2023-03-02 16:30 - 18:00
They say laughter is the best medicine, and this workshop will provide tons of it. Students will build confidence playing improv games, learning about comedy acting skills and timing, working on group acting scenes and so much more! This workshop concludes with a free showcase performance for families and friends on CTA’s main stage! This class is taught in the style of the television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”
Ages: 9-18
Time & Date: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays, March 2-April 27, 2023 (No class on April 6, 2023)
Performance: 6 p.m. April 27, 2023
Tuition: $95 (with current annual registration)*

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Artistic Staff

Tiffany Shannon Productions

Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS—Wednesday Classes
2023-02-22 17:30 - 19:30
Musical Theatre Production Workshop
Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend.
NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
Ages: 7-13
Time & Date: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February 22-May 17, 2023 (No class on April 5, 2023)
Performance: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Tuition: $320 (with current annual registration)

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Tiffany Shannon Productions

Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS—Monday Classes
2023-02-20 17:30 - 19:30
Musical Theatre Production Workshop
Pet owners Roger and Anita live happily in London with their dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita’s former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring rescue of the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.
Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend.
NOTE: Theatre Production Workshop show titles are subject to change due to cast size and requirements.
Ages: 7-18
Time & Date: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, February 20-May 15, 2023 (No class on April 3, 2023)
Performance: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15
Tuition: $320 (with current annual registration)*

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Artistic Staff

Tiffany Shannon Productions

Peter and the Starcatcher
2023-02-03 - 2023-02-19
The Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable 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 depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.

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Artistic Staff

Director: Ally Tierney
Music Director: Michelle Bruno

Once Upon a Mattress Auditions
2023-01-21 - 2023-01-22
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up.

Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Audition Dates

Auditions: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2023
Callbacks: 6-10 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2023

To Audition, Please…

Review Audition Expectations

Prepare 16-30 bars of music in the style of the show
Prepare a 1-minute monologue (Click here for monologue resources)
Wear appropriate attire for movement

Sign up for an audition time
Fill out and submit the audition registration form
Review the character descriptions

Audition Ages
8 to 18 (as of audition date; you must not have graduated from high school)
Artistic Staff

Director/Music Director: Terry Bouma
Choreographer: Becca Vourvoulas

Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre Revue Workshop
2022-12-26 00:00 - 2022-12-30 00:00
Come celebrate the great showtunes of Broadway with CTA! Your students will have a week filled with singing, dancing, acting, & fun. The week concludes with a performance on our main stage free for family & friends!
Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch, two healthy snacks, + a refillable water bottle with your student’s name on it.
Appearance: Students must dress appropriately for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals or Crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face. For the performance on Friday, students will need to wear black bottoms (pants, skirt, shorts, leggings, etc.) & a colored shirt (we can discuss what everyone has available during the week.)
Ages: 8-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
Tuition: $300
Time and Date:

9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Monday, December 26-Thursday, December 29, 2022
9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday, December 30, 2022
Performance: 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 30 (all students will be dismissed after the performance)

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Artistic Staff

Marie Harrison (Voice)
Brandon Glass (Dance)

Breakfast with Santa
2022-12-04 09:00 - 10:30
Join us for a special Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 4! Santa’s elves will be on hand to provide your little ones with plenty of merriment, including games, Christmas carols, breakfast and a special visit from Santa (including a photo opportunity)!
Two seatings:

9-10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must purchase a ticket. Seating for this event is limited. Tickets must be purchased online (not available at the door). Ticket sales will end at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 2.
Parents, please review the special note for your eyes only when purchasing tickets!

Fall Break Workshops
2022-11-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-22 09:00 - 16:00
No school? No worries! We’ve got you covered. In these fun & imaginative workshops students will be singing, dancing, acting, playing theatre games, doing crafts, and more.

Monday, November 21: Join us with your BFF or make a new one! (taught in the style of Spongebob the Musical)
Tuesday, November 22: Just keep swimming with us in this workshop taught in the style of Finding Nemo the Musical
Wednesday, November 23: Spend the day under the sea with CTA! (taught in the style of The Little Mermaid the Musical)

Lunch & Snacks: Students must bring a healthy lunch, two healthy snacks, and a water bottle with your child’s name on it.
Appearance: Students must dress appropriately for movement. Shoes should be either dance shoes or sneakers secured with laces or velcro. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops, sandals, or crocs. Hair must be pulled back and away from the face.
Ages: 7-14 (Level: Beginner-Intermediate)
Tuition: $75.00 per day OR $200 for all 3 days (with current annual registration)
Time & Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, November 21-Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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Artistic Staff

Heather Harris
