From its earliest days The Playhouse has recognized the value of offering plays for young audiences on our mainstage. In the 1980s this commitment was formalized into a popular program called The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre.
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If you would like information about The Jessica Herron Memorial Scholarship Fund, call Donna Inglima 949.497.2787, ext. 202. |
The Youth Theatre Season offers plays primarily aimed at children
of
elementary and middle school age. These may be existing plays
or musicals based upon well-known, popular books or stories, but we also sometimes commission new stage adaptations.
2010-2011 SEASON
November 12 - 21, 2010
Based on the novel by E.B. White
Written by Joseph Robinette, based on the novel by E. B. White
Music and Lyrics by Charles Strouse
Musical Direction by Diane King Vann
Choreography by Ellen Prince
Directed by Kelly Herman
This award winning children’s classic by E.B. White of an unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider is now a charming musical.
Fern, a young girl who understands what animals say, adopts a baby pig and names him Wilbur. However, when Wilbur is about to be sent to the butcher, Fern, his animal friends and Charlotte, a little grey spider, want to save him. Charlotte writes “some pig” in her web and it is the beginning of a glorious campaign to rescue Wilbur. FOR AGES FIVE AND UP.
April 21 - May 1, 2011
By Ken Ludwig
By Ken Ludwig, based on the novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson
Directed by Donna Inglima
Treasure Island is a stunning tale of pirates and buried gold. The adventure begins at an Inn on the Devon coast of England in 1775 and quickly becomes an unforgettable adventure of treachery and mayhem as young Jim Hawkins, a 14 year old boy, goes on a quest to find the notorious Captain Flint’s treasure. Featuring the legendary characters; dangerous Billie Bones, two-timing Israel Hands, the famous woman pirate, Anne Bonney, the evil, murderous Blind Pew and the unscrupulous, buccaneer – rogue, Long John Silver. FOR AGES FIVE AND UP
Two things make the Youth Theatre Season unique in the region. First, the productions are directed and designed by theatre professionals and fully-mounted with the Playhouse’s technical resources. Second, the cast and staff for each production is drawn principally from our Youth Conservatory Program. Casting is almost always “age-appropriate.” Young people play young roles. Local amateur actors generally play the adult roles but fully professional Equity guest artists may also be cast.
The content of the plays is typically similar to G-rated or PG-rated films. To ease any parental concerns we explain the content in advance marketing materials and at point of ticket purchase.
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