2012-2013 A Non-Profit Organization 201 Lulu, Wichita, KS 67211-1712 Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center 2012-2013 Wichita, Kansas Permit No. 923 P A I D Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Director’s Message Season Punchcard Registration Welcome to our 2012-13 season! 2011-2012 saw a continued growth in the Shannon School of Performing Arts. Our tremendous staff continues to challenge our students in music, theatre and dance. We ar very excited to be offering many new shows to our schedule for this season! We are so happy to have each and every one of you with us. We appreciate your constant support! Monica Flynn, Executive Director Visit our website: www.wctdc.com In order to provide flexible scheduling and savings to our patrons, WCT&DC offers a Family Punchcard, which may be used for Mainstage, Once Upon a Time, Dance, and Picnic Theatre Shows. This card also gives a 10% discount on classes and birthday parties. To insure seats for a specific performance, call for advance reservations. Registration forms for classes should be sent to the following address: Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center 201 Lulu Wichita, KS 67211-1712 Or you may register on line at www.wctdc.com Please indicate the method of payment at the bottom of the form. A Note about WCT&DC Ticket Prices You may order your Punchcard now by using the order form below, or you may purchase them any time throughout the season. ________________________________________ Individual tickets are $6.00 each. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at $5.00 per ticket. In order to receive the group rate, one person or organization must be responsible for a single payment. School group tickets will be $4.00 per person. For lunch or dinner performances, regular admission tickets are $7.50 per person (includes pizza and beverage) and group discount tickets are $6.50. Show only tickets may be purchased for all pizza performances. Notice the advantages of purchasing a season punchcard outlined in the order form on page 14. Main Stage Series Family Punchcard.........................................$50.00 (You receive 10 admissions. This is a savings of $10.00.) Single ticket prices are $6.00 without Punchcard. ORDER FORM Please send ____ Family Punchcards @ $50.00 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. (A Musical) Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282) October 4, Thursday – 10:00 (schools) October 5, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00 October 6, Saturday – 2:00 Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. featuring songs from the Academy-Award winning animated feature. Belle’s taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince is a beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. This “tale as old as time” will transport audiences to the heart of provincial life in a lovely French town. THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282) Dec. 10, Monday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) Dec. 11, Tuesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) Dec. 12, Wednesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) Dec. 14, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00 Dec. 15, Saturday – 1:00 & 3:00 Dec. 16, Sunday – 2:00 A very funny and memorable story that introduces an outrageous family of children who learn the Christmas story and help everyone to rediscover its true meaning. This is an annual holiday tradition you won’t want to miss. This show is sponsored by The Irene Vickers Baker Trust & Hillside Nursery THE LITTLEST ANGEL (A Musical ) Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central Recommended for ages 5 and up (for reservations, call 262-2282) Dec. 13, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) Dec. 15, Saturday – 7:00 Dec. 16, Sunday – 4:30 The Littlest Angel tells the story of a young boy who arrives in heaven before his time. Home-sick and lonely, he will travel back to earth, with his friendly pup Halo, to retrieve a most selfless and precious gift for The Baby Jesus. Experience the love, laughter and magic of one of the most popular 1 children’s stories of all time. From the classic book by Charles Tazewell. Complete the following: Name____________________________________ NAME (ADULTS/PARENTS) ____________________ ___________________ HOME PHONE BUSINESS/CELL PHONE ________________________________________ ADDRESS (PLEASE INCLUDE ZIP CODE) E-MAIL ADDRESS______________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM 1. _ _ _____________________________________ NAME (CHILD) ______________________ AGE DATE OF BIRTH o MALE o FEMALE CLASS TITLE DAY/TIME Phone ___________________________________ Address__________________________________ City _______________ State ___ Zip __________ 2. _ _ _____________________________________ My check for $ __________ is enclosed ______________________ Pay by Visa or MasterCard Name on card___________________________ Card # _________________________________ Expiration date __________________________ 3 digit # on back of credit card______________ I have included $ ________ as a contribution to WCT&DC Mail this form, payment, and self-addressed stamped envelope to: Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center 201 Lulu Wichita, KS 67211-1712 If you have questions, call 262-2282 Or email us at [email protected] NAME (CHILD) AGE DATE OF BIRTH CLASS TITLE o MALE o FEMALE DAY/TIME METHOD OF PAYMENT: (We accept Visa & MasterCard) o Check enclosed for total o Pay by Visa or MasterCard Name on card___________________________ Card # _________________________________ Expiration date __________________________ 3 digit # on back of credit card______________ o I will pay on first day of class o Please apply 10% discount for season sub scribers, first month theatre class tuition only. o Please apply 10% discount for full semester dance tuition (must be paid with September and/ or January payments) o I have included $ ________ as a contribution to WCT&DC Only one of the above discounts applies. If you have questions, call 262-2282 14 REPERTOIRE 1 class per week $40 per month 2 classes per week $75 per month 3 classes per week $100 per month 4 classes per week $120 per month 5 classes per week $140 per month 6 classes per week $160 per month 7+ classes per week $180 per month Dance/Theatre Combo $70 per month M.A.D.D. $80 per month for Tues. M.A.D.D. $150 per month for T & Th. Individual Classes will be $12.00 per class and must be paid prior to dancing. A 10% discount will apply for full semester dance tuition (must be paid with September and/or January payments) DRESS CODE FOR DANCE CLASSES: Girls - Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and black tap shoes. Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants or black shorts, black ballet slippers, and black tap shoes. PRIMARY BALLET Girls - Pale blue leotard, pink tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers. (No skirts please.) Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers. BALLET I thru ADVANCED BALLET Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. (Skirts are allowed in pointe class only.) Young men - White T-shirt, black tights, may wear black shorts, and black ballet slippers. STAGE DANCE CLASSES - Any color leotard, and tights may wear black jazz pants, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes. MODERN CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, will go barefoot. MEN IN MOTION – Form fitting active wear, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes, no jeans. DANCE BREAK– Loose comfortable clothing and jazz shoes or clean, smooth, indoor tennis shoes. ZUMBA – Workout clothes and clean, smooth, indoor tennis shoes. MISTLETOES A Christmas Dance Concert (Intermediate I and above) Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center 201 Lulu December 20, Thursday 7:00 p.m. HANSEL & GRETEL (Kinderdance, Pre-Ballet/Tap, Primary, Ballet I, Stage Dance I & II, and Int. Rep.) Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center 201 Lulu (for reservations, call 262-2282) May 3, Friday 7:00 p.m. May 4, Saturday 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. May 5, Sunday 2:00 p.m. ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Ballet II thru Adv. Ballet, Upper Level Stage Dance classes, Int. Tap & Jazz I thru Adv., Supplemental Ballet Classes, & Repertoire) Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 E. Central (for reservations, call 262-2282) May 31, Friday 7:00 p.m. June 1, Saturday 7:00 p.m. June 2, Sunday 2:00 p.m. Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Series Performed in the Heather Muller Black Box Theatre at The Wichita Children’s Theatre, 201 Lulu (for reservations, call 262-2282) Regular Ticket prices for the Black Box are $8.50 and Premium Tickets are $12.50. Fifty cents of every ticket sale goes to Heather’s Camp. BLYTHE SPIRIT (A classic comedy by famed playwright, Noel Coward) Oct. 19, Friday 7:00 p.m. R MULLE HE R C AT Oct. 20, Saturday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Oct. 21, Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. A C TH LITTLE WOMEN (A Musical)BROADWAY BOUND E R M U LL E R (This timeless story about the March sisters (An original musical revue comprised of in Civil War America is as relevant today as when songs from such current musicals as it was written. Add glorious music and the story ONCE, NEWSIES, & AMERICAN IDIOT comes to life anew.) as well as classic favorites.) Apr. 26, Friday 7:00 p.m. *This will be a two week commitment Apr. 27, Saturday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. for performers. For more information see Apr. 28, Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. the audition section on pg. 5. July 24, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. July 25, Thursday 7:00 p.m. July 26, Friday 7:00 p.m. July 27, Saturday 8:00 p.m. July 28, Sunday 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. E JAZZ & LYRICAL CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, may wear black jazz pants, and black jazz shoes. All Intermediate I Jazz and above must have suntan jazz shoes. Dance Series E CL IR TAP CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, may wear black jazz pants, and black tap shoes. A mesmerizing two-act musical based on the book of Genesis with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, best known for his musicals Godspell and Wicked. H 13 TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES Tuition paid monthly March 7, Thursday – 10:00 (schools) March 8, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) March 9, Saturday – 1:00 & 4:00 THE These classes are open to any students enrolled in Intermediate II Ballet and above. Students must be enrolled in three or more Intermediate II level classes in addition to the Repertoire class. This is a performing class that will be called upon to participate in community events throughout the fall semester. During the winter semester, Repertoire Company B will audition for featured roles in Hansel & Gretel. Repertoire Company A will audition for featured roles in Alice in Wonderland. For more information, see auditions on pg. 5. REPERTOIRE COMPANY A & B *(PT) Intermediate II Ballet & above INSTRUCTORS: Kris Anderson Joice Henry Shannan Grilliot Saturday 1:30 – 3:00 Prerequisite: Repertoire students are required to audition per semester for placement and must enroll in production ballet classes for their level. time by giving written notice to the office no later than the 15th of the month. If written notice is not received by the 15th, you are obligated to pay that month’s tuition payment and will be billed accordingly. CHILDREN OF EDEN (A Musical) Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central Recommended for ages 8 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282) E The following course is an introduction to Modern Dance emphasizing technique as well as creative expression. Modern Dance is a multi-cultural, natural form of dance. Dancers will go barefoot. CREATIVE MOVEMENT *(TO) AGE: 8 & up INSTRUCTOR: Shannan Grilliot Wednesday 6:45 – 7:45 MODERN I/II *(PT) AGE: 10 & up INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Thursday 6:45 – 7:45 Prerequisite: 2 consecutive years of Ballet MODERN III *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Shannan Grilliot Monday 6:45 – 8:00 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent MODERN IV *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Monday 5:30 – 6:45 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent ADVANCED MODERN *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Monday 8:15 – 9:15 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent You may withdraw from any or all classes at any CL MODERN DIVISION CANCELLATION POLICY: IR (Teens & Adults welcome. Parents of dancers encouraged.) Students enrolled in any of the following two classes, will receive a $90 dance card good for any 10 classes under the Adult Division. Students can mix and match classes from week to week. Without the card, each class will be $12. With the card there is a discount and one free class. Cards must be purchased prior to dancing. Dance Break will explore different styles of dance like, salsa, cha cha, mambo, and different line dances to name a few. DANCE BREAK *(TO) AGE: Adults Only INSTRUCTOR: Kyle Vespestad Monday 11:00 – 12:00 ZUMBA *(TO) (Beginning 2nd Semester) AGE: 13 & up INSTRUCTOR: (“Certified Zumba Instructor) Joice Henry Monday 7:00 – 8:00 THE HE ADULT DIVISION 2 ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES PERFORMED BY OUR ADULT PROFESSIONAL ACTING COMPANY Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu This series offers participatory theatre for the 2- to 8-year old. Seating is on the floor around the actors. We invite you to bring your children 15 minutes before show time for the weekend performances and join us in making a craft relating to the theme of the show. Note: We have weekday lunch matinees. P.J. Performance – For a change of pace, dress your little ones in their p.j.’s and come snuggle up with us for a special good night performance. *For Trick or Treat Street Information, see Special Events on page 4* The pizza performances are sponsored by Show only-$6.00 Pizza & Show-$7.50 TRICK OR TREAT STREET – October 26 – 28 Oct. 26, Friday – 6:30 Pizza Oct. 27, Saturday – 10:00, 12:30 – Pizza 7:00 Show Only 1:00 – Show Only 3:30 – Show Only Oct. 28, Sunday – 2:00 & 4:30 Our Professional Touring Company performs this imaginative musical that teaches children about safe trick-ortreating using participation and interactivity. PINKALICIOUS – November 9 – 10 & 14 – 17 Nov. 9, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza Nov. 15, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45 6:30 – Show Only Nov. 16, Friday – 10:00 &11:30 Pizza Nov. 10, Saturday –11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only Nov. 14, Wednesday – 11:00 Pizza Nov. 17, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 11:30 – Show Only & 1:30 12:00 – Show Only Pink, pink, pink. More than anything, Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pink cupcakes. Her parents warn her not to eat too many of them, but when Pinkalicious does…she turns pink! What to do? The popular book comes to life in this delightful new musical to entertain the whole family. We invite everyone to wear pink to the show. THE RUNAWAY SNOWMAN – Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 & Dec. 5 - 8 Nov. 30, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only Dec. 7, Friday – 10:00, 11:30 – Pizza Dec. 1, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only Dec. 5, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only Dec. 6, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45 Dec. 8, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only Can you believe it? Robin’s snowman, Happy, can talk! He soon wins a local contest and becomes the town celebrity. The only problem is a local con man who takes all the fun out of being a star. So Happy must come up with a plan to save the day for Robin. IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE – January 30 – February 2 & 8 – 9 Jan. 30, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza Feb. 2, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only Jan. 31, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45 Feb. 8, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only Feb. 1, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza Feb. 9, Saturday - 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. He’ll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim… The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young audiences will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through this delightful story. Come have a cookie with the mouse. ALICE IN WONDERLAND – February 20 – 23 Feb. 20, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza Feb. 23, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only & 1:30 12:00 – Show Only Feb. 21, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45 Feb. 22, Friday – 10:00, 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only An enchanting musical in which Lewis Carroll makes an introduction and actors play nine of the more popular characters of the original story. Alice gets bored by the lessons her sister is teaching her, so she follows a White Rabbit down its hole. From then on, it’s not a typical day for Alice! Very true to the original story. LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD – April 10 – 13 (Special Little Lambs Pre-school Performances on the 17th) April 10, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza, 12:00 – Show Only & 1:30 April 11, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45 April 13, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza April 12, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only April 17, Wednesday – 10:30 & 1:15 (Performed at 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only Little Lambs Pre-school, 8000 W. 21st St. N.) In this musical, Little Red learns not to talk to strangers and the wolf learns not to trick people, especially people who live next to a poison ivy patch. All ONCE UPON A TIME productions with the exception of Pinkalicious, The Runaway Snowman, & If You Give A Mouse A Cookie are produced by special arrangement with 3 INTERMEDIATE III BALLET INSTRUCTORS: Jill Landrith Monday 6:45 – 8:00 *(TO) Kris Anderson Thursday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) INTERMEDIATE IV BALLET INSTRUCTOR: Jill Landrith Monday 6:45 – 8:00 *(TO) Jill Landrith Thursday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) ADVANCED BALLET INSTRUCTORS: Denise Celestine Monday 6:45 – 8:15 *(PT) Jill Landrith Thursday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) (Miss Denise’s class will be an Advanced Class in Russian Ballet Technique.) All Pointe classes require students to be enrolled in two additional ballet classes simultaneously OPEN INTERMEDIATE/Advanced BALLET *(TO) INSTRUCTOR: Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 Jill Landrith Beth Smith Saturday 12:45 – 2:45 Prerequisite: Intermediate I & above PRE & INTERMEDIATE I POINTE *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Kris Anderson Saturday 10:30 – 11:45 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent INTERMEDIATE II POINTE *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Kris Anderson Wednesday 6:45 – 8:00 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent INTERMEDIATE III/IV POINTE *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Kris Anderson Tuesday 6:45 – 8:00 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent INTERMEDIATE IV/ ADVANCED POINTE & PRODUCTION *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Kris Anderson Saturday 11:45 – 1:15 Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES Ballet Basics is designed for students who want to supplement their technique without full ballet concentration. BALLET BASICS *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: AGE: 11 & up Maddy Wonsetler Monday 5:30 – 6:30 NONBEGINNING ADULT BALLET *(TO) AGE: Adults Only INSTRUCTOR: Jill Landrith Monday 8:00 – 9:15 JUST JAZZ *(PT) AGE: 9 & UP INSTRUCTOR: Maddy Wonsetler Monday 6:30 – 7:30 MEN IN MOTION *(PT) AGE: 11 & up INSTRUCTOR: Julie Sharp Tuesday 6:45 - 7:45 TRICK OR TREAT STREET DANCERS *(PT) Intermediate I Ballet & above INSTRUCTORS: Julie Sharp & Beth Smith Saturday STAGE DANCE DIVISION The following courses are offered as combination Tap and Jazz classes covering the fundamentals of Tap and Jazz technique. STAGE DANCE I *(PT) AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1 INSTRUCTORS: Stephanie Boyle Monday 6:30 – 7:30 Julie Sharp Friday 6:30 – 7:30 Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday 11:30 – 12:30 STAGE DANCE II *(PT) AGE: 8 & up INSTRUCTOR: Suzie Jester-Shogren Wednesday 6:45 – 7:45 Suzie Jester-Shogren Saturday 9:30 – 10:30 STAGE DANCE III *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Julie Sharp Friday 5:30 – 6:30 Suzie Jester-Shogren Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or audition only STAGE DANCE IV *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Maddy Wonsetler Tuesday 6:45 – 7:45 Julie Sharp Friday 5:30 – 6:30 Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or audition only (Placement for all students in Intermediate and Advanced level Tap & Jazz classes will be placed by advancement or audition only.) INTERMEDIATE I TAP & JAZZ *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Julie Sharp Tuesday 5:30 - 6:45 Intermediate I/II Tap & Jazz *(PT) Instructor: Maddy Wonsetler Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 INTERMEDIATE II TAP & JAZZ *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Suzie Jester-Shogren Wednesday 5:30 – 6:45 INTERMEDIATE III/IV JAZZ *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 INTERMEDIATE III/IV ADVANCED TAP *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 ADVANCED JAZZ *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Thursday 8:00 – 9:15 The following course is in addition to required ballet classes LYRICAL *(PT) INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Grilliot Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 Prerequisite: Intermediate III Ballet & above 11:45 – 1:15 This class will run for 8 weeks, from Sept. 8 – Oct. 27. Students will need to be available all day, Sat., Oct. 27 to perform in Trick or Treat Street. Parents are required to attend the beginning of the first class. 12 Dance Picnic Theatre Series Fall semester classes will begin Tuesday, September 4 and end during the day, Thursday, December 20. (No evening classes held on Thursday, Dec. 20, due to Mistletoes) Winter semester classes will begin Thursday, January 3 and end Thursday, May 23. (These shows are performed at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu) Any class with less than 6 students will be canceled. *Please note that TO stands for Technique Only and PT stands for Performance & Technique. CINDERELLA – June 14-21 HANSEL & GRETEL – June 27-29 PETER RABBIT – July 12-19 All productions in the Picnic Theatre series are produced by special arrangement with Visit kmrscripts.com ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION Combination of ballet, tap, and an introduction to movement. KINDERDANCE *(PT) AGE: 3 & up INSTRUCTOR: Maddy Wonsetler Tuesday 4:45 – 5:30 (All students must be 3 by September 1 and potty trained.) PRE-BALLET/TAP I *(PT) AGE: 4 year olds only INSTRUCTOR: Kris Anderson Thursday 4:45 – 5:30 (All students must be 4 by September 1.) PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II *(PT) AGE: 4 & 5 year olds INSTRUCTOR: Julie Sharp Friday 4:45 – 5:30 PRE-BALLET/TAP II *(PT) AGE: Kindergarten or 5 by September 1 INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Wednesday 4:45 – 5:45 Pre-Ballet II (Ballet Only) *(PT) Age: Kindergarten or 5 by September 1 Instructor: Jill Landrith Saturday 11:30 -12:30 PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II FAIRY TALE THEATRE COMBO *(PT) AGE: 3 ½ & up INSTRUCTORS: Stephanie Boyle & Julie Sharp Wednesday 10:30 –12:00 Resa-Marie Cotton & Julie Sharp Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 (This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12 and all students must be potty trained.) For Fairy Tale Theatre description, see page 9. M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance) *(PT) AGE: 3 ½ - 5 INSTRUCTORS: Stephanie Boyle Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 –2:30 Julie Sharp & Brenda Lawton (All students must be potty trained.) Students may enroll in Tuesday only or in both Tuesday and Thursday. Concerning dance, this class will teach both tap and ballet. For further class description, see page 9. ACADEMIC BALLET DIVISION Classes will include an introduction to basic ballet positions, steps, technique, proper placement and body alignment at both the barre and centre. 11 PRIMARY *(PT) AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1 INSTRUCTORS: Stephanie Boyle Monday 5:30 – 6:30 Beth Smith Friday 5:30 – 6:30 Maddy Wonsetler Saturday 10:30 – 11:30 BALLET I *(PT) AGE: 8 – 9 (3rd Grade & Above) INSTRUCTORS: Kris Anderson Jill Landrith Wednesday Saturday TRICK OR TREAT STREET (A Musical by Kevin Reese) At 201 Lulu (Performed by Our Professional Touring Company) 5:30 – 6:30 10:30 – 11:30 ELEMENTARY BALLET DIVISION Two classes per week are required for this division. BALLET II INSTRUCTORS: Jill Landrith Joice Henry Beth Smith Kris Anderson Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(TO) Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45 *(PT) Friday 6:30 – 7:45 *(TO) Saturday 9:30 – 10:30 *(PT) Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent All Ballet III students are strongly encouraged to attend Ballet III three times a week in preparation for pre-pointe BALLET III INSTRUCTORS: Kris Anderson Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 *(PT) Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(TO) Jill Landrith Jill Landrith Thursday 5:30 – 6:45*(TO) Beth Smith Friday 6:30 – 7:45 *(TO) Kris Anderson Saturday 10:30 – 11:45*(PT) Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BALLET DIVISION (Placement for all Intermediate Level Classes by instructor’s consent or audition only) These students will progress to more advanced technique, building stamina, strength, self-discipline, artistic style, and performance skills. Three Ballet classes per week are required for Intermediate I and above. INTERMEDIATE I BALLET INSTRUCTORS: Jill Landrith Tuesday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) Kris Anderson Thursday 5:30 – 6:45 *(TO) INTERMEDIATE II BALLET INSTRUCTOR: Jill Landrith Monday 5:30 – 6:45* (TO) INTERMEDIATE II/III BALLET & PRODUCTION INSTRUCTORS: Maddy Wonsetler & Joice Henry Saturday 11:45 – 1:15 Dance Special Events Friday, October 26 – 6:30 – Pizza Show Saturday, October 27 – 10:00 & 12:30 – Pizza Show 7:00 – Show Only 1:00 – Show Only 3:30 – Show Only Sunday, October 28 – 2:00 & 4:30 “Trick or Treat Street” is a safe non-scary Halloween-themed charitable fund-raising event for children under 10 years of age. Children are encouraged to come in costume and “trick or treat” at sixteen doors along an imaginative “street.” Costumed volunteers distribute novelties, candy, and sponsor-related items at each door. The value of the experience is increased by a new musical entitled Trick or Treat Street, Halloween-themed music, Soapy the Clown, entertainment, games, special activities, and the overall enchanting ambiance that has been created JUST for young children. Located at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu, Trick or Treat Street is the ideal Halloween event for young children accompanied by their parents and/or grandparents. Trick or Treat Street is sponsored by: LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD (A Musical Adaptation by Kevin M. Reese) (A Wichita River Festival Event) Performed at Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre Recommended for all ages June 4, Tuesday – 11:00, 12:30, & 2:00 June 5, Wednesday – 11:00, 12:30, & 2:00 In this musical, Little Red learns not to talk to strangers and the wolf learns not to trick people, especially people who live next to a poison ivy patch. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Celebrate your birthday at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center in conjunction with our Once Upon a Time Series. Our party package will include a party based on the theme of the Once Upon A Time show being presented at that time. Please call us at 262-2282 for details . ALL WCT & DC PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY 4 Auditions Auditions will be held at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu BLYTHE SPIRIT (A Comedy) (Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production) Ages 12 & up Tuesday, August 21 7:00 p.m. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. (A Musical) Ages 8 - 18 Tuesday, August 21 5:00 p.m. Callbacks – Wednesday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. if needed REPERTOIRE DIVISION (Dance Auditions) Intermediate level II & above Saturday, September 8 & Saturday, January 5 1:30 – 3:00 Auditions will be per semester for placement into either Repertoire Company A or B. Parents will be required to attend an introductory meeting at the beginning of each audition. Those dancers cast in Repertoire will be required to perform in all scheduled performances for that semester, including Mistletoes. THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Ages 8 & up (adults needed) Monday, November 5 A-L 4:30 M-Z 6:00 Callbacks – Wednesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. THE LITTLEST ANGEL (A Musical) Ages 8 & up (adults needed) Tuesday, November 6 4:30 p.m. Callbacks – Wednesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m. CHILDREN OF EDEN (A Musical) Ages 12 & up Tuesday, January 22 5:00 p.m. Callbacks – Wednesday, January 23, 4:30 p.m. if needed. LITTLE WOMEN (A Musical) (Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production) Ages 12 & up Monday, February 25 7:00 p.m. (Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music) BROADWAY BOUND (A Musical) (Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production) Ages 12 & up Monday, June 3 5:00 p.m. (Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music) *This show will be rehearsed during a shortened but intensified rehearsal period from July 15-July 23. There will be both day and evening rehearsals. This will be a two week commitment from the beginning of rehearsals through the end of performances to accommodate our teen-age performers busy summer schedules! 5 ACTING BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS (Fall Only) AGES: 13 & up INSTRUCTOR: Heather Journell Saturday 11:00 – 12:00 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (A Musical) (Winter Only) AGES: 9-13 INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Vardaman Tuesday 6:00 – 7:30 Have you always wanted to act, but were afraid to? Or are you already acting, but are ready to do some more auditioning? This course will show you how to understand your character, teach you memorization techniques, and help you with the in’s and out’s of auditioning. But don’t expect to just sit back and watch…everyone is expected to get in the “act”! COST: $ 85.00 per session “Greetings, lords and ladies! I, William Shakespeare, will be your host this evening and I have a special treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be transported to a land of kings and queens, fairies and nymphs, music and madrigal, and most of all, trickery and love, for love can happen in the strangest ways, especially on a Midsummer Night! This will be a step-by-step study of how a production is put together, beginning with auditions and including script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching a character, adding technical elements, and ending with a performance. Basic acting skills will be emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role. This is a nine week course. COST: $125.00 per session PERFORMANCE LITTLE SNOWFLAKES (A Musical) (Fall Only) (Class will run from Oct. 8- Dec. 3) AGES: 7-9 INSTRUCTOR: Joice Henry Monday 7:00 – 8:00 This is a Christmas Musical Review! This class will rehearse and perform this short musical prior to THE RUNAWAY SNOWMAN, our Once Upon A Time show on December 7 and 8. (Students must be 7 by the first day of class) COST: $100.00 per session COST: $100.00 per session Prerequisite: Basic Acting or Basic Improvisation THE GRANNY AWARDS (A Musical) (Fall Only) AGES: 9-12 INSTRUCTOR: Patty Kirkpatrick Tuesday 6:00 – 7:30 Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for! Yes, Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who will win Best Female and Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? And the coveted Best Villain Award? And don’t forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award. This will be a step-by-step study of how a production is put together, beginning with auditions and including script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching a character, adding technical elements, and ending with a performance. Basic acting skills will be emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role. This is a nine week course. COST: $125.00 per session Drama WHO PUSHED HUMPTY (A Musical) (Winter Only) AGES: 7-9 INSTRUCTOR: Patty Kirkpatrick Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 The catchy original songs of this musical combined with the rhyming dialogue make it a hit with performers and audiences alike. This will be a step-by-step study of how a production is put together, beginning with auditions and including script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching a character, adding technical elements, and ending with a performance. Basic acting skills will be emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role. This is a nine week course. COST: $125.00 per session SPECIALTY FAIRY TALE SURPRISE (Fall Only) AGES: 8-12 INSTRUCTOR: Heather Journell Saturday 9:30 – 10:45 We have a collection of Fairy Tales to perform but there is just one problem – the endings haven’t been written. Students will write the endings themselves. Acting, directing, and playwriting will be used in this unique class. Everyone will be cast and some may have multiple roles. Participation in the final performance will be expected of all students enrolled. This is a nine week course. COST: $ 90.00 per session 10 Shannon School of Performing Arts Administrative Staff THEATRE Executive Director..................................................................................................Monica Flynn Fall Session begins September 10 and ends November 10 M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin the week of September 4 and end Dec. 20. Winter Session begins January 7 and ends March 9 M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin January 3 and end May 23. ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance) AGES: 3 ½ -5 INSTRUCTORS: Brenda Lawton, Julie Sharp & Stephanie Boyle Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 – 2:30 (All students must be potty trained.) A different story theme will be chosen for each week and music, art, drama, & dance will be explored based on the theme for that week. Tap and Ballet are the two dance disciplines that will be addressed. Students may enroll in Tuesday only or in both Tuesday & Thursday. This class will run from Sept. 4 – May 21 for the Tuesday class and from Sept. 4 – May 23 for students enrolled in both days. For information on dance attire, see pg. 13. COST: $80.00 per month for Tuesday only COST: $150.00 per month for Tuesday & Thursday FAIRY TALE THEATRE & PRE-BALLET/TAP COMBO AGES: 3 ½ -5 INSTRUCTORS: Julie Sharp & Stephanie Boyle Wednesday 10:30 – 12:00 Julie Sharp & Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday 9:30 – 11:00 (This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12 and all students must be potty trained.) This course is a combination of forty-five minutes of Fairy Tale Theatre (see description below) and forty-five minutes of Pre-Ballet or Kinderdance (see description on page 11). This class will run from Sept. 5 – May 22 for the Wed. class & Sept. 8 – May 18 for the Sat. class. For information on dance attire, see pg. 13. COST: $70.00 per month 9 FAIRY TALE THEATRE AGES: 4-5 INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Lawton Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 A creative dramatics approach to classic children’s stories. This program will include dramatization, crafts, singing, and creative movement all based on the fairy tale selected for that day. COST: $ 85.00 per session CREATIVE DRAMATICS AGES: 6-7 INSTRUCTOR: Katie Harmon Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 A mixture of pantomime, poetry, story dramatization, singing, and movement to stimulate creativity and self-expression. COST: $ 85.00 per session ADVANCED CREATIVE DRAMATICS AGES: 7-8 INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Lawton Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 a prerequisite of 2 semesters of Creative Dramatics or Teacher’s consent Students must be able to read. The elements taught in basic Creative Dramatics will be explored at a deeper level and there will be an informal performance at the end of the session. COST: $ 85.00 per session Tour Director............................................................................................................. Joice Henry Director of Theatre Division....................................................................................Monica Flynn Director of Dance Division.....................................................................................Kris Anderson Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director......................................Mary Ellen Crawford Theatre Coordinator........................................................................................ Belinda Kerschen Dance Coordinator................................................................................................... Joice Henry Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Producing Director,............................................................................................. Kelly Wonsetler Technical Director.................................................................................................. Kenny Allman ***WCT GLEE*** “YOUNG AT HEART” Ages 45 & up Director: Kyle Vespestad Monday 6:00 –7:30p.m. All who are interested in participating in Young At Heart, please attend the initial meeting August 27. No Audition Required! Enroll now! Because you’re never too old to rock, this glee club will be performing a wide range of music from both today and yesterday. Come ready to move, groove and have a blast. ACTING BASIC ACTING AGES: 9-12 INSTRUCTOR: Katie Harmon Saturday 11:15 – 12:15 An introduction to basic skills in acting such as vocal projection, stage movement, and character development. This is a nine-week course. COST: $ 85.00 per session 6 Teaching Staff Teaching Staff KRISTINE ANDERSON moved to Wichita from Minneapolis, Minnesota where she directed a Youth Ballet Company. Her choreographic credits include Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Sleeping Beauty, among others. She has a BFA in ballet from the University of Utah and has performed with the Brelsfoard Dance Theatre Co. in Chicago, Arizona Ballet Theatre, and Minnesota Dance Theatre. HEATHER JOURNELL is a professional actress and singer, who has performed in several theatres in Wichita, including Wichita Center for the Arts, Big Mike’s Little Theatre, and Wichita Children’s Theatre. She has studied theatre and music at Butler Community College and Stetson University. This is Heather’s fifth year teaching for WCT&DC. STEPHANIE BOYLE has a BA in Art History from Washburn University. Originally from Concord, MA, she studied and taught dance with the West Concord Dance Academy for 11 years. While teaching first and second grade at an International School in Cascais, Portugal, she performed with the Portuguese International Dance Academy. RESA-MARIE COTTON is attending Wichita State University majoring in Dance. Resa-Marie has attended Summer Intensive Programs with Ballet Austin, Ballet Met in Columbus, Ohio, The Rock School of Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and American Ballet Theatre in Austin, Texas. She has also had the privilege of dancing in Ballet Wichita’s productions such as the Nutcracker and Ballet in the Park. She is excited to be teaching where she first learned how to dance at the age of four, and where she continued to dance through graduation. DENISE CELESTIN, Professor of Dance at Wichita State University, received her early training in New Orleans and completed the MFA in Ballet from the Texas Christian University. She performed with the New Orleans Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet, Fort Worth Opera, and Ballet Met of Columbus, Ohio and served on the faculties of the Ballet Met Academy, Otterbein College, and the Ohio State University. Ms. Celestin participated as a coach in the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, and has choreographed a wide range of works for ballet and opera. Her choreography has been presented throughout Europe and parts of Asia. She has received numerous awards including an Individual Artist Fellowship Award for Choreography from the Kansas Arts Commission in 2001, the Mortar Board Educator’s Appreciation Award, and the WSU President’s Award for Distinguished Service in 2005. She is also a Dorothy Johansen Hauck Faculty Fellow in Dance. Ms. Celestin has studied teaching methods at Canada’s National Ballet School Teacher’s Seminars in Toronto, Canada, and at the International Vaganova Method Conference/Demonstration in St. Petersburg, Russia. SHANNAN GRILLIOT is a former student of WCT&DC having danced here for 13 years. She is a graduate of WSU with a major in Nursing and a minor in Dance. Shannan has performed with WTC&DC, Ballet Wichita, Music Theatre of Wichita, WSU Dance Ensemble, & the MidAmerica Dance Theater. KATIE HARMON is a graduate of Friends University where she double majored in Musical Theatre and Math Education. While attending Friends, she was also a member of the Singing Quakers. Katie has been performing since 1990. In the past, she has performed for the Wichita Center for the Arts and the Once Upon A Time Players at WCT&DC. She is currently a teacher for USD 259. JOICE HENRY has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from SUNY at Buffalo. She also received her certification from Dance Master’s of America “Teacher’s Training School” to teach in all disciplines. Past performance credits include “Swing!”, “Steel Pier”, “Walt Disney World”, Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Coloring Book” National Tour, and Broadway’s “Evita” North American Tour to name a few. Joice has recently received her certification to teach Zumba. She is pleased to work with young people and share her experiences in dance and theatre with them in classes and shows as well. SUZIE JESTER-SHOGREN is a graduate of Butler Community College where she majored in Elementary Education and received a dance scholarship. She studied dance for 18 years and is currently a 2nd grade teacher for USD 259. 7 Patty Kirkpatrick has been involved with WCT&DC since the age of five and recently served as the 2010-2011 Touring Company Manager. She holds a BA in Music Theatre and a BA in Communications from Friends University, where she was a memeber of the Singing Quakers and the Act of Faith drama team. She has also worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. JILL LANDRITH was a soloist with the Aachen Ballet in Germany, after an apprenticeship with Ballet Met in Columbus, Ohio. Her ballet training began in Wichita, with June Landrith, she then studied extensively in New York City with David Howard, Maggie Black, and at the Joffrey School. Jill has been Artistic Director of Ballet Wichita since 1997, is a University Lecturer in Dance at WSU, and was Director of the Nancy Hervey School of Ballet. She was recently a guest teacher for the Washington Ballet School in D.C. and has also been a guest teacher in New Jersey and Florida. Jill has also received several grants to work with disabled students in dance projects with USD 259. BRENDA LAWTON earned her undergraduate degree in theatre and music from Northwestern University and an MFA in theatre arts from the University of Iowa. She has 19 years experience teaching children’s theatre. Before joining the faculty of WCT&DC in 1998, she taught at the Children’s Theatre of Western Springs in the Chicago area, working with students to create original dramas. She has also performed at theatres in Iowa and Chicago. BETH SMITH has a Bachelor in Fine Arts from WSU where she performed with the Mid America Dance Theater and WSU Dance Ensemble. Her passion for dance began while she was growing up performing with Ballet Wichita and the Nancy Hervey School of Ballet. After graduation she went on to dance at Walt Disney World. She returned to teach at WSU and Nancy Hervey School of Ballet and also at schools in Pennsylvania and Texas. JULIE SHARP a native of Illinois is a graduate of Butler Community College with an Associate in Arts Degree. While at Butler, she was a member of their dance team and Headliners show choir, serving as their dance captain. Before arriving in Kansas, Julie had studied dance and performance for fifteen years. She currently plays French horn in the CCC orchestra. She has choreographed for various community theaters; show choirs, churches, and pageants. She has also done some private teaching. MICHELLE VARDAMAN earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with and emphasis in opera and a minor in piano pedagogy and accompaniment from Wichita State University. She then received certification for Italian and Opera History from The Istituto Europo in Florence, Italy. Mrs. Vardaman will receive her Masters in Vocal Education from WSU in December 2012. She opened Michelle’s Music Studio in 1996 and has been teaching piano, voice, and theatrical coaching for the last 16 years. She has performed with Opera Kansas, Cowtown Empire House, Scottish Rite Signature Theatre, and WSU Opera Theatre. Kyle Vespestad has worked professionally as an actor with Cabaret Old Town, Crown Uptown, and Mosley Street Melodrama. He has worked for WCT&DC since 1996 as a performer and director. Kyle has written several original musical reviews. MADDY WONSETLER studied dance at WCT&DC for 15 years, beginning at the age of three. In recent years she has studied at Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, Mississippi, Kansas City Ballet, and The Kirov Ballet in Washington D.C. She also spent a year of study at The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. Maddy has taught young dancers for the last six years. 8
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