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Elementary
Cast members age 7 through entering 5th grade* in the fall
* Kids entering 5th grade in the fall may choose between Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS and Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.
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Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS is an adaptation of the fourth of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series, which has sold more than 100 million copies and is available in more than a hundred countries around the world. This time around, Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an exotic island with pirates, where the two discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life.
The two siblings return to visit the magic tree house on a dreary, rainy day. They find a book where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing, so they wish to travel to this tropical place. They realize that they are in the eighteenth-century Caribbean, the time of pirates! The siblings meet Captain Bones, a mean old pirate who captures the two and forces them to help him find buried treasure. It’s up to Jack and Annie to find their way back to the tree house and make their way home.
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Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com
Performance Dates
July 10, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m., July 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Info
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 27, and will be held on weekdays, 4:00–5:15 p.m., until schools are done for the year, at which time they will be 2:00–4:00 p.m. Remember that not all cast members may be called to every rehearsal. Participants in this age group must have a designated adult present at rehearsals.
Middle School
Cast members entering 5th grade* in the fall through entering 8th grade in the fall
* Kids entering 5th grade in the fall may choose between Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS and Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.
Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award–winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home—and her fins—behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com
Performance Dates
July 17, 18, 19 at 7:00 p.m., July 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Info
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 27, and will be held on weekdays, 5:30–6:45 p.m., until schools are done for the year, at which time they will be 4:15–6:15 p.m. Remember that not all cast members may be called to every rehearsal.
High School
Cast members entering 9th grade in the fall through just-finishing seniors
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From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world-premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Alice by Heart is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com​
Performance Dates
July 24, 25, 26 at 7:00 p.m., July 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Info
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 27, and will be held on weekdays, 7:00–9:00 p.m., until schools are done for the year, at which time they may begin as early as 6:30 p.m. and run later than 9:00 p.m. Remember that not all cast members may be called to every rehearsal.
Other Ways to Participate
Not interested in taking center stage? That’s okay—there are lots of other ways to get involved at VCT! Our creative teams welcome the participation of
choreographers
backstage crew
musicians
light and sound helpers
costume creators
stage managers
set artists
prop makers
and more!
If you are interested in working behind the scenes to bring our theatrical productions to life this season, please either attend an audition session or contact the theater at 802-626-5358 or vermontchildrenstheater@gmail.com.
