Annapolis, MD – Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA), a beacon of creativity and education, is thrilled to announce a magical and whimsical production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed entirely by a talented cast of children aged 12 to 18. This enchanting event is set to captivate audiences of all ages with its imaginative portrayal of one of […]
Introducing children to the works of William Shakespeare can offer several educational and developmental benefits. While the language may seem odd and challenging at first, there are compelling reasons why Shakespeare is considered good for kids: 1. Cultural and Literary Heritage: Exposure to Shakespeare introduces children to a significant part of literary and cultural heritage. His works are considered timeless […]
December 2023 President’s Letter It’s the holiday season! We closed out the fall with the inaugural Halloween Extravaganza and a beautiful, well-received Little Mermaid, then started the holiday season with the inaugural DFC’s Holiday Cabaret – even Santa could not stay away from CTA! We are so excited to present our A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening February 2nd. Be prepared […]
Mal – Our Hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold. Evie – The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude. Jay – Jafar’s son. An outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature. Carlos – Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite […]
Age requirements: CTA makes every attempt to provide a fair and equal audition opportunity for all actors ages 8-14 (as of the audition date; must not have graduated from high school). No experience is required and selection is made entirely by the artistic staff and based solely on the performance that each auditioner presents on the day of auditions. Actors […]
School’s Out Workshop: Superheroes Training Academy LINK: https://cta.ticketleap.com/sow011524/ No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and a live performance at the end […]
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis What is Expected When You Audition for a Musical Production? Age requirements: CTA makes every attempt to provide a fair and equal audition opportunity for all actors ages 8- 12 (as of the audition date; must not have graduated from high school). No experience is required and selection is made entirely by the artistic staff and […]
Being on stage can augment your child’s life in awesome ways. From mastering anxiety to empathy…quick thinking to soaring self-esteem. Your child is exposed to a whole new way of thinking and doing. Click the below link to read more. https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/how-performing-arts-benefit-kids.html Jason Kimmell Education Director Theatre Operations Manager Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
