As we get ready to ROCK for our first-annual Battle of the Bands Competition, we invite you to sponsor this incredible event. Your sponsorship helps ensure that Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) is positioned to provide all children with exposure and engagement in all aspects of the theatrical experience. This event will draw over 200 enthusiastic and diverse audience members from across Anne Arundel and adjacent counties.
Event sponsors will receive many benefits, including visibility and exposure. We offer various sponsorship packages, outlined below, that ensure your company is prominently displayed at the event, in promotional materials, and across our digital platforms. Sponsoring this event isn’t just about financial support – it’s about demonstrating your commitment to children and the arts. CTA reaches more than 8,000 youth and families annually through performances, workshops and classes, so your sponsorship will be highlighted in front of thousands of families.
Executive Producer – $5,000 – Limited to one sponsor. Recognized as the headlining sponsor of the event. Opportunity to speak/present during the Battle from stage. VIP seating and general admission tickets for four. Prominent logo placement included on all advertising, event signage, and associated digital recognition and social media. Live mentions during the event by the MC.
Lead Producer – $2,000 – Premium recognition, including logo, on all advertising, event signage, and associated digital recognition and social media. Large logo placement on all written and digital materials, including banners at the event. VIP seating and general admission tickets for two guests. Live mentions during the event by the MC.
Band Manager – $1,000 – Logo and link on our website and social media posts. Listed boldly on all signage and printed materials.
Number 1 Fan – $500 – Logo and link on our website and social media posts. Listed on our signage and printed materials.
Groupie – $250 – Logo and link on our website and social media posts.
CTA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, tax-ID: 23-7003491. Your sponsorship may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Check with your tax advisor. Please keep a copy of this form for your tax records. Confirmation of receipt will be mailed after the event.
Please fill out the form attached to this link for your sponsorship and contact April Forrer, Executive Director, at ctabattleofthebands@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org or 410-757-2281 with any questions.
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis – 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 – 410-757-2281
Get Ready to Rock!
We want your band for an epic night of music, competition, and unforgettable performances at the Battle of the Bands at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis!
Event Details
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Battle of the Bands,
8:00pm – 10:00pm – After party and awards
Location: Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
Prize Winnings:
Deadline to register is Feb 21, 2025
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis wants local bands to battle it out for the title of Ultimate Band Champion. There will be a theatre full of people wanting to cheer you on and vote for their favorite band!
Why You Should Be A Part of this fantastic event:
Show off your talent on stage! Share your music! Have Fun! Engage the local community!
CTA is excited to bring local bands to the stage in this new event to let our locals shine. We expect at least 200 people to come to the Battle of the Bands!
How to Enter
- Send a video of your band’s past performance to CTAbattleofthebands@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org. This video is necessary to enter the competition. Videos may also be used to publicize the event and promotional material.
- Within the email submission, please state the name of your band and number of band members. Feel free to include any information you feel will make your case to be included in this debut event!!
Contest Rules
- It is free to apply, but if chosen, there will be a $75 Registration fee. This fee will help to support operational and administrative fees for the contest.
- All band members must be 13 years old or older.
- Minimum of 1 member in each band, but the one band member must play an instrument live on stage.
- No foul language, or crude/offensive/vulgar behavior of any kind is allowed on stage, in lyrics, off stage, or otherwise. Absolutely no moshing (audience included).
- Band members are only allowed on stage during their set. Bands or members who go on stage while another band is competing, will be disqualified from the competition.
- Winning bands will be determined by a panel of judges based on musical talent as determined by our panel of judges, crowd enthusiasm, showmanship of band members, ability to follow contest rules and originality of song.
- Ticket sales are not a factor in the judging of the winning bands.
- Each band will have a 15 minutes set limit for the first round.
- The two bands voted as finalists will have another 12 minute set before the winner is announced.
- Once selected, further contest details and logistics will be shared.
Are you ready to rock?
For more information, contact us at CTAbattleofthebands@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org or visit our website at www.childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.
Audition Dates: Sat, Jan 18th 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sun, Jan 19 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & Mon, Jan 20th 6-9 p.m.
In order to audition, your student must be between the ages of 8-14 at the time of the audition. All roles are open. CTA encourages all performers to audition no matter their background, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, expression, body type, or abilities. No experience is required. The artistic staff will cast all performers based upon their talents displayed during the audition process + suitability for the parts.
Please sign up for your audition times at .
To complete your audition registration, please fill out the required information. This must be filled out BEFORE you come to your audition. If you have any questions, please contact us at executiveproducer@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
Sign up for your audition slot here
Click Audition Scene Preliminary to download the AUDITION SIDE – Dory, Marlin
Click here to watch the Nemo Audition Choreography .MOV
Click here for the audition form
Click here for the character breakdown
We conducted a Quick 5 “Getting to Know You” interview with CTA’s newest team member, Georgia Johnson, to introduce her to our community! As the new Box Office Coordinator, Georgia will be overseeing the Box Office’s communications, customer service, and online / in-person ticket sales.
CTA: What motivated you to join CTA’s team?
GEORGIA: My daughter and grandson are active in CTA and it’s a great way for me to connect with and serve the community.
CTA: What is a hobby or interest that you enjoy outside of work?
GEORGIA: Family time and cooking.
CTA: What is your favorite play or musical?
GEORGIA: Les Miserables.
CTA: Name four people you would invite to your dream dinner party.
GEORGIA: John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Graham Nash.
CTA: What is your biggest goal for this year?
GEORGIA: One of my goals is to become more involved in my grandchildren’s lives, now that I am back to living in MD.
FUN FACTS!
- I am an avid scuba diver with over 1,500 dives.
- In 2007 I rode my Harley to Miami and onto a cruise ship, riding on all of the islands where we docked.
As the holiday season draws near, we at CTA find ourselves reflecting on the many moments that made this year extraordinary. It is because of your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and love for the arts that our theatre has been able to bring stories to life, inspire creativity, and foster a sense of community.
Please keep in mind that Giving Tuesday is on December 3, 2024. Giving Tuesday is a global movement dedicated to giving back and strengthening communities. It’s a day to rally together, inspire generosity, and spark positive change – and we’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of it. To visit our Giving Tuesday donation page, click here.
As we prepare for the year ahead, we’re thrilled to share a glimpse of what’s to come: a new season filled with captivating productions, “Alice In Wonderland” February 7-23, 2025 and Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo JR.”, May 16-June 1, 2025; and meaningful programs, “Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show”, November 22nd and “DFC’s Holiday Cabaret”, December 7th, where Santa will again visit CTA. To visit our events page, click here.
We are also looking forward to breaking ground on our new annex build out, where CTA will expand to include more communities and more Art genres. To read more about Growing Our Reach, click here.
None of this would be possible without you, and we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership.
From all of us at CTA, we wish you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories. May the magic of this time inspire and uplift you as we step into a new year together.
Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to share more moments of artistry and connection with you in 2025!
With heartfelt gratitude,
April Forrer
Executive Director
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
| Alice |
Zoe |
Sommers |
| Cheshire Cat |
Peter |
Cardillo |
| White Rabbit |
Elliot |
Johnson |
| Caterpillar/Flower Rose/Courtier |
Sydney |
Switzer |
| March Hare/Gardener-Two of ♠️ |
Elena |
Hill |
| Frog Footman/Solider/Child #2 |
Heaven |
Bolling |
| Duchess |
Amari |
Cromwell |
| Cook/Flower Pink/Child #1 |
Mollie |
Ebinger |
| Humpty Dumpty/First Lady/Mock Turtle |
Clara |
Schurke |
| Gardener- Seven of ♠️/Gryphon |
Arden |
Wyrick |
| Soliders-Two of ♦️ |
Jeanie |
Defosse |
| Mad Hatter |
Emily |
Eugene |
| Dormouse/Child #3 |
Emily |
Steven |
| Queen of Hearts |
Liv |
Hurd |
| King of Hearts |
Brenna |
McGuire |
| First Lady(1 of 2)/Flower Yellow |
Alaya |
Bell |
| Executioner- Ten of ♣️ |
Braxton |
Stork |
| TweedleDee/Flower Violet |
Arthur |
Coelho |
| TweedleDum/Flower Blue |
Scarlett |
Hlavek |
| Gardener- Five of ♠️ |
Castin |
Dillon-Williams |
| Knave/Flower White |
John |
Lyons |
Thank You to the 41 volunteers that helped to make CTA’s Fall Festival an enormous success. Your efforts helped us raise nearly $3,000, which will go towards funding our Senior events and scholarships. On behalf of those seniors, I’d like to thank you for all of your support!
From auditions through closing night, 83 volunteers put in over 2,231.75 hours of service in support of Tuck Everlasting at CTA! Your generosity with your time and talent was an essential component in creating a beautiful production & guest experience. We are so grateful for your service, and could not put on the professional quality shows that we do without you. Thank You!
I say over 2,231.75 hours because this total counts only the hours scheduled, not the hours spent outside the theatre sewing costumes, thrift shopping for props, or putting in some unscheduled time fixing something that broke at a rehearsal. Our CTA Volunteers are unparalleled in their professionalism, kindness, and commitment. You are all PHENOMENAL!
Did you miss the chance to help with our Fall Festival and Tuck Everlasting? Need to earn some service hours for school or want to enjoy some behind the scenes time with your family creating magic? Fear not, we are already working on our next production, Alice in Wonderland, and have openings to help support fundraising and community events.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPENINGS:
- Circus Pop! performance on November 22nd. This is an excellent opportunity for students to earn service hours by taking tickets, selling concessions, or serving as ushers at the event.
o 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Concessions & Merchandise Sales
o 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Ticket Takers
o 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Clean Up Crew
- Set Building and Set Decoration for Alice in Wonderland. The following dates have been added to the schedule (see below). You do not need any special skills or exceptional artistic talent to join the crew. You need only be willing to work collaboratively with others to help create the whimsical, whacky world that is Wonderland.
o Set Build Days:
- Sunday, November 24th 9am-Noon
- Monday, November 25th 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Sunday, December 1st 9am-Noon
- Sunday, January 5th 9am-Noon
o Set Decoration Days:
- Monday, December 2nd 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Monday, January 6th 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Sunday, January 12th 9am-Noon
DFC’s Holiday Cabaret on December 7th. Another opportunity for students that need service hours. We are looking for Front of House volunteers and Tech Crew (light board, sound board, sound runner) assistance for this event.
o 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Set Up Crew
o Noon – 6:00 pm – Tech Crew (light board operator, sound board operator)
o 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Ticket Takers
o 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Clean Up Crew
Interested in volunteering with any of these events? Here’s how you can get involved.
All volunteer scheduling is done through Volunteer Scheduler Pro. Unless you are already registered through the VSP system, you will need to register and login to sign up to help. You can find the volunteer registration form using THIS LINK. Please Note: You will only see volunteer slots available for the jobs and shifts that you select when filling out the registration form. Please choose ALL areas in which you have some interest, and when completing the Shift Preferences section, do not click the button to be scheduled only at these shifts. Choosing that option will result in you being unable to see and sign up for many of our volunteer opportunities. You will not be scheduled by CTA without being contacted for approval. We do not use the automatic scheduling feature of this software. You are in control of your schedule!
Adults (everyone aged 18 years and over) are required to have an up-to-date background screening through Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. You can determine if you have this screening by looking for your name on this list. If your name is not on the list, you will be required to complete that screening BEFORE volunteering at CTA. The background screening form is available at this link.
COMING SOON:
Be a part of the wonder this season by joining the Alice Crew (costumes, props, stagehands, lighting, & sound) or volunteering in the front of house (ticket taking, ushering, concessions sales). Front of House volunteers are able to watch the show for FREE in reserved seats in the back of the house.
If you would like to be a part of CTA’s production of Alice in Wonderland, please register as a volunteer (if you have not done so already this year), and sign up to help using THIS LINK. If you have any questions about volunteering at CTA, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Amy Schropp, at volunteers@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
Thank you for considering becoming part of the CTA family!
We did a Quick 5 interview with Allyson Tierney, the Director for CTA’s upcoming production of Tuck Everlasting the Musical. The show is based on the novel “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt.
SYNOPSIS: What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
CTA: How did you get your start in theater?
ALLYSON: I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania and the highlight every year was attending the high school theatre productions. I remember seeing a production of Godspell and wanted so badly to be on that stage! I auditioned as soon as I could and, after a few tries (well lots of tries), I got cast in a production of West Side Story. That was it for me!
CTA: What attracted you to want to direct this production?
ALLYSON: I feel like things come along in life for a reason. If you know me, you know that musicals aren’t necessarily my favorite. Don’t hate me!! I am naturally drawn to non-musicals, especially the classics. As Executive Producer for CTA, it is my job to research the chosen plays, help create the budgets, and assess the needs of the play. While diving into Tuck, I fell in love with this story and its message. My dad died last year and, as you can imagine, it was a difficult time for me. At its core, this play is a celebration of life. It encourages us all to live our lives to the fullest and celebrate life even when we are experiencing loss. After losing my dad, I needed that reminder and this play did that for me.
CTA: What makes your team’s production of ‘Tuck Everlasting the Musical’ unique?
ALLYSON: We are not approaching this show differently or uniquely. We want to tell this story authentically and with purpose. We have worked very hard to create a production that everyone can relate to and learn from.
CTA: What is the most important theme of the play? How do the character, blocking, and design choices help explore that theme?
ALLYSON: This production is a journey of self-discovery, a celebration of the beauty of life, and a reminder that even in our fleeting moments, we can create something extraordinary!
Visually, I wanted to focus on the contrasts in the play. For example, Winnie’s house is very crisp, sterile, and in sharp contrast to the Tuck home which is very homey and cluttered. We emphasized the contrast with colors as well, using browns and neutrals for the Tuck family, bright vibrant colors for the fair and carnival workers, and light blues for Winnie to emphasize her innocence and cheerfulness.
CTA: If the playwright were to cut the script, what line or moment would you fight for?
ALLYSON: “You don’t have to live forever, you just have to LIVE!”
CTA’s Tuck Everlasting the Musical runs October 18 through November 3, 2024 (weekends only). Run time is approximately 120 minutes (2 hours) plus a 15-minute intermission. Special events include a Relaxed Performance on Saturday, October 26 @ 11:00 a.m. and an ASL-interpreted performance on Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. Get your tickets at cta.ticketleap.com. Questions? Email boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
CTA conducted a Quick 5 interview with new CTA Board of Directors member, Jamie Levine, to introduce her to our community.
CTA: What motivated you to join CTA’s Board of Directors?
JAMIE: I volunteered for The Little Mermaid and music directed Descendants last season and I fell in love with the CTA family. I wanted to join the board because I want to make an impact and make a difference in young artists’ lives and help the organization continue to grow.
CTA: What special skills/experience do you bring to this position?
JAMIE: My expertise as a vocal technician, a music director, and a singer.
CTA: How has theatre impacted your life?
JAMIE: In addition to being a voice teacher and a music director, I am a performer in opera and musical theatre. I have been involved in many amazing productions, including a few world premieres. I have met some of my best friends in theatre and I love the community that I have built through theatre.
CTA: Why do you think theatre education is important for our youth?
JAMIE: Theatre education is essential because it teaches kids important tools such as collaboration, working as a team, being a part of a community, and creating something special.
CTA: What is your favorite play or musical?
JAMIE: Usually my favorite musical is whatever I am currently working on with students, music directing, or performing.
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