Theatre Review: ‘West Side Story’ at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis Posted By: Julia Tucker on: October 28, 2025 “The air is humming,” and something great has come to the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) stage! An extraordinarily talented cast of young performers is currently staging “West Side Story,” arguably one of the most challenging shows in musical theater. The troupe triumphantly […]
Tony – Jeremiah Gilbert Maria – Leila Bennett The Jets Riff – Liam Cool Action – Peter Cardillo Anybodys – Skylar Switzer A-Rab – Brenna McGuire Baby John – John Lyons Snowboy – Robert Herzog Big Deal – Elliot Scarborough Diesel – Kilian Junkins Gee-Tar – Caeden McConnon Graziella – Madelyn Luebbers Velma – Teresa Kempton Debbie – Sydney Thompson […]
CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS! Students in Preschool through 5th grade are invited to enter for a chance to win 2 free tickets & be recognized on stage during intermission of the opening night performance on May 16, 2025 at 7:00pm. There will be 1 winner for each of the following 4 age categories: Preschool Kindergarten & 1st Grade 2nd & […]
Tuck Everlasting the Musical: Audition Monologues When auditioning for Tuck Everlasting, you will be asked to perform one or more of the following monologues. You do not have to memorize these! The director may ask you to read more than one so please be familiar with all of them. Winnie Foster: Maybe it’s today, when something exciting happens…or something, just […]
Thank you to everyone who auditioned for CTA’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress.” The show runs from May 5-21, and tickets are on sale now. CAST LIST Matthew Earl – Jester Ashley Earp – Ensemble Emily Egna – Lady Merrill, Ensemble Natalie Egna – Knight #2, Ensemble Helena Gray – Princess #12, Ensemble Rosalie Hess – Queen Aggravain Finn […]
Bilbo, portrayed by Danny Kandra, enters Gollum’s spooky habitat in the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis’ production of “The Hobbit.” Photo Credit: Wendy Hickok Photography. Heading into the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA) play “The Hobbit,” I wondered how young children could possibly portray and deliver the complexities of the characters of J.R.R. Tolkien’s prelude to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. My […]
Mackenzie Currie as Truly Scrumptious and Andrew Wilson as Caractacus Potts in CTA’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Photo by Steve Buchanan Photography. Though it is not a recent Disney hit or from a well-known children’s classic, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” playing now at the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis (CTA), has taken many audience members on a magical ride of creativity, […]
“For decades, the beloved story of Peter Pan has offered audiences a magical place to travel with pirates, fairies, Indians, flying and lost boys. This fall, the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis doesn’t disappoint in offering its audiences a truly enchanting show full of colorful characters, charming songs, and creative choreography, taking audiences of all ages directly to Neverland. As the […]
Welcome the talented cast of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast!” Beast: Jake Wernecke Belle: Sarah Kalafos Maurice: Rónan O’Toole Gaston: Michael Stafford Le Fou: Connor Page Cogsworth: Braden Andrew Lumiere: Drew Sharpe Babette: Maddy Sokolowski Mrs. Potts / Narrator: Payten Blake Chip: Andy Rollins Madame De La Grande Bouche: Felicity Davis Monsieur D’Arque: Ryan McDonald Silly Girls / Ensemble: Zoë […]
