The Youth Theatre of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre is now taking group reservations for daytime school performances for the coming season. These performances are in addition to the regular schedule of public performances by the young actors.
Through these performances, students enjoy what is often their first encounter with live theatre. To link the experience to the classroom, CTC educators create online Study Guides for teachers packed with background information, thought and conversation starters, project ideas and more. These study guides are available in PDF form two weeks prior to the school shows.
Ticket pricing is $4.50 per student, with one complimentary adult/chaperone ticket per 10 paid students. Reservations for public school, private school and home school groups are available now by calling the Theatre Centre box office at 267-8534 Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Teachers are encouraged to schedule class field trips now while space is available at the desired time.
The Youth Theatre of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre 2015-2016 Season
Edgar
Appropriate for Grades 6 and up
School Performances:
Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Edgar has been called into the principal’s office once again. It seems that his bizarrely twisted writing assignments have gotten him in trouble. As Edgar defends his dark imagination, we see adaptions of “The Raven,” “The Black Cat,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” by his mentor, a certain Mr. Poe, spring to life in delightfully spooky way. A great introduction to the macabre works of Edgar Allan Poe for sixth grade and up. By Scott Dunlap
Approximate Running Time: 1 Hour
Charlie Brown Christmas
Appropriate for Grades 1 and up
School Performances:
Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 10, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
The beloved animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. A fantastic experience for 1st grade and up. By Charles M. Schulz. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer, By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.
Approximate Running Time: 1 Hour
The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington
Appropriate for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
School Performances:
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
All readers familiar with Paddington Bear, who was found in Paddington Station by the Browns and adopted by them, will welcome this live, on stage adaptation. The stories have been favorites with children for years, and this series of “playlet” versions of some of his most notorious adventures have been woven together to make a play to delight young audiences everywhere. A delightful introduction to theater for Kindergarten through 3rd grade. By Alfred Bradley
Approximate Running Time: 1 Hour
Really Rosie
Appropriate for Grades Kindergarten and up
School Performances:
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 5, 2016 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
From the author of “Where the Wild Things Are” and the Grammy Award winning musical icon whose album, “Tapestry,” held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years, comes a fantastically fun and funny musical. On a hot July Saturday, the kids from The Nutshell Library are bored and need something to do. Rosie, the sassiest kid on her block of Brooklyn’s Avenue P, entertains the group and herself by acting out fantasies of being a Hollywood star and decides to produce an imaginary Oscar®-winning movie musical about her life and in particular the demise of her brother named Chicken Soup, to be called “Did you Hear What Happened to Chicken Soup?” A delightfully silly musical based on pre-school books but delivered in a way that will entertain kids of all ages! Book and Lyrics by Maurice Sendak. Music by Carole King.
Approximate Running Time: 1 Hour
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre’s Youth Theatre opens its 32nd season in September. The CTC is at 400 River St., next to Coolidge Park on the city’s scenic NorthShore. For more information, visit www.TheatreCentre.com, follow us at www.facebook.com/theatrecentre, or call the box office at 267-8534 Tuesday-Friday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m.