It's that time of year again that we get to celebrate all the talent at ELA! We are so excited to announce that we will be holding ELA’s Got Talent this year! So here’s the scoop! Sign up for a time to Audition on April 21! You will be in Sessions on Zoom with your age groups: K-2, 3-6, and 7-9. Each Session will be 20 minutes long. You will be in a virtual waiting room on Zoom, so please be available the entire session until after you … [Read more...] about ELA’s Got Talent, 2020
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Les Miserables School Edition, 2020
Les Misérables performed in June, 2012 and June, 2016. Les Misérables, School Edition COVID-19 UPDATE: For now, Les Misérables is not cancelled. Because of the new decision to keep online school till May 1, we will move to Plan B: We will move the Auditions to April 28 (6-10p/possibly through Zoom) with Call Backs May 2 (8a-3p). Plan C is to have auditions May 12 (6-10p) with Call Backs May 14 (5-11p). If plan B and C don't work out, Les … [Read more...] about Les Miserables School Edition, 2020
ELA’s Little Shop of Horrors 2020
Director's Note: Sometimes you just need to sit down, relax, and laugh. Theatre tells all kinds of stories and takes us on so many amazing journeys. Our journey tonight is enthusiastically, silly fun. The cast, crew, and production team have completely enjoyed the process of creating this charismatic theatre gem. And this gem is our gift to you tonight… so sit back, relax, and just laugh! ~Toni Butler Little Shop of Horrors performed … [Read more...] about ELA’s Little Shop of Horrors 2020
Kensington’s Little Shop of Horrors 2020
Director's Note: Sometimes you just need to sit down, relax, and laugh. Theatre tells all kinds of stories and takes us on so many amazing journeys. Our journey tonight is enthusiastically, silly fun. The cast, crew, and production team have completely enjoyed the process of creating this charismatic theatre gem. And this gem is our gift to you tonight… so sit back, relax, and just laugh! ~Toni Butler Little Shop of Horrors performed … [Read more...] about Kensington’s Little Shop of Horrors 2020
The Toni Awards
What are The Toni Awards? Glad you asked! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) created this fun night to celebrate all the fun we have had with Kensington Theatre! There will be friends, fun, food, awards, performances and it is all free! Dress is Black Tie... or whatever you feel like wearing! See you next year: December 10, 2020! Catch a glimpse of the fun from 2014! 2019 Winners! Magic Moments: Magic Moments are picked by the directors of the … [Read more...] about The Toni Awards
Tarzan 2019
Director’s Note: In 2015, I directed Tarzan for Kensington Theatre. I had never seen it before onstage and that made me a little nervous but I loved the story and had some fun ideas so I went to work with an incredible team and cast. It was an infectious experience: one that we all longed to feel again. So, we decided… why not? We gathered another cast and team of equally talented people and have thoroughly enjoyed Tarzan 2019 just as … [Read more...] about Tarzan 2019
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit is the story of a toy rabbit who is loved so much that he becomes Real. All of the wonder, the heartbreak, and the magic of Margery Williams' tale of love between a child and his favorite toy came to life in this beautiful production directed by Chelsea Francis. The Velveteen Rabbit toured to Elementary Schools from September to October, 2019 The Velveteen Rabbit Study Guide I was surprised how touched I was by this … [Read more...] about The Velveteen Rabbit
ELA’s The Little Mermaid
ELA's 2019 Musical, The Little Mermaid Jr, performed October 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15, 2019. The Cast of The Little Mermaid: … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Little Mermaid
Peter Pan
Peter Pan, The British Musical Come fly with us to Neverland! Peter Pan is the charming story about the boy who wouldn't grow up. Pirates, Indians, Lost Boys, and Faeries. Come see why we named our company after the birthplace of this extraordinary boy! “I am youth. I am joy. I am freedom!” Director's Note This is my fifth time in Neverland! I have been “Wendy”, “Peter”, and directed Peter Pan three times. Each time I love Peter’s … [Read more...] about Peter Pan
The Fantasticks
"Try To Remember" a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. The Fantasticks is a funny … [Read more...] about The Fantasticks