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
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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
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 much! What … [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. Director's Note: Our lives are so unpredictable, just like the sea. Sometimes it is low tide and sometimes it is high tide. It moves and stretches throughout many experiences. I believe The Little Mermaid teaches us to have the courage to love; creating a beautiful waterfall of life experiences. I want my cast to have the courage to be ready and … [Read more...] about ELA’s The Little Mermaid
Teen Boot Camp, 2019: It’s Personal!
TBC was designed to give teens an intensely memorable theatre experience. Think theatre school on steroids and that is TBC... if you dare! Director's Note I LOVE TBC! This is year’s theme is “It’s Personal!”. I wanted the teens to know and love their selves and then take that super power and create textured characters. They have all done beautiful work these past three weeks. I am so proud of each of them. And I am so grateful for the … [Read more...] about Teen Boot Camp, 2019: It’s Personal!
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
The Crucible
The Crucible focuses upon a young farmer (John Proctor), his wife (Elizabeth Proctor), and a young servant-girl (Abigail) who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. Proctor brings Abigail to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. Proctor, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. Winner … [Read more...] about The Crucible
ELA’s Aladdin
ELA's Advanced Theatre Class presents Aladdin! 20 amazing students in this Disney classic! Aladdin Performanced January 23, 24, 25, 26, and 28, and January 26, 2019 Take a look: … [Read more...] about ELA’s Aladdin