Oregon Children's Theatre Brochure

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PRESENTING THE 2015-2016 SEASON!

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Skippyjon Jones, 2015 Photo by Owen Carey.

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Welcome to our 2015-2016 season!

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ne of the very best things about my job is seeing you, the audience, enter the theater. I love seeing families of all configurations walking into the rotunda and celebrating all that it means to be a family! Or taking pictures in front of the show banner, sitting on the giant brass chair, and meeting the cast after the show. It’s delightful to hear feedback from you about your experiences.

From the many comments we received last year, here are my favorites:

done... Our “So very well r—including family of fou ld son— our 12-year-o LOVED it!”

“Just the pure joy on my grandchildren’s faces. This is a special outing that we do regularly.”

“Great acting and singing. Very professional and fun. Clever set.”

“The show was great, and the post-show autographs sealed the experience. It was a great family experience!”

“By far the best mother-son date we’ve ever had and the highlight of our weekend!” of the “The quality od as the go acting was as en ances I’ve se best perform nt ue eq of fr in 30+ years .” theatergoing

At Oregon Children’s Theatre, we want you to have the best possible time together at every performance. It brings us joy to see your smiles.

We love to share our passion for quality family theater.

We are so excited about our upcoming shows and hope you will be too!

Stan Foote, Artistic Director

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OCT 24 – NOV 22, 2015 NEWMARK THEATRE

junie b. jones: The musical “First grade is hard! Last year I had two best friends. This year the lunch lady is my best friend. Last year I was cute. This year I need glasses.” Will our feisty first-grader survive the new school year?

Find out in this delightful musical! Based on the New York Times bestselling book series by Barbara Park.

[R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 4 A N D U P] Book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler. Music by Zina Goldrich. Adapted from the Junie B. Jones series of books by Barbara Park. Junie B. Jones: The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684.

Fax: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com.

Illustration by Victoria Jamieson.

october | november 2015

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MOUSE IN SPACE

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JAN 16 – FEB 14, 2016 NEWMARK THEATRE

A World Premiere!

geronimo stilton: mouse in space Villains are threatening New Mouse City, and the only hope is our reluctant hero, Geronimo Stilton! In this “enormouse” adventure, Geronimo is launched into space on a top-secret mission to save the day! Based on the wildly popular book series featuring Geronimo and his pals Thea, Trap, and Benjamin, this story will “rocket” your family to another world.

[R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 4 A N D U P] Geronimo Stilton: Mouse in Space. Based on an original idea by Elisabetta Dami. ©2015 Atlantyca Entertainment S.p.A. All Rights Reserved. Adapted by John Maclay.

january | february 2016

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FEB 27 – MAR 27, 2016 WINNINGSTAD THEATRE

A World Premiere!

bad kitty: on stage Some surprises are too hard to handle! Kitty doesn’t want a smelly new dog, a drooling new baby, or Uncle Murray’s unusual cat-sitting. Kitty just wants to have Kitty’s world back to normal.

A world that revolves around the most important creature in Kitty’s life…KITTY. [ R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 4 A N D U P ] Bad Kitty: On Stage. By Min Kahng. Adapted from the book by Nick Bruel.

Co-commissioned by Bay Area Children’s Theater and Oregon Children’s Theatre.

february | march 2016

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APR 2 – APR 17, 2016 WINNINGSTAD THEATRE

the miraculous journey of edward tulane “Exquisite language, inventive plot twists, and memorable characters.”

—Publishers Weekly

Tossed overboard, thrown in a garbage heap, stuck in a hobo’s knapsack, and used as a scarecrow, Edward, a vain rabbit doll, unexpectedly undertakes a perilous 20-year journey. Along the way, he sheds his arrogance, and his heart grows bigger and softer as he discovers the importance of people, friendship, and love. [ R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 7 A N D U P ] The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Copyright © 2006 by Kate DiCamillo. Originally published by Candlewick Press. Used with the permission of Pippin Properties, Inc. Illustration by Matt Phelan.

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A New Musical

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MAY 7 – MAY 29, 2016 NEWMARK THEATRE

A New Musical! james and the giant peach B A SE D ON T H E BOOK BY ROA LD DA H L

One boy, two awful aunts, five larger-than-life insects, and a giant peach! What happens when magic crystals cause a withered old tree to create the largest and most magnificent peach ever seen? Luckily, a boy named James and a handful of bugs just happen to be nearby when the peach finally snaps free of its stem, and it sweeps them along on a marvelous adventure. From Tony-nominated creators Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the book by Roald Dahl.

[R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 4 A N D U P] Based on Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach. Words and music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Book by Timothy Allen McDonald. James and the Giant Peach-TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com.

Illustration by Dylan Meconis.

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Ivy & Bean: The Musical, 2014

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, 2015 Photos by Owen Carey.

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Oct’s young professionals company season Great Shows for Teens! Young Professionals (YPs) are dedicated theater students—ages 14 and up—who seek advanced training through exposure to a wide range of college-level workshops and professional development. The YP program is dedicated to building a supportive community of theater peers, providing them with resources, training, and professional on-the-job experience.

All performances by the YP Company are held in OCT’s YP Studio Theater at 1939 NE Sandy (at 20th Ave). Tickets sell out quickly!

NOV 5 – NOV 15, 2015 YP STUDIO THEATER

Impactful and poignant, this close look at teen dynamics creates a charged theatrical event that explores the destructive power of rumor, the search for identity, and the peer pressure that accompanies it. “…A writer with a true sense of how young people speak and handle confrontation. Never before has the mantra of ‘sticks and stones’ seemed so trite. Names can indeed hurt, break, and destroy.” —Ron Simonian, Pitch Weekly, Kansas City [R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 12 A N D U P] A drama by Laurie Brooks. The Wrestling Season was commissioned by the Coterie Theatre and developed at the Kennedy Center’s New Visions/New Voices and New York University’s Program in Educational Theatre. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

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columbinus, 2015

Impulse, 2015 Photos by Pat Moran.

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JAN 22 – FEB 6, 2016

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ON THE SPOT COMEDY After last year’s sold-out shows, Impulse is ready to take the stage again to create fast-paced comedic scenes and games—all based on audience suggestions! Get ready for quick wits and lots of laughter.

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APR 14 – APR 24, 2016 YP STUDIO THEATER

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Are we at the precipice of dramatic change? From this question comes Chrysalis, a modern-day myth that explores transformations in the teen years. From out of hibernation, new creatures emerge.

Be a part of the journey—whimsical and at times terrifying.

[R ECOM M E N DE D FOR AGES 14 A N D U P]

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Ramona Quimby, 2015

Schoolhouse Rock Live!, 2015 Photos by Owen Carey.

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“Best class of my life!”

–OCT student

“[My daughter] wanted to turn back time and do her class again because it was so fun!” –OCT parent

“I learned that having fun is a main part of acting.”

–OCT student

ACTING ACADEMY OCT’s Acting Academy offers a fun, creative environment for children to learn the craft of acting. We offer classes for students ages 3–18, with all levels of interest and experience. Our teachers are professional theater artists who love to teach and inspire. We believe that theater experience equals life experience. At OCT, students will:

GAIN CONFIDENCE • IMPROVE FOCUS LEARN TO COLLABORATE • DEVELOP CREATIVE EXPRESSION Whether your child is an aspiring actor or just looking to have fun and make new friends—OCT is the place to be!

Check out our class listings online at www.octc.org, or call 503-228-9571 x4.

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“Theater is amazing. It connects us. We gather as a community to share stories. Kids use the theater to dream, to hope, and to find their unique voices.”

–Stan Foote, Artistic Director

“Thank you all so much for scholarship tickets to your production. I don’t think we would have been able to participate otherwise, and our students very much need experiences like this.”

–2nd grade teacher

“Thank you for teaching us lessons to have for the rest of our lives.”

–4th grade student

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Bad kitty: on stage

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Enjoy the season !

MAY 7 – MAY 29, 2016

james and the giant peach

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the miraculous journey of edward tulane

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bad kitty: On Stage

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