Make sure you see THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

It’s a remarkably sweet show with the sweetest cast ever!  And Jeremy Skidmore’s fist time directing Children’s Theatre.  I’ll upload pictures soon.Click here for ticket information

Adventure Theatre Upcoming events!

GO, DOG. GO!

Adapted by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz

Adapted from the book "Go, Dog. Go!" by P.D. Eastman

• All ages


• Directed by Karin Abromaitis


• Now Playing through November 8!


• Runtime 50 minutes

Adapted from P.D. Eastman's much-loved children's story, Go, Dog. Go! is a chaotic carnival of music and physical comedy. Kids are gonna howl. Green, Blue, Red and Yellow Dogs sporting spots and silly hats. Jackhammers: rat-a-tat-tat. Sleepy Time: yikes and a bonk. Acrobatics: yippee, zoing, zing. And cars--lots and lots of cars--going vroom, zoom.

Sat., Oct. 10, 11am, 1:30pm & New Showtime 4pm

Sun., Oct. 11, 11am, 1:30pm
Columbus Day Performances
Mon., Oct. 12, 11am, 1:30pm

MCPS No School Day Performances - Fri., Oct. 16, 11am, 1:30pm

Reviews:
"What a hoot!" - All Arts Review 4 U

"Spectacular costumes, bright, Big Top-esque set, and lots of physical comedy..." - Our Kids
"Captures all the best elements of the book..." - DCtheatrescene.com

"Doggone delightful!" - The Gazette

MCPS NO SCHOOL DAY THEATRE WORKSHOPS

Attention Montgomery County Parents!
Montgomery County Public Schools need a day off, but your Boss isn’t so gracious. Send your kids to come play with Adventure Theatre.

WHAT YOU'LL GET for only $65 a Day (Plus $5 non-refundable registration fee per student.)

• A full day of theatrical activities;-snack provided;


• Receipt provided for dependent care expense;


• An 11 am performance of our main stage show (when available);


• One low price, and-No hassle from the boss;


• Drop Off : 8:30 - 9:30 am Pick Up: 4:30 - 5:30pm;


• Enroll siblings and receive 5% off your total order!
  

Workshop Days: October 16th, November 2nd, January 25th, April 6th

Register Now for October 16th!Register for all 4 dates for only $235!

The Playdate of the Season - Adventure Theatre 2009 Gala

October 30, 2009 at 7pm

Honoring Catherine Leggett, First Lady of Montgomery County, with the 2009 Spirit of Adventure Award. Ms. Leggett is an advocate and supporter of the arts in Montgomery County, and AT is thrilled to honor her for all her hard work and dedication on behalf of our artistic community.

Local favorite and NBC newscaster, Wendy Rieger, will serve as emcee for the evening's fun-filled roster of guests, entertainment, and our annual Fund-a-Need auction, with all net proceeds benefitting our Education and Outreach Programs.

Join our cast of characters for an evening of adventure and support Washington DC's longest running theatre for children and families!

Please contact Kathleen Richards, AT's Development Director, at krichards@adventuretheatre.org or 301.634.2262.

ADVENTURE THEATRE - 3rd ANNUAL THEATRE GARAGE SALE

Be the hit of your Halloween Party! Join Adventure Theatre for our 3rd Annual Theatre Garage Sale on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 10am-4pm. We will have adult & kid-sized costumes and cool props from our past productions! Be The Purple Crayon from "Harold and the Purple Crayon" or your favorite character from "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Adventure Theatre Announces Sensory Friendly Performances!
We are happy to announce our sensory friendly performance of Go, Dog. Go! for families with kids that have been diagnosed with Autism. October 24, 2009 at 1:30 PM. To access this exclusive show, please call 301.634.2270.

GO DOG GO Opens tomorrow!!!!

GO, DOG. GO!

based on the book by PD Eastman

Directed by Karin Abromaitis

September 18-November 8, 2009

Don't miss this incredibly creative and colorful production. Based on the classic children's book, Go, Dog. Go! is full of physical comedy, outrageous costumes, and energy. Also, don't forget the Pajama Party with free milk and cookies at this Friday's performance (September 18th @ 7:00pm).

Adapted from P.D. Eastman's much-loved children's story, Go, Dog. Go! is a chaotic carnival of music and physical comedy. Kids are gonna howl. Green, Blue, Red and Yellow Dogs sporting spots and silly hats. Jackhammers: rat-a-tat-tat. Pillow fights: yikes and a bonk. Trampolines: yippee, zoing, zing. And cars--lots and lots of cars--going vroom, zoom. All ages.

MCPS No School Day Performances of Go, Dog. Go! are Monday, September 28 11am & 1:30pm & Friday, October 16 11am & 1:30pmThis show will sell out early so get your tickets today! For more information on Go, Dog. Go! and to purchase tickets go to www.adventuretheatre.org or call 301.634.2270.

CAST

Matt Dewberry MC Dog

S. Lewis Feemster Yellow Dog

Tricia Homer Blue Dog

Heather Scheeler Green Dog

Mundy Spears Spotted Dog/Hattie

Danny Pushkin Red Dog

PRODUCTION TEAM

Karin Abromaitis Director

Billy Bustemente Choreographer

Darius Smith Musical Director

Chris Youstra Orchestrator

Matt Otto Sound Designer

Dre Moore Props Designer

Ayun Fedorcha Lighting Designer

Scott Hengen Scenic Designer

Reggie Ray Costume Designer

Katie Touart Asst. Costume Designer

Melanie Shur Stage Manager

ADVENTURE THEATRE'S OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, September 5, 2009 (11am to 4pm)

SIGN UP FOR CLASS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS!!!!

Free Class Demos

Readings

Open Rehearsals

Free ice cream and popcorn

And more…

FALL CLASSES (for ages 1-12)

• CLOWN ALLEY WITH MR. JONES

• TREASURE ISLAND

• LIGHT SABER ADVENTURES

• CAPTAIN VOYAGES MAGICAL BALLOON RIDE

• ADVENTURES IN THEATRE

• THEATRE: BEHIND THE MASK

• JUST US TWO: DRAMATIC PLAY FOR INFANTS AND THEIR ADULT

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

11am Book Reading- GO, DOG. GO!

11:30am CLOWN ALLEY Class Demo

12:15pm Book Reading - IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE/Scenes from the Play

12:30pm TREASURE ISLAND Class Demo

12:45pm Book Reading- THE LITTLE ENGINE

1:00pm Ice Cream Station Opens/Popcorn Station Opens

1-2:00pm FLAT STANLEY Open Rehearsal

1:30pm CLOWN ALLEY Demo 2

2:15pm Book Reading by Delegate Craig Rice - THE RED BALLOON

2:30pm Free Movie Viewing – THE RED BALLOON Movie

ALL DAY Coloring Pages/Information Table/Dress up Wrack/ToursBox Office/ Class Registration / Subscription Sales

2009/10 Season

GO, DOG. GO! Directed by Karin Abromaitis (Sept. 18 – Nov. 8)

THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD Directed by Jeremy Skidmore (Dec. 7 – January 10)

THE NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY Directed by Nick Olcott (February 12 – April 6)

THE RED BALLOON Directed by Roberta Gasbarre (April 30 – June 13)

IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PANCAKE Directed by Scott Fortier (July 2 – August 15)

Final Two Weeks of YOU"RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN!

Hey All,

Don't miss the final two weeks of this fabulous show!!! Thursday and Friday evenings are discounted at $10.

Check out these reviews.
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/07/very_good_grief_youre_a_good_man_charlie.php

CU there!!!

CHARLIE BROWN OPENS - Next friday

So, here I am, after not having blogged for some time. Well, things have been going so well. Blogging becasue I'm so excited to tell you about this amazing production we are opening next week.

Based on the comic strip by Charles Schulz

Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner

Directed by Michael Baron

Enjoy an average day in the life of the roundheaded kid, a day filled with wild optimism and utter despair, a little baseball and a touch of romance, and shared with friends by the name of Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally and Schroeder.

Also, check out the amazingly talented Helen Hayes winning/nominated cast we have. They are sooo good.

Cast
Kurt Boehm (Snoopy) was last seen in Goodnight Moon with Adventure Theatre and Tribute Productions (Helen Hayes Nomination—Outstanding Ensemble). He was also Assistant Choreographer for Harold and the Purple Crayon. Signature Theatre: Les Miserables (Helen Hayes Award—Outstanding Ensemble), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Helen Hayes Nomination—Outstanding Ensemble), One Red Flower, and Partial Eclipse. Arena Stage: She Loves Me. Ford's Theatre: Liberty Smith (workshop). Kennedy Center: Phantom Tollbooth. Theatre of the First Amendment: Lift Icarus and Me. Kurt also teaches and choreographs for Centennial High School, Kids in Dramatic Study, and Creative Artists Institute. He earned his Bachelor's of Music from Catholic University.

Mark Chandler (Linus) DC AREA: Signature: Giant (Jordy jr. u/s), Kiss of the Spiderwoman (Prisoner), Glory Days (Jack u/s), Merrily We Roll Along (Ensemble); Studio Theatre: Reefer Madness (Helen Hayes Award, Best Musical); Catholic University: Sweeney Todd, Jacques Brel, Candide, Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma! REGIONAL: Orlando Repertory Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Amelia Bedelia. EDUCATION: Catholic University of America, BM, Musical Theatre (2009), Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Program (2004).

Emily Levey (Lucy) is so excited to return to Adventure Theatre, having appeared as Hattie/Spotted Dog in Go Dog. Go! Other DC credits include Dante at Synetic Theatre, Berliner Kabarett at The InSeries, Busytown at Imagination Stage, Merrily We Roll Along and The Happy Time at Signature Theatre, and Reefer Madness at Studio Theatre 2nd Stage (2007 Helen Hayes Award winner for Best Resident Musical). She has also appeared on NBC's 'Third Watch" and "ER."

Jobari Parker-Namdar (Schroeder) is a Senior Musical Theatre major at Howard University and DC native. Credits include Metro Stage: The Stephen Schwartz Project; New Horizons Theatre: The Samson Musical; Signature Theatre: The Lost Songs of Broadway Cabaret, Sizzlin’ Summer Cabaret Series, Anyone Can Whistle; Howard University: Company, Working, A Chorus Line.

Andrew Sonntag (Charlie Brown) is very happy to return to Adventure Theatre for the summer! Some recent area credits include Call of the Wild at Olney Theatre Center, The Neverending Story at Imagination Stage, Glory Days at Signature Theatre, The Stephen Schwartz Project at MetroStage, The Secret Garden at Adventure Theatre, and Reefer Madness at The Studio Theatre, for which he received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor. He graduated from the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in Drama, and received additional training from The American Theatre Wing's Springboard NYC program.

Lauren Williams (Sally) is delighted to be making her Adventure Theatre debut. Regional Credits: God's Ear (Lanie), Butterfinger's Angel... (Mary); Rep Stage. Phantom Tollbooth (Tock); The Kennedy Center. Reefer Madness (Mary Lane), Dog Sees God (C.B.'s Sister, Helen Hayes Nomination, Best Ensemble); Studio Theatre. Into The Woods (Little Red, Helen Hayes Nomination, Best Supporting Actress), Nevermore (Virginia), A Funny Thing Happened...(Philia, Helen Hayes Nomination, Best Supporting Actress), The Happy Time (Gillie), My Fair Lady (Ensemble), Allegro (Mitzi, Sally u/s); Signature Theatre. Oklahoma (Ado Annie); Bear Trap Dunes. The Wizard of OZ (Dorothy), Side Show (Violet); Maryland Arts Festival. Lauren would like to thank Patrick and Seamus for their continuous love and support.

Jeannie Hosler (Swing) is a recent graduate of American University, where she received her BA in Musical Theatre. Previous roles include Missy Pig in Adventure Theatre's What's a Wolf to Do?, Hope Cladwell in Urinetown, Ruby in They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, and Kalonike in Lysistrata the Musical!, an original work written and composed by the American University Theatre Class of 2009.

John Dellaporta (Swing) Adventure Theatre: Harold and the Purple Crayon (Dragon); Bay Theatre: The Fantasticks (Matt); Washington Savoyards: Iolanthe (Strephon); Limelight Theatre: Closer than Ever; Toby's: Ragtime, Joseph, Titanic, All Shook Up! Education: The Catholic University of America, BM, Musical Theatre.

And the most fabulous Production team!!!
Production Team:
Michael Baron (Director) is the Associate Director of Signature Theatre. Directing credits include: Signature: The Little Dog Laughed, Lachiusa's Ladies, December Divas; Lost Songs of Broadway Vol. I & II; Songs for a New World Ricky, Joe, and Michael John; Sex Habits of American Women. NYC: Off-Broadway: Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad. La Mama: The Whore of Sheridan Square (wrote and directed), Modern Living. REGIONAL: Ford’s Theatre: The Civil War (Associate Director); Washington Savoyards: The Music Man; Goodspeed Musicals: Meet John Doe; Adventure Theatre: Stuart Little; Trinity Rep: The School for Scandal, A Christmas Carol. TRAINING: B.A., Wake Forest University; MFA, Trinity Repertory Conservatory. UPCOMING: A Christmas Carol (Ford’s Theatre)

Kristina Friedgen (Assistant Director) Assistant directing credits: REGIONAL: Round House Theatre: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; Olney Theatre Center: Rabbit Hole. EDUCATIONAL: University of Maryland: Filthy Rich; Musical Theatre Center: Oklahoma!, Meet Me in St. Louis, Peter Pan. Directing credits: COMMUNITY: Wildwood Summer Theatre: Parade; ACCT2: Aladdin, Jr. Recent choreography credits: The Wiz, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The World Goes ‘Round. Kristina also directed The A Cappella Party, an original, all a cappella musical and part of the 2009 Capital Fringe Festival.

Kate Arnold (Choreography) Regional Theatre: The Happy Time and Merrily We Roll Along (Signature), Fiddler on the Roof (Olney), Reefer Madness (Studio—2008 Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), Damn Yankees (Arena), George M!, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Footloose (Toby's) Other credits: Streets of America (Kennedy Center New Works), A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Pippin (American University), Washington Wizards Dance Team 2004-2005. Choreography: Thoroughly Modern Millie (American University), George M! (Toby's - assistant), Charlie Brown, Wizard of Oz, Godspell, School House Rock Live, Phantom Tollbooth, Guys and Dolls, Annie, Nutcracker, (Youth Performing Arts School). Training: American University, Virginia School of the Arts.

Zak Sandler (Music Director) REGIONAL: Signature: See What I Wanna See, Les Misérables, Ace, Anyone Can Whistle. Kennedy Center: Broadway: Three Generations. Studio Theatre: Caroline, Or Change; Open Circle Theatre: Songs for a New World; Musical Theatre Center: Honk!, Meet Me In St. Louis. Yale: Bat Boy, The Last 5 Years, Forever Plaid, Where It’s At. AWARDS: NFAA ARTS Merit Award in Classical Piano; Washington Post Music and Dance Scholarship Award; Senior Artist Diploma, Levine School of Music. EDUCATION: Yale College, B.A., Music.

Matthew M. Neilson (Sound Design) is happy to be returning to Adventure Theatre, where he is an associate artist. Other area sound design and composition credits include: Round House Theatre (2007 Helen Hayes Award, A Prayer for Owen Meany), Catalyst Theater (2009 Helen Hayes Award, 1984), Folger Theatre, Signature Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Franklin Park Arts Center, the CATF, Kennedy Center, Rorschach Theatre, the Washington Revels, Imagination Stage, Discovery Theatre, Washington Shakespeare Company, Very Special Arts, ArtStream, Philadelphia Theatre Company. Off-Broadway sound design credits include the Joseph Papp Public Theatre/New York Shakespeare Festival. His work can be heard at www.somerandomsound.com.

Tim Jones (Set Design) is presently the Props Shop Supervisor at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and Adjunct Professor for Theatre at the University of Maryland. His design and props work has been seen on stage at the Kansas City Rep, African Continuum Theatre, Tribute Production, Round House Theatre, Rep Stage and Everyman Theatre. Before coming to Maryland he was Prop Master and instructor at PlayMakers Repertory Company and Adjunct Professor for Theatre at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has also worked as Prop Master or artisan at other theatre companies around the country including the Tony Award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival. Tim is a member of the USITT and the Society of Properties Artisan & Masters. He holds a Masters of Fine Art in Scenery and Properties Design from the University of Memphis and a BA in Communication from the Salisbury State College. Tim is a native of Prince Georges County Maryland but has lived and worked throughout the United States.

Kendra Rai (Costume Design) is a Costume Design MFA graduate of Pennsylvania State University, and now works as a regional designer and as a Draper at Washington National Opera. Before moving to the East coast, Kendra worked in Seattle as a freelance costume designer and as Costume Shop Manager and in-house Designer at Taproot Theatre. Her work has been seen on the stages of Taproot Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Museum of Glass Theatre, Seattle Pacific University, Columbia Basin College, Pennsylvania State University, and CCBC. Kendra loves working at Adventure Theatre (where she has previously done Babe the Sheep Pig, Miss Nelson Is Missing, The Lion, The Which and the Wardrobe), and is excited to return this summer.

Jason Arnold (Lighting Design): While this is his first production with Adventure Theatre, he has lit many children's shows at Imagination Stage including BusyTown, The Neverending Story, The Jungle Book, Junie B. Jones, and Charlotte's Webb. Other design credits include Resurrection (Philadelphia Theatre Company, Hartford Stage), Emergence-See! (Arena Stage), Honey Brown Eyes, Family Secrets, Oh The Innocents, Talley's Folly (Theatre J), Intelligence, A Shayna Maidel, and The Santaland Diaries (Rep Stage). Mr. Arnold teaches at American University.

Andrea “Dre” Moore (Properties Design) has made properties her career for 7 exciting years. Her work has graced the stages of Olney Theatre, Round House Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Theatre J, Rep Stage, and Imagination Stage. She also helps to train our future designers and craftspeople at the University of Maryland College Park, where she assists Tim Jones at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Opens Fri., Feb. 20

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE

Based on the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff

Adapted for the stage by Jody Davidson

Directed by Jerry Whiddon (2009 Helen Hayes Nominee)

Pair one hungry mouse with one hospitable little boy and you get a tale of endless delight. Who ever thought that one little cookie could lead to such a big adventure! All ages.

Cast

Matt McGloin - Boy

Branda Lock - Mouse

Production team

Kathleen Geldard (Costumes) (2009 Helen Hayes nomiee)

Andrew Cissna (Lighting) (2009 Helen Hayes Nominee)

Neil McFadden (Sound) (2009 Helen Hayes Nominee)

Jason Schlafstein (Asst. Director)

Hannah J. Crowell (Set Designer)

Dre Moore (Props Designer)

Colin Grube (Stage Manager)

Karin Abromaitis (Movment Coach)

Camille Kashaka (Production Asst.)

Meaghan Toohey (Scenic Artist)

AND

In Case you haven't seen it!!!

HOLES
February 6 - March 29, 2009

Written by Louis Sachar
Directed by Rachel Grossman

Unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Stanley spends all day, every day, digging holes. While this activity is intended to "build character," it doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more going on here. Will Stanley finally dig up the truth?

Winner of over 17 prestigious awards including the National Book Award, New York Times Children's Book of the Year, the Newbery Medal, and adapted into a popular Disney movie, HOLES is guaranteed to dazzle children and adults alike. Don't miss this opportunity to see HOLES performed live! Ages 8 and up.

Also, don't forget that February is Black History Month. With its themes of justice and equality, HOLES is a perfect show for Black History Month.

For more info/txts:
http://www.adventuretheatre.org/
Adventure Theatre in Historic Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
(301)634-2270
www.adventuretheatre.org

HOLES Opens Feb. 6th

February 6 - March 29, 2009

Adventure Theatre

presents

HOLES

Written by Louis Sachar

Directed by Rachel Grossman

Unjustly sent to a boys' detention center, Stanley spends all day, every day, digging holes. While this activity is intended to "build character," it doesn't take long for Stanley to realize there's more going on here. Will Stanley finally dig up the truth?

Winner of over 17 prestigious awards including the National Book Award, New York Times Children's Book of the Year, the Newbery Medal, and adapted into a popular Disney movie, HOLES is guaranteed to dazzle children and adults alike. Don't miss this opportunity to see HOLES performed live! Ages 8 and up.

Also, don't forget that February is Black History Month. With its themes of justice and equality, HOLES is a perfect show for Black History Month.

Production Team

Asst. Directed by Lucretia Anderson

Scenic Design by Hannah J. Crowell

Lighting Design by Andrew Cissna

Sound by Matt Otto

Props by Dre Moore

Costumes by Margo Beirne

Fights/Movement by Karin Abromaitis

Stage Manager Colin Grube

Featuring:

Wyckham Avery

Garrett Brennan

Javi Harnly

Sean McCoy

Wendy Nogales

Roger Payano

Alex Perez

Lorraine Ressegger

Oran Sandel

Arturo Tolentino

Brandon White

Jacob Yeh

For more info/txts:

http://www.adventuretheatre.org

Adventure Theatre in Historic Glen Echo Park

7300 MacArthur Blvd

Glen Echo, MD 20812

(301)634-2270

www.adventuretheatre.org

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in Silver Spring

Adventure Theatre InSchool Players present

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

Evening Performances at Round House

December 15-20 at 7pm

Weekend Performances at Round House

December 21 at 11am & 1:30pm

Based on the story by C.S. Lewis

Dramatized by Le Clanché Du Rand

Directed by Steven S. Mazzola

The story of the never-ending war between good and evil, Narnia is a land frozen in eternal winter; a country waiting to be set free. Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and a great sacrifice. Watch as two actors portray all of the favorite characters from this classic.

Roundhouse Theatre Silver Spring

Round House Theatre8641 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

For Tickets and More information go to http://www.adventuretheatre.org/

The Holidays come early at Adventure Theatre

I wish you could all be here. There is so much music and holiday Spirit echoing in the hall. Frosty is having a music rehearsal and Lion Witch is in rehearsals. AWESOME.

Check out our pictures.