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CCT’s Advanced Summer Theatre Camp Seeks Actors & Actresses

May. 08 no comments

cctgreaseCCT’s summer “Advanced Imagination Camp”, featuring a production of “Grease,” is seeking youth actors and actresses interested in being a part of a challenging summer theatre experience. Registration for the two week camp is open, and you may download registration forms by visiting www.CCTOnstage.com.

Advanced Camp is open to students entering 7th grade through 12th grade in fall 2012. Individuals who are graduating this spring may also enroll in the camp. The camp runs for two weeks, June 17th through 30th, and will conclude with four performances of the musical to the public. A full, per-day schedule can be found on CCT’s website.

“Grease” follows the famous characters of Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: the duck-tailed, hot-rodding T-Birds and their gum-snapping, hip shaking “Pink Ladies.” Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights’ as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through songs like “Greased Lighting,” “Hand Jive,” and “You’re the One That I Want.”

Students who enroll in Advanced Imagination Camp will be tasked with creating the full production from start to finish in just two weeks. All participants will receive an on-stage role in the production and will take part in daily activities and training session in this performance based experience.

“Imagination Camp” was created 8 years ago after CCT recognized a desperate need for a summer theatre education offering in our area.

Cost of the two week Advanced Camp is $125 and includes daily instruction, a “Grease” cast T-Shirt, participation in four public performances and a dinner during a dress rehearsal.

“Our camp is one of the lowest priced summer opportunities,” said Julie Breidenbach, Coordinator of CCT’s Imagination Camp. “When you divide it up, it comes out to less than $7 a day, which we think is very reasonable.” Read more →

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CCT Summer Theatre Camp returns for students in K through High School

Apr. 23 no comments

cct-wildwestcampCCT of DeKalb County will provide students with an interest in theatre a trip into the dust lands of the west where cacti grow and tumbleweeds drift at its Beginner’s Imagination Camp, scheduled for June 11-21. The theme for the two week theatre camp is “Wild Wild West.” In its 8th year, Beginner’s Imagination Camp is open to students who will be in Kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall of 2013. Camp session runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Brickville Road in Sycamore and concludes with a performance for family and friends on Friday, June 21 at a local theatre in the area.

“With the O’Connell Theatre officially under renovation, we were faced with finding a new location for camp,” said Julie Breidenbach, Coordinator of the summer camp. “We are confident that St. John’s offers us the space needed to provide an amazing opportunity for students interested in theatre.”

Cost of the two week camp is $95 and includes daily instruction, as well as participation in the two public performances. Children will learn all aspects of beginner’s theatre including music, dance, art, stage combat, auditioning, performing, stage combat and much more.

“We do our best to keep the cost of our camp as low as possible,” said Breidenbach. “We realize that times are still tough, and for about $7 a day, we hope your children can be a part of this, too.”

CCT also will return with the 7th edition of its Advanced Imagination Camp, designed for students entering 7th grade through 12th grade in fall 2013, and also includes graduating seniors.

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CCT announces open auditions for “Honk!”

Nov. 02 no comments

CCT of DeKalb County, a not-for-profit community theatre organization based in DeKalb, announces open auditions for its Kids & Family production of “Honk!” Auditions will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, November 4 and from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5. Those auditioning are required to be at least 7 years of age on the date of audition. Performances are scheduled for March 2013.

All auditions will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak Street in DeKalb.

“Honk!” tells the story of the Ugly Duckling, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey, he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. “Honk!” is witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving. Read more →

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CCT’s Legally Blonde set to take DeKalb stage

Jun. 27 no comments

Children’s Community Theater (CCT) of DeKalb is tickled pink to present “Legally Blonde the Musical” as the next production in its 2012 season. Having won over audiences across the nation, Elle, Bruiser and friends will make their northern Illinois debut for a limited engagement, opening Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1st.

“This hysterical musical is not only full of charm, but closely follows the original movie,” says Susan Webb, music director for the production. “I loved the movie, and the writers did a fantastic job infusing the script with memorable musical numbers.”

Based on the hit motion picture, “Legally Blonde the Musical” is a fresh and bubbly evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow! Elle Woods is the college sweetheart and homecoming queen who doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone ‘serious’, Elle puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. This high-energy pop musical’s fun and catchy score features music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a hysterical book by Heather Hach.

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Beginner’s Imagination Camp Offered

Apr. 10 no comments

Children’s Community Theatre will provide campers a trip into outer space at its Beginner’s Imagination Camp, scheduled for June 11-23. The theme for the two week theatre camp is “2012: A Space Odyssey.” Children will ‘launch’ into the stars at 17,500 mph about CCT’s very own space command module. Campers will not only learn a thing or two about the galaxy, but will create their very own theatrical performance, complete with cosmic songs and gravitational dance.

In its 7th year, Beginner’s Imagination Camp is open to students who will be in Kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall of 2012. Camp session runs from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day at NIU’s O’Connell Theatre, and concludes with two public performances on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m. Cost of the two week camp is $95 and includes daily instruction, as well as participation in the two public performances.

“We do our best to keep the cost of our camp as low as possible,” said Kris Pagoria, President of CCT. “We realize that times are still tough, and for about $7 a day, we hope your children can be a part of this too.”

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‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Opens Friday

Jan. 04 no comments

A crash of drums. A flash of light. And Children’s Community Theater’s (CCT’s) Stage Right Theatre explodes with the Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacular, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.’ This internationally acclaimed hit plays January 6-8 and 13-15, 2012 at NIU’s O’Connell Theatre. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:00 p.m., Sunday matinees are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

CCT is dedicated to the development and fostering of an interest in dramatic arts among people of all ages, but especially children and young adults.

The show is a lovely, comic and colorful journey through the Biblical story of young Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers after his father favored him with a gorgeous colored cloak. His gift of prophecy saves him from an uncertain fate and helps him to rescue Egypt from famine.

Animated with a high-energy mix of music and dancing from 50′s rock to calypso to country western, this show is promised to be a a favorite with audiences of all ages. The show is hailed for its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music.

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