Welcome to Fort Collins Childrens Theatre!
Started in 1958 by a group of community-minded individuals, FCCT is founded on the belief that exposure to live theatrical performances is a valuable experience to be shared with families and children of all ages. FCCT's Fall production combines the talents of mature actors and technicians with the creativity and wonder of young people. The Peanut Butter and Jam Revue is a summer workshop program where young people are the performers and technicians.
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Peanut Butter, Jam Revue Workshop begins June 4th
Our workshop for children 10 – 14 begins Monday June 4th. We still have a few spots open at both the morning and afternoon sessions. If you would like to be part of this super fun summer program please call Becky at 970-282-0585 as soon as possible.
Tickets for the show “Enchanted Sleeping Beauty” go on sale at the Lincoln Center box office June 5th. $5.00 each.
Cartable Characters is looking for a few Good Actors
– or Actors who wanna Get Good!
FCCT traveling repertory troupe, the “Cartable Characters” is looking for a few good actors (or actor wanna bees!) We perform 2 or 3 short, fun, easy scripts per season with room for improv, have variable performance dates, and satisfaction guaranteed when you entertain groups of laughing children.
What’s the catch? You need to have a flexible work schedule that allows for performing these fun fairytales during the day at school assemblies, or early evenings for family nights at schools. Rehearsals are once a week on Tuesdays, as needed to prepare for an upcoming performance, with breaks built in to accommodate individual scheduling needs.
This would not be a year-round commitment. Seasonal guidelines are being established:
- Summer – Our “development” time to prepare 3 new stories for the next “season,” with potential performances at summer programs using already established stories and actors. Rehearsals will be set as needed to train new actors.
- Fall – Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, will be open to school performances and therefore weekly rehearsals will be needed to prepare and perform.
- Winter – Nov. 1 to Jan. 1 – break time for us since this is when the main stage production is in full swing, and the holidays are too busy. No performances or rehearsals during this time.
- Spring – Jan. to June 1 – Potentially our busiest time performing at schools.
When to jump in? No time like the present! Summer would be a great time to get in on the new season. Contact us on the “Contact Us” page of this website to find out more and start “acting-up!”
Peanut Butter & Jam Revue summer workshop positions still available.
There are a few positions still available for both the morning and afternoon sessions of our summer workshop for children 10 – 14 years of age. The workshops begin June 4th and run through July 15th. The morning session begins at 9:00 am and runs through noon, and the afternoon session runs from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The workshop meets Monday through Friday (July 4th is off) and meets at the Vineyard Church of the Rockies at 1201 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins. The workshop then moves into the Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre July 9th and culminates with four performances per cast as noted in a previous post. You can down load the application here PBJR 2012 Application. If you have any questions please call Becky at 970-282-0585
PBJ&R Show Title Announced!
“Enchanted Sleeping Beauty”
You’ll love this highly flexible, large cast musical version of our ever-popular Spell of Sleeping Beauty. The beautiful score adds charm to this classic tale. The king and queen of Never Nod have a new baby, Princess Briar Rose. The witch Evilina, who lives with a giant spider, sets a terrible curse on the poor young princess. Sixteen years later, it’s up to Prince Alexander to come to Briar-Rose’s rescue and the court’s too… for they are all asleep! The prince must fight a Wall of Thorns, a False Princess and, most frightening of all, the exalted Dark Knight! The zany, lovable characters and the score are as enchanting as Briar-Rose in this family favorite, suitable for all ages.
Our workshop has two sessions (casts), AM and PM. Performances will be presented at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center’s Magnolia Theatre on the following dates. Tickets will go on sale in June at the Lincoln Center Box Office, 970-221-6730 or www.lctix.com
AM Cast:
Thursday, July 12, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Friday, July 13, 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 15, 2:00 pm
PM Cast:
Friday, July 13, 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 14, 2:00 and 7:00 pm
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