20th Season
2008/2009
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At All-of-us Express Children's Theatre our mission
is doing theater. Along the way we teach responsibility, self-esteem
and many practical life skills. When you watch one of our
shows, you see not only the children on stage, but the result
of much effort behind the scenes by young people who work on
all phases of every production, from auditions through to the
final clean-up. The show you watch is run by student Assistant
Directors and students on the Costume, Makeup, Props, Lights
and Sound crews. It's their show!
Show and audition
dates and times should be considered tentative; it is
always possible that changes might have to be made. Please check
back closer to the event to confirm dates, times and locations.
Season brochure (PDF).
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Coming of Age Season |
Directed by Patty Huzar and
Miranda Hartmann.
November 14-15 & 21-22, 2008,
Hannah Community Center
in East Lansing.
Show times 7:30 Fridays, 2:00 & 4:30 Saturdays.
Tickets are $5 (youth) / $7 (adult) at the door.
Listen to the drums and the message spoken by the "Wordspinner"
that opens and closes this charming adventure suitable for all age groups.
The name Pocahontas, belonging to the daughter of the powerful Algonquin Chief Powhatan,
means "She-Who-Likes-To-Be-Mischievous." It's a fitting name, because the princess
enjoys playing tricks and games, especially with Wolf, Raven and Squirrel, her playmates in
the forest. She also makes friends with the English settlers in the struggling community of
Jamestown. Featuring a cast of characters that includes Little Running Rabbit, Brave Eagle,
Aunt Morning Star, Forest Spirits, Mother Earth and the people of Jamestown. Filled with
Native American lore and true to the original legend, it's an entertaining and fascinating
page from our country's history that glows with excitement and warmth.
Adapted by Vera Morris.
Produced by special arrangement with
Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
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Directed by Morgan Lees.
February 13-14 & 20-21, 2009,
Hannah Community Center
in East Lansing.
Show times 7:30 Fridays, 2:00 & 4:30 Saturdays.
Tickets are $5 (youth) / $7 (adult) at the door.
Auditions
December 4-6, 2008, at All-of-us Express in
Logan Square.
The endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary
New York family. The many adventures–both big and small–of Stuart Little
are brought vividly to life in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous
maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a "real people's world."
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Produced by special arrangement with
Dramatic Publishing.
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Directed by Miranda Hartmann.
May 1-3 & 8-10 2009, at Lansing's
Riverwalk Theatre.
Shows are 7:00 pm Fridays and 2:00 & 4:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets available in April, 2009,
priced $5.00 children / $7.00 adult (16 & up), from the
Riverwalk Theatre
box office (482-5700).
Auditions
February 26-28, 2009, at All-of-us Express in
Logan Square.
A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey!
This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of
anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously
to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some,
the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are
faced with crises.
(Roald Dahl website, with sound!).
Dramatized by Richard R. George.
Presented by special arrangement with
The Dramatic Publishing
Company of Woodstock, Illinois. Produced by
All-of-us Express
Children's Theatre in cooperation with
Riverwalk Theatre. |
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Directed by Elizabeth Cooke.
July 31, August 1 & August 7-8, 2009,
Hannah Community Center
in East Lansing.
Show times 7:30 Fridays, 2:00 Saturdays.
Tickets are $5 (youth) / $7 (adult) at the door.
We have 1:00 Friday shows for groups only; reservation required.
Please call us (394-4118) for information about making a pre-paid
reservation for one of the group shows.
Auditions
May 14-16, 2009, at All-of-us Express in
Logan Square.
(Note that auditions for this show are open to ages six through 18. No previous
acting experience required!)
Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and
deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll.
Adapted by Brainerd Duffield from Lewis Carroll's stories.
Produced by special arrangement with
Baker's Plays.
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Our activities are presented with the support of the
Arts Council of Greater Lansing,
Capital Region Community Foundation,
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs,
Meram Properties, LLC / Broder & Sachse,
and Capital Area United Way.
Thanks again to our show sponsors!
It is the mission of All-of-us Express Children's Theatre to
offer young people of all backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles
the opportunity to produce professional quality plays, study many
aspects of the dramatic arts, and develop valuable life skills
while providing outstanding entertainment to the community.
All-of-us Express Children's Theatre is an Equal Opportunity
employer and provides programs and services without regard to
age, color, creed, gender identity, disability, height,
membership in any labor organization, national origin,
parental status, political identification, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, or weight.
All-of-us Express, P.O. Box 1871, East Lansing MI 48826,
(517) 394-4118
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