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1. The Fabulous Fable Factory Opens Tomorrow!

   May 4, 2023 6:22 pm Leave a Comment

   The Fabulous Fable Factory follows a curious youngster who accidentally awakens the long-quiet magical storytelling machine owned by none other than Mr. Aloysius A. Aesop. This timeless and timely tale reminds audiences of all ages that knowing the moral of the story is both enlightening and empowering. 

   If you enjoy musical theatre, community building, and supporting hard-working young people, ARIEL Theatrical is the place for you!  

   Tickets may be purchased online here, over the phone at 831-775-0976, or at the door until sold out.  

2. ARIEL COMMUNITY SHOW IS BACK – JOIN THE CAST OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

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   We are thrilled to bring Fiddler on the Roof back to the ARIEL stage this August! However, one thing is missing…..YOU! Join the cast and fill your summer with music, memories, and the excitement of live theatre.

   You don’t have to be a “Rich Man” to participate. Registration fee is by donation – pay what you can. The cast is open to teens (14 & up) and adults, and children ages 8-13 may participate with an adult family member or older teen sibling – families can perform together! Fiddler was recognized as the longest running Broadway show during the height of its popularity and still remains in the top twenty. With timeless and timely themes of tradition, faith and family, Fiddler on the Roof will bring friends and neighbors together to strengthen community bonds and celebrate the challenges and joys of life.

   Register at “Sunrise, Sunset” or any time, quickly and easily via our online form that can be found by clicking HERE. We can’t wait to see you on stage!

3. THE HEART OF ARIEL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY!

   February 14, 2023 10:19 pm Leave a Comment

   ARIEL Theatrical is pleased to announce that beginning February 14, applications for the 2023 Heart of ARIEL Scholarship will be accepted. The deadline to submit is 11:59 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023. This scholarship is made possible by a generous donor who understands the importance of volunteer service and the benefits of engaging in service activities, especially in the healthy development of young people. To find out more about The Heart of ARIEL Scholarship and to apply click HERE.

4. JOIN THE CAST – THE FABULOUS FABLE FACTORY

   January 27, 2023 10:00 pm Leave a Comment

   ARIEL Theatrical invites participants ages 7 and up to join the cast of The Fabulous Fable Factory. Timeless and timely, this fantastical musical follows a young person who discovers a factory where the wisdom of Aesop springs to life! Jump on stage and be part of the adventure with some of Aesop’s most well-known creatures including the Tortoise and the Hare, the Ant and the Grasshopper, and many more!

   Rehearsals begin Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Cast size is limited so register today. For complete program information and registration link, click HERE.

5. ANNOUNCING THE 2023 SEASON!

   November 21, 2022 9:48 pm Leave a Comment

   Get ready for a new year of exciting adventures on stage at ARIEL Theatrical! Register early to be part of our award-winning after-school programs. The 2023 programs include:

   • Seussical(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin January 7, shows March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18

   • The Ugly Duckling(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin January 9, shows February 17, 18

   • The Fabulous Fable Factory(PROGRAM CLOSED) – Rehearsals begin March 14, shows May 5, 6, 12, 13

   • Stone Soup(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals April 17, shows in May 26, 27

   • KIDS ON STAGE(PROGRAM CLOSED)– One week summer camp, two sessions (June & July)

   • DISNEY’S The Lion King KIDS (PROGRAM CLOSED)– Two-week summer camp begins June 12, shows June 23, 24

   • Wizard of Oz(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Three-week summer camp begins June 10, shows July 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

   • Fiddler on the Roof(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin June 10, shows August 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

   • Jack and the Beanstalk (PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin August 7 & 15, shows September 15, 16, 22, 23 (Two sessions)

   • Charlotte’s Web(REGISTRATION CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin September 5, shows October 20, 21, 27, 28

   • Narnia(REGISTRATION CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin in October 3, shows December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

    

   In addition to the performance programs, ARIEL will offer two sessions of our day-time class (The Play’s the Thing) for home schooled children, grades K-12 along with off-site theatre programs at elementary schools throughout Monterey County.

   Registration forms may be completed online. For detailed program information click on links above, call 831-775-0976, or stop by The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre at 320 Main Street in Oldtown Salinas.

6. MAXIMIZE YOUR DONATION TO ARIEL NOW…MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! HAS LAUNCHED!

   November 10, 2022 5:59 pm Leave a Comment

   All donations (up to $75,000) will receive a boost with matching funds available through Monterey County Gives!.

   Your generous support will fund our youth-focused theatre programs in an opportunity-filled environment, enabling young participants to have uniquely rewarding experiences that transcend the stage into positive and productive lives.

   Read more about ARIEL and access the simple and secure donation button by visiting the ARIEL page on the Monterey County Gives! site at https://www.montereycountygives.com/nonprofit/ariel-theatrical/.

   Online giving is easiest, but if you prefer to send a check, scroll down on the FAQ page to “Can I donate through the mail?” by clicking HERE to find a printable donation form and detailed instructions.

   Make your tax-deductible donation before midnight on December 31, 2022 and help launch ARIEL into 2023 and beyond! We are so grateful for your support.

7. ARIEL Theatrical presents: A Christmas Carol

   November 1, 2022 6:24 pm Leave a Comment

   Just in time for the holidays, ARIEL Theatrical presents A Christmas Carol: The Musical

   DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ADDED THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES TO THE SCHEDULE:

        THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 7:00 PM                                                                                              FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 7:00 PM

   PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

   A Christmas Carol: The Musical, is a heartwarming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. Coming back to the stage are several key players who will reprise roles from the 2020 Radio Drama version that ARIEL streamed as a gift to the community during the pandemic. Audiences will now get a chance to see the story unfold, live on the ARIEL stage!

   An otherworldly wake-up call comes when Scrooge’s life is interrupted by three well-meaning ghosts who reveal pivotal details of the past, present and future. Community cast members of all ages will breathe life into the Dickensian streets and lay the foundation from which the three spirits will teach transformative lessons to a very reluctant student…..and to all of us, every one.

   PERFORMANCES: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 15 & 16; Thursday and Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 & 7 pm

   LOCATION: All shows are presented at the home of ARIEL Theatrical, The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, Oldtown Salinas, CA 93901

   TICKETS: $13-General Admission; $11-Students, Seniors, Military; $9-Children ages 3-12; Children age two and under – FREE

   Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone (831-775-0976), and at the ARIEL box office (advance purchase or at the door until sold out).

   Located in the beautifully renovated Oldtown neighborhood of Salinas, ARIEL Theatrical provides opportunities for children to explore the stage and learn valuable lessons about Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership – A-R-I-E-L. ARIEL is a safe and nurturing gathering place for young people where engaging programs and family-friendly entertainment take center stage. ARIEL is honored to acknowledge the Sally Hughes Church Foundation as our 2022 Presenting Partner. ARIEL would also like to thank the following business sponsors for their generous support:  Aladin Properties, Cardinale Moving and Storage, Dataflow Business Systems.

   For more information visit www.arieltheatrical.org or call 831-775-0976.

8. ARIEL Theatrical presents: A WRINKLE IN TIME

   October 21, 2022 7:00 pm Leave a Comment

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   One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is coming to the stage at ARIEL Theatrical — glasses, stubbornness and all. Meg is joining forces with a trio of otherworldly beings, her gifted brother Charles Wallace, the school athlete Calvin O’Keefe, and more to battle the forces of evil so she can rescue her father, save humanity and find herself. Madeleine L’Engle’s powerful story of family, friendship and courage, even in the darkest of hours, will captivate audiences of all ages. In the end, we know two things for sure: Love CAN overcome evil, and there IS such a thing as a tesseract.

   Performances: October 21, 22, 28 & 29; Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 2 & 7 pm

   Location: The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre – Home of ARIEL Theatrical, 320 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901

   Tickets: $13-General Admission; $11-Students, Seniors, Military; $9-Children ages 3-12; Children age two and under – FREE

   Tickets may be purchased online (www.arieltheatrical.org), over the phone (831-775-0976), and at the ARIEL box office (advance purchase or at the door until sold out).

9. ANNOUNCING THE FIRST THREE SHOWS OF 2023!

   September 30, 2022 8:04 pm Leave a Comment

   BE THE FIRST TO SIGN UP FOR ONE OF ARIEL’S FIRST THREE SHOWS OF 2023!
   

   CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
   AGES 8 and Up
   BEGINS SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

   The Cat in the Hat jumps right off the page, and into the madcap adventures of Horton, Gertrude, Mayzie, JoJo and the Whos as everyone learns that “a person’s a person, no matter how small.” 

   

    

   CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
   AGES 5-11
   BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 9
   Celebrate the triumph of a little bird who discovers that taunting and teasing do not deter destiny!

    

   CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS
   AGES 7 AND UP
   BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 14
   Timeless and timely, a young person discovers a factory where the wisdom of Aesop’s fables come to life!

    

10. Christmas comes early to ARIEL – $1 registration fee for A Christmas Carol

    September 13, 2022 6:28 pm Leave a Comment

    The only “bah humbug” you’ll hear at ARIEL Theatrical will be from the one and only, Ebenezer Scrooge. ARIEL is pleased to announce that an unexpected financial gift recently received will be shared with the community by “paying it forward.” The participation fee for the upcoming production of A Christmas Carol will be reduced from $100 to only $1!  That’s right, only $1! Adults and teens ages 14+ are invited to be part of the cast to tell the classic story of the quintessential miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the life-altering lessons he learns from three other-worldly beings. Young people ages 7-13 may participate in the children’s chorus only with an enrolled family member (age 14+).

    Rehearsals begin on Saturday, October 8 and run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 pm and Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm. Please note – not all cast members are called to every rehearsal. Visit the program link HERE for information. Jump on stage at ARIEL with a few extra dollars in your pocket this holiday season!