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  1. EARN SUPPORT FOR ARIEL AS A RODEO VOLUNTEER

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    We are excited to be “backstage” at the Salinas Rodeo again this year, and we invite you to participate as a Rodeo volunteer representing ARIEL Theatrical as part of our summer fundraiser. This opportunity will put you behind-the-scenes at one of the largest annual events in Monterey County as you work with friends and neighbors setting up and serving in the VIP Hospitality Tent. Volunteers ages 14 and up are welcome.

    Fundraising couldn’t be easier! All hours worked by ARIEL volunteers will be tracked to calculate the contribution amount that will be given to ARIEL from the Salinas Rodeo Foundation. This charitable donation could be quite substantial and is only possible with help from our amazing community – you!

    There are many shift options including Pre-Rodeo (beginning on July 11), Rodeo (beginning July 18), and Post-Rodeo (beginning on July 21). You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts, and organizing a group of friends and family to volunteer for the same shift is highly encouraged! All details are listed on the Google sign up form that can be found HERE. Please note shift sign ups are due by July 8, if possible.

    We hope you will consider joining this fundraising effort that will directly benefit ARIEL Theatrical programs for youth. If you are unable to volunteer at this time but would like to make a direct donation to ARIEL, please click HERE to access our Zeffy donation page.

    We look forward to seeing you at the Rodeo, and at ARIEL!

  2. SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! comes to ARIEL Theatrical in May!

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    This musical adaptation of the Emmy Award winning Saturday morning cartoon that first aired in the 1970s will take audiences back to school for the most fun they’ll ever have in class! Our community cast, ages seven and up, will sing and dance their way through History, Mathematics, Grammar, Innovation, Space Exploration and more. This blast from the past will make learning fun for all ages, so don’t miss your chance to get an education you’ll never forget!  And, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers get 50% off a general admission ticket with a current teacher credential/ID. Call ARIEL Theatrical for more information.

    All performances take place on the following dates and times at The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, Salinas, the home of ARIEL Theatrical:

    Friday, May 3 at 7 pm
    Saturday, May 4 at 2 pm & 7 pm
    Thursday May 9 at 7 pm
    Friday May 10 at 7 pm
    Saturday May 11 at 2 pm & 7 pm

    Tickets are available online HERE, over the phone (831-775-0976) or in the ARIEL Box Office.

    ARIEL is honored to acknowledge the Sally Hughes Church Foundation as the 2024 Presenting Partner. ARIEL is also grateful to local individuals and businesses for their generous support including Season Sponsors, Aladin Properties, Taylor Farms, and Cardinale Moving and Storage, along with show sponsor, the Finkelstein Family.

  3. THE WINNER OF THE 2024 DISNEY EXPERIENCE RAFFLE IS…

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    On Saturday, March 16, a sold-out audience for Disney Frozen Jr. watched with anticipation as we drew a winner for our 2024 Disney Experience Raffle. Congratulations to the big winner, Roberto J. Mora!

    A big “THANK YOU” to all who entered for supporting our theatre programs that help young people learn to lead principle-centered lives.

  4. ARIEL THEATRICAL AND THE SALLY HUGHES CHURCH FOUNDATION PRESENT DISNEY FROZEN JR.

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    Do you want to build a snowman? If your answer to that question is a resounding “YES,” come to ARIEL Theatrical for a heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time! This musical, based on the 2013 Disney Film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation will transport you to Arendelle where you’ll join your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey. Through courage, camaraderie and understanding, the power of true love is set free. Get ready for some of your favorite songs including “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” “Love is an Open Door,” and “Let It Go,” along with new numbers from the hit Broadway production. For the first time ever at ARIEL Theatrical, Disney Frozen Jr. is sure to melt your heart!   

    When:                March 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16 – Thursday & Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm

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

    Tickets:           General Admission – $16
                                Students/Seniors/Military – $14
                                Children 3-12 – $12
                                Under age 3 – FREE

    Tickets may be purchased online HERE, by phone (831-775-0976), or at the door until sold out.

  5. Farewell to Ileen Groves

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    It is with broken hearts that we say farewell to Ileen Groves who passed away on February 7, 2024. Ileen was part of the ARIEL family for more than a decade as an accomplished performer, a generous supporter, and a skilled bookkeeper and financial advisor. Ileen was smart, funny, hard-working, thoughtful and talented. By day, she answered hundreds of financial questions for the ARIEL staff and kept the books balanced and organized. Evenings and Saturdays, Ileen was often found at rehearsal in preparation for an ARIEL production. Whether she was in the ensemble or played a more prominent role, Ileen could always be counted on to bring her best to every performance. Some of her more notable roles were Marilla in Anne of Green Gables, Nina in Schoolhouse Rock Live TOO!, Widow Douglas in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Nana in Tuck Everlasting, Mrs. McCarthy in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Mrs. Whatsit from A Wrinkle in Time,  Laundress in A Christmas Carol, and Grandma Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof. Ileen gave the world so much and will be missed by many, including her adoring fans at ARIEL.

    For more information about Ileen’s life and legacy, along with details regarding her memorial services, click HERE. In lieu of flowers, Ileen requested that donations be directed to the ARIEL Theatrical Ileen Groves Memorial Fund. Access the fund online HERE or mail checks to ARIEL Theatrical at P.O. Box 1268, Salinas, CA 93902.

  6. DISNEY RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

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    ONLINE RAFFLE TICKET SALES CLOSED! TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN THE ARIEL BOX OFFICE ONLY.

     

    Our Disney Raffle Fundraiser is LIVE! Purchase a $5 Raffle ticket for a chance to win FOUR 2-day Park Hopper Passes and a $500 VISA gift card! Proceeds will be used to support ARIEL  Theatrical programs for young people.

    The drawing will be held on March 16, 2024 and presence is not required to win!

  7. Thank you to our community! – MC Gives! Fundraising Update

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    A big “THANK YOU” to those in our ARIEL community who contributed through the Monterey County Gives! fundraising campaign. We exceeded our $33,000 goal, raising an impressive $40,814! This total will grow even larger when matching funds, which are currently being calculated by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, are awarded. We are so grateful for the loyal and dedicated support of ARIEL families and other individuals throughout the community who joined this tremendous effort. Each and every dollar raised will support ARIEL programs focused on helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. Stay tuned for the updated total and a complete list of our Monterey County Gives! donors.

  8. MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! UPDATE – SUPPORT FOR ARIEL IS ADDING UP!

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    We are amazed by the quick and generous response of those who answered our call to keep the momentum going for Monterey County Gives! Not only did we hit our December 20th goal of $27,000, we passed it, several days early even! Amazing!!! But why stop there? If you’d like to be entered into the drawing for a pair of Frozen Jr. tickets, your donation of $50 or more received by midnight on December 20th, the original deadline of this benchmark goal, will still be honored. Let’s see how high the total can go! Knowing that we can count on so many of you gives us hope that ARIEL will likely hit our grand total goal of $33,000 before the December 31st deadline. One thing we know for sure, people who love ARIEL know how to make things happen.

    Thank you for “making things happen” at ARIEL and reinforcing our efforts to help young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. To make a donation, jump on over to the ARIEL landing page on the Monterey County Gives! site here.

  9. A very big “THANK YOU” to our generous ARIEL Sponsors

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    Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Our wonderful sponsors show us that they not only understand this idea, but their generosity indicates that they are all in! Programs at ARIEL would not be possible without donations from the community, including the investments made by local businesses. We would like to thank the following 2023 ARIEL Theatrical Sponsors:

    Season Sponsors:

    Aladin Properties

    Cardinale Moving & Storage

    Taylor Farms

    Summer Sponsors:

    Hastie Financial Group

    J.V. Organics/Triangle Farms

    Little Bristles

    Individual Show Sponsors:

    Prunedale Chevron

    Pacific Coast Pediatrics

    Jack Grossman Family

    Smith & Enright Landscaping, Inc.

    General Sponsors:

    Granite Construction

    Toro Park Animal Hospital

    If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming an ARIEL sponsor, check out the sponsor packet HERE for more information about our 2024 Season.

    THANK YOU for investing in ARIEL programs and the young people we serve.

  10. ARIEL Theatrical and the Sally Hughes Church Foundation present Narnia

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    Based on the acclaimed book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Narnia will take audiences on an unforgettable adventure to a world of mythical creatures and Deep Magic. Follow Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie as they escape the peril of WWII air raids by seeking refuge at the grand estate of their curious uncle, Professor Digory Kirke. A simple game in an old wardrobe turns into the journey of a lifetime as the children discover that the fate of Narnia hangs in the balance. Drawing upon strength and courage beyond their years, the Pevensie children, with guidance from the Great King Aslan, are determined to “make the world right again.” With messages about integrity, loyalty, sacrifice and forgiveness, Narnia is a powerful story that will inspire audiences of all ages, just in time for the holidays.  

    When:             December 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9 – Thursday & Fridays at 7 pm,
    Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm

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

    Tickets:         General Admission – $13
                               Students/Seniors/Military/Educators – $11
                               Children 3-12 – $9
                               Under age 3 – FREE

    Tickets may be purchased here, by phone (831-775-0976), 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 2023 Presenting Partner. ARIEL is also grateful to many local businesses for their generous support including our Season Sponsors Aladin Properties, Cardinale Moving and Storage, and Taylor Farms.