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  1. MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! IS OPEN

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    CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO ARIEL THROUGH MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!

    For nearly four decades, ARIEL Theatrical has provided opportunities for young people to experience the thrill of live performance. Participants discover however, that there is much more to creating magic on stage than memorizing songs and learning lines.

    At ARIEL, kids are taught the importance of accountability and respect among cast members. They are also encouraged to give their best efforts and lead with integrity, no matter what role they play in the production. The magic created at ARIEL doesn’t end when the curtain closes. It continues to inspire our young participants as they utilize lessons learned at ARIEL to impact the world in positive ways.

    Josephine Swanson, ARIEL participant and Youth Leader, described the powerful influence that ARIEL has had in her life. In her words, “ARIEL has taught me so much, not just about who I am, but who I want to be…..I look forward to being an accountable, respectful, integrity filled, and excellent leader for the rest of my life and showing others how to do the same.”

    Please consider supporting our efforts to teach and inspire the leaders of tomorrow by making a donation to ARIEL through the Monterey County Gives! campaign. Online donations are simple, secure, and will be increased with matching funds (up to $75,000) through December 31st.

    Visit www.montereycountygives.com/ARIEL
    and invest in the future of ARIEL today.

  2. MAKE ARIEL’S WISHES COME TRUE!

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    You can help make ARIEL’s wishes come true and there are several ways of doing so!

    1. Visit our Amazon Wishlist! – All items will be shipped to ARIEL so we can use them right away!
    2. Donate the Cost of an Item – In our lobby there are yellow stars labeled with an item we need. Simply grab a star and bring it to the box office and donate the cost of the item.We will take care of the ordering making sure to get whatever ARIEL needs most! 
    3. Bring in an Item – Have an extra of something? We are more than happy to accept in-person donations. Give us a call at 831-775-0976 to coordinate a drop-off!

  3. VOTE ARIEL THEATRICAL FOR BEST LOCAL THEATRE COMPANY

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    ARIEL has been nominated for Best Local Theatre Company in the Monterey County Weekly “Best of Monterey County Finals 2024.” Take a few minutes and vote for your favorite things in the Best of Monterey County Readers’ Poll. We need YOU to vote for ARIEL Theatrical! THANK YOU!!!

    Show that you are “TEAM ARIEL” by voting ARIEL Theatrical as the BEST LOCAL THEATRE COMPANY!

    Last day to vote is August 23, 2024.

  4. ANNOUNCING THE ARIEL THEATRICAL 2025 SEASON

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    It’s official! The ARIEL Theatrical 2025 Season has been set!! Dates and details will be coming soon, but for now (drumroll please), here is a peek at what’s coming to the ARIEL stage:

    YEE-HAW – Beginning show with two casts for twice the fun

    DISNEY-PIXAR FINDING NEMO JR. – Brand new to ARIEL

    THE PLAYS THE THING (SPRING SESSION) – ARIEL’s Homeschool Enrichment Class

    IMAGINE A DRAGON: A NEW MUSICAL – Brand new to ARIEL

    THE LITTLE RED HEN – Beginning show classic

    KIDS ON STAGE – One-week Summer Camp

    DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH KIDS – Two-week Summer Camp

    THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH – Three-week Summer Camp

    GO FISH – Beginning show with two casts for double the underwater fun

    THE HOBBIT – The epic tale returns

    THE PLAYS THE THING (FALL SESSION) – ARIEL’s Homeschool Enrichment Class

    A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – A holiday favorite loved by all ages

    Registration information and performance dates are coming soon……get excited for 2025!

  5. 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!

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

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    BUY TICKETS HERE

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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!