2024 SEASON

THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAINPROGRAM CLOSED

DISNEY FROZEN JR. PROGRAM CLOSED

THE PLAY’S THE THING (SPRING) – Class begins in February, Recital in April

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! – Rehearsals begin in March, Shows in May

THREE PIGGY OPERA – Rehearsals begin in April, Shows in May

KIDS ON STAGE –  One- Week Camp, Recital in June

DISNEY 101 DALMATIANS KIDS– Two-Week Camp, Shows in June

ACTING ESSENTIALS – Three-Day Camp in July, no recital

WILLY WONKA TYA – Three-Week Camp, Shows in July/August

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS – Rehearsals begin in August, Shows in September (Two Casts)

PINOCCHIO – Rehearsals begin in August, Shows in October

THE PLAY’S THE THING (FALL) – Class begins in September, Recital in November

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Rehearsals begin in October, Shows in December

THE PLAY’S THE THING SPRING SESSION 2024

REGISTRATION CLOSED*

GRADES: K – 12 
TUITION: $240 for online, check or cash payment; $265 for charter school purchase order

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee has been added to cover the extra administrative time for invoicing.


BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

ARIEL’s home school enrichment class where students explore all areas of theatre, and grow in their understanding and knowledge of the performing arts. 

CLASS SCHEDULE:

FRIDAYS
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

RECITAL:

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 AT 7:00 PM

*Communications regarding this program will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form. 

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! 2024

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

This musical adaptation of the Emmy Award winning Saturday morning cartoon will take audiences back to school for the most fun they’ll ever have in class! A cast of nearly 40 young people will sing and dance their way through History, Mathematics, Grammar, Innovation, Space Exploration and more. This blast from the past will be a BLAST for all ages so don’t miss your chance to get an education you’ll never forget!

PERFORMANCES:

THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS, MAY 3 & 10  AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS, MAY 4 & 11 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

AGES: 7-18

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $330 for online, check or cash payment; $355 for charter school purchase orders 

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee has been added to cover the extra administrative time for invoicing.

REHEARSALS BEGIN TUESDAY, MARCH 12

REHEARSALS:

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS 
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

*Communications regarding this program will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form.

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

THREE PIGGY OPERA 2024

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

PERFORMANCES:

FRIDAY, MAY 24 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 25 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

AGES: 5-11 

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $240 for online, check or cash payment; $265 for charter school purchase orders

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee has been added to cover the extra administrative time for invoicing.

BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 15

Based on the classic fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs, this musical adaptation will delight young and old. As the Three Little Pigs build their dream homes, they discover that diligence, hard work and generosity are the best protection from the Big Bad Wolf.

REHEARSALS:

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

*Communications regarding this program will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form. 

KIDS ON STAGE 2024

REGISTER HERE*(waitlist only)

AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $300 for online, check or cash payment; $325 for charter school purchase orders

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.

BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 10

KIDS ON STAGE is a musical theatre summer day-camp for children ages 5 to 11. Participants will receive instruction in singing, acting and movement for stage, learn techniques through creative play and activities, and share in the excitement of performing for friends  and family at an evening recital.

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 10 – JUNE 14

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

RECITAL:
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 AT 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

DISNEY 101 DALMATIANS KIDS 2024

REGISTER HERE* (waitlist only for 12 & under)

AGES: 6-18 

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $540 for online, check or cash payment; $565 for charter school purchase orders

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.

PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING:
SATURDAY JUNE 8 , 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENT MEETING- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This fur-raising adventure will have you seeing spots! Young people ages 6-18 are invited to kick-off summer at ARIEL with this two-week musical theatre camp.

FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JUNE 17

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 17 – JUNE 28
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

DISNEY 101 DALMATIANS KIDS
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

ACTING ESSENTIALS: A 3-DAY SUMMER CAMP 2024

REGISTER HERE*

AGES 10 -18

This three-day camp will focus on helping young performers improve their acting skills and learn the importance of character development both on stage and off! 

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY
JULY 1 – JULY 3
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

TUITION: $200

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list.

 

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA TYA VERSION 2024

REGISTER HERE*(waitlist only)

AGES: 7 – 18

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $650 for online, check or cash payment; $675 for charter school purchase orders

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka TYA will be the sweetest summer camp in Monterey County! Join the cast and embark on a fantasy ride to a “world of pure imagination.” This scrumptious musical adventure will follow Charlie Bucket and the other Golden Ticket holders through the magical Chocolate Factory as they meet a colorful cast of characters while learning lessons that only the “Candy Man” can teach.


PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING:
SATURDAY JUNE 22, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PARENT MEETING, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JULY 8

CAMP SCHEDULE:

MONDAY – FRIDAY
JULY 8 – JULY 26
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS, JULY 26 & AUGUST 2 AT 7:00 PM

SATURDAYS, JULY 27 & AUGUST 3 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Please note – registering for a program does not automatically ensure enrollment. We do our best to accommodate as many participants as possible within the limits of maximum enrollment and casting requirements. Families will be contacted via email with either an invitation to pay the deposit to hold a spot in a program, or a notice that their child is on the wait list. 

ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA TYA VERSION
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS 2024

Registration Opening in May 2024.

AGES: 5-11 

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $240 

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.

Adding a musical twist to the classic story, ARIEL Theatrical’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears will bring a bit of furry fun to the stage this fall. Starring our youngest performers, this production is “just right” for families with young children. Short and sweet with catchy tunes and a bit of comedy, Goldilocks and the Three Bears will teach valuable lessons about honesty, integrity and where NOT to take a nap!

This production will have two separate casts (Cast 1 and Cast 2) Please carefully read the details below and register for the program that best works for you and your participant.

CAST 1:

BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 5

CAST 1 REHEARSALS:
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CAST 1 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

 

CAST 2:

BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

CAST 2 REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

CAST 2 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Communications regarding this program will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form. 

PINOCCHIO 2024

Registration Opening in May 2024.

AGES: 7 and Up 

In order to ensure age distribution to meet the requirements of the script, registration for younger participants may be capped.

TUITION: $330 

If paying with a charter school purchase order a $25 fee will be added to cover the extra administrative time for charter school invoicing.

BEGINS SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Our original musical adaptation brings to life the story of a naughty puppet who wants to become a “real boy” and learns, through his adventures and misadventures, important lessons in responsibility, integrity and perseverance.

REHEARSALS:

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS 
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

PERFORMANCES:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 11 & 18 AT 7:00 PM

SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 12 & 19 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

*Communications regarding this program will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form.