2023 SEASON
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:
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Seussical(PROGRAM CLOSED) – Rehearsals begin January 7, shows March 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
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The Ugly Duckling (PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin January 9, shows February 17, 18
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The Fabulous Fable Factory(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals begin March 14, shows May 5, 6, 12, 13
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Stone Soup(PROGRAM CLOSED)– Rehearsals April 17, shows in May 26, 27
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KIDS ON STAGE – One week summer camp, two sessions (SESSION 2 WAIT LIST ONLY) (June & July)
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DISNEY’S The Lion King KIDS (WAIT LIST ONLY FOR 12 & UNDER)– Two-week summer camp begins June 10, shows June 23, 24
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Wizard of Oz (WAIT LIST ONLY FOR 12 & UNDER)– Three-week summer camp begins June 10, shows July 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
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Jack and the Beanstalk – Rehearsals begin August 7 & 15, shows September 15, 16, 22, 23 (Two Sessions)(SESSION 1 WAIT LIST ONLY)
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Charlotte’s Web – Rehearsals begin September 5, shows October 20, 21, 27, 28
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Narnia(WAIT LIST ONLY FOR 12 & UNDER)– 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.
KIDS ON STAGE 2023
AGES: 5-12
TUITION: $250 (PER SESSION)
KIDS ON STAGE is a musical theatre summer day-camp for children ages 5 to 12. 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.
SESSION 1:
CAMP SCHEDULE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 5 – JUNE 9
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SESSION 1 RECITAL:
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 AT 7:00 PM
SESSION 2 (WAIT LIST ONLY):
CAMP SCHEDULE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
JULY 24 – JULY 28
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SESSION 2 RECITAL:
FRIDAY, JULY 28 AT 7:00 PM
DISNEY THE LION KING KIDS 2023
(WAIT LIST ONLY FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER)
If you would like your child to be on the waiting list, please complete the registration form and we will contact you if an opening becomes available. A deposit is not required until registrant is moved onto the official camp list.
Summer campers will lead the audience on a journey through the jungle to Pride Rock as the young lion, Simba, discovers his destiny. Be inspired as spunky lioness Nala, charming meerkat Timon and loveable warthog Pumbaa stand by Simba as he faces his wicked Uncle Scar to claim his rightful place on the throne. With original Broadway songs from Elton John and Tim Rice, colorfully bold costumes, and a story that will inspire young and old, Disney The Lion King KIDS is a must-see this summer! The circle of life awaits at ARIEL Theatrical.
AGES: 6-18
TUITION: $450
PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING
SATURDAY MAY 27 , 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PARENT MEETING- 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JUNE 12
CAMP SCHEDULE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 12 – JUNE 23
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 24 AT 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WIZARD OF OZ 2023
Join us for an “Over the Rainbow” adventure with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and all of the colorful characters from the Land of Oz.
AGES: 7 and Up
TUITION: $550
PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL/PARENT MEETING:
SATURDAY JUNE 10, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
PARENT MEETING, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
FIRST FULL DAY OF CAMP: MONDAY, JUNE 26
CAMP SCHEDULE:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
JUNE 26 – JULY 14
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
***NO CAMP ON JULY 4
PERFORMANCES:
THURSDAY, JULY 20 AT 7:00PM
FRIDAYS, JULY 14 & 21 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS, JULY 15 & 22 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 2023
AGES: HIGH SCHOOL AGE TEENS, ADULTS, CHILDREN AGES 7-13 ONLY WITH AN ADULT FAMILY MEMBER OR OLDER TEEN SIBLING
TUITION: BY DONATION (donation amounts in excess of $50 are tax-deductible)
FIRST REHEARSAL: MONDAY, JUNE 5
Share the joys and sorrows of Tevya and the villagers of Anatevka in this timely and timeless story of love, hope and resilience in our ten-week Teen and Adult Community Program.
REHEARSALS*:
MONDAYS – THURSDAYS
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
*not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal
PERFORMANCES:
AUGUST 4, 5, 10, 11, & 12
THURSDAY & FRIDAYS AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS AT 2:00 & 7:00 PM
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 2023
AGES: 5-11
TUITION: $195
Get ready for high adventure as Jack climbs the magic beanstalk, encounters a fierce Giant and discovers a Goose that lays golden eggs!
This production of Jack and the Beanstalk will have two separate casts (Session 1 and Session 2) Please carefully read the details below and register for the program that best works for you and your participant.
SESSION 1:
SESSION 1 REHEARSALS:
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
SESSION 1 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SESSION 2:
SESSION 2 REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
SESSION 2 PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE’S WEB 2023
AGES: 7 and Up
TUITION: $275
BEGINS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05
All of your favorite E.B. White characters are coming to the ARIEL stage: Wilbur, the radiant young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, the sweet energetic girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous wise-cracking rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; and most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be a good writer and an even better friend.
REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 20 & 27 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 21 & 28 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
THE PLAY’S THE THING FALL SESSION 2023
GRADES: K – 12
TUITION: $200
BEGINS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
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
PERFORMANCES:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 7:00 PM
NARNIA 2023
REGISTER HERE –(wait list for children 12 and under)
AGES: 7 and Up
TUITION: $275
BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3
“Now the real adventure starts!” Children and adults alike will be inspired by this musical retelling of the C.S. Lewis classic: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
PERFORMANCES:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 1 & 8 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 2 & 9 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
SEUSSICAL 2023
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.”
PERFORMANCES:
THURSDAY, MARCH 16 AT 7:00 PM
FRIDAYS, MARCH 10 & 17 AT 7:00 PM
SATURDAYS, MARCH 11 & 18 AT 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
AGES: 12 AND UP
(AGES 8 – 11 at max capacity)
TUITION: $275
BEGINS SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
REHEARSALS:
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
