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  1. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD THIS WEEKEND – OCTOBER 28 & 29 – Sponsored by Organic Girl and The Bakery Station

    Kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy ARIEL Theatrical’s delightful musical adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood with its doo-wop, fifties-inspired musical score. Follow Little Red Riding Hood as she skips through the forest, encountering the Wolf and discovering that Granny may not be who she says she is. Come along as Red learns that taking a short cut may not be the best way to reach your destination. Shows are Friday, October 28 at 7 pm and Saturday, October 29 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are available by phone (831-775-0976), online or at our box office. Bring the entire family to see the story unfold at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, Salinas. Sponsored by Organic Girl and The Bakery Station. Ticket stubs from the performance may be redeemed for $1 off any sandwich at The Bakery Station.

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  2. Special Kids Crusade in Partnership with ARIEL presents Red Riding Hood and the Mod, Mod Wolves

    Kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy ARIEL Theatrical’s delightful musical adaptation of Red Riding Hood with its doo-wop fifties-inspired musical score.  Designed around a cast that is inclusive of a wide range of abilities, this collaborative effort between ARIEL Theatrical and Special Kids Crusade will be the highlight of your fall.  

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  3. ARIEL THEATRICAL ANNOUNCES THE 2017 SEASON!

    ARIEL Theatrical is thrilled to announce the 2017 Season which will include an exciting new Disney show, some favorites from the past and more opportunities than ever for local youth to participate in theatre arts. Gear up for an exciting year! The ARIEL performance programs will include:

    • Chicken Little – Rehearsals begin January, shows in February
    • Seussical™ – Rehearsals begin January, shows in March at Sherwood Hall
    • Charlotte’s Web – Rehearsals begin in March, shows in April/May
    • Jack and the Beanstalk – Rehearsals begin in April, shows in May
    • Peter Pan – Three-week summer camp, shows in June/July
    • Disney’s The Lion King KIDS – Two-week summer camp, shows in July
    • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat – Community Summer Program, shows in August
    • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Rehearsals begin in August, shows in October
    • Stone Soup – Rehearsals begin in September, shows in November
    • Narnia – Rehearsals begin in October, shows in December

    In addition to the season shows, ARIEL will offer three sessions of The Play’s the Thing, a day-time class for home schooled children, grades K-12. ARIEL will also continue the REACH Theatre program, a very rewarding partnership with the Special Kids Crusade.

    Registration forms for the first three programs of 2017 are available at ARIEL and will be available online soon for all 2017 programs. Many offer early-bird discounts, so it literally pays to plan ahead. Details for all programs will be available online at www.arieltheatrical.org, by calling 831-775-0976, or at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre at 320 Main Street, Salinas. We look forward to seeing you and your family at ARIEL soon!

  4. HARDEN FOUNDATION AWARDS ARIEL $25,000 MATCHING GRANT

    September 22, 2016 – Salinas, CA ….After the fire next door and the resulting clean up and ongoing challenges caused by water and smoke damage, ARIEL Theatrical has been on an unexpected, uphill journey for months. However, the generous support of many within the community has given the children’s theatre company leverage to continue onward and upward. Last month, the Harden Foundation awarded ARIEL a matching grant that will provide a way to literally double contributions, up to $25,000. The power of this grant to amplify each donation is monumental as the valuable programs continue to benefit the entire community. All donations made in the 12 month funding period from the award date will be matched, dollar for dollar (up to $25,000), by the Harden Foundation. Donations may be made online at www.arieltheatrical.org, over the phone at 831.775.0976, or in person at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, 320 Main Street, Salinas.

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  5. The early bird may catch the worm, but the early Frog and Toad will catch a 10% tuition discount!

    Register for A Year with Frog and Toad (for youth ages 12-18) and pay in full by September 23, 2016 to get $25 off the regular rate. So, hop on over to ARIEL and drop off your registration form and payment, or scan and email your form to ariel@arieltheatrical.org. We can take credit card payments through email or over the phone. Rehearsals begin Saturday October 22 and the show runs for the first three weekends in December. Now is the time to jump on stage with Frog, Toad and ARIEL Theatrical. See you soon!

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  6. On your mark, get set, REGISTER! Great shows at ARIEL to close out the year!

    Back to school means back to the stage with ARIEL! The end of 2016 is on the horizon, but there are plenty of characters to play and songs to sing with The Berenstain Bears On Stage (registration closed), Little Red Riding Hood (registration open) and A Year with Frog and Toad (registration open). And for the home schoolers, give theatre arts a try with ARIEL’s day-time class, The Play’s the Thing. Whatever your child’s age or level of ability, ARIEL programs will teach Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership, all while bringing colorful stories to life. Whether you are new to ARIEL or your picture is on the wall in the lobby, the stage is waiting for you! Register today!

  7. Hey! Tom Sawyer! It’s closing weekend!

    Join ARIEL Theatrical for the closing weekend of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. If you’ve never experienced a show in the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre, now is the time! Come and see the mischievous duo, Tom and Huck, along with Tom’s best girl, Becky Thatcher, learn that life is full of adventure, whether you are looking for it or not. The community cast will leave you singing and cheering for more. Summertime on the Mississippi awaits!

  8. Weekend two of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer…catch Tom and Huck before they float down the Mississippi!

    You can’t DVR the latest ARIEL production, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, so record your favorite Olympic events and bring your family and friends to cheer on the community cast at the beautiful Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre. Weekend one is history, but weekend two beckons, with a 7 pm show on Friday August 12, and 2 pm and 7 pm shows on Saturday August 13. There is no extra fee for online ticket purchases, so get your tickets today! Watch some of America’s most beloved characters come to life on stage. After the show, you will be singing, “Ain’t life good, Ain’t life fine!”  Yes indeed, it sure is, at ARIEL Theatrical.

    Tom Sawyer (William Van Nes) tries to persuade Huck Finn (Elijah Morgan) to help him paint the fence in ARIEL Theatrical's production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer playing August 5, 6, 12,13, 19, & 20 at the Karen Wilson Children's Theatre in Salinas. photo credit: Stephen Massott

    Tom Sawyer (William Van Nes) tries to persuade Huck Finn (Elijah Morgan) to help him paint the fence in ARIEL Theatrical’s production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer playing August 5, 6, 12,13, 19, & 20 at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre in Salinas. photo credit: Stephen Massott

  9. From the shadows of the jungle to the banks of the Mississippi River, the summer adventure at ARIEL continues!

    The lazy days of summer…..not at ARIEL! The Jungle Book camp just wrapped up with two weekends of exciting performances and the last camp of the summer, Kids on Stage, is in full swing. In addition, the community program, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer opens Friday August 5 and will play Friday and Saturday for three consecutive weekends. Gather your friends and family and take a float down the Mississippi with Tom, Huck, Aunt Polly and the colorful cast of characters that will transport you to another time and place, right from your seat in the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre. Get your tickets today online (no extra fee), by phone (831-775-0976), or stop by the box office. See you soon!

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  10. It may be a jungle out there, but it’s The Jungle Book in here!

    2016-Jungle-Book-LogoSummer is in full swing at the Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre! Join the ARIEL summer camp cast as they venture into the jungles of southern India with Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, in Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of man and beast. Tickets are available ONLINE, by phone (831)775-0976, or at our box office Monday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm.

    Click HERE for all show dates and times.

    The Jungle Book is generously sponsored by Jurassic Pets, 923 Main Street, Salinas.

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