“Hi-diddle-dee-dee, an actor’s life for me!” says Pinocchio in ARIEL Theatrical’s adaptation of Carlo Colladi’s classic tale about a puppet who wants to be a boy. Close to 10,000 students, parents and teachers will be in the audience throughout the week of school performances. The only public performance is Friday, March 11 at 7 pm. Tickets are: $16 for adults;…
Read moreARIEL’s first show of the 2016 season, The Little Red Hen, opens February 26 at 7pm and performs again at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, February 27 at Notre Dame High School, 455 Palma Dr, Salinas. We are extremely grateful to Notre Dame High School for their support in our time of need. Tickets are still available on-line at www.arieltheatrical.org…
Read moreby Stephen Massott ... As many know, on Saturday, February 13, 2016, ARIEL experienced the most terrifying moment at our home, The Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre. The Dick Bruhn building, adjacent to ours, was engulfed in a 5 alarm fire and threatened our very existence. We are happy to say – we are still standing, operating and producing our shows. …
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Read moreFebruary 19, 2016 ... Salinas, CA - For the past 15 years, ARIEL Theatrical has been a valued member of the Downtown Salinas community, bringing thousands of visitors to Oldtown for spirited performances of uplifting stories performed by children of all ages. For the past 30 years, ARIEL has been a valued member of the Monterey County region, drawing schoolchildren and…
Read moreHere's some links to local stories on the recent fire at Dick Bruhn's and its impact on ARIEL Theatrical. http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/my-safety/2016/02/16/investigation-bruhn-fire-continues/80458202/ http://www.montereyherald.com/general-news/20160217/salinas-firefighters-enter-dick-bruhn-building-for-first-time-since-fire http://www.montereyherald.com/general-news/20160216/dick-bruhn-building-fire-priorities-are-restoring-power-re-opening-streets-in-downtown-salinas http://www.montereyherald.com/general-news/20160215/bruhn-fire-building-continues-to-smolder-neighboring-business-slows http://www.ksbw.com/news/firefighters-go-inside-dick-bruhn-building-to-determine-cause-of-fire/38050430
Read moreAn ARIEL Season Pass is only $75 and gives you access to every show at the Karen Wilson Children's Theatre this year. The curtain is closing on this great deal - passes are available only through February 27, 2016. Don't miss this once a year opportunity. Call or stop by the Box Office and purchase your pass today - or go…
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This is our 30th year at Sherwood Hall in Salinas. Come, be a part of the ARIEL legacy and join the cast today! Register online at www.arieltheatrical.org or call 831-775-0976.
Read moreREGISTER NOW for the latest class in The Play's the Thing series. Learn to build the illusion of onstage battles with ARIEL's Artist-in-Residence and fight choreographer Stephen Massott.
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Come to the Hundred Acre Woods this Christmas season at ARIEL Theatrical for the heart-warming holiday adventure, A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail. Eeyore has lost his tail which casts gloom on the Christmas festivities. All of your favorite characters in A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s book must pitch in to help their friend on his quest to retrieve his lost treasurer. Performances…
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