Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com
Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com
Alice in Wonderland
Parents and children familiar with the book, or discovering it for the first time, will love this dazzling and wacky play. Watch as Alice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. ALICE IN WONDERLANDby Brainerd Duffield Based on the Novel By Lewis CarrollAlice plunges down the rabbit hole and becomes involved in that madcap and deliciously satiric series of adventures immortalized by Lewis Carroll. Dramatized as a series of fourteen episodes from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. A kaleidoscope of action and madness, with the necessary elements of suspense and frustration to make it all work.Milton Theatre Student Mainstage ProductionWith a thriving children & youth theatre arts program, the Milton Theatre is proud to present high-quality productions that feature southern Delaware’s young talents. With the guidance of our directors and educators, the Milton Theatre Student Mainstage Productions gives a platform for aspiring theatre professionals to hone their craft and showcase their talent to live audiences year-round. “Alice in Wonderland (Duffield)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.www.concordtheatricals.com
Godspell
A masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. Godspell 2012Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAKMUSIC AND NEW LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZOriginally Produced on the New York Stage byEDGAR LANSBURY / STUART DUNCAN / JOSEPH BERUH Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. Because of its small technical demands and minimal cast size, it has become a staple of theatre companies, large and small.GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSIONIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
RENT
La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson’s iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. RENTBook, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonMusical Arrangements by Steve Skinner Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy AronsonMusic Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil, Dramaturg & Lynn ThomsonRENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.RENTIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Rocky Horror Show: LIVE
DON’T DREAM IT… BE IT at The Milton Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show!Give yourself over to absolute pleasure this fall. An homage to the science fiction B-movie genre, The Rocky Horror Show tells the tale of the squeaky clean Brad and Janet and their unwitting foray into the sultry world of Dr. Frank N. Furter, the mad scientist with a killer set of heels. This isn’t any ordinary night in the castle though—it’s the unveiling of Frank’s latest and greatest creation. The action will explode off the stage at this rock n’ roll party as Brad and Janet are introduced to Rocky, a slew of Transylvanians, and of course, the Time Warp. And even our illustrious audience will be some of the featured guests at this not-to-be-missed soiree! The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’BrienThe original London production of The Rocky Horrow Show, directed by Jim Sharman, premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 19 June 1973 and won the 1973 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical. Later transferring to several other locations in London, the show ran for a total of 2,960 performances. On March 10, 1975, The Rocky Horrow Show opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, starring Tim Curry and featuring Meatloaf and “Ritz” O’Brien. In 2001, the show returned to Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre, starring Raúl Esparza, Tom Hewitt, Alice Ripley and Jarrod Emick. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the revival ran for 437 performances.In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”Fran-N-Furter and his motley crew did the “Time Warp” on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
False Fairy Tales! Musical Theatre Ensemble Spring Showcase (FRIDAY)
Come support our homegrown talented kids for their Spring ’23 talent showcase! Musical Theatre Ensemble presents: “False Fairy Tales!” Join us for a magical MTE session filled with your favorite fairy-tale-themed songs from the radio and Broadway! Featuring songs from Cinderella, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, ABBA, and more! About Musical Theatre Ensemble Our Musical Theatre Ensemble (MTE) classes will focus on each of the three main concentrations of musical theater; voice, dance, and acting. Great emphasis will be placed on recognizing the relevance of each discipline as it relates to musical theater and preparing students for auditions and musical theatre performances. Each class period will be devoted to- 1) vocal development, 2) improving acting skills, 3) learning choreography; all to help students develop musical theatre skills. The culmination of this course will result with students gaining a broader understanding of musical theater from their participation in a fun and exciting musical theatre performance experience that will increase their abilities and help them to become well rounded performers. About Triple Threat Training Program A key term in musical theatre training is learning to be a ‘triple threat performer’, which means the ability to act, sing and dance to a high standard. The Triple Threat classes at the Milton Theatre bring these three disciplines together into a unified whole. The emphasis in these classes is to strengthen each of the elements equally to create a well-rounded Triple Threat performer. Only 10 students are accepted into the program each session. To join the Milton Theatre’s Triple Threat Training Program, students must be 6-18 years of age and pass the audition and be invited to register.
Godspell – MATINEE
A masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. Godspell 2012Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAKMUSIC AND NEW LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZOriginally Produced on the New York Stage byEDGAR LANSBURY / STUART DUNCAN / JOSEPH BERUH Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden); and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.”A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak) and a feature film, Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. Because of its small technical demands and minimal cast size, it has become a staple of theatre companies, large and small.GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSIONIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
RENT
La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson’s iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love. RENTBook, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan LarsonMusical Arrangements by Steve Skinner Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Billy AronsonMusic Supervision and Additional Arrangements by Tim Weil, Dramaturg & Lynn ThomsonRENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, feels like an outsider to life in general. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.RENTIs presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
The Rocky Horror Show: LIVE
DON’T DREAM IT… BE IT at The Milton Theatre’s production of The Rocky Horror Show!Give yourself over to absolute pleasure this fall. An homage to the science fiction B-movie genre, The Rocky Horror Show tells the tale of the squeaky clean Brad and Janet and their unwitting foray into the sultry world of Dr. Frank N. Furter, the mad scientist with a killer set of heels. This isn’t any ordinary night in the castle though—it’s the unveiling of Frank’s latest and greatest creation. The action will explode off the stage at this rock n’ roll party as Brad and Janet are introduced to Rocky, a slew of Transylvanians, and of course, the Time Warp. And even our illustrious audience will be some of the featured guests at this not-to-be-missed soiree! The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’BrienThe original London production of The Rocky Horrow Show, directed by Jim Sharman, premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 19 June 1973 and won the 1973 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical. Later transferring to several other locations in London, the show ran for a total of 2,960 performances. On March 10, 1975, The Rocky Horrow Show opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, starring Tim Curry and featuring Meatloaf and “Ritz” O’Brien. In 2001, the show returned to Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre, starring Raúl Esparza, Tom Hewitt, Alice Ripley and Jarrod Emick. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the revival ran for 437 performances.In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”Fran-N-Furter and his motley crew did the “Time Warp” on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever.THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com