Children’s Theatre of Milpitas2011-2012 Season

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Donations & SponsorsAbout Rainbow TheatreMilpitas Rainbow Theatre has been providing quality theatre production experiences for children and by children in Milpitas since 1982.

Auditions & RehearsalsAuditions are open to youth ages 8-18, with the summer production for ages 8 and up. Auditions and rehearsals take place at the Milpitas Community Center, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.

When arriving for auditions, auditioners must pay the participation fee and fill out an Audition Form (available for download at www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov in the Rainbow Theatre section under Parks & Recreation). The Audition Form must be signed by a parent/guardian before a child can audition. Once the fee has been paid and the signed form turned in, auditioners will be given a portion of the script to read and will be given a few minutes to become familiar with the scene. Auditioners will then enter the audition room in small groups and perform the short scene. When auditioning for a musical, auditioners will also sing and dance. Auditioners should come with a prepared song and bring the song’s sheet music (musical accompanist is provided). Should sheet music not be available, a CD or tape of the song without lyrics is acceptable. Should neither be available, auditioners will be asked to sing a standard song (i.e. “Happy Birthday” or “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) with the musical accompanists. For a list of suggested songs, call the Rainbow Theatre Director at (408) 586-2777 a week in advance. Prior to entering the audition area, auditioners may be taught a short dance combination to perform as a part of the audition.

All musicals auditions include callbacks. Should a child be called back, he/she will be required to read more scenes and sing a song taught at callbacks. If an auditioner does not receive a “callback,” it does not mean that he/she did not receive a part in the play.

Once cast, participants attend rehearsals according to a schedule distributed for each production. Rehearsals are generally held Monday-Thursday, 4:00-6:00 pm (some shows might deviate from this schedule). Technical Rehearsals are held the week of opening night, 4:00-8:00 pm (4:00-9:00 pm for Summer production).

Participation FeeThe participation fee is $150 ($100 residents)*, and is due at the audition (no cash, please). Participation fees will be returned to those not cast. All costume rental and/or purchase costs are in addition to the participation fee. *Please Note: Fees are subject to change without notice.

The Milpitas Rainbow Theatre productions run solely on donations and sponsorships from the community it serves.

Donating is easy and rewarding. 100% of your donation goes towards production costs, benefitting both the children who are participating in the program and those who come to watch a show! Donors of any level are recognized for their generosity in our programs three times a year. Higher monetary donations are recognized in varying Milpitas Parks & Recreation Services Department publications and receive benefits at Milpitas Rainbow Theatre productions.

Sponsor Levels Benefactor $1,000+ Sponsor $200-$999 Supporter $100-199 Contributor Up to $99

For more information on our sponsorship levels, please contact staff at (408) 586-3409. To make a donation now, go to the Milpitas Community Center Front Office and support your only local Children’s Theatre!

2011-2012 Season Sponsors

Listed in this brochure are donors/sponsors at the time of printing. Additional donors/sponsors will be acknowledged in production programs and other methods.

“Back to the 80’s” - July 2011

Huntford Printing & Graphics

Parent CommitmentRainbow Theatre has a long history of parent support. Parents are expected to assist in the following areas:• Drop-off and Pick-up their children on time.• Attend the informational parent meeting.• Participate in two or more volunteer jobs .• Provide refreshments for shows.

Performances & TicketsAll performances are held in the Milpitas Community Center Auditorium, 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., unless otherwise noted.Ticket Prices: $12 General Admission (ages 13 and up) $6 Youth (ages 0-12)Tickets may be purchased at the Milpitas Community Center’s Front Desk• Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. • 1 hour prior to each show, if tickets are

available. Group discounts - call for details!

Season Ticket ProgramWelcome to the debut of Milpitas Rainbow Theatre’s Season Ticket Holder package! As a Season Ticket Holder, you and your family will be able to experience our productions on a more intimate level, all while knowing that you are contributing to the success of a worthwhile program that benefits the youth.As a Season Ticket Holder you will receive:• Tickets: Two tickets to each Rainbow

Theatre production for the 2011-2012 Season. Date and time of your show tickets will be your choice!

• Priority Seating: You and up to four guests will receive priority seating in the theater. Experience each show sitting next to your loved ones!

• Opening Night Gala: Enjoy a private Opening Night Gala party with your family as well as characters from the cast of the show! Refreshments will be provided to you while you visit with friends, family and our special guests.

• Acknowledgment: Our Season Ticket Holders will be thanked for their participation and generosity in every show program for the entire 2011-2012 season!

Season Ticket Holder forms are available at Milpitas Parks & Recreation Services facilities and online in the Rainbow Theatre section of www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.

New!

Leapin’ Lizards - it’s Annie! Set in the late 1920’s, follow this spunky orphan as she leaves the watchful eye of the New York City Orphanage’s head mistress (Miss Hannigan) to stay for a week in the lap of luxury in the home of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Annie’s adventures include befriending a lovable mutt named Sandy, meeting President F.D.R., searching to find her parents, and foiling Miss Hannigan’s evil plans! With the songs “Tomorrow,” “I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here,” “Maybe,” and “It’s A Hard Knock Life,” this has become one of the most beloved musicals of all times. Rated G.

Auditions: Aug 30-31, 2011 3:30-6:00 pm

Callbacks: Sept 1 4:00-6:00 pm

Rehearsals: Mondays-Thursdays (Fri & Sat as needed) Sept 6-Nov 5 4:00-6:00 pm Nov 7-10 (Tech Wk) 4:00-8:00 pm

Performances:Saturday, November 12 2:30 pmSaturday, November 12 7:30 pmThursday, November 17 7:30 pmFriday, November 18 7:30 pmSaturday, November 19 2:30 pmSaturday, November 19 7:30 pm

School Performances:Tuesday & Wednesday, November 15 & 169:30 am & 11:30 am

This is the endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart Little who is born into an ordinary New York family. All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this adaptation by Joseph Robinette, who also dramatized the highly acclaimed stage version of Charlotte’s Web. The many adventures - both big and small - of Stuart Little are brought vividly to life in this theatre presentation. The acting ensemble plays many human and animal roles in a series of delightful scenes that make up the marvelous maneuverings of a mild-mannered mouse trying to survive in a “real people’s world.” Rated G.

Auditions: January 24-25, 2012 3:30-6:00 pm

Rehearsals: Mondays-Thursdays (Fri & Sat as needed)January 26-March 23 4:00-6:00 pmMarch 26-29 (Tech Wk) 4:00-8:00 pm

Performances:Friday, March 30 7:30 pmSaturday, March 31 2:30 pmSaturday, March 31 7:30 pmFriday, April 6 7:30 pmSaturday, April 7 2:30 pmSaturday, April 7 7:30 pm

School Performances:Tuesday & Wednesday, April 3 & 49:30 am & 11:30 am

Stuart Little

HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out and change is in the air. Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, intergrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair? Rated PG.

Auditions: May 16-17, 2012 3:30-6:00 pmCallbacks: May 28 4:00-6:00 pm

Rehearsals: Mondays-Thursdays (Fri & Sat as needed)May 21-July 13 4:00-6:00 pmJuly 16-19 (Tech Wk) 4:00-9:00 pm

Performances:Friday, July 20 7:30 pmSaturday, July 21 2:30 pmSaturday, July 21 7:30 pmSunday, July 22 2:30 pmWednesday, July 25 7:30 pmThursday, July 26 7:30 pmFriday, July 27 7:30 pmSaturday, July 28 2:30 pm

Camp Performances:Wednesday, July 25 (Time TBA)

School & Summer Camp GroupsDo you have a class or daycamp that would enjoy our shows? See our School Season Program brochure online in the Rainbow Theatre section of www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov.

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“Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - September 2010

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