Colorado ACTS Presents: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Musical)

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Colorado ACTS Presents: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Musical.

An Alumni Production Book and Lyrics by Judith Viorst. Music by Shelly Markham special permission Dramatic Publishing

From the moment Alexander wakes up, things just don’t go his way.  A wet sweater, a bad day at school, a trip to the dentist, wrong shoes, a copy machine with an attitude, lima beans, the worst pajamas and more. No wonder Alexander wants to move to Australia. Join Marianne Henning, Angela Coates, Jonelle Henning, Katie Wilhelm, Nelicia Mirada-Troup and Joe Mondragon for this musical about a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
 
Performances: Thursday, May 30, Friday May 31, Friday June 7, Saturday June 8 all shows at 7pm – No reservations needed

Tickets: $7 ($6 for students and seniors) Children under 5 Free

Colorado ACTS 2013 Survey

Hello Loyal Colorado ACTS Families and Friends,

Colorado ACTS has created a brief, anonymous, Survey that we would like all of you to participate in.

The information gathered in this Survey will be used to aide Colorado ACTS in grant application processes and other areas of the school’s growth and improvement. We greatly appreciate your time and loyalty to Colorado ACTS and hope that we can serve you and your family even better in the future. Please email coloradoacts@yahoo.com if you have any questions or concerns regarding this Survey.

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Colorado ACTS Summer 2013 Schedule of Classes

Family & Friends Musical- The Wizard of Oz

Description: We’re off to see the Wizard…Come join Colorado ACTS Family and Friends Show as we bring to life the amazing world of Oz! This show will retell the classic tale we all know and love with all the favorite songs and characters from the classic 1939 movie. Grab your whole family and come take part in this fabulous, fun show! The Colorado ACTS Family and Friends Show is a wonderful way for the whole family to participate in a musical show together. This class is bound to be a great memory for you and your children for years to come.
Dates: Rehearsals: June 4th- July 25th  Tech Day(s): Saturday, July 27th and July 29th- 31st  
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm- 9pm
Auditions: Saturday, June 1st from 11am-3pm and Monday, June 3rd from 4pm-7pm.
Call 303-456-6772 to schedule an Audition Time. Please prepare a 1–minute song.
Performances: August 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th
Ages: 8-80!
Teachers: Cindy Troup (Director) & Leah Nixon (Assistant Director) & Leanna Felmlee (Musical Director)
Cost: $150.00 per person

Week-Long Camps and Classes

Robin Hood (1 Week Class)
Description: Robin Hood, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leads a merry life with his followers. Anyone who is hungry or who has no place to live is welcome in the greenwood. The citizens of the forest oppose wicked Prince John. He’s taken the place of King Richard the Lion-Hearted. One day Robin runs in to his childhood sweetheart, Maid Marian, ward of King Richard. Alas, the evil Lady Merle of Cornwall plans to force Marian to marry the Prince in an effort to make John more acceptable to the people of England. To arms! It’s up to Robin to stop the marriage, defeat a nasty sheriff and secure Nottingham for the king’s return. It’s all done in rousing fashion!
Dates: July 8th-12th
Time: 9:00am-12pm
Performances: Friday, July 12th at 10am & 7pm
Ages: 6-12
Teachers: Cindy Oury & Leanna Felmlee
Cost: $85.00 for the week

Shining Stars: A Class for Differently-Abled Actors and Actresses (1 Week Class)
Description: SHINING STARS is a drama camp experience for children with special needs. This week long course will provide students with varying abilities the opportunity to expand their communication and social skills through dramatic play and storytelling. Kids with limited mobility or speaking abilities will be able to participate in creative ways. The class will be taught by a certified speech/language pathologist with a theatre degree, and will conclude with a final performance for family and friends.
Dates: Students can choose from two different sessions: Session One: June 24th- June 28th Session Two: July 22nd-July 26th
Time: Session One: 12pm-3pm Session Two: 1pm-4pm
Parent-Share Performance: During the final class session
Ages: 5-18
Teacher: Abby Dorn & Classroom Helper(s)
Cost: $100 per session

Give My Regards to Broadway (2 Week Class)
Description: Do you love Broadway showtunes? Have you ever dreamed of learning and performing your favorite songs? This is the camp for you! A variety of Broadway classics will be explored and learned throughout these weeks. Students will end the two weeks performing for their friends and family.
Dates: Rehearsals: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays: June 10th, 12th, 14th, 17th, 19th and 21st
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Performances: June 22nd at 2pm
Ages: 12-18
Teachers: Claire Leborgne
Cost: $100.00 for the class

Fun With Music: An Introduction to Music (1 Week Class)
Description: Introduce your smaller children to the wonderful world of music.
This class will let them be hand’s on with some instruments and also teach them
listening and imagining to music. We will play with songs like “Peter and the
Wolf” by Prokofiev and also “A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra” by Britten
and some other popular modern children’s music.
Children should bring a snack and water bottle to each class.
Dates: M-F, July 15th-19th
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Parent-Share: Friday, July 19th after Class
Ages: 4-7
Teachers: Claire Leborgne
Cost: $80.00 for the week

The Commedia: Princess and the Pea (1 Week Class)
Description: Arlequin is afraid he’ll be stuck playing the role of the pea, but he ends up getting to play the prince. The troupe romps through a series of hilarious princess tests with great slapstick humor! A fairy godmother in this story? Rosetta’s playing the role, whether the troupe likes it or not!

Commedia dell’arte, Italian for “comedy of the professional artists,” was a popular form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 15th century and continued in its appeal for centuries.
Dates: M-F, June 24th-28th
Time: 9am-12pm
Performances: Saturday, June 29th at 2pm & 7pm
Ages: 12-18
Teachers: Hannah Richards
Cost: $90.00 for the week

The Clown Prince(1 Week Class)
Description: A prince and princess are to be married in order to save their respective kingdoms. So why, then, is Prince Damon dressed as a clown and not speaking a word? Well, imagine marrying someone you’ve never even met! To test the princess’s love, Prince Damon takes a vow of silence to be broken only when the princess admits he’s the best clown in the world. Meanwhile, Princess Dana meets a Gypsy who helps her run away and hide as a test of the prince’s love. Can a magician, a tutor, and a jester bring this royal couple together?

Commedia dell’arte, Italian for “comedy of the professional artists,” was a popular form of improvisational theatre that began in Italy in the 15th century and continued in its appeal for centuries.
Dates: M-F, June 17th-21st
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Performances: Friday, June 21st at 2pm & 7pm
Ages: 10-18
Teachers: Hannah Richards
Cost: $90.00 for the week

Weekly Classes

Creative Drama
Description: This class is a great introduction to theater basics. Simple plays will be staged using costumes, props, simple scenery and make-up too. Our purpose is to foster a love of theater.
Dates: June 7th-June 28th
Time: Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 4-8
Teachers: Betty Lohr
Cost: $60.00

Murder Mystery in One Act
Description: Who dunnit? Where? Why? And of course…Will they get caught? Discover the answers…
Dates: June 10th -July 17th
Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 3pm to 5pm
Performances: Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th
Ages: 11-19
Teacher: Cindy Troup & Jenn Sharp
Cost: $100.00

Season Passes Available!

Get your 2012-2013 Season Pass for Colorado ACTS!
Come and enjoy the Year with ACTS for a GREAT price!
You can purchase your Season Pass the next time you are at the theater.
For only $30.00 you get to see 6 AWESOME shows valued at $50.00! Talk about a discount! Each pass is good for admission of one person, to one performance of any shows during the 2012-2013 Season.
(Dinner Theater is not Included)
Pick up your Pass today! Call 303-456-6772 or email coloradoacts@yahoo.com for more information!

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Colorado Acts
P.O. Box 745190
Arvada CO 80006-5190
phone 303-456-6772
or e-mail coloradoacts@yahoo.com