Musical
Theatre of Anthem Announces 2013-14 Season
Anthem, Ariz., March 1, 2013 – Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is proud to announce its
2013-2014 season filled with something for everyone, including award-winning
musicals, original works, a straight play and a holiday show.
MTA will produce over 10 shows next season offering tremendous
opportunities for performers of all ages, including no-cut productions for
performers ages 6-19. The theatre
received 77 award nominations last season, garnering nine National Youth Arts
awards and six ariZoni awards.
“We
are very excited to bring an innovative and musically-challenging season,
including many well-known and beloved musicals, an original teen drama, and
Disney favorites,” said
Jackie Hammond, MTA’s Producing Artistic Director. “We set the bar
high, and our performers always rise to the occasion, so we know they can
handle this wonderfully intricate season.”
MTA’s Sixth Season:
Carrie features
an electrifying pop-rock score about a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers
who takes revenge on prom night. Rated PG-13, Carrie the musical is based on
Stephen King's 1974 novel first premiered on Broadway in 1988. This new
re-invented production is written by the composers of Footloose and Fame. In an
age where bullying is more prominent than ever, MTA is producing this edgy
musical to raise awareness of this problem in hopes that people might make a
change for the better.
Be bold, be brave,
let your colors shine! When two golden lion tamarin monkeys, a brother and
sister named Oro and Leona, are separated from the rest of their close knit
family, they must learn quickly how to survive on their own in the Amazon
rainforest. As they try to find their way back home they encounter many other
rainforest creatures: poison dart frogs, hyacinth macaws, sloths and even a
jaguar. Each group of animals share their own unique perspective on life in the
rainforest and valuable lessons that help the pair along their journey. The
music, with its jungle feel like The Lion King and Tarzan, is sure to transport
you to the tropical rain forest!
Join Alice's madcap
adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird,
gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and
beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, with dozens of
wonderfully wacky characters. Disney's
Alice in Wonderland Jr.is a fast-paced stage adaptation featuring updated
dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm
Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
Jim
Gradillas' Broken Paths, is a new original youth drama. It is a touching and
gripping drama that follows several lives and the paths they take. This is an
engrossing original play that looks into the world of our young people, written
and directed by Jim Gradillas, an AriZoni award winning playwright and director.
Freckleface Strawberry is based on the beloved New York Times Best Selling book by
celebrated actress Julianne Moore, and is a brand new family musical. With the
help of her loveable schoolmates including an amazingly talented ballerina, a
cutie jock, a charming ditz, and a totally kooky teacher, Freckleface learns
that everyone is different - and that's what makes everyone special. With
soaring music, awesome dancing, and a freckleface full of laughs, your whole
family will love this brand new musical for all ages...freckles or not!
42nd Street is the story of hard work, being in the right place at the
right time, talent and love. 42nd Street is a celebration of Broadway and the
people involved in shows. Musical hits include You're Getting to Be a Habit with
Me, We're In the Money, Go into Your Dance, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to
Buffalo and of course, the title song 42nd Street. One of the most beloved
musicals in history, 42nd Street will
tap its way into your heart!
”
This timeless fairy
tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated
film. With a beautiful score including "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart
Makes" and the classic "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," Disney's
Cinderella KIDS will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that
dreams really can come true.
After the success of
Joe Bousard's World Premiere Something
Beautiful, we are thrilled to bring you Bousard's The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Pied Piper follows the story of the
original poem very closely, with one exception. In the original poem, the
children are led away by The Pied Piper, because a promise was broken. And he
leads them to a huge mountain where they stay, creating a new race of people.
However, the creators of this musical felt that was a bit harsh for young
audiences, and so, the children are released after a new sincere promise is made
and they return home, to their happy parents and the townspeople of Hamelin.
Madame's jealous
butler Edgar cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the
Parisian countryside. What's a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O'Malley and his
rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure
to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hip, jazzy beat, which includes
the Disney favorites "The Aristocats," "Scales and
Arpeggios" and "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat."
”
The
Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in
this delightful musical parable. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical
styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll,
this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
Also included in the season is a Holiday Show in December and
MTA’s annual Benefit show to be held February 8, 2014. In
addition to 10 plus shows next season, MTA will continue to offer audition
preparation workshops, acting intensive classes, a full summer program, and
zumba classes. MTA also offers MTA
Minis, six week sessions for ages 3-5 with themes such as Disney and Broadway.
For more information about MTA’s upcoming events including auditions,
workshops, and performances, please visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.
All shows take place at MTA’s theatre at 42323 N. Vision
Way, Anthem, AZ 85086.
Reserved seating tickets may be purchased online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.
Adult tickets are $18 and Students,
Seniors and Children 12 and under are $15.
About MTA
Musical
Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is an award-winning, non-profit theater company located
in Anthem, Arizona. The mission of
MTA is to develop youth and adults within the field of performing arts while
enhancing their intrinsic creativity and brokering their vast talents. MTA
trains and educates youth so that they can become the artists, patrons, and
leaders of tomorrow while providing opportunities to adults that empower them
and foster their creativity. MTA’s principles include casting all who
audition in select productions, presenting high quality shows that everyone can
enjoy, and providing a positive environment where performers can practice
teamwork and communication skills while experiencing the pride of
accomplishment.
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