Education

Academy Youth Theatre : A Charlie Brown Christmas

Register for Camp
Time: October 6 @ 12:00 am - November 21 @ 12:00 am
End Date: November 21
Register By: May 1
Ages: 10-18 Years Old
Venue: Historic Academy Theatre
Cost: $325
Instructor: Angela Coleman

ABOUT THE CAMP

This theater program is for ages 10-18 years old.

Everyone who registers will have a role but there will be auditions for specific parts.


There are 35 spots for this camp
 
Cost : $325
AUDITIONS: Tuesday, Oct 6 5PM-8PM

REHEARSAL DATES: 
 

October

Oct. 7 & 8 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Oct. 13 & 14 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Oct. 17 — Potential Saturday rehearsal if needed
Oct. 20, 21 & 22 — 6:00–8:00 PM (these highlighted ones I will be out of town)
Oct. 27 & 28 — 6:00–8:00 PM

November
Nov. 3 & 5 — 6:00–8:00 PM
Nov. 7 — Potential Saturday rehearsal
Nov. 10 & 11 — 5:00–8:00 PM
Nov. 16–19 (Tech Week) — 5:00–8:00 PM

** Subject to change

SHOW DATES:  Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11:00 AM

Interested in a payment plan option please email kjohnson@academycenter.org

 

Interested in learning about scholarship opportunities and discounts? Click here to learn about our education access program.

Each student registered will receive a total of 2 free comp tickets (subject to availability).

ABOUT THE SHOW

Charlie Brown is feeling down despite the excitement of the Christmas season. Disturbed by the holiday’s growing commercialism and unable to share in his friends’ enthusiasm, he accepts Lucy’s suggestion that he direct the neighborhood Christmas pageant. Hoping to find something genuine, Charlie Brown chooses a small, scraggly Christmas tree for the production, but his friends ridicule his choice and his confidence falters.

As rehearsals continue, Charlie Brown struggles to understand what Christmas is really about. Finally, Linus explains the meaning of Christmas by reciting the Nativity story. Inspired by his words, the Peanuts gang comes together, transforms Charlie Brown’s little tree, and embraces the spirit of kindness, community, and hope. The show concludes with a joyful celebration of the season, often including audience sing-alongs of traditional Christmas carols.

The stage version is a faithful adaptation of the 1965 television special, featuring music by Vince Guaraldi and a script adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer.

Come join the fun and let your child discover the magic of theatre in a supportive and engaging environment!