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January brings the mystery, The Mousetrap to life, followed by the Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece, South Pacific. Mary Poppins takes the stage just in time for the Holidays. The Civic is proud to kick things off in September with the World Debut of an original work: The Boatwright. See events calendar for specific days and times: įor information on the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre or to purchase tickets, call 61 or visit Great Theatre for the 14/15 continues with a perfect blend of theatre classics and new favorites. The Traveling Troupe Sponsor: Two Men and A Truck, the Jan Kahn Fund, and “In Honor of the Floodie Award – Reach all Your Potential” Season Sponsor: The Porter Foundation and Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre expresses their thanks to the following sponsors and partners: **Denotes Students of GRCT’s School of Theatre Arts **Graham Smith (GVSU): Jan/Old Man Svenson

**Elizabeth Foster (age 11, Homeschool): Peggy **Benjamin Lowen (age 12, Blanford Environment School): Willie **Ashlyn Fitch (age 13, Forest Hills Central Middle School): Maddie **Amelia Moody (age 10, Homeschool): Cecile **Alex Sullivan (age 12, Ada Christain School): Jack

Little traverse civic theater free#

March 7, 14 and 21 And Saturday, June 6 for Festival of the ArtsĪll performances are free of charge (donations encouraged) Based on the beloved books by Eleanor Estes, THE HUNDRED DRESSES takes this classic book and infuses it with a playful score and high energy antics which will stick with audience members long after the curtain callĭates open to public: at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre: Both funny and touching, THE HUNDRED DRESSES, message of childhood bullying continues to resonate with readers today. When she claims to have one hundred dresses in her closet at home, the teasing begins. As the new girl in school, her classmates at Franklin Elementary don’t quite know how accept a girl with the funny accent and a faded blue dress.

THE HUNDRED DRESSES, a Musical, brings to life the story of Wanda Petronski.

Traveling Troupe performances offers children and families a ‘first theatre experience’ and brings favorite childhood books to life for a transforming ‘page to stage’ experience. However, four performances on March 7, 14, and 21 (and June 6) will be held at Civic Theatre, and are open to the public, and totally free. All performances take place in area of Kent County Public and private schools. Traveling Troupe is made-up of a group of pre-teens, teens and adults volunteering their time to perform a family-friendly production for children aged, 8-14 years and their families. Based on the book by Eleanor Estes.Ĭelebrating 25 years of school performances, The Traveling Troupe has been giving back to the West Michigan through theater – “theater for everyone” as their motto. THE HUNDRED DRESSES, a Musical by Ralph Covert & G.