PRESS RELEASE:
September 12, 2012
The Launch of the new Wellington Children’s Theatre
Wellington has a new theatre company and it is just for kids! The Wellington Children’s Theatre is currently holding placement auditions for its inaugural season of classes and performances. The Musical Theatre Workshop, for children in grades 3-9, will be rehearsing for the off-Broadway hit, “Dear Edwina, Jr.”, which will be performed in mid-December. For younger children, in grades K-2, the musical and drama workshop “Acting Out!” is a perfect introduction to the stage.
The company’s Cabaret Troupe, a glee club for middle and high school singers who are able to sing in harmony, is also currently auditioning. The troupe will be performing staged, choreographed show and pop tunes.
Wellington Children’s Theatre will be offering an Advanced Acting class for students 15-19 years of age, taught by Beverly Blanchette, esteemed former dean of the Dreyfoos School Theatre Department. Mrs. Blanchette will teach an intensive, three-hour Audition Workshop in January. This class will be open to all students.
Karen Braunstein, the director and producer of the Wellington Children’s Theatre, says that creating this company has been her dream for years.
“The western communities are sorely in need of a theatre company serving children who want to hone their performing skills. I hope that the WCT will draw children who are being home-schooled as well,” says Ms. Braunstein. “Unfortunately, the public schools, with the exception of the High Schools, no longer offer a drama program for kids. There is nothing like being on stage and acting and singing your heart out, to build self-esteem and confidence. I believe that it’s vital to expose children to the performing arts and the richness of music, and give them the opportunity to express themselves through theatre.”
After 25 years of producing shows with children, during her career as a singer and cantor, and many summers directing shows at sleep-away camps, Ms. Braunstein said that it was time to jump in and create this company. Her hope is that the Wellington Children’s Theatre will become a fixture in our community and eventually have its own Black Box theatre.
Classes and workshops meet at the #1 Education Place in the “old Wellington Mall” behind Checkers.
For information on classes, tuition and schedules and to set up and audition, please call (561)223-1928 or write to [email protected].
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