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Welcome to San Diego Junior
Theatre’s 67th Season —
SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS!
We’re Creepy and we’re Kooky… and (probably) altogether Ooky! Thus
the launch of our 67th Season—and that’s only the beginning! We’ll
take you on a theatrical ride to meet a girl who fancies herself, to get
to know a brother and sister who befriend dinosaurs, and to join four
siblings as they discover a magic land through a wardrobe! Leap tall
buildings with your favorite super hero, take a visit with the unlikeliest
of friends in a spider and a small pig, and then shake it up with your
favorite Elvis Presley hits!
Where else can such thrilling tales all explode in one season?
San Diego Junior Theatre, of course! We are never ones to rest on
our laurels. We love to discover new journeys together and to create
innovative ways to tell old stories—and always leave you wanting to
come back for more!
As the new Artistic Director of this wonderful organization, nothing
excites me more than watching our young performers apply the
necessary tools and techniques to the art of theatre, while learning
the deeper and more important lessons of discipline, respect, and
bonds of friendship that they will carry with them throughout the
rest of their lives.
What a glorious experience for me to be a part of this rich and
diverse family. Yes, we are a family (Addams and otherwise) and like
a family, all are welcome!
RAYME SCIARONI
Artistic Director
The Mission of San Diego Junior Theatre
San Diego Junior Theatre provides engaging, innovative and high-quality
theatre education and productions to enhance the lives of children of
all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and levels of interest.
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Main-Stage Shows
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
October 24 - November 9, 2014
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Recommended for Ages 10 and Older. A JT Premiere!
It’s every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess
of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young
man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And
if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and
begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something
he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.
Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host
a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.
The Addams Family is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical
Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com.
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Rippledink s Repertory
features the same students, rotating from
cast to CAST for both shows!
Plays in Rep!
January 2-18, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book by Jenny Laird
Music and Lyrics by Randy Courts
Additional Lyrics by Will Osborne
Based on Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
When siblings Jack and Annie accidentally stumble upon a tree house
time machine, they find themselves transported back to the time of the
dinosaurs. Join Jack and Annie on their adventure into the past and
meet an amazing cast of dinosaurs face-to-face!
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also
supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone 212-541-4684. Fax 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com.
Two plays shown in repertory over three weekends at the Casa del Prado
Theatre in Balboa Park, January 2-18, 2015.
Fancy Nancy - The Musical
January 3-18, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book and Lyrics by Susan DiLallo
Music and Lyrics by Danny Abosch
Based on the Books by Jane O’Conner
and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Suitable for All Ages.
A JT Premiere!
Fancy Nancy and her friends, Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are
going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.”
Nancy is positive (that's fancy for 100 percent sure) that she and Bree
will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted
role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can
Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she
wanted? And will she and her friends be able to save the day when
disaster strikes right before the show?
Produced with permission by The Susan Gurman Agency, LLC, 1501 Broadway, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10036, and by
HarperCollins Children’s Books, Inc.
February 27 - March 15, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Dramatized by Joseph Robinette
Based on the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Recommended for All Ages!
When the four Pevensie children stumble upon an old wardrobe, little
do they know, that they will discover the magical world of Narnia. Full of
mystical creatures, talking animals, and great escapes, this action-packed
story by C.S. Lewis depicts the triumph of Aslan, the great lion and ruler
of Narnia, over the White Witch. Join the adventure as four brave kids, one
great lion, and an entire kingdom fight for what is right.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, 311 Washington St,
Woodstock, Illinois 60098. Phone 815-338-7170. Fax 815-338-8981. www.dramaticpublishing.com.
UPcoming Events
Visit JuniorTheatre.com for more information, or to order tickets!
Songs of the Season
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Third annual event features JT students performing selections from our
exciting 67th Season, with a dessert reception following. Join us for this
kick-off celebration to an amazing year of shows!
Spring Swing
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
A musical celebration with Richard Morrison and the JT Big Band,
features dancing, special guest performances, and a silent auction.
Godspell in Concert
Saturday, June 9, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Last summer’s successful Advanced Musical Theatre workshop steps
onto the main stage for one night only to showcase the glorious songs
and sounds of Stephen Scwhartz’ moving and unforgettable score.
San Diego Junior Theatre’s educational programs and productions are sponsored in part by show ticket sales, class and camp
registrations, and contributions from donors like you. Major funding is provided by the City of San Diego, the City of San Diego
Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego and the San Diego Junior Theatre Auxiliary. © 2014 by San Diego
Junior Theatre. All rights reserved. Design, Thrive | Arts, www.thrivearts.com.
April 24 - May 10, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Book by David Newman and Robert Benton
Based Upon the Comic Strip “Superman” by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
A pop art–flavored, musical sendup of the comic book world, with music
by Charles Strouse (Annie), that tells the story of the caped hero’s efforts
to protect Metropolis from a mad scientist, a megalomaniacal gossip
columnist and a mysterious clan of under-employed acrobats.
Broadway production produced by Harold Prince, in association with Ruth Mitchell. Directed for the Broadway stage by
Harold Prince. It’s a Bird... It’s a Plane... It’s Superman is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music
Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Phone 212-688-9191. www.tams-witmark.com. Superman is a
registered trademark of DC Comics.
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Charlotte s Web
June 26 - July 12, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the Book by E.B. White
Suitable for All Ages!
The word is out, he’s “some pig,” “radiant,” “terrific!” A story of
friendship, loss and love, Charlotte’s Web shines onstage.
Intelligent, funny, and heartfelt, the book by E.B. White has
captivated young readers for generations. When an affectionate
pig named Wilbur is saved from slaughter and sent to live on
a nearby farm, he finds a barnyard full of animals who quickly
become family. But it’s the most unlikely of friends who proves
to be his best — a spider named Charlotte who uses her
skills to save Wilbur’s life once more, even as her own is
slipping away. It’s the classic tale you know and love!
Charlotte’s Web is presented through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, 311 Washington St, Woodstock, Illinois
60098. Phone 815-338-7170. Fax 815-338-8981. www.dramaticpublishing.com.
All Shook Up
July 24 - August 9, 2015
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Book by Joe DiPietro
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
The year is 1955, and into a square little town, in a square
little state, rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes
everything and everyone he meets in this hip-swiveling,
lip-curling musical fantasy. It’ll have you jumpin’ out of your
blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,”
“Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Originally produced on Broadway by Jonathan Pollard, Bernie Kukoff, Clear Channel Entertainment, Harbor Entertainment,
Miramax Films, Bob & Harvey Weinstein, Stanley Buchthal, Eric Falkenstein, Nina Essman/Nancy Nagel Gibbs, Jean Cheever,
Margaret Cotter, in association with Barney Rosenzweig, Meri Krassner, FGRW Investments, Karen Jason and Phil Ciasullo
Conard. Originally produced for Goodspeed Musical, Michael P. Price, Executive Producer, Sue Frost, Associate Producer.
All Shook Up is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical
Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com.
OFf-PARK TheaTRE SERIes
AT RoOsevElt
New for this season! San Diego Junior Theatre has created our own
version of an “Off-Broadway” theatre experience, through a continuing
partnership with neighboring Roosevelt Middle School. LESS THAN a
mile away from the Casa del Prado, and a world away in theatrical
experiences, San Diego Junior Theatre’s Off-Park series is your ticket
to newer, edgier, and more experiential productions: Shakespeare,
classic literary pieces, and new plays are among the ways students
will look at ideas in a fresh new way. In this smaller and lowerkey environment, there are opportunities to investigate new acting
techniques, tap new sources of creativity, and hone skills. This exciting
new series promises to be a well-known staple of a fine alternative
theatrical experience for students and audiences alike.
Maricela de la Luz
Lights the World
November 14-23, 2014
Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
By José Rivera
Suitable for All Ages. A JT Premiere!
A few days before Christmas, as Maricela
de la Luz and her brother Riccardo come
out of a San Diego mall, the world suddenly
changes. It starts off slowly. First it’s the
unexplainable snowfall. Then it’s all the
adults disappearing. Then it’s the polar
bear that appears out of nowhere, followed
by the penguins. On this magical and
unusual journey the children learn the
meaning of heroism and commitment.
Flight of the Lawnchair Man
February 6-15, 2015
Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
Book by Peter Ullian
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
based on a Concept by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
Recommended for Ages 12 and Older. A JT Premiere!
Jerry Gorman is a regular guy from Passaic, New Jersey, who just wants to fly.
The neighbors think he's nutty and his mother disapproves. But his girlfriend
Gracie believes in him. Loosely based on a true story, Jerry soars to 16,000 feet
with nothing but a lawnchair and 400 helium balloons. This is a musical that
reminds us that dreams can come true if you believe in yourself.
Flight of the Lawnchair Man was first presented at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2004.
Presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide
(TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY. 10018. Phone 866-378-9758. www.theatricalrights.com.
Much Ado
About Nothing
March 27 - April 5, 2015
Off-Park Theatre Series at Roosevelt
Written for the Stage by William Shakespeare
Recommended for Ages 10 and Older.
For Claudio and Hero, it’s love at first sight, while Benedick and Beatrice have
been at each other’s throats since before the war that took the men away
from the Italian town of Messina. When the lovers decide to play a prank to
get their friends to fall in love, Don John decides to kill the mood, attempting
to sabotage the lovers’ relationship less than a week before their wedding.
This classic Shakespeare comedy shows how the game-playing and plotting
of a noble family leads to fun, intrigue, and silly misunderstandings.