[Richmond, BC] Following the success of Aladdin last year, and The Little Mermaid Jr. last month, The Children's Theatre of Richmond Association is not ready to step out of the spotlight just yet.
Tickets are on sale now for this weekend's production of another Disney classic: Beauty and The Beast Jr., (December 7 and 8, 6:30 pm at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver) and the company returns in 2019 to present Cinderella (G2K) and Mary Poppins Jr..
And... The Little Mermaid Jr. Returns!
By popular demand, the "Little Mermaid" will be performed again, this time at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond. The dreamy show, which ran at the Massey Theatre last month for nearly 2,500 spectators, will once again enchant, with an innovative 3D interactive background, intricate hand-crafted scenery, and best of all: the same talented cast and crew will play out this wonderful story.
The CTORA’s The Little Mermaid Jr. returns in 2019.
In addition, The Children's Theatre of Richmond Association has finalized "Cinderella (G2K edition)" and "Mary Poppins Jr." as the 2019 dramas and will present more beautiful musical works in May and November respectively.
Lily Yuan, founder of The Children's Theatre of Richmond Association and play producer shares: "It has been my dream for youth to perform in productions to showcase their artistic talents and passion. I am so thrilled that we are bringing this dream to life with these upcoming productions."
Yuan has been on a mission to provide an opportunity for youth to perform and learn from some of the best artists and musicians in British Columbia. She looks forward to the Little Mermaid's return. "The actors' understanding of their characters is growing with their age, the arc of these characters and the dramatic tension will also further develop, and the vivid back drop will again be included in the 2019 show."
"...and in 2019," she continues, "the show will be staged in other cities, so those who missed the first run have another chance to see it."
Auditions On Now for 2019 Productions
Lily Yuan does not rest. On December 9, right after Beauty and the Beast Jr., casting takes place for the new play "Cinderella G2K" set for 2019. So far, more than 400 young music lovers and more than 100 local professional actors have submitted audition applications. These 500 applicants will be narrowed to 90 call backs on Dec 9.
Yuan shares, "There is so much talent, but eventually only 25 people will be selected. Cinderella will return to the stage first, to highlight the actors' performances with traditional sets and gorgeous costumes, bringing the audience into the world of fairy tales."
The Little Mermaid utilizes state of the art background technology and costumes.
Beauty and the Beast - *LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN*
Date: December 7 and 8, 2018
Location: Norman Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Booking details: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/361520
Little Mermaid Jr.
Date: TBA 2019
Location: Gateway Theatre, Richmond
Booking details: Please pay attention to ctora.ca official website
Cinderella G2K
Date: May 2019
Location: Granville Island Stage, Vancouver, BC
Booking details: Please pay attention to ctora.ca official website
Mary Poppins Jr.
Date: November 2019
Location: Massey Theatre, New Westminster, BC
Booking details: Please pay attention to ctora.ca official website
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