CTM proudly took the timeless story of Cinderella to heart.
Like Cinderella, many foster children have faced difficult odds and shattered dreams. And while we can't work the magic of a fairy Godmother, we can help improve the lives of those most in need. CTM's Cinderella production supported Shepherd's Crook to help them with their mission of finding children loving and caring foster and adoptive parents and place each child in an environment in which they can prosper and flourish.
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences' spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me" will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!
The adventurous tale of the "boy who wouldn't grow up," the story of Peter Pan begins in the Darling nursery, where Mr. & Mrs. Darling have tucked their children into bed. Peter Pan and Tinkerbell fly in through the window and whisk the children out into the night. Off they go to the island of Neverland, where the children encounter the Lost Boys, the exotic princess Tiger Lily, and the dreadful Captain Hook. The adventure comes to a climax when Captain Hook captures the Darling children and the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell is in trouble, and Peter Pan must face the evil pirate to save his friends.
Thanks to a partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre, Red Riding Hood,
a fully staged musical, was presented by young actors ages 5 - 17. After one busy week rehearsing the show, they performed twice on Saturday!
The mischievous Cat in the Hat narrated this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza!
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant,
Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville!
CTM celebrated its 5th Anniversary by bringing back the show that started it all, Twelve Dancing Princesses. A fun-filled musical
about a King with 12 unmarried daughters who mysteriously wear out their shoes night after night. The frustrated King secures the services
of an ambitious young cowherd named Michael to discover the Princesses' secret. Along the way, Michael falls in love with one of the Princesses
and helps to restore peace and happiness to the royal family.
Thanks to a partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre, Rumpelstiltskin,
a fully staged musical, was presented by young actors ages 5 - 17. After one busy week rehearsing the show, they performed twice on Saturday!
The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful, spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. Directed by Chad Weddle, with musical direcion by Emily Oliver, choreography by Amy Harpring and live music by Ohio Metropolitan Theatre Orchestra
In partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre, a fully staged musical, for young actors ages 5 - 17
and for the enjoyment of local children and families! Missoula Children's Theatre provides a week-long residency "starring" 60 local students in a full-scale musical production.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
March 2007
The enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, a "tale as old as time." Beauty and the Beast was directed by Chad Weddle with live music by the Ohio Metropolitan Theatre Orchestra.
Deep in the salty waters of the Sassafras Sea, there lived a Little Mermaid. Her name was Celia. She lived for music. In fact, it was said that she had the loveliest scales in all of the Deep. Celia and her three sisters were allowed one visit to the World Above, each on their sixteenth birthday, to learn the secrets of life on dry land. Their discoveries included ferocious dragons, advancing armies and, of course, a handsome and resourceful Prince Charming. Missoula Children's Theatre returned to CTM for this one week performance workshop for young actors.
The Children's Theatre of Mason rocked around the clock this summer with a medley of the best songs from the 1950's. Just a group of Guys and Gals singing and dancing their troubles away. Performances included the Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend, Deerfield Days and the Mason Heritage Festival.
OLIVER!
October 2006
CTM presented the Tony award-winning musical Oliver!, based on the timeless tale Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. This Broadway production contains beloved numbers such as "Consider Yourself," "Where is Love?" and "Food, Glorious Food."
The time is simply long ago and the place is the magical, mythical Sherwood Forest. Our hero, Robin Hood, and his Merry Band of colorful characters seek the help of the Foresters, manage to waylay the Aristocrats and set out to rescue Maid Marion and Marion's Maid. CTM, in partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre, provided this one week workshop for area children to achieve their dreams on the stage.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
April 2006
An exciting musical, complete with a beautiful princess, a magic mirror, a wicked queen, and of course, seven loyal dwarfs. Audiences also enjoyed an original "bonus" production, Camp Zippedy.
The Frog Prince
February 2006
Deep in the royal swamp, a selfish Princess makes a promise to befriend a lonely Frog after he retrieves her golden ball from a well. But what happens when the Princess tries every trick in the book to break her promise? CTM, in partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre, provided this one week performance workshop for area children to achieve a wonderful theatrical experience.
2005
The Joyous Gift of Christmas
An Outreach Program
December 2005
This 30 minute musical production was created by The Children's Theatre of Mason and Main Street Studios to bring Christmas music and messages to people in need this holiday season including Pine Crest Nursing Home, Living Water Ministries, Sharon Woods' Holiday in Lights, and Christmas in Loveland.
HOLES by Louis Sachar
September 2005
The story of Stanley Yelnats, a young boy who comes from a long-line of folks with bad luck. Stanley's bad luck lands him at Camp Greenlake, a camp where trouble-makers do nothing but dig holes all day, in search of a mystery treasure!
Aladdin and his Wonderful, Magical Lamp
June 2005
A flying carpet ride thru the exciting city of Shammar in Old Arabia with the adventurous Aladdin and his mischievous monkey, Alakazam.
'04-'05 CTM Road Show - 50's Review
The CTM Road Show is a high energy Broadway style presentation showcasing CTM's talented actors, designed to promote CTM throughout the year.
A story of pure, delicious imagination! This production was sponsored in part by a grant from the Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project Northern Kentucky University
2004
Pinocchio
October 2004
Pinocchio was sponsored in part by a grant from The Fine Arts Fund
Annie, Jr.
June 2004
Annie Jr. was sponsored in part by grants from Cinergy Foundation and The Fine Arts Fund
Adapted by John Olive based on the novels by Louis Sachar.
Newberry Award winner, Louis Sachar, is also the author of Holes and There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom. This is a story about the funniest, craziest and most mixed-up place that ever called itself a school. All kinds of wacky things happen at Wayside School especially on the thirtieth floor!
This musical, holiday production was written and directed by Mason High School senior Drew Hackney.
Charlotte's Web, The Musical
October 2003
Based upon the story by E.B.White, the Zuckerman farm came to life on stage with geese, sheep, bats and a rat accompanied by a beloved spider and a humble pig.
The debut production by The Children's Theatre of Mason, Inc. with a cast of 78! A fun-filled musical about a King with 12 unmarried daughters who mysteriously wear out their shoes night after night. The frustrated King secures the services of an ambitious young cowherd named Michael to discover the Princesses' secret. Along the way, Michael falls in love with one of the Princesses and helps to restore peace and happiness to the royal family.
