Children's Theater of Madison 23/24 Season Brochure

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THANK YOU OUR SHOW TO SPONSORS Lead Sponsors

Bradbury Family Associate Sponsors

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R D O INAR A R T X Y 58TH SEASON

For the young person navigating a strange new world, the adult in need of a change of heart, the child growing their confidence, the teen looking for a place of belonging, or the family seeking hope in the darkest of times – this season has something for everyone.

Whether it’s your first time with CTM or you’ve been with us for ages, we are so glad you are here to experience exceptional theater for all ages, right here in Madison! We welcome you all!

This season takes us to all three of our favorite theaters. We start and end at The Playhouse in Overture Center with the groundbreaking musical The Wiz and the poignant true story The Diary of Anne Frank. We return to the Capitol Theater in December for our annual production of A Christmas Carol. And at our eastside home, The Starlight Theater at MYArts, we have a new play based on the Maya Angelou poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: I Am Fearless Royalty and the musical adaptation of the bestselling book series The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

We are excited for our five show season, featuring professional adult actors alongside talented local youth, bringing you the finest family entertainment.

When you make your purchase today, you’ll secure top-notch seats at unbeatable prices, as well as free exchanges to give you great flexibility when your plans need to change. Your early support is crucial to our success.

So, are you ready to embrace the extraordinary? Read on for all the details of this wonderful season of plays and musicals, celebrating the magic, wonder, and boundless potential that lies within each one of us.

Come, be extraordinary with CTM!

Brian Cowing Interim Artistic Director

Allen Ebert Executive Director 3

OUR PRESEASON SALE

THE BIG DEAL

40% OFF SUBSCRIPTION! BUY 2 OR MORE TICKETS TO 2 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE! Every seat, no restrictions.

BUY NOW – HERE’S WHY FREE EXCHANGES!

Let the Overture or MYArts box office know 48 hours before the original show and you can exchange your tickets for FREE (subject to availability). Tickets must be of equal or lesser value or you can make up the difference on upgraded seats!

BEST DEALS ALL YEAR LONG!

August 21st through October 5th is the best time to buy tickets.

BEST SEATS!

Ordering early ensures the best available seats. Order early, get those seats before they are gone!

ULTIMATE AVAILABILITY!

Any day, any time, any show – with the best available seats!

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STARTS AUGUST 21!

1 SHOW S HOW & AWAY WE GO DEAL!

30% OFF 1 SHOW! ANY SINGLE SHOW NO RESTRICTIONS! BUY NOW AT CTMTHEATER.ORG PRESEASON SALE ENDS O CTOBER 5!

THE MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SPECIAL:

TAKE 35% OFF Thanks to MCM Members for being a part of one of our favorite Madison-area, youth-focused organizations – and our longtime partner! As a member, you’ll SAVE 35% on your ticket order with CTM (no restrictions!) Look for your super secret, special discount code in the upcoming MCM newsletter!

PRE AND POST SHOW ACTIVITIES!

Come early, stay after, and enjoy special opportunities to engage with the show. Stay tuned and visit ctmtheater.org throughout the year.

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W E E P L AY R E H W We perform at Starlight Theater at MYArts as well as The Playhouse and Capitol Theater at Overture Center. So look for the venue icons on the show pages in this brochure.

CTM MYARTS BOX OFFICE HOURS 1055 E. Mifflin St. Monday: 12-3pm Wednesday: 3-6pm Saturday: 10am-2pm The ticket office is open additional hours on event days and remains open through curtain time at any performance.

OVERTURE CENTER BOX OFFICE HOURS 201 State St.

Monday through Friday: 11am-5pm Saturdays: 11am-2pm The ticket office is open additional hours on event days and remains open through curtain time on any night of a performance. On Sunday, hours vary with event schedule.

When ordering tickets you can come to the MYArts or Overture Center box offices in person to avoid most ordering fees.

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SEASON THE WIZ

Oct 7-22, 2023 The Playhouse at Overture Center

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec 9-23, 2023 Capitol Theater at Overture Center

LIFE DOESN’T FRIGHTEN ME: I AM FEARLESS ROYALTY Feb 3-18, 2024 Starlight Theater at MYArts

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL March 2-17, 2024 Starlight Theater at MYArts

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK May 4-19, 2024 The Playhouse at Overture Center

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Directed & Choreographed by Jamal Howard Music Direction by Christie Chiles Twillie

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THE WIZ Theater for Young Audiences Version Oct 7-22, 2023 The Playhouse at Overture Center Ease on down the road in this iconic Tony-award winning musical. Dorothy’s adventures in the Land of Oz are set to a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel, and soul music.

The extraordinary score features favorite songs such as “Soon as I Get Home,” “Slide Some Oil To Me,” “He’s a Mean Old Lion,” and many more.

Recommended for ages 6+ Adapted from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum Book by William F. Brown Additional Materials by Tina Tippit Music & Lyrics by Charlie Smalls © 1975, 1979, 2006, 2010

Associate Sponsor:

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Directed by Brian Cowing

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December 9-23, 2024 Capitol Theater in Overture Center CTM’s signature production returns to the Capitol Theater in full Victorian splendor to celebrate the holiday season.

In Charles Dickens’ timeless story, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future take Scrooge on a life-changing journey, reminding us all that it’s never too late to let your light shine bright. A Madison tradition for over 40 years!

Featuring La Shawn Banks as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Recommended for ages 8+

By Charles Dickens Adapted by Charlotte T. Martin With Music by Mark Wurzelbacher

Lead Sponsor

Bradbury Family Associate Sponsors

Prelude Sponsors

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I Am Fearless Royalt

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Feb 3-18, 2024 Starlight Theater at MYArts “Shadows on the wall Noises down the hall Life doesn’t frighten me at all.”

So begins Maya Angelou’s inspiring poem and the opening of this original play by multi-disciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez. Celebrate every child’s unique strength and courage in this upbeat, interactive, musical adventure reminding us all that we are indeed fearless royalty!

Recommended for ages 5+ World Premiere by Paige Hernandez With Music by Kris Funn Based on “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me”

by Dr. Maya Angelou from the book And Still I Rise Used with permission of Caged Bird Legacy, LLC Lead Sponsor

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Directed & Choreographed by Brian Cowing Music Direction by Mark Wurzelbacher

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March 2-17, 2024 Starlight Theater at MYArts Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods.

Join Percy and friends as they encounter mythological creatures, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and learn just how resilient they truly are in this action-packed adventure with a thrilling original rock score.

Recommended for ages 9+ Book by Joe Tracz Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Lead Sponsor

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May 4-19, 2024 The Playhouse at Overture Center Don’t miss this powerful adaptation created especially for young audiences. Anne Frank’s account of her time as a young adolescent, hiding in the now infamous attic during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam is simultaneously heartwarming and heart-wrenching. An important story that must be told and never forgotten.

Recommended for ages 11+ A play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Based upon “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

Associate Sponsor

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ACCESSIBILIT Y GUIDE ALL PERFORMANCE SPACES HAVE:

•A ccessible seating for patrons in wheelchairs or with limited mobility

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• Assistive listening devices

ASL-INTERPRETED SHOWS:

See the on the calendar page of this brochure for dates of ASL-interpreted shows. Special thanks to Ultratec for supporting these performances!

SENSORY KITS:

Every performance space has sensory kits available to patrons upon request, including headphones, fidgets, light-darkening glasses, etc.

SENSORY-FRIENDLY/RELAXED PERFORMANCES

Certain productions offer sensory-friendly/relaxed performances for youth on the autism spectrum and/or with sensory processing needs. These performances reduce stimulating elements such as loud sounds and flashing lights, and provide supports inside and outside the theater to assist with needs that arise during the performance. Look for the in the calendar page for sensory-friendly/relaxed performance dates.

Contact ticketing@ctmtheater.org or call CTM patron services at 608-255-2080 x2 for more information and to arrange for any of the above accessibility provisions.

ASL Sponsor

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MORE WAYS TO BE EX TRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE ALL THAT CTM HAS TO OFFER:

•T ake a Class – Grades 4K-12, year round!

Tuition assistance available.

• Volunteer with us and get some great perks!

• Become an Intern – high school and college students welcome!

AUDITION FOR SHOWS:

Youth ages 8+ and adults, all abilities and experience welcome.

Visit ctmtheater.org for more information!

TEACHERS:

Bring your class to a school matinee. Use our enrichment guides to support your curriculum. Teachers attend free; student tickets are deeply discounted. Visit the For Educators page at ctmtheater.org.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 AT STARLIGHT THEATER, MYARTS

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Join us for an evening of world premiere plays written by local middle school and high school students. The Festival is part of the national AATE Playwrights for Change program. Selected ten-minute plays are directed by professional theater artists and presented by youth and adult actors. A Q&A with the playwrights follows the performance. You will be amazed at the talent, content, and imagination of these remarkable young writers!

Elizabeth George Foundation

VISIT CTMTHEATER.ORG TO LEARN MORE!

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R E A DY T O O R D E R ?

LET’S GO!

40% OFF 2 SHOW SUBSCRIPTION Buy a minimum of two shows in the season and at least two tickets to each show and receive 40% OFF!

WAYS TO BUY: ONLINE at ctmtheater.org IN PERSON at MYArts CTM Box Office, 1055 E Mifflin St. (Subscriptions may not be purchased onsite at Overture Center) CALL 608-255-2080 x2

1 SHOW & AWAY WE GO DEAL SINGLE SHOW - 30% OFF

Only want one show? Buy any single show and receive 30% OFF!

WAYS TO BUY: ONLINE at ctmtheater.org IN PERSON at MYArts CTM Box Office, 1055 E Mifflin St. Or at Overture Center Box Office, 201 State St CALL CTM BOX OFFICE AT 608-255-2080 x2 or OVERTURE CENTER BOX OFFICE AT 608-258-4141 Place your order by Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Order early for the best available seats!

For Box Office Hours, see page 6. $15.00 order fee on all subscriptions.

Single show fees apply when ordering online or over the phone.

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PRESEASON SALE ENDS OCTOBER 5, 2023

ORDER BY OCTOBER 5

S AV E U P T O 4 0 % SHOWS AT OVERTURE THE PLAYHOUSE

THE WIZ

REGULAR PRICE

SAVE 30%

BALCONY

SAVE 40%

Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 . . . . . $25.00 . . . $21.50 Balcony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . $21.00 . . . $18.00

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

MAIN FLOOR

Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 . . . . . $25.00 . . . $21.50 Balcony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 . . . . . $21.00 . . . $18.00 MEZZANINE

CAPITOL THEATER

CIRCLE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL REGULAR PRICE

SAVE 30%

Mezzanine (Balcony) . . . . . . . . . . . $49 . . . . . $34.

SAVE 40%

$29.25 Circle (Balcony) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58 . . . . . $40.50 . . . $34.75 Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68 . . . . . $47.50 . . . $40.75 Prime (Through Row B). . . . . . . . . $75 . . . . . $52.50 . . . $45.00 25

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ORCHESTRA PRIME

SHOWS AT MYARTS STARLIGHT THEATER

LIFE DOESN’T FRIGHTEN ME REGULAR PRICE

SAVE 30%

MAIN FLOOR

SAVE 40%

All Seats, ages 8 and Up. . . . . . . . . $26 . . . . . $18.00 . . . $15.50 All Seats, ages 7 and Under . . . . . . $15 . . . . . $10.50 . . . $9.00

THE LIGHTNING THIEF All Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36 . . . . . $25.00 . . . $21.50

ORDER THREE WAYS: • ONLINE: CTMTHEATER.ORG • I N PERSON: MYARTS BOX OFFICE OR OVERTURE BOX OFFICE (SEE PAGE 6 FOR HOURS) • PHONE: CALL 608-255-2080 EXT 2 Pre-season sale ticket prices reflect 30% & 40% discounts.

All prices include sales tax and facility fees.

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APPLAUSE AND THANKS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BY

Elizabeth George Foundation THE LOGO

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ART & SONS

The new WPR logo represents an abstract expression of those connections. Three sets of seven concentric circles represent the diversity of our services and people we serve. We have three networks. We have thee ways we serve (on-air, online, in the community.) We have three formats (news, talk, music.) And we have seven regional offices.

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The design reflects our clean and modern sensibility with a nod to our past. Some see broadcast tower beacons. Some see soundwaves from speakers, people talking on the corner. Some see vinyl records.

Some see X-Ray specs. Whatever you see, our logo does not define us, it is simply a distinctive mark and a design element.

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BOX OFFICE: Purchase subscription tickets to two or more plays through CTM by October 5, 2023 by 5pm, in the following ways: online at ctmtheater.org, in person at 1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI, or by phone at (608) 255-2080 x2. MYArts Box Office hours are Mondays (12:00-3:00pm), Wednesdays (3:00-6:00pm), and Saturdays (10:00am-2:00pm).

Purchase tickets to single plays throughout the season at either CTM or the Overture Center. For more information and box office hours at both venues, visit ctmtheater.org or overture.org.

SERVICE CHARGES: Subscription tickets purchased during this limited pre-season offer are subject to a one-time $15 handling charge. Group tickets incur a $15 per order fee. Single play tickets purchased online or by phone, through either overture.org or ctmtheater.org, are subject to a 15% per ticket fee.

CTM charges a 3.5% service fee on all credit card purchases, both in person and by phone. Orders purchased in cash or by check incur no additional fees. Orders paid via check will not be processed until check has been received.

TICKET POLICIES | EXCHANGES: All sales are final; no refunds are available. Purchased tickets are eligible for free exchanges and may be exchanged at MYArts or the Overture Center. Tickets must be exchanged at least 48 hours before the first performance involved in the exchange. Tickets may only be exchanged for a CTM 2023-24 season performance of comparable or greater value, provided the additional value is paid, if applicable.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are at the discretion of the Overture Center and MYArts. Cancelled performances are eligible for a refund or exchange to another CTM 2023-24 season performance (based on availability). No show is available for an exchange into the following season. Service charges are non-refundable.

CDC GUIDELINES & SPECIFIC BUILDING POLICIES: CTM will follow all current CDC guidelines, as well as Overture Center and MYArts building policies. Should adjustments need to be made to shows, audience members will be notified as soon as possible. For the most updated information, visit ctmtheater.org or overture.org.

ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair seating, assisted listening devices, and Sensory Kits are available at all performances.

Please make your accommodation requests when ordering your tickets. ASL interpretation is offered at select shows for each of our plays on Oct 14, Dec 16, Feb 10, Mar 9, and May 11.

Community Tickets are available at a discounted rate to those who request financial assistance. Please email ticketing@ctmtheater.org for more information or call 608-949-6618.

AGE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SEAT RESTRICTIONS: Our shows are recommended for children 3 years and up, and we do not allow any lap seats. All patrons need to purchase a seat.

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Design by Art & Sons / Illustration by Art & Sons + Sarah Kdosi Mirpuri Production photos by Ross Zentner, Zhao Kang, Zak Stowe and Ravie Bhagwandin

2023-2024

SEASON CALENDAR THE WIZ

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

OCTOBER 7-22 @ OVERTURE

MAY 4-19 @ OVERTURE

FRIDAY

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SUNDAY

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2:30 PM 7:00 PM

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3:00 PM 6:00 PM

2:30 PM 7:00 PM

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SUNDAY 3:00 PM

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7:00 PM

14 7:00 PM

2:30 PM

3:00 PM 15 6:00 PM

11 7:00 PM

2:30 PM

12 6:00 PM

3:00 PM

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7:00 PM

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2:30 PM

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18 7:00 PM

2:30 PM

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 9-23 @ OVERTURE FRIDAY

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7:00 PM

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SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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7:00 PM

10 2:30 PM

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2:30 PM 7:00 PM

17 2:30 PM

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2:30 PM 7:00 PM

LEGEND Sign Language Interpreted Sensory Friendly/ Relaxed Performances Girl Scout Day

LIFE DOESN’T FRIGHTEN ME

Assisted Listening devices are available for all performances.

FEBRUARY 3-18 @ MYARTS SATURDAY

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1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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1:00 PM 4:00 PM

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1:00 PM

18 3:00 PM

17 4:00 PM

ACCESS FOR ALL!

SUNDAY

We offer ASL-interpreted and sensoryfriendly/relaxed performances! Look for the and the in the calendar for the appropriate show dates and times.

3:00 PM

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: MARCH 2-17 @ MYARTS FRIDAY

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7:00 PM

15 7:00 PM

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

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2:30 PM 7:00 PM

3 6:00 PM

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2:30 PM 7:00 PM

10 1:00 PM

2:30 PM

1:00 PM 17 6:00 PM

16 7:00 PM

1:00 PM

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CTM is a resident company at Overture Center and an anchor partner at MYArts

EMBRACE THE EX TRAORDINARY!

Children’s Theater of Madison 1055 E. Mifflin Street Madison, WI 53703 608.255.2080 / ctmtheater.org