1. art and entertainment
2. dance
3. ballet

2012-2013
A Non-Profit Organization
201 Lulu, Wichita, KS 67211-1712
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
2012-2013
Wichita, Kansas
Permit No. 923
P A I D
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Director’s Message
Season Punchcard
Registration
Welcome to our 2012-13 season! 2011-2012 saw a continued growth in the Shannon School
of Performing Arts. Our tremendous staff continues to challenge our students in music, theatre and
dance.
We ar very excited to be offering many new shows to our schedule for this season!
We are so happy to have each and every one of you with us.
We appreciate your constant support!
Monica Flynn, Executive Director
Visit our website: www.wctdc.com
In order to provide flexible scheduling and savings to
our patrons, WCT&DC offers a Family Punchcard,
which may be used for Mainstage, Once Upon a
Time, Dance, and Picnic Theatre Shows. This card
also gives a 10% discount on classes and birthday
parties. To insure seats for a specific performance,
call for advance reservations.
Registration forms for classes should be sent to the
following address:
Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
201 Lulu
Wichita, KS 67211-1712
Or you may register on line at www.wctdc.com
Please indicate the method of payment at the
bottom of the form.
A Note about WCT&DC Ticket Prices
You may order your Punchcard now by using the
order form below, or you may purchase them any
time throughout the season.
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Individual tickets are $6.00 each. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at $5.00 per ticket.
In order to receive the group rate, one person or organization must be responsible for a single payment.
School group tickets will be $4.00 per person. For lunch or dinner performances, regular admission tickets
are $7.50 per person (includes pizza and beverage) and group discount tickets are $6.50. Show only tickets
may be purchased for all pizza performances.
Notice the advantages of purchasing a season punchcard outlined in the order form on page 14.
Main Stage Series
Family Punchcard.........................................$50.00
(You receive 10 admissions. This is a savings of
$10.00.)
Single ticket prices are $6.00 without Punchcard.
ORDER FORM
Please send ____ Family Punchcards @ $50.00
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
October 4, Thursday – 10:00 (schools)
October 5, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
October 6, Saturday – 2:00
Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. featuring songs from the Academy-Award
winning animated feature. Belle’s taming of the unfortunate Beast and his ultimate transformation back
into a handsome prince is a beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another
and learning how to love. This “tale as old as time” will transport audiences to the heart of provincial life
in a lovely French town.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
Dec. 10, Monday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 11, Tuesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 12, Wednesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 14, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
Dec. 15, Saturday – 1:00 & 3:00
Dec. 16, Sunday – 2:00
A very funny and memorable story that introduces an outrageous family of children
who learn the Christmas story and help everyone to rediscover its true meaning. This
is an annual holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.
This show is sponsored by The Irene Vickers Baker Trust & Hillside Nursery
THE LITTLEST ANGEL (A Musical )
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 5 and up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
Dec. 13, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 15, Saturday – 7:00
Dec. 16, Sunday – 4:30
The Littlest Angel tells the story of a young boy who arrives in heaven before his time. Home-sick
and lonely, he will travel back to earth, with his friendly pup Halo, to retrieve a most selfless and
precious gift for The Baby Jesus. Experience the love, laughter and magic of one of the most popular
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children’s stories of all time. From the classic book by Charles Tazewell.
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If you have questions, call 262-2282
Or email us at wctdc@weboffice.com
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scribers, first month theatre class tuition only.
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dance tuition (must be paid with September and/
or January payments)
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to WCT&DC
Only one of the above discounts applies.
If you have questions, call 262-2282
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REPERTOIRE
1 class per week
$40 per month
2 classes per week
$75 per month
3 classes per week
$100 per month
4 classes per week
$120 per month
5 classes per week
$140 per month
6 classes per week
$160 per month
7+ classes per week
$180 per month
Dance/Theatre Combo
$70 per month
M.A.D.D.
$80 per month for Tues.
M.A.D.D.
$150 per month for T & Th.
Individual Classes will be $12.00 per class and
must be paid prior to dancing. A 10% discount
will apply for full semester dance tuition (must be
paid with September and/or January payments)
DRESS CODE FOR DANCE CLASSES:
Girls - Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers,
and black tap shoes.
Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants
or black shorts, black ballet slippers, and black tap
shoes.
PRIMARY BALLET
Girls - Pale blue leotard, pink tights, and pink
leather or canvas ballet slippers. (No skirts please.)
Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, and black ballet
slippers.
BALLET I thru ADVANCED BALLET
Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet
slippers. (Skirts are allowed in pointe class only.)
Young men - White T-shirt, black tights, may wear
black shorts, and black ballet slippers.
STAGE DANCE CLASSES - Any color leotard, and
tights may wear black jazz pants, black tap shoes,
and black jazz shoes.
MODERN CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights,
will go barefoot.
MEN IN MOTION – Form fitting active wear, black
jazz shoes, and black tap shoes, no jeans.
DANCE BREAK– Loose comfortable clothing and
jazz shoes or clean, smooth, indoor tennis shoes.
ZUMBA – Workout clothes and clean, smooth,
indoor tennis shoes.
MISTLETOES
A Christmas Dance Concert
(Intermediate I and above)
Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
201 Lulu
December 20, Thursday
7:00 p.m.
HANSEL & GRETEL
(Kinderdance, Pre-Ballet/Tap, Primary, Ballet I,
Stage Dance I & II, and Int. Rep.)
Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
201 Lulu
(for reservations, call 262-2282)
May 3, Friday
7:00 p.m.
May 4, Saturday 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
May 5, Sunday
2:00 p.m.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
(Ballet II thru Adv. Ballet, Upper
Level Stage Dance classes, Int. Tap
& Jazz I thru Adv., Supplemental Ballet
Classes, & Repertoire)
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central
(for reservations, call 262-2282)
May 31, Friday
7:00 p.m.
June 1, Saturday
7:00 p.m.
June 2, Sunday
2:00 p.m.
Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Series
Performed in the Heather Muller Black Box Theatre at The Wichita Children’s Theatre, 201 Lulu (for reservations, call 262-2282) Regular Ticket prices for the Black Box are $8.50 and Premium Tickets are $12.50.
Fifty cents of every ticket sale goes to Heather’s Camp.
BLYTHE SPIRIT
(A classic comedy by famed playwright, Noel Coward)
Oct. 19, Friday
7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 20, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 21, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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LITTLE WOMEN (A Musical)BROADWAY
BOUND
E R M U LL E R
(This timeless story about the March sisters
(An original musical revue comprised of
in Civil War America is as relevant today as when
songs from such current musicals as
it was written. Add glorious music and the story
ONCE, NEWSIES, & AMERICAN IDIOT
comes to life anew.)
as well as classic favorites.)
Apr. 26, Friday
7:00 p.m.
*This will be a two week commitment
Apr. 27, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
for performers. For more information see
Apr. 28, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
the audition section on pg. 5.
July 24, Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
July 25, Thursday
7:00 p.m.
July 26, Friday
7:00 p.m.
July 27, Saturday
8:00 p.m.
July 28, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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JAZZ & LYRICAL CLASSES - Any color leotard
and tights, may wear black jazz pants, and black
jazz shoes. All Intermediate I Jazz and above
must have suntan jazz shoes.
Dance Series
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TAP CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, may
wear black jazz pants, and black tap shoes.
A mesmerizing two-act musical based on the book of Genesis
with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, best known for his
musicals Godspell and Wicked.
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TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES
Tuition paid monthly
March 7, Thursday – 10:00 (schools)
March 8, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
March 9, Saturday – 1:00 & 4:00
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These classes are open to any students enrolled
in Intermediate II Ballet and above. Students must
be enrolled in three or more Intermediate II level
classes in addition to the Repertoire class. This
is a performing class that will be called upon to
participate in community events throughout
the fall semester. During the winter semester,
Repertoire Company B will audition for featured
roles in Hansel & Gretel. Repertoire Company A will
audition for featured roles in Alice in Wonderland.
For more information, see auditions on pg. 5.
REPERTOIRE COMPANY A & B *(PT)
Intermediate II Ballet & above
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Joice Henry
Shannan Grilliot
Saturday
1:30 – 3:00
Prerequisite: Repertoire students are required to
audition per semester for placement and must enroll in
production ballet classes for their level.
time by giving written notice to the office no later
than the 15th of the month. If written notice is not
received by the 15th, you are obligated to pay
that month’s tuition payment and will be billed
accordingly.
CHILDREN OF EDEN (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 8 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
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The following course is an introduction to Modern
Dance emphasizing technique as well as creative
expression. Modern Dance is a multi-cultural, natural
form of dance. Dancers will go barefoot.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT *(TO)
AGE: 8 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Shannan Grilliot
Wednesday
6:45 – 7:45
MODERN I/II *(PT)
AGE: 10 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
6:45 – 7:45
Prerequisite: 2 consecutive years of Ballet
MODERN III *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Shannan Grilliot
Monday
6:45 – 8:00
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
MODERN IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
5:30 – 6:45
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
ADVANCED MODERN *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
8:15 – 9:15
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
You may withdraw from any or all classes at any
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MODERN DIVISION
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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(Teens & Adults welcome. Parents of dancers
encouraged.) Students enrolled in any of the following
two classes, will receive a $90 dance card good for
any 10 classes under the Adult Division. Students can
mix and match classes from week to week. Without the
card, each class will be $12. With the card there is a
discount and one free class. Cards must be purchased
prior to dancing.
Dance Break will explore different styles of dance like,
salsa, cha cha, mambo, and different line dances to
name a few.
DANCE BREAK *(TO)
AGE: Adults Only
INSTRUCTOR:
Kyle Vespestad
Monday
11:00 – 12:00
ZUMBA *(TO) (Beginning 2nd Semester)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR: (“Certified Zumba Instructor)
Joice Henry
Monday
7:00 – 8:00
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ADULT DIVISION
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ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES
PERFORMED BY OUR ADULT PROFESSIONAL ACTING COMPANY
Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu
This series offers participatory theatre for the 2- to 8-year old. Seating is on the floor
around the actors. We invite you to bring your children 15 minutes before show time
for the weekend performances and join us in making a craft relating to the theme
of the show. Note: We have weekday lunch matinees. P.J. Performance – For a
change of pace, dress your little ones in their p.j.’s and come snuggle up with us for
a special good night performance.
*For Trick or Treat Street Information, see Special Events on page 4*
The pizza performances
are sponsored by
Show only-$6.00
Pizza & Show-$7.50
TRICK OR TREAT STREET – October 26 – 28
Oct. 26, Friday – 6:30 Pizza
Oct. 27, Saturday – 10:00, 12:30 – Pizza
7:00 Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Oct. 28, Sunday – 2:00 & 4:30
Our Professional Touring Company performs this imaginative musical that teaches children about safe trick-ortreating using participation and interactivity.
PINKALICIOUS – November 9 – 10 & 14 – 17
Nov. 9, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza
Nov. 15, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45
6:30 – Show Only
Nov. 16, Friday – 10:00 &11:30 Pizza
Nov. 10, Saturday –11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Nov. 14, Wednesday – 11:00 Pizza
Nov. 17, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza
11:30 – Show Only & 1:30
12:00 – Show Only
Pink, pink, pink. More than anything, Pinkalicious loves pink, especially pink cupcakes. Her parents warn her
not to eat too many of them, but when Pinkalicious does…she turns pink! What to do? The popular book comes
to life in this delightful new musical to entertain the whole family. We invite everyone to wear pink to the show.
THE RUNAWAY SNOWMAN – Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 & Dec. 5 - 8
Nov. 30, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Dec. 7, Friday –
10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
Dec. 1, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Dec. 5, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Dec. 6, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45
Dec. 8, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
Can you believe it? Robin’s snowman, Happy, can talk! He soon wins a local contest and becomes the town
celebrity. The only problem is a local con man who takes all the fun out of being a star. So Happy must come up
with a plan to save the day for Robin.
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE – January 30 – February 2 & 8 – 9
Jan. 30, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Feb. 2, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Jan. 31, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45
Feb. 8, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Feb. 1, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
Feb. 9, Saturday - 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
If a hungry little traveler shows up at your house, you might want to give him a cookie. If you give him a cookie,
he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. He’ll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache,
and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim… The consequences of giving a cookie to this
energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young audiences will come away smiling at the antics that tumble
like dominoes through this delightful story. Come have a cookie with the mouse.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND – February 20 – 23
Feb. 20, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Feb. 23, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only & 1:30
12:00 – Show Only
Feb. 21, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45
Feb. 22, Friday – 10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
An enchanting musical in which Lewis Carroll makes an introduction and actors play nine of the more popular
characters of the original story. Alice gets bored by the lessons her sister is teaching her, so she follows a White
Rabbit down its hole. From then on, it’s not a typical day for Alice! Very true to the original story.
LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD – April 10 – 13 (Special Little Lambs Pre-school Performances on the 17th)
April 10, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza, 12:00 – Show Only & 1:30
April 11, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45
April 13, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza
April 12, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
April 17, Wednesday – 10:30 & 1:15 (Performed at
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Little Lambs Pre-school,
8000 W. 21st St. N.)
In this musical, Little Red learns not to talk to strangers and the wolf learns not to trick people, especially people
who live next to a poison ivy patch.
All ONCE UPON A TIME productions with the exception of Pinkalicious, The Runaway
Snowman, & If You Give A Mouse A Cookie are produced by special arrangement with
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INTERMEDIATE III BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Jill Landrith
Monday
6:45 – 8:00 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Thursday
6:45 – 8:00 *(PT)
INTERMEDIATE IV BALLET
INSTRUCTOR:
Jill Landrith
Monday
6:45 – 8:00 *(TO)
Jill Landrith
Thursday
6:45 – 8:00 *(PT)
ADVANCED BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Denise Celestine
Monday
6:45 – 8:15 *(PT)
Jill Landrith
Thursday
6:45 – 8:00 *(PT)
(Miss Denise’s class will be an Advanced Class in
Russian Ballet Technique.)
All Pointe classes require students to be enrolled in
two additional ballet classes simultaneously
OPEN INTERMEDIATE/Advanced BALLET *(TO)
INSTRUCTOR:
Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00
Jill Landrith
Beth Smith
Saturday 12:45 – 2:45
Prerequisite: Intermediate I & above
PRE & INTERMEDIATE I POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Saturday
10:30 – 11:45
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE II POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Wednesday
6:45 – 8:00
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE III/IV POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 6:45 – 8:00
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE IV/ ADVANCED POINTE &
PRODUCTION *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Saturday 11:45 – 1:15
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES
Ballet Basics is designed for students who want
to supplement their technique without full ballet
concentration.
BALLET BASICS *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
AGE: 11 & up
Maddy Wonsetler
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
NONBEGINNING ADULT BALLET *(TO)
AGE: Adults Only
INSTRUCTOR:
Jill Landrith
Monday
8:00 – 9:15
JUST JAZZ *(PT)
AGE: 9 & UP
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Wonsetler
Monday
6:30 – 7:30
MEN IN MOTION *(PT)
AGE: 11 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
6:45 - 7:45
TRICK OR TREAT STREET DANCERS *(PT)
Intermediate I Ballet & above
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp &
Beth Smith
Saturday
STAGE DANCE DIVISION
The following courses are offered as combination Tap
and Jazz classes covering the fundamentals of Tap
and Jazz technique.
STAGE DANCE I *(PT)
AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle
Monday
6:30 – 7:30
Julie Sharp
Friday
6:30 – 7:30
Resa-Marie Cotton
Saturday
11:30 – 12:30
STAGE DANCE II *(PT)
AGE: 8 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Jester-Shogren Wednesday
6:45 – 7:45
Suzie Jester-Shogren Saturday
9:30 – 10:30
STAGE DANCE III *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Friday
5:30 – 6:30
Suzie Jester-Shogren Saturday
10:30 – 11:30
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or audition only
STAGE DANCE IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Wonsetler
Tuesday
6:45 – 7:45
Julie Sharp
Friday
5:30 – 6:30
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or audition
only
(Placement for all students in Intermediate and
Advanced level Tap & Jazz classes will be placed
by advancement or audition only.)
INTERMEDIATE I TAP & JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
5:30 - 6:45
Intermediate I/II Tap & Jazz *(PT)
Instructor:
Maddy Wonsetler
Saturday
9:30 - 10:30
INTERMEDIATE II TAP & JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Jester-Shogren Wednesday
5:30 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE III/IV JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Tuesday
5:30 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE III/IV ADVANCED TAP *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
5:30 – 6:30
ADVANCED JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
8:00 – 9:15
The following course is in addition to required
ballet classes
LYRICAL *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Shannon Grilliot
Wednesday
5:30 – 6:30
Prerequisite: Intermediate III Ballet & above
11:45 – 1:15
This class will run for 8 weeks, from Sept. 8 – Oct. 27.
Students will need to be available all day, Sat., Oct. 27
to perform in Trick or Treat Street. Parents are required
to attend the beginning of the first class.
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Dance
Picnic Theatre Series
Fall semester classes will begin Tuesday, September 4 and end during the day, Thursday, December 20.
(No evening classes held on Thursday, Dec. 20, due to Mistletoes)
Winter semester classes will begin Thursday, January 3 and end Thursday, May 23.
(These shows are performed at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu)
Any class with less than 6 students will be canceled.
*Please note that TO stands for Technique Only and PT stands for Performance & Technique.
CINDERELLA – June 14-21
HANSEL & GRETEL – June 27-29
PETER RABBIT – July 12-19
All productions in the Picnic Theatre series
are produced by special arrangement with
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ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION
Combination of ballet, tap, and an introduction to
movement.
KINDERDANCE *(PT)
AGE: 3 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Wonsetler
Tuesday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 3 by September 1
and potty trained.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP I *(PT)
AGE: 4 year olds only
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Thursday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 4 by September 1.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II *(PT)
AGE: 4 & 5 year olds
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Friday
4:45 – 5:30
PRE-BALLET/TAP II *(PT)
AGE: Kindergarten or 5 by September 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Wednesday
4:45 – 5:45
Pre-Ballet II (Ballet Only) *(PT)
Age: Kindergarten or 5 by September 1
Instructor:
Jill Landrith
Saturday
11:30 -12:30
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II FAIRY TALE THEATRE
COMBO *(PT)
AGE: 3 ½ & up
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle &
Julie Sharp
Wednesday
10:30 –12:00
Resa-Marie Cotton &
Julie Sharp
Saturday
9:30 – 11:00
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12 and
all students must be potty trained.)
For Fairy Tale Theatre description, see page 9.
M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance) *(PT)
AGE: 3 ½ - 5
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 –2:30
Julie Sharp & Brenda Lawton
(All students must be potty trained.)
Students may enroll in Tuesday only or in both
Tuesday and Thursday. Concerning dance, this
class will teach both tap and ballet. For further class
description, see page 9.
ACADEMIC BALLET DIVISION
Classes will include an introduction to basic ballet
positions, steps, technique, proper placement and
body alignment at both the barre and centre.
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PRIMARY *(PT)
AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
Beth Smith
Friday
5:30 – 6:30
Maddy Wonsetler
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30
BALLET I *(PT)
AGE: 8 – 9 (3rd Grade & Above)
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Jill Landrith
Wednesday
Saturday
TRICK OR TREAT STREET (A Musical by Kevin Reese) At 201 Lulu
(Performed by Our Professional Touring Company)
5:30 – 6:30
10:30 – 11:30
ELEMENTARY BALLET DIVISION
Two classes per week are required for this division.
BALLET II
INSTRUCTORS:
Jill Landrith
Joice Henry
Beth Smith
Kris Anderson
Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(TO)
Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45 *(PT)
Friday
6:30 – 7:45 *(TO)
Saturday 9:30 – 10:30 *(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
All Ballet III students are strongly encouraged to
attend Ballet III three times a week in preparation for
pre-pointe
BALLET III
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 *(PT)
Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(TO)
Jill Landrith
Jill Landrith
Thursday
5:30 – 6:45*(TO)
Beth Smith
Friday
6:30 – 7:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Saturday 10:30 – 11:45*(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
BALLET DIVISION
(Placement for all Intermediate Level Classes by
instructor’s consent or audition only)
These students will progress to more advanced
technique, building stamina, strength, self-discipline,
artistic style, and performance skills.
Three Ballet classes per week are required for
Intermediate I and above.
INTERMEDIATE I BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Jill Landrith
Tuesday
6:45 – 8:00 *(PT)
Kris Anderson
Thursday 5:30 – 6:45 *(TO)
INTERMEDIATE II BALLET
INSTRUCTOR:
Jill Landrith
Monday
5:30 – 6:45* (TO)
INTERMEDIATE II/III BALLET & PRODUCTION
INSTRUCTORS:
Maddy Wonsetler &
Joice Henry
Saturday
11:45 – 1:15
Dance
Special Events
Friday, October 26 – 6:30 – Pizza Show
Saturday, October 27 – 10:00 & 12:30 – Pizza Show
7:00 – Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Sunday, October 28 – 2:00 & 4:30
“Trick or Treat Street” is a safe non-scary Halloween-themed charitable fund-raising event
for children under 10 years of age. Children are encouraged to come in costume and “trick
or treat” at sixteen doors along an imaginative “street.” Costumed volunteers distribute
novelties, candy, and sponsor-related items at each door. The value of the experience is
increased by a new musical entitled Trick or Treat Street, Halloween-themed music, Soapy
the Clown, entertainment, games, special activities, and the overall enchanting ambiance that
has been created JUST for young children.
Located at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu, Trick or Treat Street is the ideal
Halloween event for young children accompanied by their parents and/or grandparents.
Trick or Treat Street is sponsored by:
LITTLE RED RIDINGHOOD (A Musical Adaptation by Kevin M. Reese)
(A Wichita River Festival Event)
Performed at Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre
Recommended for all ages
June 4, Tuesday –
11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
June 5, Wednesday – 11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
In this musical, Little Red learns not to talk to strangers and the wolf learns not to trick people, especially
people who live next to a poison ivy patch.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrate your birthday at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center in conjunction with our Once
Upon a Time Series. Our party package will include a party based on the theme of the Once Upon A Time
show being presented at that time. Please call us at 262-2282 for details
.
ALL WCT & DC PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY
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Auditions
Auditions will be held at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu
BLYTHE SPIRIT (A Comedy)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, August 21
7:00 p.m.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. (A Musical)
Ages 8 - 18
Tuesday, August 21
5:00 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, August 22, 5:00 p.m. if needed
REPERTOIRE DIVISION (Dance Auditions)
Intermediate level II & above
Saturday, September 8
& Saturday, January 5
1:30 – 3:00
Auditions will be per semester for placement into either Repertoire Company A or B.
Parents will be required to attend an introductory meeting at the beginning of each audition.
Those dancers cast in Repertoire will be required to perform in all scheduled performances
for that semester, including Mistletoes.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
Ages 8 & up (adults needed)
Monday, November 5
A-L
4:30
M-Z
6:00
Callbacks – Wednesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m.
THE LITTLEST ANGEL (A Musical)
Ages 8 & up (adults needed)
Tuesday, November 6
4:30 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, November 7, 4:30 p.m.
CHILDREN OF EDEN (A Musical)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, January 22
5:00 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, January 23, 4:30 p.m. if needed.
LITTLE WOMEN (A Musical)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, February 25
7:00 p.m.
(Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music)
BROADWAY BOUND (A Musical)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, June 3
5:00 p.m.
(Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music)
*This show will be rehearsed during a
shortened but intensified rehearsal period
from July 15-July 23. There will be both day
and evening rehearsals. This will be a two
week commitment from the beginning of
rehearsals through the end of performances
to accommodate our teen-age performers busy
summer schedules!
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ACTING BOOTCAMP FOR TEENS (Fall Only)
AGES: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Heather Journell Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (A Musical)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 9-13
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Vardaman
Tuesday
6:00 – 7:30
Have you always wanted to act, but were afraid to?
Or are you already acting, but are ready to do some
more auditioning? This course will show you how to
understand your character, teach you memorization
techniques, and help you with the in’s and out’s of
auditioning. But don’t expect to just sit back and
watch…everyone is expected to get in the “act”!
COST: $ 85.00 per session
“Greetings, lords and ladies! I, William Shakespeare,
will be your host this evening and I have a special
treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be
transported to a land of kings and queens, fairies
and nymphs, music and madrigal, and most of all,
trickery and love, for love can happen in the strangest ways, especially on a Midsummer Night! This
will be a step-by-step study of how a production is
put together, beginning with auditions and including
script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching
a character, adding technical elements, and ending with a performance. Basic acting skills will be
emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role.
This is a nine week course.
COST: $125.00 per session
PERFORMANCE
LITTLE SNOWFLAKES (A Musical)
(Fall Only) (Class will run from Oct. 8- Dec. 3)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday 7:00 – 8:00
This is a Christmas Musical Review! This class will
rehearse and perform this short musical prior to THE
RUNAWAY SNOWMAN, our Once Upon A Time
show on December 7 and 8. (Students must be 7
by the first day of class)
COST: $100.00 per session
COST: $100.00 per session
Prerequisite: Basic Acting or Basic Improvisation
THE GRANNY AWARDS (A Musical)
(Fall Only)
AGES: 9-12
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Tuesday
6:00 – 7:30
Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for! Yes,
Granny, who has retired from show business, will be
honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who
will win Best Female and Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? And the coveted
Best Villain Award? And don’t forget to keep an eye
on that nasty Big Bad Wolf as he tries to steal the
treasured Granny Award. This will be a step-by-step
study of how a production is put together, beginning
with auditions and including script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching a character, adding
technical elements, and ending with a performance.
Basic acting skills will be emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role. This is a nine week course.
COST: $125.00 per session
Drama
WHO PUSHED HUMPTY (A Musical)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Saturday 10:00 – 11:30
The catchy original songs of this musical combined
with the rhyming dialogue make it a hit with performers and audiences alike. This will be a step-by-step
study of how a production is put together, beginning
with auditions and including script analysis, blocking, memorization, approaching a character, adding
technical elements, and ending with a performance.
Basic acting skills will be emphasized. Everyone enrolled will receive a role. This is a nine week course.
COST: $125.00 per session
SPECIALTY
FAIRY TALE SURPRISE (Fall Only)
AGES: 8-12
INSTRUCTOR:
Heather Journell Saturday
9:30 – 10:45
We have a collection of Fairy Tales to perform but
there is just one problem – the endings haven’t been
written. Students will write the endings themselves.
Acting, directing, and playwriting will be used in this
unique class. Everyone will be cast and some may
have multiple roles. Participation in the final performance will be expected of all students enrolled. This
is a nine week course.
COST: $ 90.00 per session
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Shannon School of Performing Arts
Administrative Staff
THEATRE
Executive Director..................................................................................................Monica Flynn
Fall Session begins September 10 and ends November 10
M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin the week of September 4 and end Dec. 20.
Winter Session begins January 7 and ends March 9
M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin January 3 and end May 23.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance)
AGES: 3 ½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Brenda Lawton, Julie Sharp & Stephanie Boyle
Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 – 2:30
(All students must be potty trained.)
A different story theme will be chosen for each week
and music, art, drama, & dance will be explored
based on the theme for that week. Tap and Ballet
are the two dance disciplines that will be addressed.
Students may enroll in Tuesday only or in both
Tuesday & Thursday. This class will run from Sept.
4 – May 21 for the Tuesday class and from Sept.
4 – May 23 for students enrolled in both days. For
information on dance attire, see pg. 13.
COST: $80.00 per month for Tuesday only
COST: $150.00 per month for Tuesday & Thursday
FAIRY TALE THEATRE &
PRE-BALLET/TAP COMBO
AGES: 3 ½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp & Stephanie Boyle
Wednesday
10:30 – 12:00
Julie Sharp & Resa-Marie Cotton
Saturday
9:30 – 11:00
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12
and all students must be potty trained.)
This course is a combination of forty-five minutes
of Fairy Tale Theatre (see description below) and
forty-five minutes of Pre-Ballet or Kinderdance (see
description on page 11). This class will run from Sept.
5 – May 22 for the Wed. class & Sept. 8 – May 18
for the Sat. class. For information on dance attire,
see pg. 13.
COST: $70.00 per month
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FAIRY TALE THEATRE
AGES: 4-5
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Thursday
5:30 – 6:30
A creative dramatics approach to classic children’s
stories. This program will include dramatization,
crafts, singing, and creative movement all based on
the fairy tale selected for that day.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
CREATIVE DRAMATICS
AGES: 6-7
INSTRUCTOR:
Katie Harmon
Thursday
5:30 – 6:30
A mixture of pantomime, poetry, story dramati­zation,
singing, and movement to stimulate creativity and
self-expression.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
ADVANCED CREATIVE DRAMATICS
AGES: 7-8
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Thursday
6:30 – 7:30
a prerequisite of 2 semesters of Creative Dramatics
or Teacher’s consent
Students must be able to read. The elements taught
in basic Creative Dramatics will be
explored at a deeper level and there will be an informal performance at the end of the session.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
Tour Director............................................................................................................. Joice Henry
Director of Theatre Division....................................................................................Monica Flynn
Director of Dance Division.....................................................................................Kris Anderson
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director......................................Mary Ellen Crawford
Theatre Coordinator........................................................................................ Belinda Kerschen
Dance Coordinator................................................................................................... Joice Henry
Heather Muller Black Box Theatre
Producing Director,............................................................................................. Kelly Wonsetler
Technical Director.................................................................................................. Kenny Allman
***WCT GLEE***
“YOUNG AT HEART”
Ages 45 & up
Director: Kyle Vespestad
Monday 6:00 –7:30p.m.
All who are interested in participating in Young At Heart, please attend the initial meeting
August 27.
No Audition Required! Enroll now!
Because you’re never too old to rock, this glee club will be
performing a wide range of music from both today and yesterday.
Come ready to move, groove and have a blast.
ACTING
BASIC ACTING
AGES: 9-12
INSTRUCTOR:
Katie Harmon
Saturday
11:15 – 12:15
An introduction to basic skills in acting such as vocal
projection, stage movement, and character development. This is a nine-week course.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
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Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff
KRISTINE ANDERSON moved to Wichita from Minneapolis, Minnesota where she directed a
Youth Ballet Company. Her choreographic credits include Nutcracker, Coppelia, and Sleeping
Beauty, among others. She has a BFA in ballet from the University of Utah and has performed
with the Brelsfoard Dance Theatre Co. in Chicago, Arizona Ballet Theatre, and Minnesota
Dance Theatre.
HEATHER JOURNELL is a professional actress and singer, who has performed in several
theatres in Wichita, including Wichita Center for the Arts, Big Mike’s Little Theatre, and
Wichita Children’s Theatre. She has studied theatre and music at Butler Community College
and Stetson University. This is Heather’s fifth year teaching for WCT&DC.
STEPHANIE BOYLE has a BA in Art History from Washburn University. Originally from
Concord, MA, she studied and taught dance with the West Concord Dance Academy for 11
years. While teaching first and second grade at an International School in Cascais, Portugal,
she performed with the Portuguese International Dance Academy.
RESA-MARIE COTTON is attending Wichita State University majoring in Dance. Resa-Marie
has attended Summer Intensive Programs with Ballet Austin, Ballet Met in Columbus, Ohio,
The Rock School of Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and American Ballet Theatre in
Austin, Texas. She has also had the privilege of dancing in Ballet Wichita’s productions such
as the Nutcracker and Ballet in the Park. She is excited to be teaching where she first learned
how to dance at the age of four, and where she continued to dance through graduation.
DENISE CELESTIN, Professor of Dance at Wichita State University, received her early training
in New Orleans and completed the MFA in Ballet from the Texas Christian University. She
performed with the New Orleans Ballet, Fort Worth Ballet, Fort Worth Opera, and Ballet Met
of Columbus, Ohio and served on the faculties of the Ballet Met Academy, Otterbein College,
and the Ohio State University. Ms. Celestin participated as a coach in the USA International
Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, and has choreographed a wide range of works
for ballet and opera. Her choreography has been presented throughout Europe and parts of
Asia. She has received numerous awards including an Individual Artist Fellowship Award
for Choreography from the Kansas Arts Commission in 2001, the Mortar Board Educator’s
Appreciation Award, and the WSU President’s Award for Distinguished Service in 2005. She
is also a Dorothy Johansen Hauck Faculty Fellow in Dance. Ms. Celestin has studied teaching
methods at Canada’s National Ballet School Teacher’s Seminars in Toronto, Canada, and
at the International Vaganova Method Conference/Demonstration in St. Petersburg, Russia.
SHANNAN GRILLIOT is a former student of WCT&DC having danced here for 13 years. She
is a graduate of WSU with a major in Nursing and a minor in Dance. Shannan has performed
with WTC&DC, Ballet Wichita, Music Theatre of Wichita, WSU Dance Ensemble, & the MidAmerica Dance Theater.
KATIE HARMON is a graduate of Friends University where she double majored in Musical
Theatre and Math Education. While attending Friends, she was also a member of the Singing
Quakers. Katie has been performing since 1990. In the past, she has performed for the
Wichita Center for the Arts and the Once Upon A Time Players at WCT&DC. She is currently
a teacher for USD 259.
JOICE HENRY has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance from SUNY at Buffalo. She
also received her certification from Dance Master’s of America “Teacher’s Training School”
to teach in all disciplines. Past performance credits include “Swing!”, “Steel Pier”, “Walt
Disney World”, Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo’s Coloring Book” National Tour, and Broadway’s
“Evita” North American Tour to name a few. Joice has recently received her certification to
teach Zumba. She is pleased to work with young people and share her experiences in dance
and theatre with them in classes and shows as well.
SUZIE JESTER-SHOGREN is a graduate of Butler Community College where she majored in
Elementary Education and received a dance scholarship. She studied dance for 18 years and
is currently a 2nd grade teacher for USD 259.
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Patty Kirkpatrick has been involved with WCT&DC since the age of five and recently
served as the 2010-2011 Touring Company Manager. She holds a BA in Music Theatre and
a BA in Communications from Friends University, where she was a memeber of the Singing
Quakers and the Act of Faith drama team. She has also worked at Walt Disney World in
Orlando, Florida.
JILL LANDRITH was a soloist with the Aachen Ballet in Germany, after an apprenticeship
with Ballet Met in Columbus, Ohio. Her ballet training began in Wichita, with June Landrith,
she then studied extensively in New York City with David Howard, Maggie Black, and at the
Joffrey School. Jill has been Artistic Director of Ballet Wichita since 1997, is a University
Lecturer in Dance at WSU, and was Director of the Nancy Hervey School of Ballet. She was
recently a guest teacher for the Washington Ballet School in D.C. and has also been a guest
teacher in New Jersey and Florida. Jill has also received several grants to work with disabled
students in dance projects with USD 259.
BRENDA LAWTON earned her undergraduate degree in theatre and music from Northwestern
University and an MFA in theatre arts from the University of Iowa. She has 19 years experience
teaching children’s theatre. Before joining the faculty of WCT&DC in 1998, she taught at the
Children’s Theatre of Western Springs in the Chicago area, working with students to create
original dramas. She has also performed at theatres in Iowa and Chicago.
BETH SMITH has a Bachelor in Fine Arts from WSU where she performed with the Mid
America Dance Theater and WSU Dance Ensemble. Her passion for dance began while she
was growing up performing with Ballet Wichita and the Nancy Hervey School of Ballet. After
graduation she went on to dance at Walt Disney World. She returned to teach at WSU and
Nancy Hervey School of Ballet and also at schools in Pennsylvania and Texas.
JULIE SHARP a native of Illinois is a graduate of Butler Community College with an Associate
in Arts Degree. While at Butler, she was a member of their dance team and Headliners show
choir, serving as their dance captain. Before arriving in Kansas, Julie had studied dance and
performance for fifteen years. She currently plays French horn in the CCC orchestra. She has
choreographed for various community theaters; show choirs, churches, and pageants. She
has also done some private teaching.
MICHELLE VARDAMAN earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with and emphasis in opera and
a minor in piano pedagogy and accompaniment from Wichita State University. She then
received certification for Italian and Opera History from The Istituto Europo in Florence, Italy.
Mrs. Vardaman will receive her Masters in Vocal Education from WSU in December 2012. She
opened Michelle’s Music Studio in 1996 and has been teaching piano, voice, and theatrical
coaching for the last 16 years. She has performed with Opera Kansas, Cowtown Empire
House, Scottish Rite Signature Theatre, and WSU Opera Theatre.
Kyle Vespestad has worked professionally as an actor with Cabaret Old Town, Crown
Uptown, and Mosley Street Melodrama. He has worked for WCT&DC since 1996 as a performer
and director. Kyle has written several original musical reviews.
MADDY WONSETLER studied dance at WCT&DC for 15 years, beginning at the age of three.
In recent years she has studied at Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, Mississippi, Kansas City
Ballet, and The Kirov Ballet in Washington D.C. She also spent a year of study at The Joffrey
Ballet School in NYC. Maddy has taught young dancers for the last six years.
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