1. art and entertainment
2. dance
3. ballet

2013-2014
A Non-Profit Organization
201 Lulu, Wichita, KS 67211-1712
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
2013-2014
Wichita, Kansas
Permit No. 923
P A I D
Non-Profit Org.
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Director’s Message
Season Punchcard
Registration
Welcome to our 2013‑14 season! Last year proved to be another great season of theatre, music
and dance at WCT&DC. Our classes in the Shannon School of Performing Arts continue to grow
and challenge our talented and highly qualified staff of instructors.
We are very excited to bring you several new productions this season! We hope you will continue to
support the arts for young people in Wichita and the surrounding area. So many of our young artists
have gone on to do amazing things in this community as well as communities around the country.
Your support makes that happen!
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.
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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A Note about WCT&DC Ticket Prices
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
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR. (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu
Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
October 4, Friday – 10:00, 1:00, (schools) & 7:00
October 5, Saturday – 2:00
The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history,
grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is lighting up stages everywhere.
You won’t want to miss this entertaining yet educational musical that brings its infectious
zest to cross generational audiences.
(Performed by special arrangement with Music Theatre International)
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. 9, Monday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 10, Tuesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 11, Wednesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 12, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 13, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
Dec. 14, Saturday – 2:00 & 4:00
Dec. 15, 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.
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
This show is sponsored by The Irene Vickers Baker Trust
Family Punchcard.........................................$50.00
(You receive 10 admissions. This is a savings of
$10.00.)
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Only one of the above discounts applies.
If you have questions, call 262-2282
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6:30 – 7:30
Wednesday
MEN IN MOTION *(PT)
AGE: 11 & UP
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Thursday
TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES
Tuition paid monthly
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 T or Th.
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)
7:00 – 8:00
Hip Hop aerobics: fun, fitness and dance with a hip hop twist
HIP HOP AEROBICS *(TO)
AGE: 8 - 12
INSTRUCTOR:
Briana Ramsey
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
HIP HOP *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Briana Ramsey
Thursday
8:00 – 9:00
DRESS CODE FOR DANCE CLASSES:
8:00 – 9:00
ADULT DIVISION
(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
BEGINNING TAP FOR THE ADULT *(TO)
AGE: 18 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Mitchell
Saturday
1:00 – 2:00
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAP
ADULT *(TO)
AGE: 18 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Mitchell
Monday
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FOR
THE
5:30 – 6:30
UNDER THE BIG TOP
( 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 2, Friday
7:00 p.m.
May 3, Saturday 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
May 4, Sunday
2:00 p.m.
CINDERELLA
(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 30, Friday
7:00 p.m.
May 31, Saturday
7:00 p.m.
June 1, 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.
ZOMBIE PROM (A Musical)
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
(A 1950’s horror comic book brought to life as a musical comedy)
Oct. 18, Friday
7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 19, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 20, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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7:30 – 8:30
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TEEN/ADULT TAP *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
MISTLETOES
A Christmas Dance Concert
(Intermediate I and above)
Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
201 Lulu
December 19, Thursday 7:00 p.m.
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ZUMBA *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR: (*Certified Zumba Instructor)
*Joice Henry
Monday
4:30 – 5:30
THE
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.
TAP CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, may
wear black jazz pants, and black tap shoes.
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.
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.
TEEN ADULT TAP - Loose comfortable clothing
and tap shoes.
ZUMBA – Workout clothes and clean, smooth,
indoor tennis shoes.
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DANCE TEAM SKILLS *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Shogren
Wednesday
Dance Series
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5:30 – 6:30
JUST JAZZ *(PT)
AGE: 11 & UP
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
CL
BALLET BASICS *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
AGE: 11 & up
Maddy Thiessen
Wednesday
You may withdraw from any or all classes at any 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.
ANYTHING GOES (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 8 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
April 3, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
April 4, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
April 5, Saturday – 7:00
The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue
every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than ANYTHING GOES.
This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores.
(Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark)
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These courses are designed for students who want to supplement their
technique without full concentration
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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MOON OVER BUFFALO
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (A Musical)
(Produced by special arrangement (An original musical revue with
with Samuel French, Inc.)
hit songs from your favorite movies)
(A madcap comedy set in the *This will be a two-week commitment for performers.
theatre world of NYC)
For more information see the audition section on pg. 5.
Feb. 21, Friday
7:00 p.m.
July 24, Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 22, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
July 25, Friday
7:00 p.m.
Feb. 23, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
July 26, Saturday 8:30 p.m. (Following Auction)
July 27, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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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, performed by our adult
professional acting company. 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
All Pointe classes require students to be enrolled in two additional ballet classes simultaneously
PRE- POINTE *(PT)
INTERMEDIATE II/III POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Wednesday
6:45 – 8:00 Kris Anderson
Wednesday
5:30 – 6:45
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE I POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Thursday Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
5:30 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Thursday 6:45 – 8:00
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
TRICK OR TREAT STREET – October 25 – 27
STAGE DANCE DIVISION The following courses are offered as combination Tap and Jazz classes covering
the fundamentals of Tap and Jazz technique.
CHICKEN LITTLE – November 6 – 9
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
5:45 – 6:45
Suzie Shogren
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30
Oct. 25, Friday – 6:30 Pizza
Oct. 26, Saturday – 10:00, 12:30 – Pizza
7:00 Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Oct. 27, Sunday – 2:00
Our Professional Touring Company performs this imaginative musical that teaches children about safe trick-or-treating
using participation and interactivity.
Nov. 6, Wednesday – 11:30 Pizza
Nov. 8, Friday –
10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Nov. 7, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45 6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
Nov. 9, Saturday –
11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
“THE SKY IS FALLING!” “THE SKY IS FALLING!” Chicken Little and friends learn an important lesson about jumping to
conclusions. You won’t want to miss all the excitement.
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! – Dec. 4 – 6 & 13-14
(Recommended for ages 5 & up)
(Produced by special arrangement with Allison Gregory)
Dec. 4, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Dec. 6, Friday –
10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Dec. 5, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45
Dec. 13, Friday
6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
Dec. 14, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
Ho, ho...uh-oh! It’s holiday time in Classroom One as this delightful and well-loved children’s book comes to the stage and
Junie B. is a mix of emotions. How can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee?
And the worst part is when the class picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s
enough to fizzle your holiday spirit or is it? Maybe a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she
deserves. Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY – January 24 – 25 & 29 – 31 & February 1
(Recommended for ages 5 & up)
(Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International)
Jan. 24, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Jan. 31, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
Jan. 25, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only
Jan. 29, Wednesday – 11:00 – Pizza 6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only Feb. 1, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
Jan. 30, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45
This beloved children’s book comes to life in a delightful musical when Stanley Lambchop, your
ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill ten-year-old decides his life is TOO normal. He wants to travel the
world, do something amazing, something no one’s ever seen before. Careful what you wish for Stanley!
Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES – February 26 – March 1
(Produced by special arrangement with the Music Theatre International)
Feb. 26, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Mar. 1, Saturday –
11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only
Feb. 27, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45
Feb. 28, Friday – 10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Two con-men “play the palace” in this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale. They present the
Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest of men. A charming
exploration of the dangers of vanity and dishonesty.
Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE UGLY DUCKLING – April 9 – 12 (Special Little Lambs Pre-school Performances on the 23rd)
April 9, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza, 12:00 – Show Only
April 10, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45
April 23,Wednesday – 10:30 & 1:15
April 11, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
(Performed at Little Lambs Pre-school,
6:00 – Pizza 7:00 – Show Only
8000 W. 21st St. N.)
April 12, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
Everyone thinks the little new-born is just plain ugly. He doesn’t look like the others, he doesn’t talk like the others, and he
certainly doesn’t act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways – and on a farm, different isn’t so good. Well,
our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and how sometimes, the smallest
person can be the biggest bully.
TRICK OR TREAT STREET, CHICKEN LITTLE & THE UGLY DUCKLING are produced by special
arrangement with KMR Scripts
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STAGE DANCE II *(PT)
AGE: 8 & up
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday
6:30 – 7:30
11:30 – 12:30
STAGE DANCE III *(PT)
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Suzie Shogren Saturday
9:30 – 10:30
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or
audition only
STAGE DANCE IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTORS:
Suzie Shogren Wednesday
5:30 – 6:30
Julie Sharp
Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or
audition only
TAP SUPPLEMENTAL *(TO)
AGE: Stage Dance IV & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Thursday
6:00 – 7:00
(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)
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
5:30 – 6:30
Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday
12:45 – 1:45
INTERMEDIATE II/III TAP & JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Shogren
Wednesday
6:45 – 8:00
INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
5:45 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE IV ADVANCED TAP *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Tuesday
5:30 – 6:30
MODERN DIVISION
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:
Maddy Thiessen
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30
MODERN III/IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
MODERN I *(PT)
AGE: 10 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
Prerequisite: 2 consecutive years of Ballet
MODERN V/ADVANCED *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
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MODERN II/III *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
8:00 – 9:00
5:30 – 6:45
6:45 – 7:45
REPERTOIRE 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 UNDER THE BIG TOP. Repertoire Company A will audition
for featured roles in CINDERELLA. For more information, see
auditions on pg. 5.
REPERTOIRE COMPANY A & B *(PT)
Intermediate II Ballet & above
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Joice Henry
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
Prerequisite: Repertoire students are required to audition per
semester for placement and must enroll in production ballet
classes for their level.
Dancers are called for the entire three hour class.
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Dance
Fall semester classes will begin Tuesday, September 3 and end during the day, Thursday, December 19.
(No evening classes held on Thursday, Dec. 19, due to Mistletoes)
Winter semester classes will begin Monday, January 6 and end Thursday, May 22.
Any class with less than 6 students will be canceled.
*Please note that TO stands for Technique Only and PT stands for Performance & Technique.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION
Combination of ballet, tap, and an introduction to movement.
KINDERDANCE *(PT)
AGE: 3 year olds only
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
Wednesday
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
Tuesday
4:45 – 5:30
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II *(PT)
AGE: 4 & 5 year olds
INSTRUCTOR:
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 4 by September 1.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP II *(PT)
AGE: Kindergarten or 5 year olds by September 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 5 by September 1.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II FAIRY TALE THEATRE
COMBO *(PT)
AGE: 3 ½ - 5
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle & Saturday
9:30 –11:00
Julie Sharp
(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
& Brenda Lawton Tuesday
12:30 –2:30
Stephanie Boyle
& Julie Sharp &/or Thursday
(This class will have a maximum enrollmentof 12 and
all students must be potty trained.) Students may enroll
in Tuesday or Thursday 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.
PRIMARY *(PT)
AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday
9:30 – 10:30
ELEMENTARY BALLET DIVISION
BALLET I
AGE: 8 – 9 (3rd Grade & Above)
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(PT)
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday 10:30 – 11:30*(TO)
Two classes per week are required for this division.
BALLET II
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(PT)
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
5:30 – 6:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Saturday10:45 – 11:45 *(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
BALLET III
INSTRUCTORS:
Joice Henry
Monday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) &
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
5:30 – 6:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Saturday 9:30 – 10:45*(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
All Ballet III students are strongly encouraged to attend Ballet III three times a week in preparation for pointe
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:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45 *(PT)
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday 11:30 – 12:45 *(TO)
INTERMEDIATE II/III BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Monday
6:30 – 7:45 *(PT)
Kris Anderson, Joice Henry,
& Maddy Thiessen Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 *(PT)
(Int. 2/3/4 Rep.)
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INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Denise Celestin
Monday 6:45 – 8:15 *(PT)
Sarah Walden
Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson, Joice Henry,
& Maddy Thiessen Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 *(PT)
(Int. 2/3/4 Rep.)
OPEN ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE &
ADVANCED BALLET *(TO)
AGE: 10 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jill Landrith
Friday
5:30 – 6:45
Prerequisite: Ballet II & above
Picnic Theatre Series
(These shows are performed at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu)
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF – June 12-20
LITTLE RED HEN – June 26-27
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – July 10-18
All productions in the Picnic Theatre series
are produced by special arrangement with
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Special Events
TRICK OR TREAT STREET (A Musical by Kevin Reese) At 201 Lulu
(Performed by Our Professional Touring Company)
Friday, October 25 – 6:30 – Pizza Show
Saturday, October 26 – 10:00 & 12:30 – Pizza Show
7:00 – Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Sunday, October 27 – 2:00 – Show Only
“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 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:
THE UGLY DUCKLING (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 3, Tuesday –
11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
June 4, Wednesday – 11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
Everyone thinks the little new-born is just plain ugly. He doesn’t look like the others, he doesn’t talk like the
others, and he certainly doesn’t act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways – and on a farm,
different isn’t so good. Well, our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and
how sometimes, the smallest person can be the biggest bully.
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
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR. (A Musical)
Ages 8 - 14
Monday, August 19
5:00 p.m.
ZOMBIE PROM (A Musical)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, August 19
6:30 p.m.
(Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music)
REPERTOIRE DIVISION (Dance Auditions)
Intermediate II level & above
Saturday, September 7
&
Saturday, January 11
12:30 – 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)
Tuesday, November 5
A-L..................... 4:30
M-Z.................... 6:00
Callbacks – Wednesday, November 6, 4:30 p.m.
MOON OVER BUFFALO (A Comedy)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, January 7
5:00 p.m.
ANYTHING GOES (A Musical)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, January 28
5:00 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, January 29, 5:00 p.m. if needed.
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (A Musical Revue)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, June 9
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 14-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 teenage performers busy summer schedules!
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PERFORMANCE
JINGLE BELL ROCKERS (A Musical Review)
(Fall Only) (Class will run from Sept. 26 – Dec. 5)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Thursday 5:30 – 7:00
This is a Christmas Musical Review! This class will
rehearse and perform this short musical prior to
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS,
our Once Upon A Time show on December 6 and 7.
(Students must be 7 by the first day of class)
COST: $125.00 per session
THE PHANTOM OF THE MUSIC ROOM (A Musical)
(Fall Only)
AGES: 10-13
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Vardaman Thursday 6:00 – 7:30
This is a humorous musical mystery where the
characters will discover who or what plays the
piano in the school music room after dark. A great
cast of characters gets involved in this mystery that
features wonderful fun and music. This will be a stepby-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
RASCALS UNDER THE BIG TOP (A Melodrama
with a Musical Olio)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 10-13
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Vardaman Thursday
6:00 – 7:30
This is a hilarious melodrama set in a circus setting.
The musical olio will follow the melodrama and will
include hits from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, and even
the dance hits of the 90’s.This will be a step-bystep 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
BABY BELUGA (A Musical Review)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Thursday
5:30 – 7:00
A musical review that celebrates the popular
children’s songwriter Raffi. This will be a step-bystep 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
STAGE DIALECTS & ACCENTS
AGES: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Kevin Reese
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
This course will expose each student to the most
widely used dialects for the stage and provide
them with a ground-work for continuing study and
proficiency. The goal will be for them to know how
to approach a dialect and study on their own. This
is a nine-week course. The winter semester will
not repeat material from the fall and will feature
humorous and non-traditional dialects.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
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Shannon School of Performing Arts
Administrative Staff
THEATRE
Executive Director..................................................................................................Monica Flynn
Fall Session begins September 5 and ends November 9
M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin the week of
September 3 and end Dec. 17 & 19.
Winter Session begins January 6 and ends March 8
M.A.D.D. will begin January 6 and end May 8.
Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin January 11 and end May 17.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance)
AGES: 3½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Brenda Lawton
& Stephanie Boyle Tuesday
12:30 – 2:30
Julie Sharp
& Stephanie Boyle &/or Thursday 12:30 – 2:30
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12
and all students must be potty trained.)
A different theme will be chosen for each month and
music, art, drama, & dance will be explored based
on the theme for that month. Tap and Ballet are
the two dance disciplines that will be addressed.
Students may enroll in Tuesday or Thursday only
or in both Tuesday & Thursday. This class will run
from Sept. 3 – Dec. 17 for the Tuesday class and
from Sept. 5 – Dec. 19 for the Thursday class.
During the winter session the Tuesday class will
run from Jan. 7-May 6 and the Thursday class will
run from Jan. 9-May 8. For information on dance
attire, see pg. 13.
COST: $80.00 per month for Tuesday or
Thursday only
COST: $150.00 per month for both Tuesday &
Thursday
FAIRY TALE THEATRE &
PRE-BALLET/TAP COMBO
AGES: 3½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
& Stephanie Boyle Saturday
9:30 – 11:00
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12
and all students must be potty trained.)
FAIRY TALE THEATRE
AGES: 4-5
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Tuesday
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: 6-8
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30
A mixture of pantomime, poetry, story dramati­zation,
singing, and movement to stimulate creativity and
self-expression.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
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
Tour Directors.............................................................................. Joice Henry & Kyle Vespestad
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
Producing Director,............................................................................................. Kelly Wonsetler
Heather Muller Black Box Theatre
Technical Director.................................................................................................. Kenny Allman
***WCT GLEE***
“YOUNG AT HEART” Ages 55 & up
Director: Kyle Vespestad
Musical Director: Susan Hearn
Monday 6:00 –7:30p.m.
“Young at Heart” is a group of ladies that come together once a week for the joy of singing
and spreading this joy to others.
All who are interested in participating in Young At Heart, please attend the initial meeting
Monday, September 9.
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.
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. 7 – May 17. For information on dance attire,
see pg. 13.
COST: $70.00 per month
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 18 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.
JENNY MORSE-MITCHELL has her BFA in Theatre Performances from WSU. She began her
dance career at The Dance Center under the direction of Carol Iwasaki at the age of eight.
Jenny taught her first tap class at the Dance Center at the age of sixteen. She grew up in theatre
performing with Music Theatre for Young People and Wichita Children’s Theatre and later
choreographing and performing at many venues in Wichita and surrounding communities.
Jenny is a frequent performer at Mosley Street Melodrama and also serves as Founder and
Executive Director for the Laughing Feet Performers which is a theatre company for special
needs performers. www.laughingfeet.com
BRIANA RAMSEY is a psychology major at WSU. She has performed with Butler Dance Team
and the Wichita Wild. She is excited to be the first Hip Hop instructor at WCT&DC.
KEVIN REESE has been a professional actor, director, tour manager, and playwright. If you’ve
seen any of the Once Upon a Time shows or one of the touring shows in the past 20 years,
chances are good you’ve seen his plays. He’s been busy raising four kids for the past 19
years, and is happy to be back in the classroom.
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.
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 revues
SARAH WALDEN earned her BFA in Dance from Wichita State University. She began ballet
training at the age of six and continued her training as a guest high school student with
the dance program at WSU. She has performed with the Wichita Children’s Dance Festival,
Kansas Dance Festival, and Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre. She has performed in
numerous Nutcracker productions and spring ballets with Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita,
Nancy Hervey School of Ballet, Ballet Wichita, and Friends University. She has also taught
and choreographed for several studios.
SUZIE SHOGREN is a graduate of Butler Community College where she majored in Elementary
Education and received a dance scholarship. She has been studying dance for the last 19
years and graduated from WSU with a teaching degree. This fall she will be teaching at the
Buckner Elementary, a performing arts magnet.
MADDY WONSETLER-THIESSEN 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.
PATTY KIRKPATRICK is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching from Southwestern
College and holds a BA in Musical Theater and a BA in Communications from Friends
University. While at Friends, Patty was a member of The Singing Quakers and Acts of
Faith Drama Ministry Team. She also worked at Walt Disney World in Entertainment and
Communications and served as the WCT Tour Manager.
MICHELLE VARDAMAN earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an 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.
She received her Masters in Vocal Education from WSU in December of 2012. She opened
Michelle’s Music Studio in 1996 and has been teaching piano, voice, and theatrical coaching ever since. She has performed with Opera Kansas, Cowtown Empire House, Scottish
Rite Signature Theatre, and WSU Opera Theatre.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 18 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.
JENNY MORSE-MITCHELL has her BFA in Theatre Performances from WSU. She began her
dance career at The Dance Center under the direction of Carol Iwasaki at the age of eight.
Jenny taught her first tap class at the Dance Center at the age of sixteen. She grew up in theatre
performing with Music Theatre for Young People and Wichita Children’s Theatre and later
choreographing and performing at many venues in Wichita and surrounding communities.
Jenny is a frequent performer at Mosley Street Melodrama and also serves as Founder and
Executive Director for the Laughing Feet Performers which is a theatre company for special
needs performers. www.laughingfeet.com
BRIANA RAMSEY is a psychology major at WSU. She has performed with Butler Dance Team
and the Wichita Wild. She is excited to be the first Hip Hop instructor at WCT&DC.
KEVIN REESE has been a professional actor, director, tour manager, and playwright. If you’ve
seen any of the Once Upon a Time shows or one of the touring shows in the past 20 years,
chances are good you’ve seen his plays. He’s been busy raising four kids for the past 19
years, and is happy to be back in the classroom.
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.
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 revues
SARAH WALDEN earned her BFA in Dance from Wichita State University. She began ballet
training at the age of six and continued her training as a guest high school student with
the dance program at WSU. She has performed with the Wichita Children’s Dance Festival,
Kansas Dance Festival, and Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre. She has performed in
numerous Nutcracker productions and spring ballets with Metropolitan Ballet of Wichita,
Nancy Hervey School of Ballet, Ballet Wichita, and Friends University. She has also taught
and choreographed for several studios.
SUZIE SHOGREN is a graduate of Butler Community College where she majored in Elementary
Education and received a dance scholarship. She has been studying dance for the last 19
years and graduated from WSU with a teaching degree. This fall she will be teaching at the
Buckner Elementary, a performing arts magnet.
MADDY WONSETLER-THIESSEN 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.
PATTY KIRKPATRICK is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching from Southwestern
College and holds a BA in Musical Theater and a BA in Communications from Friends
University. While at Friends, Patty was a member of The Singing Quakers and Acts of
Faith Drama Ministry Team. She also worked at Walt Disney World in Entertainment and
Communications and served as the WCT Tour Manager.
MICHELLE VARDAMAN earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an 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.
She received her Masters in Vocal Education from WSU in December of 2012. She opened
Michelle’s Music Studio in 1996 and has been teaching piano, voice, and theatrical coaching ever since. She has performed with Opera Kansas, Cowtown Empire House, Scottish
Rite Signature Theatre, and WSU Opera Theatre.
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Administrative Staff
THEATRE
Executive Director..................................................................................................Monica Flynn
Fall Session begins September 5 and ends November 9
M.A.D.D. & Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin the week of
September 3 and end Dec. 17 & 19.
Winter Session begins January 6 and ends March 8
M.A.D.D. will begin January 6 and end May 8.
Fairy Tale Theatre & Dance Combo’s will begin January 11 and end May 17.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
M.A.D.D. (Music, Art, Drama, & Dance)
AGES: 3½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Brenda Lawton
& Stephanie Boyle Tuesday
12:30 – 2:30
Julie Sharp
& Stephanie Boyle &/or Thursday 12:30 – 2:30
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12
and all students must be potty trained.)
A different theme will be chosen for each month and
music, art, drama, & dance will be explored based
on the theme for that month. Tap and Ballet are
the two dance disciplines that will be addressed.
Students may enroll in Tuesday or Thursday only
or in both Tuesday & Thursday. This class will run
from Sept. 3 – Dec. 17 for the Tuesday class and
from Sept. 5 – Dec. 19 for the Thursday class.
During the winter session the Tuesday class will
run from Jan. 7-May 6 and the Thursday class will
run from Jan. 9-May 8. For information on dance
attire, see pg. 13.
COST: $80.00 per month for Tuesday or
Thursday only
COST: $150.00 per month for both Tuesday &
Thursday
FAIRY TALE THEATRE &
PRE-BALLET/TAP COMBO
AGES: 3½ -5
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
& Stephanie Boyle Saturday
9:30 – 11:00
(This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12
and all students must be potty trained.)
FAIRY TALE THEATRE
AGES: 4-5
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Tuesday
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: 6-8
INSTRUCTOR:
Brenda Lawton
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30
A mixture of pantomime, poetry, story dramati­zation,
singing, and movement to stimulate creativity and
self-expression.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
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
Tour Directors.............................................................................. Joice Henry & Kyle Vespestad
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
Producing Director,............................................................................................. Kelly Wonsetler
Heather Muller Black Box Theatre
Technical Director.................................................................................................. Kenny Allman
***WCT GLEE***
“YOUNG AT HEART” Ages 55 & up
Director: Kyle Vespestad
Musical Director: Susan Hearn
Monday 6:00 –7:30p.m.
“Young at Heart” is a group of ladies that come together once a week for the joy of singing
and spreading this joy to others.
All who are interested in participating in Young At Heart, please attend the initial meeting
Monday, September 9.
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.
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. 7 – May 17. For information on dance attire,
see pg. 13.
COST: $70.00 per month
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Auditions
Auditions will be held at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR. (A Musical)
Ages 8 - 14
Monday, August 19
5:00 p.m.
ZOMBIE PROM (A Musical)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, August 19
6:30 p.m.
(Please bring a prepared musical piece with sheet music)
REPERTOIRE DIVISION (Dance Auditions)
Intermediate II level & above
Saturday, September 7
&
Saturday, January 11
12:30 – 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)
Tuesday, November 5
A-L..................... 4:30
M-Z.................... 6:00
Callbacks – Wednesday, November 6, 4:30 p.m.
MOON OVER BUFFALO (A Comedy)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, January 7
5:00 p.m.
ANYTHING GOES (A Musical)
Ages 12 & up
Tuesday, January 28
5:00 p.m.
Callbacks – Wednesday, January 29, 5:00 p.m. if needed.
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (A Musical Revue)
(Heather Muller Black Box Theatre Production)
Ages 12 & up
Monday, June 9
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 14-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 teenage performers busy summer schedules!
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PERFORMANCE
JINGLE BELL ROCKERS (A Musical Review)
(Fall Only) (Class will run from Sept. 26 – Dec. 5)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Thursday 5:30 – 7:00
This is a Christmas Musical Review! This class will
rehearse and perform this short musical prior to
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS,
our Once Upon A Time show on December 6 and 7.
(Students must be 7 by the first day of class)
COST: $125.00 per session
THE PHANTOM OF THE MUSIC ROOM (A Musical)
(Fall Only)
AGES: 10-13
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Vardaman Thursday 6:00 – 7:30
This is a humorous musical mystery where the
characters will discover who or what plays the
piano in the school music room after dark. A great
cast of characters gets involved in this mystery that
features wonderful fun and music. This will be a stepby-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
RASCALS UNDER THE BIG TOP (A Melodrama
with a Musical Olio)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 10-13
INSTRUCTOR:
Michelle Vardaman Thursday
6:00 – 7:30
This is a hilarious melodrama set in a circus setting.
The musical olio will follow the melodrama and will
include hits from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, and even
the dance hits of the 90’s.This will be a step-bystep 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
BABY BELUGA (A Musical Review)
(Winter Only)
AGES: 7-9
INSTRUCTOR:
Patty Kirkpatrick
Thursday
5:30 – 7:00
A musical review that celebrates the popular
children’s songwriter Raffi. This will be a step-bystep 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
STAGE DIALECTS & ACCENTS
AGES: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Kevin Reese
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
This course will expose each student to the most
widely used dialects for the stage and provide
them with a ground-work for continuing study and
proficiency. The goal will be for them to know how
to approach a dialect and study on their own. This
is a nine-week course. The winter semester will
not repeat material from the fall and will feature
humorous and non-traditional dialects.
COST: $ 85.00 per session
Drama
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Dance
Fall semester classes will begin Tuesday, September 3 and end during the day, Thursday, December 19.
(No evening classes held on Thursday, Dec. 19, due to Mistletoes)
Winter semester classes will begin Monday, January 6 and end Thursday, May 22.
Any class with less than 6 students will be canceled.
*Please note that TO stands for Technique Only and PT stands for Performance & Technique.
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU
PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION
Combination of ballet, tap, and an introduction to movement.
KINDERDANCE *(PT)
AGE: 3 year olds only
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
Wednesday
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
Tuesday
4:45 – 5:30
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II *(PT)
AGE: 4 & 5 year olds
INSTRUCTOR:
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 4 by September 1.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP II *(PT)
AGE: Kindergarten or 5 year olds by September 1
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
4:45 – 5:30
(All students must be 5 by September 1.)
PRE-BALLET/TAP I/II FAIRY TALE THEATRE
COMBO *(PT)
AGE: 3 ½ - 5
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle & Saturday
9:30 –11:00
Julie Sharp
(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
& Brenda Lawton Tuesday
12:30 –2:30
Stephanie Boyle
& Julie Sharp &/or Thursday
(This class will have a maximum enrollmentof 12 and
all students must be potty trained.) Students may enroll
in Tuesday or Thursday 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.
PRIMARY *(PT)
AGE: 1st & 2nd Grade or 6 or 7 by September 1
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Boyle
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday
9:30 – 10:30
ELEMENTARY BALLET DIVISION
BALLET I
AGE: 8 – 9 (3rd Grade & Above)
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(PT)
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday 10:30 – 11:30*(TO)
Two classes per week are required for this division.
BALLET II
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 *(PT)
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
5:30 – 6:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Saturday10:45 – 11:45 *(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
BALLET III
INSTRUCTORS:
Joice Henry
Monday 6:45 – 8:00 *(PT) &
Resa-Marie Cotton Friday
5:30 – 6:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson
Saturday 9:30 – 10:45*(PT)
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
All Ballet III students are strongly encouraged to attend Ballet III three times a week in preparation for pointe
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:
Kris Anderson
Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45 *(PT)
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday 11:30 – 12:45 *(TO)
INTERMEDIATE II/III BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Monday
6:30 – 7:45 *(PT)
Kris Anderson, Joice Henry,
& Maddy Thiessen Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 *(PT)
(Int. 2/3/4 Rep.)
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INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED BALLET
INSTRUCTORS:
Denise Celestin
Monday 6:45 – 8:15 *(PT)
Sarah Walden
Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45 *(TO)
Kris Anderson, Joice Henry,
& Maddy Thiessen Saturday 12:00 – 3:00 *(PT)
(Int. 2/3/4 Rep.)
OPEN ELEMENTARY/INTERMEDIATE &
ADVANCED BALLET *(TO)
AGE: 10 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jill Landrith
Friday
5:30 – 6:45
Prerequisite: Ballet II & above
Picnic Theatre Series
(These shows are performed at the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu)
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF – June 12-20
LITTLE RED HEN – June 26-27
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – July 10-18
All productions in the Picnic Theatre series
are produced by special arrangement with
Visit kmrscripts.com
Special Events
TRICK OR TREAT STREET (A Musical by Kevin Reese) At 201 Lulu
(Performed by Our Professional Touring Company)
Friday, October 25 – 6:30 – Pizza Show
Saturday, October 26 – 10:00 & 12:30 – Pizza Show
7:00 – Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Sunday, October 27 – 2:00 – Show Only
“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 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:
THE UGLY DUCKLING (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 3, Tuesday –
11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
June 4, Wednesday – 11:00, 12:30, & 2:00
Everyone thinks the little new-born is just plain ugly. He doesn’t look like the others, he doesn’t talk like the
others, and he certainly doesn’t act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways – and on a farm,
different isn’t so good. Well, our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and
how sometimes, the smallest person can be the biggest bully.
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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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, performed by our adult
professional acting company. 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
All Pointe classes require students to be enrolled in two additional ballet classes simultaneously
PRE- POINTE *(PT)
INTERMEDIATE II/III POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Wednesday
6:45 – 8:00 Kris Anderson
Wednesday
5:30 – 6:45
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
INTERMEDIATE I POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Thursday Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
5:30 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED POINTE *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Kris Anderson
Thursday 6:45 – 8:00
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
TRICK OR TREAT STREET – October 25 – 27
STAGE DANCE DIVISION The following courses are offered as combination Tap and Jazz classes covering
the fundamentals of Tap and Jazz technique.
CHICKEN LITTLE – November 6 – 9
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
5:45 – 6:45
Suzie Shogren
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30
Oct. 25, Friday – 6:30 Pizza
Oct. 26, Saturday – 10:00, 12:30 – Pizza
7:00 Show Only
1:00 – Show Only
3:30 – Show Only
Oct. 27, Sunday – 2:00
Our Professional Touring Company performs this imaginative musical that teaches children about safe trick-or-treating
using participation and interactivity.
Nov. 6, Wednesday – 11:30 Pizza
Nov. 8, Friday –
10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Nov. 7, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45 6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
Nov. 9, Saturday –
11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
“THE SKY IS FALLING!” “THE SKY IS FALLING!” Chicken Little and friends learn an important lesson about jumping to
conclusions. You won’t want to miss all the excitement.
JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! – Dec. 4 – 6 & 13-14
(Recommended for ages 5 & up)
(Produced by special arrangement with Allison Gregory)
Dec. 4, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Dec. 6, Friday –
10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only
Dec. 5, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45
Dec. 13, Friday
6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
Dec. 14, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
Ho, ho...uh-oh! It’s holiday time in Classroom One as this delightful and well-loved children’s book comes to the stage and
Junie B. is a mix of emotions. How can Junie B. enjoy the festivities when Tattletale May keeps ruining her holiday glee?
And the worst part is when the class picks names for Secret Santa, Junie B. gets stuck with Tattletale you-know-who! It’s
enough to fizzle your holiday spirit or is it? Maybe a Secret Santa gift is the perfect opportunity to give May exactly what she
deserves. Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY – January 24 – 25 & 29 – 31 & February 1
(Recommended for ages 5 & up)
(Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International)
Jan. 24, Friday – 6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Jan. 31, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza
Jan. 25, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only
Jan. 29, Wednesday – 11:00 – Pizza 6:00 – Pizza
6:30 – Show Only
12:00 – Show Only Feb. 1, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
Jan. 30, Thursday –10:00 & 1:45
This beloved children’s book comes to life in a delightful musical when Stanley Lambchop, your
ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill ten-year-old decides his life is TOO normal. He wants to travel the
world, do something amazing, something no one’s ever seen before. Careful what you wish for Stanley!
Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES – February 26 – March 1
(Produced by special arrangement with the Music Theatre International)
Feb. 26, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza
Mar. 1, Saturday –
11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only 12:00 – Show Only
Feb. 27, Thursday –
10:00 & 1:45
Feb. 28, Friday – 10:00, 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
6:00 – Pizza 6:30 – Show Only
Two con-men “play the palace” in this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known tale. They present the
Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest of men. A charming
exploration of the dangers of vanity and dishonesty.
Running time for this show will be 45 minutes to an hour.
THE UGLY DUCKLING – April 9 – 12 (Special Little Lambs Pre-school Performances on the 23rd)
April 9, Wednesday – 11:30 – Pizza, 12:00 – Show Only
April 10, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:45
April 23,Wednesday – 10:30 & 1:15
April 11, Friday – 10:00 & 11:30 – Pizza 12:00 – Show Only
(Performed at Little Lambs Pre-school,
6:00 – Pizza 7:00 – Show Only
8000 W. 21st St. N.)
April 12, Saturday – 11:30 – Pizza
12:00 – Show Only
Everyone thinks the little new-born is just plain ugly. He doesn’t look like the others, he doesn’t talk like the others, and he
certainly doesn’t act like the others. He is just so different in so many ways – and on a farm, different isn’t so good. Well,
our hero soon helps everyone learn an important lesson about fitting in, and how sometimes, the smallest
person can be the biggest bully.
TRICK OR TREAT STREET, CHICKEN LITTLE & THE UGLY DUCKLING are produced by special
arrangement with KMR Scripts
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STAGE DANCE II *(PT)
AGE: 8 & up
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday
6:30 – 7:30
11:30 – 12:30
STAGE DANCE III *(PT)
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Suzie Shogren Saturday
9:30 – 10:30
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or
audition only
STAGE DANCE IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTORS:
Suzie Shogren Wednesday
5:30 – 6:30
Julie Sharp
Friday
6:45 – 7:45
Prerequisite: Placement by advancement or
audition only
TAP SUPPLEMENTAL *(TO)
AGE: Stage Dance IV & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Thursday
6:00 – 7:00
(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)
INSTRUCTORS:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
5:30 – 6:30
Resa-Marie Cotton Saturday
12:45 – 1:45
INTERMEDIATE II/III TAP & JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Shogren
Wednesday
6:45 – 8:00
INTERMEDIATE IV/ADVANCED JAZZ *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
5:45 – 6:45
INTERMEDIATE IV ADVANCED TAP *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Tuesday
5:30 – 6:30
MODERN DIVISION
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:
Maddy Thiessen
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30
MODERN III/IV *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
MODERN I *(PT)
AGE: 10 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Saturday
11:00 – 12:00
Prerequisite: 2 consecutive years of Ballet
MODERN V/ADVANCED *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Monday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
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MODERN II/III *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
Joice Henry
Thursday
Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent
8:00 – 9:00
5:30 – 6:45
6:45 – 7:45
REPERTOIRE 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 UNDER THE BIG TOP. Repertoire Company A will audition
for featured roles in CINDERELLA. For more information, see
auditions on pg. 5.
REPERTOIRE COMPANY A & B *(PT)
Intermediate II Ballet & above
INSTRUCTORS:
Kris Anderson
Joice Henry
Maddy Thiessen
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
Prerequisite: Repertoire students are required to audition per
semester for placement and must enroll in production ballet
classes for their level.
Dancers are called for the entire three hour class.
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6:30 – 7:30
Wednesday
MEN IN MOTION *(PT)
AGE: 11 & UP
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Thursday
TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES
Tuition paid monthly
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 T or Th.
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)
7:00 – 8:00
Hip Hop aerobics: fun, fitness and dance with a hip hop twist
HIP HOP AEROBICS *(TO)
AGE: 8 - 12
INSTRUCTOR:
Briana Ramsey
Monday
5:30 – 6:30
HIP HOP *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Briana Ramsey
Thursday
8:00 – 9:00
DRESS CODE FOR DANCE CLASSES:
8:00 – 9:00
ADULT DIVISION
(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
BEGINNING TAP FOR THE ADULT *(TO)
AGE: 18 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Mitchell
Saturday
1:00 – 2:00
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TAP
ADULT *(TO)
AGE: 18 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Jenny Mitchell
Monday
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FOR
THE
5:30 – 6:30
UNDER THE BIG TOP
( 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 2, Friday
7:00 p.m.
May 3, Saturday 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
May 4, Sunday
2:00 p.m.
CINDERELLA
(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 30, Friday
7:00 p.m.
May 31, Saturday
7:00 p.m.
June 1, 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.
ZOMBIE PROM (A Musical)
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
(A 1950’s horror comic book brought to life as a musical comedy)
Oct. 18, Friday
7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 19, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Oct. 20, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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TEEN/ADULT TAP *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Julie Sharp
Tuesday
MISTLETOES
A Christmas Dance Concert
(Intermediate I and above)
Performed at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
201 Lulu
December 19, Thursday 7:00 p.m.
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ZUMBA *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR: (*Certified Zumba Instructor)
*Joice Henry
Monday
4:30 – 5:30
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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.
TAP CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, may
wear black jazz pants, and black tap shoes.
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.
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.
TEEN ADULT TAP - Loose comfortable clothing
and tap shoes.
ZUMBA – Workout clothes and clean, smooth,
indoor tennis shoes.
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DANCE TEAM SKILLS *(TO)
AGE: 13 & up
INSTRUCTOR:
Suzie Shogren
Wednesday
Dance Series
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5:30 – 6:30
JUST JAZZ *(PT)
AGE: 11 & UP
INSTRUCTOR:
Maddy Thiessen
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BALLET BASICS *(PT)
INSTRUCTOR:
AGE: 11 & up
Maddy Thiessen
Wednesday
You may withdraw from any or all classes at any 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.
ANYTHING GOES (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central
Recommended for ages 8 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
April 3, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
April 4, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
April 5, Saturday – 7:00
The age-old tale of Boy-Meets-Girl and the complications which ensue intrigue
every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than ANYTHING GOES.
This show is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores.
(Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark)
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These courses are designed for students who want to supplement their
technique without full concentration
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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MOON OVER BUFFALO
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (A Musical)
(Produced by special arrangement (An original musical revue with
with Samuel French, Inc.)
hit songs from your favorite movies)
(A madcap comedy set in the *This will be a two-week commitment for performers.
theatre world of NYC)
For more information see the audition section on pg. 5.
Feb. 21, Friday
7:00 p.m.
July 24, Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 22, Saturday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
July 25, Friday
7:00 p.m.
Feb. 23, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
July 26, Saturday 8:30 p.m. (Following Auction)
July 27, Sunday
2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
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Director’s Message
Season Punchcard
Registration
Welcome to our 2013‑14 season! Last year proved to be another great season of theatre, music
and dance at WCT&DC. Our classes in the Shannon School of Performing Arts continue to grow
and challenge our talented and highly qualified staff of instructors.
We are very excited to bring you several new productions this season! We hope you will continue to
support the arts for young people in Wichita and the surrounding area. So many of our young artists
have gone on to do amazing things in this community as well as communities around the country.
Your support makes that happen!
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.
You may order your Punchcard now by using the
order form below, or you may purchase them any
time throughout the season.
________________________________________
A Note about WCT&DC Ticket Prices
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
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE, JR. (A Musical)
Performed at The Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu
Recommended for ages 5 & up (for reservations, call 262-2282)
October 4, Friday – 10:00, 1:00, (schools) & 7:00
October 5, Saturday – 2:00
The Emmy Award-winning 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history,
grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs is lighting up stages everywhere.
You won’t want to miss this entertaining yet educational musical that brings its infectious
zest to cross generational audiences.
(Performed by special arrangement with Music Theatre International)
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. 9, Monday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 10, Tuesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 11, Wednesday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 12, Thursday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools)
Dec. 13, Friday – 10:00 & 1:00 (schools) & 7:00
Dec. 14, Saturday – 2:00 & 4:00
Dec. 15, 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.
(Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.)
This show is sponsored by The Irene Vickers Baker Trust
Family Punchcard.........................................$50.00
(You receive 10 admissions. This is a savings of
$10.00.)
HOME PHONE
ORDER FORM
Please send ____ Family Punchcards @ $50.00
ADDRESS (PLEASE INCLUDE ZIP CODE)
E-MAIL ADDRESS______________________________________
REGISTRATION FORM
1. _
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________________________________________
AGE DATE OF BIRTH
o MALE
Complete the following:
Name____________________________________
BUSINESS/CELL PHONE
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Single ticket prices are $6.00 without Punchcard.
Grade in School
o FEMALE
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2. _
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o MALE
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I have included $ ________ as a contribution to
WCT&DC
Mail this form, payment, and self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
201 Lulu
Wichita, KS 67211-1712
If you have questions, call 262-2282
Or email us at wctdc@weboffice.com
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NAME (ADULTS/PARENTS)
____________________ _ __________________
CLASS TITLE
Grade in School
o FEMALE
DAY/TIME
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
(We accept Visa & MasterCard)
o Check enclosed for total
o Pay by Visa or MasterCard
Name on card___________________________
Card # _________________________________
Expiration date __________________________
3 digit # on back of credit card______________
o I will pay on first day of class
o Please apply 10% discount for season sub­
scribers, first month theatre class tuition only.
o Please apply 10% discount for full semester
dance tuition (must be paid with September and/
or January payments)
o I have included $ ________ as a contribution
to WCT&DC
Only one of the above discounts applies.
If you have questions, call 262-2282
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2013-2014
A Non-Profit Organization
201 Lulu, Wichita, KS 67211-1712
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
Wichita
Children’s Theatre
& Dance Center
2013-2014
Wichita, Kansas
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