Plays for the 2004-2005 Season

The Adventures of Peter Rabbit
 Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny as they search for excitement in Mr. McGregor's garden, as these Beatrix Potter characters come to life on the stage.
For grades K-4.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Go back in time to Missouri in the 1850s and witness one of America's great tales by Mark Twain, with its wonderful characters Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn and Becky Thatcher.
For grades 2 and up.
Brave Irene
Back this season by popular demand! Join the plucky, determined Irene as she courageously braves the winter weather to help her mother by delivering a dress for the duchess’ ball in this sparkling musical play by award winning playwright-composer Joan Cushing, and based on the beloved book by William Steig.
For grades K - 5
The Elves & the Shoemaker
Laugh when two merry elves arrive at a small village in the Black Forest to discover a poor, gentle shoemaker who clearly needs assistance. Their help, kindness and resourcefulness save the shoemaker from a bleak and unhappy Christmas. This CTC production has been delighting students throughout the U.S. for fifteen years!
For grades K - 5
The Frog Prince
Recall this popular tale by the Grimm Brothers about a spoiled and childish princess who promises to kiss a frog. At first she refuses to keep her promise but in time realizes the importance of honesty and honor. Her kiss breaks the spell and transforms the frog back into a handsome prince!
For grades K - 5
Harry the Dirty Dog
Laugh at Harry, a dog who loves everything except baths. In this adaptation of Gene Zion’s popular book, his rebellious antics change him from a white dog with black spots to a black dog with white spots. Harry finds himself completely unrecognizable to his beloved family and must discover a way to prove his identity!
For grades K - 5
. I Don't Want to Go to Bed
 Observe the frustrations of a young girl who doesn't like bedtime but transforms this nightly task into a wonderful adventure by using her imagination.
For grades K - 4
  

The Journey of Lewis and Clark
Celebrate the bicentennial of the journey of two of America's greatest explorers from St. Louis to the Pacific Northwest. This is the true story of two remarkable men and their Indian guide, Sacagawea.
For grades 2 and up.
The Little Mermaid
Be moved by this beautiful Hans Christian Andersen story in which the little mermaid who desires to walk on the land and love a prince is forced to make a difficult choice. For grades K-5.

A Little Princess
Travel back in time to Victorian England in this rags-to-riches story of young heroine Sara Crewe, created by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who also wrote The Secret Garden.
For grades 2 and up

Little Women
Experience the freshness of the well-loved Louisa May Alcott Story of Jo, Beth, Amy and Meg as they grow up in a home rich with joy and love even in the turbulent times of the Civil War.
For grades 2 and up

  
Miss Nelson is Missing
Back this season by popular demand! Be charmed by this lively musical comedy, adapted from the popular book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, about a clever teacher who masquerades as a nasty substitute in order to teach her class just what a good and fair teacher she is.
For grades K - 5
The Nightingale
Remember the gentle Hans Christian Andersen tale in which the musical sounds of a nightingale charm an ancient Chinese emperor. The blissful kingdom, however, is disturbed when an ornate, artificial bird is introduced into the emperor’s court.  For grades K-5.
The Sleeping Beauty
 See the splendor of the Renaissance in this wondrous fairy tale which pits evil against knowledge and courage. When the most unpleasant fairy in the kingdom is mistakenly not invited to the princess' christening, she casts a spell that makes the entire kingdom sleep for 100 years.
For grades K-5.

Study Guides
Because CTC has, since its inception, been focused on educating and expanding the creative outlets of youth, we provide custom, in-depth study guides to help parents, teachers, and students connect their theatre experience with their studies in reading, language arts, science, history, geography, and even math for all of our touring plays.  Use these educational tools to show your students (and administrators) how the performance children see relates to their studies! Click here for more Teacher Information.
 

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