Since 1959, Contra Costa Civic Theatre has offered on stage classes for all ages. All of the classes and camps are part of the "Live at CCCT" program.
Musical Players of CCCT rehearses an entire show while teaching drama skills including ensemble work, vocal projection, character creation, and choreography.
Students audition for parts and then rehearse the show — one song and scene at a time. Young actors are expected to memorize lines and rehearse musical numbers between classes.
Musical Players of CCCT
CCCT is dedicated to ensuring a positive theatrical learning experience for every student, stressing process, not product.
Musical Minis (ages 5-6) is an introductory class designed for young students to learn about performance and theatre skills through games, story, movement and singing. There will be a performance in class on the final day of the session that will include a demonstration of the stories and activities as well as the rehearsed performance of a few favorite musical songs. Class is held from 3:30-4:15pm on Wednesdays at CCCT.
Musical Kids, Musical Juniors and Musical Teens rehearse an entire show while teaching drama skills including ensemble work, vocal projection, character creation, and choreography.
Students audition for parts and then rehearse the show — one song and scene at a time. Young actors are expected to memorize lines and rehearse musical numbers between classes. Parents are asked to assist with the productions in one of many categories: costumes, sets, props, publicity, food, set up and strike — no experience necessary.
Musical Kids (ages 7-10) is geared for young actors who are new to performing. The shows are selected to match the experience level of the performers and will have fun parts for all participants. Musical Kids takes place at CCCT on Wednesday afternoons from 4:15–6:00 pm.
2011-12 Season
- Fall-Disney's 101 Dalmations Kids (This Session is Full)
- Winter-Disney's Aladdin Kids (This Session is Full)
- Winter - Disney's Aladdin Kids (New Class on Tuesdays!)
Musical Juniors (ages 9-14) will undertake a longer, more challenging production with strong ensemble participation. Musical Juniors takes place at CCCT on Monday afternoons from 4–6 pm and a few additional Saturday mornings or extended rehearsals.
2011-12 Season
- Fall-The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.
- Winter/Spring-Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. (This Session is Full)
Musical Teens (ages 12-16) is designed for older, more experienced performers. The class will focus on advanced skill-building in singing, dancing and acting through monthly master classes while simultaneously rehearsing a challenging production. Musical Teens is by audition only. It is possible to commit to the program for the whole school year, or opt for one semester at a time. The class meets Mondays from 6-8pm and has a monthly Saturday rehearsal.
2011-12 Season
- Fall/Winter-Bye Bye Birdie
- Winter/Spring - Snoopy
Philosophy
CCCT is dedicated to ensuring a positive theatrical learning experience for every student. CCCT stresses process, not product. We focus on learning about theater and discourage competition. We are here to instill a love of the theatre in every young person and hope that our non-judgmental environment will encourage each student to express his or her full personality.
2011/12 Season
Musical PLAYERS:
To register, send this completed form (one per student) with full payment to:
CCCT
951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Make checks payable to: Live At CCCT
Musical Minis
Cost: $175 per session
Session 1
Wednesdays 3:30-4:15pm
September 14-November 30
No Class November 23
Final Performance as an open class on November 30 at 3:45pm
Session 2
January 25-April 11
Final Performance as an open class on April 4 at 3:45pm
Musical Kids
Cost: $335 per session
Session One: Disney's 101 Dalmations Kids (This Session is Full)
Wednesdays 4:15-6pm
September 14-December 7
Final Performance December 7 and 8, 7pm. Tickets are $6.00
No Class November 23
Session Two: Disney's Aladdin Kids - NEW CLASS ADDED ON TUESDAYS
Tuesdays 4:15 - 6pm
January 24 - April 17
Final Performance April 17, 7pm
Wednesdays 4:15-6pm (This Session is Full)
January 25- April 18
Final Performances April 18 and 19, 7pm
Musical Juniors
Cost: $435 per session
Emergency Form
Session One: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Mondays 4-6pm, plus Saturday Rehearsals on November 5 & 19, and December 3
September 12-December 5
Final Performance December 10 2pm and 7pm and 11 2pm
No Class
October 31
November 21
Session Two: Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. (This Session is Full)
Mondays 4-6pm
January 23-April 30
Extended Rehearsal on April 30 until 7pm
Performances May 5 2pm and 7pm and 6 2pm
Musical Teens
Cost: $525 per session or $1000 for the whole year
Session One: Bye Bye Birdie
Mondays 6-8pm, with one Saturday per month (September 24, October 22, November 12. 2011, & January 7, 2012)
September 19 - January 15
Final Performances January 14 2pm and 7pm, and January 15 2pm - Bye Bye Birdie
Session Two: Snoopy
Mondays 6-8pm, with one Saturday per month
January 23 - May 13
Final Performances: May 12 2pm and 7pm, and May 13 2pm
Auditions for Session One or Whole Year on Monday, September 12 6-8 pm
6:00 - 6:30 Dance Call
6:30 - 7:30 Individual songs and monologues
7:30 - 7:45 Informational meeting
For More Detailed Audition Information
Auditions for Session Two-January 16, 2012 at 5pm.
To register, send this completed form (one per student)
with full payment to CCCT,
951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Make checks payable to: Live At CCCT
YOUTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Nina Meehan has been directing youth through CCCT Drama Camp and after school programs for the past fifteen years. When she was in high school, she performed on the CCCT stage. She also directs the Civic Arts Education Jr. Theatre program where she is very proud that her students have won awards at the Broadway Jr. festival twice during her tenure!
In addition to teaching, Nina co-founded Bay Area Children's Theatre , a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to performing professional shows for children and family audiences. Nina is a performer and storyteller. She has worked with many Bay Area theatre companies including the California Shakespeare Festival, Willows Theatre (Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for the production), the Shotgun Players, and Playhouse West (Dean Goodman Award for supporting actress). Nina holds her BS in Theatre and Education from Northwestern University. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Nonprofit Administration from University of San Francisco.
Musical Teens Director
Christina Martin holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Brigham Young University and a California Teaching Credential for Music, Dance and Drama. Christina was a Drama/Dance teacher for a prestigious Magnet for the Arts Junior High School. She is actively involved in many live productions throughout the Bay Area and is a private vocal coach.
Questions?:
Feel free to call Kathleen Ray, Live at CCCT Director, at (510) 524-9012 or email at ccct@ccct.org
