Children’s Summer Theatre to perform ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Swaths of children stream into the First United Methodist Church, and they all place their phones into the box on the table near the door. Director and choreographer Billy Seger commands the kids’ attention as soon as he arrives, and they quickly […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre is back with a classic musical. “Bye Bye Birdie” tells the story of songwriter and manager Albert Peterson, who works with his secretary Rosie Alvarez to try to get rock and roll star Conrad Birdie on “The Ed Sullivan Show” before he is sent into the Army. […]
Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the July 20-22 production of “Mary Poppins JR.” at the Woodstock Opera House. The show also will mark the directorial debut for artistic director Kate Griffith, music director Carrie Filetti, and choreographer Billy Seger. “Scared,” Filetti said of how she feels about taking over from […]
As has been the case for the past three decades, dozens of children and numerous high-school and adult volunteers have been busy this summer, working to put together the latest production from Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre. This year, it’s “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr.” As always, the show promises to be lots of fun, […]
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