November 9, 2010

More than 30 children involved in shows design, performance

CARY, NC – Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s classic tale about a weary Aviator, a mysterious Prince and their search to discover what is truly important will come to life this weekend when Applause! Cary Youth Theatre opens its season with “The Little Prince” at Cary Academy Fine & Performing Arts Center, 1500 N. Harrison Avenue. The production runs November 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and November 14 at 2 p.m. If purchased in advance, tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors and $5 for children 5 and under; all tickets at the door are $10. Tickets are available at the Herbert C. Young Community Center from Noon-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or through Ticketmaster.

“Each season we strive to provide youth theatre opportunities for the benefit and enjoyment of young performers, designers, stagehands and the community, and our performance of The Little Prince is no different,” said Rachel Green, Youth Theatre Coordinator. Green added that 21 children were cast for the production and 10 children worked on the design team to create and run all technical aspects of the show.

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre offers classes, workshops and performing opportunities to welcome young people to the world of theatre as well as allow those with more experience to develop their skills in a process-oriented environment.  Applause! programs are staffed with theatre professionals committed to encourage creativity, confidence and an appreciation of the theatre in young people.

This fall production marks the twelfth season of Applause! and is one of two annual performance opportunities offered. The spring production will be held in May 2011. For more, see Applause! Cary Youth Theatre at www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4061.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS: 
Rachel Green, Youth Theatre Coordinator, (919) 469-4061
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 462-3908
Susan Moran, Public Information Director, (919) 460-4951