It’s all in the story!

You know the story...

You fell in love with Wilbur, the “terrific” pig, explored an old boxcar with the Alden siblings, and curled up for a good night’s sleep with the little bunny and his loose tooth. The characters have become your best friends. You live in their worlds and walk in their shoes. You understand the excitement that comes from holding an unread book, full of promising adventure, unexplored places and new friends.

Now it’s time to experience these stories coming to life through a new set of eyes—through the eyes of your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews, your little brothers and sisters or even your own. Help us make these treasured tales a part of a new generation’s story.

You live your story...

Everyone has a story. Every time you see a play, read a book, or have a conversation, it becomes a part of you. You are the central character of your life. Every day you shape your story and the stories of those around you.

Now we invite you to join our story...

Lexington Children’s Theatre creates imaginative and compelling theatre experiences for young people and families, regardless of geographic or economic barriers. LCT strives to breathe a little magic into each production. We aim to give each show that special, LCT twist that leaves each and every audience member walking away with a unique experience. LCT is proud of its story, but it would be incomplete without you. Join us as we take your favorite characters from the page to the stage in our 73rd season.

Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on the Tribune Media Services

Comic Strip, Little Orphan Annie

Thurs, July 21 at 7:30 pm

Fri, July 22 at 7:30 pm

Sat, July 23 at 2 & 7:30 pm

Sun, July 24 at 2 & 6 pm

$17 for adults, $14 for children

You might have heard that “you’re never fully dressed without a smile.” This summer LCT’s giving you something to smile about! You’re invited to join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of LCT’s Summer Family Musical. We are thrilled to bring you the Tony Award winning Broadway musical about the brave and optimistic little girl named Annie. An orphan searching for her family, Annie warms the hearts of fellow orphans, stray dogs, billionaires and audience members alike with her cheery disposition. Let Annie into your heart and she’ll convince you that the sun will always come out tomorrow!

Celebrate Family!

10th Annual Summer Family Musical!

Annie 2002

Dramatized by Joseph Robinette

Based on the story by E.B. White

Sun, September 18 at 2 pm

Sat, September 24 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, September 25 at 2 pm

$17 for adults, $14 for children

What words would you use to describe your best friend? “Brilliant?” “Radiant?” How about “some pig?” Well, maybe not the last one, but that’s exactly how Charlotte describes her best friend, Wilbur. Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig are closer than close and when Wilbur finds out he’s in danger of becoming bacon Charlotte is determined to hatch a plan that will save him. Join this unlikely duo as they learn invaluable lessons about friendship, life and loss. How far would you go to save your best friend?

Cherish friendship!

Join the adventure!

By Barbara Field

Adapted from the novels by

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Sun, October 16 at 2 pm

Sat, October 22 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, October 23 at 2 pm

$17 for adults, $14 for children

If adventure calls do you answer? When the Alden siblings overhear a social worker saying they might be split up after the accidental death of their parents, the foursome hits the road and along the way discover an abandoned railroad car that they claim as their new home. With their independent minds and strong spirits, the siblings build themselves a whole new life. So prepare yourself! It’s time to join the Aldens on the journey of a lifetime!

By Larry Snipes

Friday, October 28 at 7pm

Sat, October 29 at 2pm & 7pm

Our First ever Midnight Performance!

Sat, October 29 at 11:59pm

Sun, October 30 at 2pm

Once upon a midnight dreary, in a show so dark and eerie,

Filled with many mad tales of gothic lore,

While I sat there, nearly gasping, suddenly there came a grasping

As of some one strongly grabbing, grabbing at my arm once more.

“Tis just a play,” I whispered, to the person shaking to their core.

“Only this and nothing more.”

$14 for adults, $12 for children

Live in Suspense!

Musical Holiday Magic!

Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans

Script and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby

Music by Shirley Mier

Show Sponsor:

$17 for adults, $14 for children

Sun, November 26 at 2 pm

Sat, December 3 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, December 4 at 2 pm

Performed at the Lexington Opera House

In an old house in Paris that is covered in vines, “Pooh, pooh!” sings the littlest girl, named Madeline. “Achoo Achoo” sing Miss Clavel and all the other little girls when they fall ill. No flu will keep them from enjoying Christmas! With the help of a magical rug salesman and a little dose of holiday cheer Madeline finds a way to nurse her friends back to health and get them to their families in time for Christmas. Let Madeline prove to you that nothing is truly impossible!

Picture Book by C. Anne Scott

Illustrated by David Slomin

Adapted by Jose Cruz Gonzalez

Sun, December 11 at 2 pm

Sat, December 17 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, December 18 at 2 pm

$14 for adults, $12 for children

“Humph!” Old Jake doesn’t need anyone other than his trusty ole hound dog, Shoestring. There’s plenty of fixin’ that needs to be done ‘round the farm and Jake simply doesn’t have time for small talk! Besides, if he ever grows bored he can pass the time with his favorite whittling knife. But what happens when Jake and Shoestring stumble across a trunk full of calico skirts—calico skirts with many magical and unexpected uses? Who woulda thunk that a couple skirts are all it takes to melt this old man’s heart?

Start a New Beginning!

Forever Wonder!

Adapted by Casey Sams

$14 for adults, $12 for children

Sun, January 22 at 2 pm

Sat, January 28 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, January 29 at 2 pm

Have you ever looked up at the sky in awe and wondered why the sun comes out at day and the moon at night? What about where rain comes from? Or why it suddenly decides to stop? How about why there’s a man (or hare!) in the moon? Well, wonder no more! Join our storytellers as they reenact beautiful, creative fables about the sky from all around the world. These stories may be more fantasy than fact, but you will forever look at the sky in a whole new light!

Adapted by Louis Sachar

Based on the book by Louis Sachar

Sun, February 26 at 2 pm

Sat, March 3 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, March 4 at 2 pm

$17 for adults, $14 for children

If you ask his classmates about Bradley Chalkers they would tell you he’s a monster. If you mention him to his teachers, they would say he’s a student with serious behavior problems. But if you ask Carla, the new guidance counselor at Red Hill School, she would tell you the truth. Bradley is a fifth grader with no self-esteem, no one to talk to and his bullying is merely a cry for help. With her unconventional methods, Carla attempts to crack open this monster and in the process discovers a heart of gold.

Dig Deeper!

Go Explore!

By Brian Guehring

Sat, March 17 at 2 & 7pm

Sat, March 18 at 2pm

$14 for adults, $12 for children

Ugh! Jane’s history buff of a dad is forcing her to accompany him and her pesky little brother on a road trip along Lewis and Clark’s historical expedition route. No cell phones. No friends. Could this trip get any more boring? No way! At least that’s what Jane thinks until...Wait, who is Sacagawea? She was Lewis and Clark’s Native American guide? She spoke how many languages? Wonder what life was like for her on the trail...

By Margaret Wise Brown

Pictures by Clement Hurd

Book, music and lyrics by Chad Henry

Sun, April 29 at 2 pm

Sat, May 12 at 2 & 7 pm

Sun, May 13 at 2 pm

$17 for adults, $14 for children

Show Sponsor:

In the great green room, there is a telephone, and a red balloon, and a picture of the cow jumping over the moon…and a very rambunctious little bunny who does not want to go to sleep! It’s tough work falling asleep when you have a loose tooth, a thirsty throat, a lonely bed, a cuckooing clock, a squeaking balloon, a noisy mouse friend, a room full of musical bears, a ringing telephone, an overgrown tooth fairy, a lumpy pillow, and a cow that dreams of jumping over the moon all bothering you! Will Bunny….yawwwn….ever get…yawwn…to sleep? Or is his imagination simply unstoppable?

Dare to Imagine!

Live Your Story to the Fullest!

Step 1: Choose Your Season Package

To Order Tickets

1. ONLINE at www.lctonstage.org

2. CALL to place your order at (859) 254-4546 ext 247

3. MAIL this form to LCT, 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507

Annie

9 Show

Series

5 Show

Series

3 Show

Series

Consists of all of the shows this

season except for Annie.

Each ticket is $9.50.

Pick 5 of your favorites!

Does not include Annie.

Each ticket is $10.00.

Pick 3 of your favorites!

Does not include Annie.

Each ticket is $10.50.

The Summer Family Musical is not included in any of the play packages and is $17 for adults and $14 for children.

# of seats

# of shows

X 9

X 5

X 3

X $17 (adults)

$14 (children)

Ticket Policies

Ticket Price

X $9.50

X $10.00

X $10.50

• Seating assignments are first come, first served.
• We cannot issue refunds. Tickets can be exchanged in person at the box office before the date of the show.
• All sales are final.

Total

Not exactly sure what dates you want to attend but still want to purchase a subscription? Ask the box office about flex tix!

Look at just how

much you can save....

To see all 9 shows at the individial ticket price it can cost up to $141. At the subscription price it would only cost $85.50 per person, regardless of age. That’s a savings of up to $55!

With a 5 show subscription, you can save up to $35 per person!

With a 3 show subcription, you can save up to $19.50 per person!

Step 2: Choose Your Show Dates & Times

Annie

(Not included in subscription packages)

[ ] Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 pm

[ ] Friday, July 22 at 7:30 pm

[ ] Saturday, July 23 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 pm

[ ] Sunday, July 24 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, July 24 at 6:00 pm

Charlotte’s Web

[ ] Sunday, September 18 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, September 24 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 pm

The Boxcar Children

[ ] Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, October 22 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, October 23 at 2:00 pm

The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

[ ] Friday, October 28 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, October 29 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, October 29 at 11:59 pm

[ ] Sunday, October 30 at 2:00 pm

Madeline’s Christmas

[ ] Sunday, November 26 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm

Old Jake’s Skirts

[ ] Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, December 17 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 pm

Tales of the Shimmering Sky

[ ] Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, January 29 at 2:00 pm

There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom

[ ] Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, March 3 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, March 4 at 2:00 pm

Sacagawea: Discovering History

[ ] Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, March 18 at 2:00 pm

Goodnight Moon

[ ] Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 pm

[ ] Saturday, May 12 at 7:00 pm

[ ] Sunday, May 13 at 2:00 pm

* Titles and dates are subject to change.

Step 3: Seating Preference

LCT Main Stage

Lexington Opera House

(only for Madeline’s Christmas)

Step 4: Total Your Order

Step 5: Payment Information

Name _________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

City __________________________________________________

State _____________ Zip Code ________________________

Phone # ______________________________________________

Email _________________________________________________

Visa Mastercard Check

CC # _________________________________________________

Expiration Date ______________________________________

[ ] Hold my tickets at will call [ ] Please mail my tickets

Play Package Total + $ ________

(from Step 1)

Handling Fee + $ 3.00

Donation to LCT + $ _______

(Tax Deductible)

TOTAL : $ _______

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Theatre School

- Year round classes for emerging artists ages 4 and up.

- After-School and Saturday morning classes.

- One day Saturday workshops during the school year.

- Full-day or week-long workshops that coincide with Fayette County Public School Holidays: Fall/Spring Break,

Teacher In-Service Days.

- Summer classes include week long performance- based classes based on your children’s favorite books.

Visit www.lctonstage.org for complete class listings.

Annual Campaign

Did you know that only 60% of Lexington Children’s Theatre’s income is from ticket sales? We depend on grants, special events, and most importantly, our donors to make up the gap.

LCT’s Annual Campaign for the 2011-2012 season kicks off this July – can you help us meet our goal of $30,000? To donate, pick up a pledge form at our box office, go to our website, www.lctonstage.org, or

contact Rachel Ray at extension 230 or at rray@lctonstage.org.

Birthday Parties

Special Events

SCHEDULE a birthday party before or after one of our performances and the cast of the show will

sing to your on your special day!

Is your birthday not on a show day?

MENTION your favorite theme (prince or princess,

garden party or Hogwarts - you tell us) and we’ll

develop creative activities to make it a special day!

CONTACT Marketing & Sales Associate

TIFFANY DUPONT for more information

254-4546 extension 223

or tdupont@lctonstage.org

Every year, Lexington Children’s Theatre holds amazing special events outside of our regular programming.

Our annual benefit, Celebrity Curtain Call, is held every April and plays host to a number of local celebrities, business leaders, media personalities, and civic leaders who enact scenes from various plays. Other family friendly events have included our Charlie and the Chocolate Theatre Tour, Cinderella’s Ball, and Family Dinner Theatre with our sponsor, Chick-Fil-A.

Subscribe to our enews at www.lctonstage.org to

keep updated on all our special events!

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