Children's Stage Adventures

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Basic Information

Address: PO Box 211 - 33 Centre Street Sulliven, NH 03445
Phone Number: 603-847-3428
Fax Number: 603-847-3428
Director: Rob Gray

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Additional Information

Focus: Teaching 50+ local children a complete musical play in 1 week!
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8
Length: CSA conducts residencies that last one week. Auditions are held on Monday, rehehearsals run Monday - Friday, and two performances finish the week on Friday and/or Saturday.
Travel:

CSA is located in NH but travels across the eastern United States.

Pricing: $2500 - $3100 for week long residency
Workshops:

CSA conducts theatre enrichment workshops as part of the residenct week package. Workshops cover all aspects of theatre, from creative dramatics and movement through improvisation and mime. Workshops are 50 minutes in length. Theatre Workshop residencies can be arranged.

Residencies: Weeklong theatre residency program that involves 50+ children in an original musical theatre production of a classic children's tale! Children discover talents/strengths while developing lifeskills through participation in a high quality live theatre performance. CSA's residency program provides 2 actor/educators, sets, costumes, scripts & score: sponsor provides children, housing for CSA team, rehearsal/performance space and accompanist. Company based in NH but travels throughout eastern USA.
Setup: 2 hours over week
Takedown: 1.5 hours after show
Equiptment: Piano and accompanist must be provided for rehearsals (Wednesday - Friday) and performances. CSA provides all equiptment need for the show.
Special Requirements: Performance space 24' wide by 15' deep minimum. CSA can set up on gym floors as our sets are free standing. CSA provides a lighting system if none is available.
Highlights:

CSA has seven touring productions: The Sword Called Excalibur, Androcles and the Lion, The Fisherman and His Wife, Oliver Twist, Shakespeare's Midsummer Dream, The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes. All shows have parts for 50+ children. A chorus can be added to expand the number of children involved. CSA provides all costumes, set, lights, script, score, props and make-up for a high quality production.

Mission Statement:

Children's Stage Adventures' mission is to provide children with the opportunity to learn about theatre arts, themselves and their abilities through group participation in a live performance experience.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Children will succeed at almost anything when they are encouraged and supported. Theatre makes a wonderful classroom in which to teach and learn.

Program History:

CSA was founded by Rob and Lorrie Gray in 1999. CSA is a recognized Artist on the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts roster of Touring Artists and Arts in Education. CSA has seven productions available and has toured to 15 states , Australia and Canada.

Testimonials:

I can't say enough about the benefits our students gain from their experience with Children's Stage Adventures. Of most significance is the confidence and pride they feel and demonstrate through their performances. We have witnessed students who struggle academically or emotionally in school shine during the week they participate in CSA’s program. Sincerely, Mike Amsden, Principal - Bath Village School

Dear CSA, Please know what a special experience your residency was for us at Lyndon Town School this past week. You gave our students an unforgettable experience in so very many ways: teamwork, vision, determination, hard work, confidence, musicianship, stage presence, and so much more. I know each child carries fond memories of the entire week that will last a life time.
I learned so much from watching you work with our groups. You are truly expert at bringing out their best! You have my utmost respect and admiration for the way you teach and coach! Mary Holly, Music Teacher - Lyndon, VT

Dearest Master Merlin and Madame Troubadour,
Barnstead will never be the same now that you've proven yet another enrichment to our lives through our children! Come back again and again! Please remember to include a Barnstead student or two when you are asked to perform at the White House!
Thanx again!
Melissa Clark
(Proud Parent)

2 people - 70 kids. How??? You were very effective in controlling the children.
I've always wanted my students to have the opportunity to be on stage and Children's Stage Adventures made it happen for us. What an opportunity for all youngsters to be "stars"! They all felt ready for Hollywood!
Sincerely,
Tess Busswell,
Principal
Wellington School, ME.

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