P.O. Box 10087, Palm Desert, CA 92255-0087 +++ Phone: 760/303-1990 +++ 501(c)(3) California Corporation +++ Federal ID #33-0730102
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CPP'S MAJOR MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS
Casts of 30 to 80+ local children, teens and adults participate for free and learn from qualified instructors, staff and artists.
Primary audience is local schools on field trips - over 7500 students see each spring production!
Six daytime school/group shows over two weekdays, one evening public show.
Professionally produced and staged, including costumes, makeup, sets & props.
Performed at local theatres, including the McCallum and Camelot.
Original adaptations based, in most instances, on literary works included in State reading lists.
Tailored to capture the interest of all ages and grade levels.
Currently 1 per season in Spring (May/June) with more where finances permit.
Shows run approximately one hour.
Minimal per seat school costs (currently $6) with active effort to seek sponsors to provide free seats where possible.
Educational Support Materials provided attending schools in order to assist teachers in meeting State Standards with lesson plans, activities and information related to the specific production.
Workshops incorporated with rehearsals assist in teaching young actors (and more mature ones) how to develop and improve their skills while learning theatre etiquette and other valuable lessons.
Involvement of entire families through volunteer assistance with all aspects of each production (set building, props, costumes, make-up, etc.).
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Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. He remains unaware he is actually human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. He journeys to NYC to discover his true identity! His father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't believe in Santa! Still, he is determined to win over his new family and help the world remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Packed with high-energy fun, dance numbers and catchy songs, ELF Jr the Musical is sure to put everyone (children and adults alike) in the Holiday Spirit and bring smiles to your hearts and faces. In short (or is it long) it is sparklejollytwinklejingley!
