Watertown Children's Theatre Cancels Production of 'The Pajama Game'

The cancelation came the day before the play was supposed to go on stage.

Parents of actors in the Watertown Children's Theatre's production of "The Pajama Game" learned to their surprise Thursday that the show won't go on. The WCT provided few details to parents in the email notifying them about the cancelation, saying just that it was "due to sudden, unforeseen and insurmountable production issues."  Theatre officials responded to an inquiry by Patch saying they are not commenting "at this time." WTC will hold a meeting parents with children in the production Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Mosesian Theater. A discussion about why the play was canceled will be held at the meeting.  In the letter to parents, WTC wrote: This is terrible news for all of us, and we deeply regret the extreme disappointment this will …

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Watertown Children's Theatre Hosts Program for Home Schooled Students

"Time Travels in Theatre" covers theater from around the world and through history.

The following information was provided by the Watertown Children's Theatre: Watertown Children’s Theatre invites homeschooling families to explore our new Homeschool Program, Time Travels in Theatre.   Open to homeschool students in grades 3-7, this new program invites participants to journey through time and around the globe to the many stages of the world. Students will study the history and social impact of theatre from Ancient Greece, to medieval Europe, to contemporary America, using theatre games, exercises, and playwriting activities.   Mary House, the Time Travels teacher says, “This class will be a hands on opportunity to experience theatre history outside the dryness of a textbook. It will be a chance to experience theatre the …

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See a Free Dress Rehearsal of 'Oliver!' at the Arsenal Center

The Watertown Community Foundation provided a grant to allow the public to see the latest show from the Watertown Children's Theatre.

Town residents can catch a free dress rehearsal of the final dress rehearsal of the Watertown Children's Theatre's production of "Oliver!", thanks to a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation. A cast of performers from grades K to 9 will put on the musical based on Charles Dickens' classic novel at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. The play combines drama, humor and some favorite songs. The open final dress rehearsal will go on at 4 p.m. on Thursday June 14. Proof of Watertown residency must be presented at the door. For more information, call the Arsenal Center for the Arts at 617-926-ARTS.

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Watertown Children's Theatre Offering an Apprenticeship Program

High school students can learn about putting on a professional theatrical production.

  The Watertown Children's Theatre sent out the following release: Watertown Children’s Theatre is thrilled to announce our newest offering, the Watertown Children’s Theatre Apprenticeship Program, a unique learning opportunity for high school students! The WCTAP program provides the free opportunity to learn about mounting a professional theatrical production under the one-on one mentorship of a member of the WCT design team. Program participants are individually paired with mentors from the theatre’s professional production staff to ensure a high quality experience, apprenticing in one of three disciplines: costume, lighting and sound or set and props design. Apprentices will be selected through an application and interview process; …

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Watertown Children’s Theatre Presents 'The Hobbit'

Cast of local "stars" to perform this classic children’s story.

This weekend "The Hobbit" takes center stage at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.  Watertown Children’s Theatre's musical production of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic story features 60 third- to fifth-grade students, many from Watertown and others from nearby towns. The theatre’s fall season already opened with a spooky look at the life of Edgar Allen Poe, in Kathryn Schultz Miller’s "Poe! Poe! Poe!" Now, audiences can follow the adventures of Bilbo Baggins as he encounters dwarves, dragons, and others. The musical is Jessica Harms’s first opportunity to direct at WCT. She has directed over a dozen musicals and says this production is something different than your average elementary school play.   "[It’s a] unique opportunity to perform in a …

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Watertown Children’s Theatre Introduces Its New Producing Director of Programming

Kelly MacIsaac comes to Watertown after working in the Washington, D.C., area.

The Watertown Children Theatre sent out the following announcement: Watertown Children’s Theatre is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Producing Director of Programming, Kelly MacIsaac. She has been hired to step into this role following the departure of Producing Artistic Director, Peyton Pugmire, who left WCT this summer for a position at Boston Conservatory. MacIsaac joins WCT after spending the last 4 years living near Washington, D.C., where she worked as a teaching artist and administrator in the Education and Outreach department at Round House Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this amazing organization,” MacIsaac said. “The opportunity to work with this group of such talented and passionate …

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Watertown Children's Theatre Heading to Stage Fighting Workshop

The Watertown group will join hundreds of Boston area children will attend the workshop at Quincy's Eastern Nazarene College.

The Watertown Children's Theatre announced the upcoming event: On Saturday, July 9, theater lovers of all ages will be joining hundreds of Boston area children and teens at the third annual CBACT Children’s Theatre Festival, hosted by South Shore School of Theatre at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy. This full day of theatre includes interactive workshops and live performances from children’s theatres in the Greater Boston area – one of which is Watertown Children’s Theatre. "We're so excited and honored to be a part of this day," said artistic director Peyton Pugmire.  Watertown Children’s Theatre will be presenting a workshop on performing safe stage combat in the afternoon at the festival. Theatre-goers and students alike are always …

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Watertown Children's Theatre Taking Fall Registration

Productions include "The Hobbit," "Poe! Poe! Poe!" and "The Berenstain Bears."

Watertown Children's Theatre made the following announcement about its fall registration: Mystery, adventure, fun and laughter, we’ve got a little of everything coming up this fall at Watertown Children’s Theatre! And with programs for all ages, from kindergarten to ninth grade, if you’d like to do some theatre this fall, we’ve got something for you! Dragons, treasures, and an exciting quest await Bilbo, the dwarves, and the many others they meet along the way in "The Hobbit." This musical production is an opportunity for children in grades 3-5 to go on an epic journey, with music, dance, and a whole lot of adventure! Orientation begins on Sunday, Sept. 11. Junior Players, our companion program for 1st and 2nd graders, offers Monday …

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