Upcoming: Miss Princess, Violet Crown Community Theatre, November 10 - December 2

The Violet Crown Community Theatre Company is proud to announce performance times for its upcoming show,

Miss Princess

an original play for the young and young at heart

When a game show goes awry will the contestants figure out who’s behind the scenes? Intended for children and their families, Miss Princess will perform in various Austin locations, free of charge.


November 10 at 1 PM – Twin Oaks Library
November 17 at noon - Central Market North
November 18 time TBA - Brentwood Elementary School
December 1 at 10 AM - Violet Crown Arts Festival at Triangle
December 2 at 10:30 AM - Cherrywood Coffee house

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Upcoming: Super Cinderella, Violet Crown Community Theatre, April 22 - May 12

Violet Crown Community Theatre

presents

Super Cinderella

various venues, April 22 - May 12

You've probably heard of Cinderella, but I bet you don't know her secret. Join VCCT in the premier production of Super Cinderella, a classic tale with a super twist.

An ideal family event, Super Cinderella will perform around Austin. Find the venue that's best for you, or better yet, come to all 6 shows!

Sunday, April 22: 10:30 – Cherrywood Coffee House

Saturday, April 28: 2 PM - Twin Oaks Library Performance

Sunday, April 29: 1 PM - Hope Farmers Market Performance

Saturday, May 5: VCCW Festival Performance

Sunday, May 6: 10:30 - Ruta Maya Performance

Saturday, May 12: 12:30 – Central Market (45th and Lamar) Performance

Auditions for Super Cinderella, Violet Crown Community Theatre, January 11

Posted on-line by Violet Crown Community Theater

Want to try something new in 2012? Audition for VCCT's spring play Super Cinderella, written by Mellie Torres. Auditions will be January 11 from 7-9 PM @ First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6800 Woodrow Ave. (click for map)

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Images by Cheris Lifford: Little Red Rocking Hood, Violet Crown Community Theatre, 10/11-23

Images by Cheris Lifford posted on Facebook by the Violet Crown Community Theatre:

Violet Crown Community Theatre

presents

Little Red Rocking Hood,

a Punk Rock Fairy Tale

directed by Toby Marsh

October 11, 15, 16 and 23

Lace up those size 3 Doc Martens and join the Violet Crown Community Theater for Little Red Rocking Hood, a Punk Rock Fairy Tale. This free, kid-friendly performance follows the adventures of Riot Grrrl Red as she takes on the Big Bad Wolf in a punk rock battle of the bands. Featuring original music and direction by Toby Marsh.

Venues and Times

Tuesday, October 11 @ 6 PM, Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Highway 290 W. (12 miles from Austin)(click for map)
Saturday, October 15 @ 10 AM, Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 W. 44th Street, Hyde Park neighborhood (click for map)
Sunday, October 16 @ 10:30 AM, Ruta Maya coffeehouse, 3601 South Congress (click for map)
Sunday, October 23 @ 5 PM, Brentwood Elementary School, 6700 Arroyo Seco, near Koenig and Burnett Rd. (click for map)

Click to view additional images by Cheris Lifford at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Little Red Rocking Hood, A Punk Rock Fairy Tale, Violet Crown Community Theatre, October 11- 23

Found and explored on-line:

Violet Crown Community Theatre

presents

Little Red Rocking Hood, a Punk Rock Fairy Tale

directed by Toby Marsh

October 11, 15, 16 and 23

Lace up those size 3 Doc Martens and join the Violet Crown Community Theater for Little Red Rocking Hood, a Punk Rock Fairy Tale. This free, kid-friendly performance follows the adventures of Riot Grrrl Red as she takes on the Big Bad Wolf in a punk rock battle of the bands. Featuring original music and direction by Toby Marsh.

Venues and Times

Tuesday, October 11 @ 6 PM, Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Highway 290 W. (12 miles from Austin)(click for map)
Saturday, October 15 @ 10 AM, Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 W. 44th Street, Hyde Park neighborhood (click for map)
Sunday, October 16 @ 10:30 AM, Ruta Maya coffeehouse, 3601 South Congress (click for map)
Sunday, October 23 @ 5 PM, Brentwood Elementary School, 6700 Arroyo Seco, near Koenig and Burnett Rd. (click for map)

Read more and view additional images at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Thumbelina, Violet Crown Community Theatre, May 7 - 22, various locations

Found on-line:

Violet Crown Community Theater

presents its fourth production:

Thumbelina

Saturday, 5/7 -- Violet Crown Spring Festival, Travis County Farmers’ Market @ 11:30

6701 Burnet Road

Saturday, 5/14 -- Central Market North @ 5 PM

4001 North Lamar Boulevard

Sunday, 5/15 -- Ruta Maya @ 10:30 AM

3601 South Congress Avenue

Saturday, 5/21 -- Twin Oaks Library @ 2 PM

1800 South Fifth Street

Sunday, 5/22 -- Brentwood Park/Elementary School (Outdoor stage) @ 5 PM

6700 Arroyo Seco

Auditions for Thumbelina, Violet Crown Community Theatre, January 26

Received directly from Violet Crown Community Theatre:

Hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season. Did anyone resolve to explore theater this year? If so, I have an opportunity for you!

I'm excited to announce officially that we are holding auditions for Thumbelina on Wednesday, January 26th from 7-9 PM. We are looking for adult actors, people interested in puppetry, and a keyboardist. Auditions will be held in the gym of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. No need to prepare anything special--just come prepared to read. Actors must be available for weekly Wednesday night rehearsals through mid-May.

Who: Adult Actors (amateurs welcome and encouraged to come!), puppeteers (or those interested in learning) and keyboardists.
Wednesday, January 26th, 7-9 PM, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (gym--west entrance), 6800 Woodrow Avenue
Please let me know if you're interested, and I'll send you the script.

Contact: Nancy Mohn Barnard, 512.914.2917, violetcrownct@gmail.com

Upcoming: The Amazing, Unforgettable, Mixed-Up Adventures of Hansel and Gretel, Violet Crown Community Theatre, November 6-7, 13, 21

Found on-line:

Fall Production by Violet Crown Community Theatre

The Amazing, Unforgettable, Mixed-Up Adventures of Hansel and Gretel

by Trey Hoel and Nancy Mohn Barnard

directed by Trey Hoel

a free children's theatre production

Saturday, November 6, 1 PM, Town Lake Y
Sunday, November 7, 4 PM, Brentwood Elementary
Saturday, November 13, 2 PM, Faulk Library
Sunday, November 21, 4:30 PM, Laguna Gloria

Violet Crown Community Theatre has some new cast members this year along with some seasoned veterans from previous productions.

Storyteller - Charlie Boas
Woodcutter/Swinewarts Professor - Jeremy Harper
Hansel - Jordan Trimyer
Gretel - Hannah Hufford
Stepmother/Wicked Witch - Pamela Gratehouse
Peter Pants - Vivian Goldman-Leffler
Captain Hook 'em Horns - Glen Sanger
Dorothy - Shiloe Harper
Swinewarts Student - Brooke Mickle
Stickerbell - Shelby Harper
Swinewarts Students/Corps de Ballet - Shiloe, Shelby, Sophia and Brooke

Backstage Crew: David Clowe