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SNOOPY! THE MUSICAL MARCH 11-20 IN SPRING VALLEY 7

Total Views: 43   East County News Service March 3, 2016 (Spring Valley) – Young Adult Theatre will present Snoopy! The Musical, featuring all of the Peanuts characters including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and that mischief-making beagle, Snoopy.  The shows will be performed at the Encore! Theatre in Spring Valley with the junior cast on March 11-13 and the senior cast March 17-20.  For tickets and details, you can visit www.YATSanDiego.org.   Printer-friendly version

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YOUNG ACTORS’ THEATRE GOES UNDER THE SEA: LITTLE MERMAID DEBUTS MAY 10-19 4

Total Views: 37 May 1, 2013  (Spring Valley) – Under the direction and choreography of mother-daughter team Michelle Mullen and Chelsea Mullen, a Steele Canyon High School senior, and Beatriz Corral, musical director, Young Actors’ Theatre is pleased to announce the upcoming The Little Mermaid, a beloved and family-friendly tale. The Little Mermaid will run for eight performances in the intimate setting of the ENCORE! Theater located in Spring Valley. The tale tells the story of a magical kingdom fathoms below, where the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. The Little Mermaid is based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. “Having a chance to work alongside my daughter is an incredible experience for our family,” said Michelle Mullen. “The entire cast is ideally suited for this material and is going all out to put on a very special show.” The production features more than 35 area youth Grades 2-12 and encompasses all the renowned and lovable characters found in the Disney movie such as Flounder, Sebastian, Scuttle,Ursula, and more. The Little Mermaid will be presented at ENCORE! Theatre located at 9620 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 on May 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7 p.m. and May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults for advance purchase and $15 at the door. For tickets please visit www.yatsandiego.org or call 619-670-1267. About Young Actors’ Theatre Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Spring Valley, California, Young Actors’ Theatre is a non-profit organization providing life-changing theatrical experiences and training to youths of all ages in a positive and supportive environment. Lead by Jean M. Isaac, Young Actors’ Theatre offers year-round classes and productions for children ages 2nd grad through College, and its educational outreach initiatives bring drama workshops, residencies and teacher training to schools and community groups throughout San Diego. Young Actors’ Theatre has received numerous honors including the Playbill® “Billy” and a variety of National Youth Theatre Awards. The company can be reached through its Web site at www.yatsandiego.org or via telephone at 619-670-1627.   Printer-friendly version

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COMEDY OF THE YEAR! SEPTEMBER 14-16 1.8K

Total Views: 36   September 13, 2012 (Spring Valley) – Encore! Theatre presents “twi-lite” September 14 – 16 at 9620 Campo Rd., Spring Valley.  The show is a fun-filled, family friendly musical spoof on the book series, “Twighlight”.  It is styled as an old fashioned melodrama with silliness galore. At the end of the show a pirate themed “Olio”, which is like an old-fashioned Vaudeville act, is a special treat. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased here. There are 4 performances this weekend:  September 14 & 15 at 7 p.m. September 15 & 16 at 2 p.m. Printer-friendly version

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RAGTIME ROLLS OUT MARCH 17-27 AT SPRING VALLEY’S ENCORE THEATRE 9K

Total Views: 19   February 26, 2011 (Spring Valley) – Ragtime, the musical that won a Tony Award in 1998 for best musical score on Broadway, will be performed by Young Actors Theatre at the Encore! Theatre in Spring Valley March 17-20 and March 24-27.   The musical offers a powerful portrayal of life in turn-of-the-century America based on E.L. Doctorow’s acclaimed novel. Interweaving stories of three families as they confront the issues of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair–and what it means to live in America–the story’s themes resonate with audiences today.   Ragtime tells the story of three groups in America, represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a Harlem musician; Mother, the matriarch of a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant family, and Tateh, a Latvian Jewish immigrant. Historical figures such as Harry Houdini, Booker T. Washington, J. P. Morgan, Henry Ford, Admiral Peary, and Emma Goldman also appear. The music includes marches, gospel, and of course, ragtime songs.   The musical score was written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (“Once On This Island,” “Seussical,” “Lucky Stiff”) with script by noted playwright Terrence McNally (“Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Master Class”).   The theatre is located at 9620 Campo Road in Spring Valley.   The production will be held March 17-20 and March 24-27, with showtimes at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets range from $12 to $15.   To order tickets, or for more information, visit http://www.yatsandiego.org/.   Printer-friendly version

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