Children’s Theatre of Knoxville: CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF KNOXVILLE TO PREMIERE “TREASURE ISLAND USA”

Saturday, July 5, 2008

CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF KNOXVILLE TO PREMIERE “TREASURE ISLAND USA”

Knoxville, Tenn. - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11.

Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang of treasure-seeking children.

“Treasure Island USA” runs Fridays through Sundays, premiering July 11 and closing July 26. The show plays each Friday evening at 7 PM and Saturday afternoons at 1 PM and 4 PM. The cast will also perform the play on Sunday, July 13 and 20 at 3 PM. The Emporium Center is located at 100 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville.

"'Treasure Island USA' will thrill and delight children of all ages," says Allen. "The show's theme teaches children about trust and friendship in the face of adversity, while transporting them to the thrilling and colorful world of 18th century pirates. We are excited about introducing many new fans to the exploits of Long John Silver and young Jim Hawkins."
To purchase tickets, call 865-599-5284. Tickets can also be purchased at The Emporium Center, starting 30 minutes before each show.

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Purchase tickets

Call 865-599-5284

Starting 30 minutes before each show Tickets can also be purchased at the Theatre Knoxville Downtown, our city'soldest continuously-operating community theatre.

The theatre is locatedat 319 N. Gay Street, directly across the street from Regas Restaurant.Free parking is available just a few steps from the door of the theatre inwrought-iron enclosed parking lot on the corner of Gay and Depot Streets.

Reservations are recommended.

Ticket prices for the performances are $9 per person. Any adult and child entering together to see the play for $7 per person.

About The Children’s Theatre of Knoxville

CTK Classes and Workshops

ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY for SPRING TERM of
IMAGI-STAGE and
MATINEE CLUB CLASSES

CTK is now accepting students for our spring term of creative dramatics classes.

Imagi-Stage classes are held after-school and specialize in teaching the Basics of creative dramatics in a practical setting: through the rehearsal and performance of a short 20-minute play. Imagi-Stage classes are taught by CTK's Producing Director Zack Allen, who has directed CTK's recent productions of, “Wind in the Willows”.

Matinee Club classes take place on Saturdays and teach performance basics And character creation through a fun and lively series of games, exercises, and Classroom work.

Imagi-Stage classes for ages 8 to 12

Imagi-Stage classes for ages 8 to 12 will take place after-school (from 4 PM to 5:30 PM) for five consecutive Tuesday afternoons, beginning March 24.
Classes occur March 24, 31; April 7, 14 & 21. At 5:15 on April 21, students will Perform the short play they have rehearsed during the class. Classes will occur at Theatre Knoxville Downtown (319 N. Gay St.). The instruction fee for the 8 hour workshop is $125. To reserve a spot in this class, e-mail CTK Artistic Director Jenny Ballard at jenny@childrenstheatreknoxville.com .

Payment of 50% of class fee is expected upon reservation. Students are seated on a first-paid, first-seated basis. Class size is limited to eight students maximum. If more than eight wish to be enrolled, a second section will be considered on the same times and dates at an nearby location.

Imagi-Stage classes for ages 13 to 17

Imagi-Stage classes for ages 13 to 17 will take place after-school (from 4 PM to 5:30 PM) for five consecutive Thursday afternoons, beginning March 26.

Classes occur March 26; April 2, 9, 16 & 23. At 5:15 on April 23, students will Perform the short play they have rehearsed during the class. Classes will occur at Theatre Knoxville Downtown (319 N. Gay St.). The instruction fee for the 8 hour workshop is $125. To reserve a spot in this class, e-mail CTK Artistic Director Jenny Ballard at jenny@childrenstheatreknoxville.com .

Payment of 50% of class fee is expected upon reservation. Students are seated on a first-paid, first-seated basis. Class size is limited to ten students maximum.

Matinee Club class for ages 6 to 10

The Spring Term topic for our Matinee Club class for ages 6 to 10 is: I Feel! I Am! I Do!
This class centers on teaching character creation as a recipe of emotion (I Feel!), identity (I Am!) and action (I Do!). Students develop interesting and Humorous characters using verbal and non-verbal skills with this effective actor's "recipe".

This class begins on Saturday, March 21 and continues for the following four Saturdays. Classes occur March 21, 28; April 4, 11 and 18. Classes will be held at Theatre Knoxville Downtown (319 N. Gay St.). The instruction fee for the 10 hour workshop is $150. To reserve a spot in this class, e-mail CTK Artistic Director Jenny Ballard at jenny@childrenstheatreknoxville.com .

Payment of 50% of class fee is expected upon reservation. Students are seated on a first-paid, first-seated basis. Class size is limited to ten students maximum.

Matinee Club class for ages 11 to 17

The Spring Term topic for our Matinee Club class for ages 11 to 17 is: From Page to Stage!

Introduction to Script Analysis. Students analyze and rehearse two contrasting scenes specifically chosen for a series of creative challenges. Students learn a four-faceted approach to understanding a script and learn practical processes for bringing a character from the page to life on the theatrical stage.

This class begins on Saturday, March 21 and continues for the following four Saturdays. Classes occur March 21, 28; April 4, 11 and 18. Classes will be held at Theatre Knoxville Downtown (319 N. Gay St.). The instruction fee for the 10 hour workshop is $150.

To reserve a spot in this class, e-mail CTK Artistic Director Jenny Ballard at jenny@childrenstheatreknoxville.com .

Payment of 50% of class fee is expected upon reservation. Students are seated on a first-paid, first-seated basis. Class size is limited to ten students maximum.