What is CAST?

"To instruct and inspire young people in the mechanics and the magic of theatre while providing a safe environment where they feel free to express their creativity and individuality." - Jennifer Paquette, Artistic Director

Young People Creating And Staging Theatre

CAST is a youth development project of Theatre Woodstock, based in the Woodstock Market Centre Theatre. Theatre Woodstock is an award-winning community theatre group and registered charity which has been entertaining area residents for more than 50 years!

CAST teaches children between the ages of 8 and 18 about the magic of theatre. They not only learn how to rehearse and perform, many also become involved in the off-stage activities of mounting a successful production. They learn about keeping commitments and responsibility to their fellow performers. They are rewarded with the thrill of a room full of applauding people telling them they have done well!

CAST for Kids CD: a fundraising success!

We kicked off our 2006/2007 project CAST for Kids by raising just shy of $1,300 for The Stephen Lewis Foundation to help fight the HIV Aids crisis in Africa. Sue Garner and Jennifer Paquette will be heading up a committee of young people to continue fundraising efforts for this organization throughout the year. All costs incurred by the making of the CD and the family BBQ (a fundraiser held closing night) were covered by a donor. The Sentinel-Review did a story on CAST’s fundraising efforts, highlighting CAST member Cheryl Keyes, who donated $100 to the cause by sewing purses and then selling them to her CASTmates.

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Fall Session 2007-08

Junior Company presents
The Trial of Goldilocks
Directed by Jason Paquette

Was Goldilocks a selfish spoiled brat intruding where she didn' belong or was she the victim of three conniving bears? This exciting new comedy brings Goldilocks to court on charges of breaking and entering!

• Rehearsing: Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Beginning September 8, 2007
• Performance Dates: January 10, 11 and 12, 2008 at 7 pm

Sophomore Company presents
Mulan
Directed by Joanna Sweete
Musical Direction by Betty Ford
Choreography by Taylor Markham

Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of the beloved Disney film. It is a heart-warming celebration of culture, honour and fighting spirit!

• Rehearsing: Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Beginning September 8, 2007
• Performance Dates: January 10, 11 and 12, 2008 at 7 pm

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Spring Session 2008

Junior Company presents
Seussical Junior
Directed by Jason Paquette
Musical Direction by Betty Ford
Choreography by Taylor Markham

• Rehearsing: Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Beginning January 26, 2008
• Performance Dates: May 1, 2 and 3, 2008 at 7 pm

Sophomore Company presents
Romeo & Juliet or The Old "You-Know-I-Really-Love-You-
But-My-Father-Really-Hates-You" Blues
Directed by Susan Garner

This fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's play tracks the star-crossed lovers and their cross-purposed families through the tumbling courtship to its tragic conclusion. A fresh look at a timeless classic!

• Rehearsing: Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Beginning January 26, 2008
• Performance Dates: May 1, 2 and 3, 2008 at 7 pm

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CAST Theatre Company is a project of Theatre Woodstock. For more information call 519-537-8871 or e-mail: .