THE CLUMSY PRINCESS - East Valley Children's Theatre - September 23 - October 3, 2021

  

By JS Puller & Joel Esher

The Clumsy Princess by J.S. Puller & Joe Esher, winner of EVCT’s 2020 Aspiring Playwriting Contest

Its hard work being a prince.  After all, you have to make sure your clothes are the latest in fashion, your teeth are shiny, and your hair is utterly perfect.  And, of course, you need to be charming.  Prince Stephan has devoted his life to being the ultimate prince.  But, of course, the one thing an ultimate prince needs most is a picture-perfect princess.  Unfortunately, Stephan’s plans for marriage quickly deteriorate when he meets Princess Tilly, a clumsy young woman who accidentally knocks him out of a window.  Stranded in his own kingdom for the first time, Stephan learns of a terrible beast plaguing his people.  The ultimate prince would defeat any such beast, so Stephan embarks on a quest with Tilly and his court jester, Felicity, to set things right again.  Of course, the beast isn’t exactly what he thought it would be…

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, THE MUSICAL - East Valley Children's Theatre - December 2 - 12, 2021

Book & Lyrics by Jahnna Beechman & Music and Lyrics by Malcolm Hillgartner

Based on the bestselling book, this delightful comedy is an American classic and one of the best holiday stories ever written. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Mayhem and fun collide when the Herdmans meet the Christmas story head-on. You won’t want to miss this great family entertainment for the holidays.

Daytime Matinee shows are available for large groups of school age children.

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THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, THE MUSICAL - East Valley Children's Theatre - February 10 - 20, 2022

Book & Lyrics by Mark Liebert and  Music & Lyrics by Ben Liebert

When Prince Edward changes clothes with Tom Canty, a beggar boy, everybody is convinced that Tom is actually the heir to the throne. The true prince, now dressed in rags, is booted out of the palace. Not being able to convince people of who they really are, the two lads lead an extraordinary existence as each tries to get along in a strange new world.  This exciting new original musical of Mark Twain’s beloved classic is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

Daytime Matinee  shows are available for large groups of school age children.

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MARION AND THE MERRY MEN - East Valley Children's Theatre - June 16 - 26, 2022

By C Lynn Johnson

Marion and the Merry Men, a new legend of Robin Hood, an original play by C. Lynn Johnson

Marion may still be a maid, but she is her own hero.  When she learns of a nefarious scheme, Marion escapes to Sherwood Forest where she meets the one and only Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men.  However, their reputation doesn’t quite meet reality and Marion must help lead them against the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John – saving England and into a legend! The story you know and love, but with a fresh perspective the whole family will love.

Daytime Matinee  shows are available for large groups of school age children.

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East Valley Children's Theatre's 2021 / 2022 25th Anniversary Season!

East Valley Children's Theatre celebrates 25 years of theater opportunities for youth age 8-18, kicking off with The Clumsy Princess, Sept. 23-Oct. 3, in the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse Theatre in the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa. 

Winner of EVCT's 2020 Aspiring Playwrights Contest, The Clumsy Princess is an original work about a charming prince looking for the picture-perfect princess to ask her hand in marriage. Instead, he meets Princess Tilly, who knocks him out of a window, leaving him stranded in his own kingdom on a quest to defeat the beast plaguing the land. 

Following this hysterical opening production, the next show is a holiday favorite, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the musical, on stage Dec. 2-12. 

Another original work and winner of EVCT's 2021 Aspiring Playwrights Contest, The Prince and the Pauper, the musical will feature a new twist on a familiar story Feb. 10-20, 2022. 

Closing out the anniversary season is another original adaptation of a familiar story with Marion and the Merry Men, A New Legend of Robin Hood, June 16-26. 

Season tickets can now be purchased for only $50/pp for all four shows. 

Visit www.evct.org or call 480-756-3828.