Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Click here for "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Schoolhouse Rock, Jr." Cast List

"Schoolhouse Rock Jr." April 2-3 at the Alliance for the Arts

"Bye Bye Birdie" May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at the Alliance for the Arts

About the Creative Theater Workshop:
 

   

Welcome to the Creative Theater Workshop. This non-profit program was started in the spring of 2006 by Michelle Hamstra, and since then it has grown to be one of the most successful theater companies in Southwest Florida. Through CTW, young talented artists not only gain the experience of performing a full length musical, but also gain new knowledge through weekly workshops taught by CTW staff and outside members of the community. Previous workshops have included mime, Fosse style dance, stage combat, theater tech, and audition techniques. 

For additional information or questions please email us at creativetheaterworkshop@yahoo.com or contact us by telephone at
(239) 738-3525


Staff:

Michelle Hamstra - Director
Rachel Carden - Assistant Director
Rebecca Carden - Assistant Director
Jennifer Strode - Musical Director
Jessica Ayers - Technical Director/Stage Manager
Krista Falzarano - Stage Manager
Nancy Boling - Publicity/Advertising Director
Sydney Falzarano - Technical Assistant

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Congratulations to CTW for winning "Outstanding Achievement in Music" at the 2010 Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, GA!


COMING IN APRIL 2010



April 2 at 7:00 p.m.
April 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

From the series created by
George Newall and Tom Yohe
Based on an idea by David McCall
Book by Scott Ferguson,
George Keating and Kyle Hall
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe

Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear in his rec room and proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects: math, science, history and grammar.

COMING IN MAY 2010



May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m.
May 8 and 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Originally Produced by Edward Padula

BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection, and tells the story of a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old fashion fun.



*Thank you to Mayor Jim Humphrey, Fort Myers City Council, and the Public Art Committee for the 2009 Arts and Culture Grant award of $2,000. This generous donation will enable CTW to continue providing quality children's theater in Southwest Florida*  

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2009-2010 Season Patron Donations

CTW depends soley on ticket sales and our patron's tax-deductible donations to stay in operation and to continue to produce quality theater and educational opportunities for our community.  We thank all of you who support us with financial contributions. 

Patron donations are monetary donations made in kind ~ Personally, In Memory Of, or Anonymously.  Your name will be printed in each of our Mainstage playbills as our way of saying "Thank You" for your extra support.

Patron Levels

Chorus - $50-$99
Star Role - $100-$249
Designer - $250-$499
Director - $500-$999
Producer - $1,000 - $1,499
Executive Producer $1,500+