Oct
28
Sat
2017
Free Family Film Series: “Hocus Pocus” (1993) Rated PG Running Time 1 Hour 36 Minutes
Oct 28 @ 2:00 PM – 3:36 PM

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series PRESENTS

A Free Screening of “Hocus Pocus”

presented by Toyota of Scranton

Tickets are Free in person (Online and Phone orders may incur convenience fees) from the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office (420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton)

Seating is General Admission, First Come, First Served. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets for floor seating.

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series is sponsored by Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Wells Fargo.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

PG | | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | 16 July 1993 (USA)
fter three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.

Director:Kenny Ortega

Writers:David Kirschner (story), Mick Garris (story) |

Stars:Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy

Nov
3
Fri
2017
School Performance: “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”
Nov 3 @ 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM

A Special Presentation of the Times-Tribune Children’s Series

“From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”

An ArtsPower Touring Company Production

presented by Toyota of Scranton

To Book a School Group (open to home schools and cyber schools) please call 570-346-7369 x100 and speak to Camille Reinecke

Seating is General Admission, First Come, First Served. Held in the Weinberg Theatre.

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series is Sponsored by Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Wells Fargo.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

ArtsPower’s enchanting musical, based on E.L. Konigsburg’s Newbery Medal-winning classic, follows Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie up the stone steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and right into the middle of an adventure sure to captivate audiences of all ages!

Grades: 2 – 6
Performance: 55 minutes
Curriculum connections: Family Relationships, Language/Communication Skills, Literature-Based, Musical, Values-Based

Children’s Series: “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”
Nov 3 @ 6:00 PM – 6:55 PM

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series PRESENTS

“From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”

An ArtsPower Touring Company Production

presented by Toyota of Scranton

 

Seating is General Admission, First Come, First Served. Floor seating, Chair and Bench Seating Available.

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series is Sponsored by Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Wells Fargo.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

ArtsPower’s enchanting musical, based on E.L. Konigsburg’s Newbery Medal-winning classic, follows Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie up the stone steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and right into the middle of an adventure sure to captivate audiences of all ages!

Grades: 2 – 6
Performance: 55 minutes
Curriculum connections: Family Relationships, Language/Communication Skills, Literature-Based, Musical, Values-Based

Dec
8
Fri
2017
School of Rock: The Musical
Dec 8 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: Jillian Rojek  |  Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski
 
Performance Dates: 
Friday, December 8 at 7pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm and 7pm
 
 
– ABOUT THE SHOW! –
Based on the film of the same name, School of Rock—The Musical tells the story of wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
Scranton Civic Ballet Company presents 31st Annual “The Nutcracker Ballet”
Dec 8 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 31st Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

Buy Tickets

$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

Dec
9
Sat
2017
School of Rock: The Musical
Dec 9 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: Jillian Rojek  |  Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski
 
Performance Dates: 
Friday, December 8 at 7pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm and 7pm
 
 
– ABOUT THE SHOW! –
Based on the film of the same name, School of Rock—The Musical tells the story of wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
Scranton Civic Ballet Company presents 31st Annual “The Nutcracker Ballet”
Dec 9 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 31st Annual

Nutcracker Ballet

Buy Tickets

$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm

The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.

The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.

School of Rock: The Musical
Dec 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: Jillian Rojek  |  Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski
 
Performance Dates: 
Friday, December 8 at 7pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm and 7pm
 
 
– ABOUT THE SHOW! –
Based on the film of the same name, School of Rock—The Musical tells the story of wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
Dec
16
Sat
2017
Free Family Film Series: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Rated PG Running Time 1 Hour 44 Minutes
Dec 16 @ 11:00 AM – 12:44 PM

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series

A Free Screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

presented by Toyota of Scranton

Tickets become Available October 28th and are Free in person (Online and Phone orders may incur convenience fees) from the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office (420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton)

Seating is General Admission, First Come, First Served. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets for floor seating.

The Times-Tribune Children’s Series is Sponsored by Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Wells Fargo.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

PG | | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | 17 November 2000 (USA)
On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town.

Director:Ron Howard

Writers:Dr. Seuss (book), Jeffrey Price (screenplay)

Jan
8
Mon
2018
Beauty and the Beast Audition Workshop: Grades 4th-12th
Jan 8 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Scranton Cultural Center Youth Theatre Program Presents…

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

 
 
 

On the Historic Main Stage of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple!

Open to Grades K – 12th

Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: Joey James  |  Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski

 

REGISTRATION and CASTING

Casting workshops for Beauty and the Beast will be held at the following times.

Students will be separated into two age divisions: K-3rd and 4th-12th.

 

Students should attend one of the following audition workshops for their age division:

Grades 4th- 12th:  Monday, January 8, 6-8:30PM

Grades 4th- 12th:  Tuesday, January 9, 6-8:30PM

Grades K- 3rd:  Wednesday, January 10, 6-7:30PM

 

PERFORMANCES DATES AND TIMES:

Friday, April 20th at 7PM
Saturday, April 21st at 11AM
Sunday, April 22nd at 2PM

Downloadable registration form and online registration form are available above. You can bring your completed registration to our offices, mail it in, or bring it with you to auditions!

Please note that a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee (for new students only) and a completed registration form is due at the time of auditions in order for your young performer to participate.

TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Grades K- 3rd:  Sundays from 4PM- 6PM, Monday 6- 7:30PM

Grades 4th- 12th:  Most Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6PM-8:30PM

TUITION:

$325 Per student in Grades 4th – 12- plus a $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee for new students.*

$225 Per student in Grades K – 3rd. – plus a $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee for new students.*

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.  To apply, contact our Business Office at 570-346-7369 x101 or CLICK HERE to download Scholarship Application form.

**Registration for the production guarantees a role!  All experience levels welcome!**