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WINTER SHOW


February 13 - March 15, 2004
Directed by
Trina Williamson
Music Director
Bob Olcott

East vs. West makes for a dramatic and uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the royal palace, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his ‘barbaric’ image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.

SPRING SHOW


You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
A musical tale of Alice in Wonderland


April 23 - May 16, 2004
Directed by
Sharon Greany
Music Director
Trina Williamson

The action is an ‘average day’ in the life of Charlie Brown. It really is just that, a day made of little moments picked from all the days, from Valentine’s Day to baseball season, from wild optimism to great dispair. CSTOCK is proud to present the 1999 revival version of the 1966 classic featuring two new songs and the addition of Sally Brown, Charlie Brown’s outspoken little sister. A great show for Peanuts fans and for the young at heart!

SUMMER SHOW


Follow that Rabbit
A musical tale of Alice in Wonderland


July 9-August 1, 2004
Directed by
Andrea Gonzales
Music Director
Robert Forman

From the moment Alice falls down a rabbit hole into the zany world of Wonderland, the fun never stops. You'll meet talking birds and animals, singing flowers, hilariously comic kings and queens . . . and find yourself attending a race where the contestants run in circles getting nowhere and everybody wins! There's a frantic tea party ruled over by the Mad Hatter; and a funny scene where Alice must deal with a pepper-sneezing Duchess! Here's a modern view of a classic where nonsense makes good sense. And Alice even finds a new friend: the watch-carrying White Rabbit.

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FALL SHOW


West Side Story
September 17-October 10, 2004
Directed by
Josh Kluth
Music Director
Gwen Adams

Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. Audiences will be drawn in by the music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

HOLIDAY SHOW


Annie
November 26-December 19 2004
Directed by
Gary Spees
Music Director
Kim Enloe

Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. "Annie" is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.


 

2005 Season

WINTER SHOW


Fiddler On The Roof
February 11 - March 6, 2005
Directed by
Carolyn Huebel
Music Director
David Baine

In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, "Fiddler On The Roof" has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

SPRING SHOW


The Mystery of Edwin Drood
April 22 - May 15 2005
Directed by
Trina Williamson
Music Director
Bob Olcott

CSTOCK is proud to present the Kitsap County premiere of the musical version of Charles Dicken's last novel. This wildly warm-hearted theatrical experience kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a hilariously loony Victorian musical troupe) "puts on" its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Dickens mystery. The story itself deals with John Jasper, a Jekyll-and-Hyde choirmaster who is quite madly in love with his music student, the fair Miss Rosa Bud. Now, Miss Bud is, in turn, engaged to Jasper's nephew, young Edwin Drood. Our title character disappears mysteriously one stormy Christmas Eve-but has Edwin Drood been murdered? And if so, then whodunnit? The giddy playfulness of this play-within-a-play draws the audience toward one of DROOD'S most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to the most unusual and hilarious finale!

SUMMER SHOW


July 2005
Directed by
Dan Estes
Music Director
Robert Forman

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean's adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed. Originally adapted from Victor Hugo's timeless novel, Les Miserables, School Edition introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within Les Miserables lies the universal truth "To love another person is to see the face of God" and this message is sure to have a lasting impact on your cast, crew, audience, and school alike.

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FALL SHOW


Children Of Eden
September 16 - October 9, 2005
  Directed by
Andrea Gonzales
Music Director
Mark Jackson

Due to contractual issues, CSTOCK will not be presenting ‘Seussical’ this fall. We are happy to announce our decision to present ‘Children of Eden’ in its place.



Auditions will be July 16-17, 2005. Performances will be September 16 – October 9, 2005. Casting will be open to children and adults.

From Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell” and “Pippin”) and John Caird of “Les Misérables” comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business!

Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."

HOLIDAY SHOW


November 18 - December 11, 2005
  Directed by
Christopher Borer
Music Director
Kim Enloe

A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of a The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor's Algonquin Room on December 21, 1942.

The spirit of that bygone era when the world was at war and pop music meant "Strike Up the Band" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" is accurately captured as the harassed producer copes with a drunk lead singer, the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the mike, the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad, and the trumpet playing sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller.

Auditions are Saturday, September 17, 2005, and Call Backs are Sunday, September 18, 2005! Bring a jazz standard, big band tune, or Broadway song to auditions. There are parts available for ages 15-60, and there are non-singing roles available as well!