Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks is a lively girl who has one big problem: she can't keep her hands off Other People's Things! Join us as Goldilocks gets into trouble with everything from a jewelry box to a bird's nest and see what happens in that little cottage in the woods while the bears are out for a walk. In a new twist Goldilocks is caught on tape and is taught a lesson by the bears and the audience. She learns that unless she is invited she won't touch Other People's Things!

This adaptation is being performed by the Birmingham Children's Theatre at the the Historic Ritz Theatre. Students in grades K, 1, and 2 from all Talladega City Schools will attend a performance of this work on April 14. Thanks to Tom Wofford, Executive Director, for bringing this performance to our students.

Snow Girl Coming to the Ritz

"The Snow Girl" is an Russian Folk Tale
Adapted by Michael Price Nelson

Set in a land of pure white snow and ice, this fable based on a Russian folk tale, finds the wood carver, Ivanovitch, and his wife, Maroosha, wishing for a child of their own. One night in the woods, Ivanovitch builds a snow statue of a young girl who suddenly comes to life and begins to dance. The rest of the story is told in dialogue and through dancing, with the snowgirl facing challenges and learning what it is like to be human and living in a real family. Exquisite ballet dancing and exotic Russian music transform this land of cold and ice into a warm and endearing family experience.

This adaptation by Michael Price Nelson is being performed by the Birmingham Children's Theatre at the the Historic Ritz Theatre. Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 from all Talladega City Schools will attend a performance of this work on March 11. Thanks to Tom Wofford, Executive Director, for bringing this performance to our students.

Performances at the Ritz

The Ritz is sponsoring two professional productions exclusively targeting first through 4th graders.

Rapunzel is being presented on Tuesday, October 28th at 11:00 for 3rd and 4th graders.

The City Mouse and the Country Mouse is being presented Monday, November 17th at 11:00 for 1st and 2nd graders.

Both performances are being offered free of charge to our students. Thanks to George Culver and the Historic Ritz Theatre for bringing these opportunities to our students.

A Star is Born!

The Ritz Theatre is sponsoring two workshops during the week of June 16-20. One is for students ages 5-6 and another for students ages 7-18. For full details, download the flyer by clicking here.

Missoula Children's Theater Touches All 3rd Graders

Communication, creativity, and concentration...Are these skills children are going to need to thrive in the fast-paced world they will inherit? These "3 Cs" are the focus of a workshop being conducted for all of the 3rd grades in our school system this week.

Missoula Children's Theater actors Jennifer Wills and Jeremy Cunningham are in Talladega this week. Following auditions this past Monday, they have been conducting rehearsals after school each day.

During the day, Jennifer and Jeremy are working with the 3rd grades in each of our elementary schools. This activity is just one of the ways Antique Talladega and the Historic Ritz Theater support our schools.

Performances of Robinson Crusoe will held held this Saturday at the Ritz with shows at 3:00 and 6:30. Many of our students have parts in the production.