The Court House Players

CHP's 2023 children's shows

CHP has not one but two children's shows lined up for 2023, giving aspiring thespians two chances to shine. On top of that, we have our Missoula Children's Theatre week-long summer camps, both of which include performances, as well. Check out the information below on this page.

MOANA JR.: Disney's Moana Jr. is a thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story that follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. It turns out to be a journey of self-discovery and camaraderie. All the beloved songs from Disney's film Moana will be featured, including "How Far I'll Go," "Shiny" and "You're Welcome."

Shows will be Friday through Sunday, June 2-4, at Mathews High School.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR.: Based on the award-winning film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. is about eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, who sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. Featuring unforgettable songs such as "Truly Scrumptious," the show is a fun-filled adventure that audiences will love.

Shows will be Friday through Sunday, Nov. 17-19, at Mathews High School.

About Missoula Children's Theatre

To register online for Missoula Children's Theatre Camps, please click here. Both camps are currently FULL for ages 8+. We are maintaining a waitlist for that age group. We do have openings for K-7 year-olds in both camps and for one assistant director (age 12+) in Middlesex.

Once your spot has been confirmed, you will receive a link for payment. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

If you prefer to print and mail in the registration form with a check made out to CHP, please scroll to the bottom of the page and download the form.

Our annual summer Missoula Children's Theatre camps are a great opportunity for children of all ages.

The camps provide a week-long summer day camp experience run by professional actors for up to 60 children. Children audition on Monday morning, are assigned parts before lunch, and begin rehearsals by that same afternoon. On Friday night and Saturday morning, after only a week of rehearsals, they present two performances (usually a fairy tale with a twist!), complete with costumes, props, and sets.

We have two summer day camps each year, one in Mathews and one in Middlesex. They are open to children who have completed grades K-12 and who are committed to attending all week.

Our 2023 shows for Missoula will be:

The Secret Garden
at Mathews High School
July 10-15, 2023

and

King Arthur's Quest
at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Middlesex
July 17-22, 2023

Workshops begin Monday through Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Children ages 5 to 7 stay until noon, while children who are at least 8 years old by the Monday that camp begins stay until 2 p.m. All students bring a packed lunch.

On Friday, students come after lunch (around 1:30 p.m.), participate in one final rehearsal, eat a heavy snack in costume at 5 p.m. and then perform for an audience at 6 p.m.

On Saturday morning, students arrive around 9:30 a.m., get into costume and makeup, and prepare for their performance that day.

Additional mini workshops are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, lasting until 3:00 p.m. for those who participate

Payment for the camp is due at the time of registration, but partial scholarships are available to help offset the cost of the camp for those with financial need. The registration fees for camp are $90 per student, $80 for additional siblings.

Performances are always open to the public. Tickets are available in advance and at the door.

For additional information about Missoula Children's Theatre sponsored by The Court House Players, email C HPChildrenstheater@gmail.com

Missoula Camps 2023 Registration Form

You can register online up above or click here to print and mail in your Missoula 2023 registration form.

Download "MCT Flyer 2023.pdf"

Resources

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Download "games one page handout.pdf"

Best of Virginia 2021 and 2022!

For the second year in a row, CHP has been voted among the top three in the category of Best Professional/Regional Performing Arts Company in the Eastern Region of Virginia in "Virginia Living" magazine's Best of Virginia annual ratings.