Tokyo Theatre For Children

Wanted: Director for Fall Show 2012 !!

2012-01-05T22:37:00.001-08:00

Are you interested in directing? Do you have an idea and would love to see it come to life?
Tokyo Theatre for Children is now accepting submissions for directors and plays for its fall production in early November 2012.

If you are interested in directing and have a proposal, please email the Production Committee at
boschcs@earthlink.net

Directors need to be available during the day for rehearsals.

2011-09-04T17:35:00.000-07:00

Update: Both shows for Sunday November 20 are SOLD OUT!
We thank you for your patronage and look forward to seeing you again next year!

Tokyo Theatre for Children presents:

Hans Christian Anderson's

THE LITTLE MERMAID

An undersea musical fantasy for the whole family!

Directed by Carey Storin

Samsa Asagaya Theater

*2 minutes walk from Asagaya Station -- North Exit
*only 9 minutes from Shinjuku on the JR Chou Line

Laputa Building B1F, 2-12-21 Asagaya-kita, Suginami-ku

Friday November 18
6:30 p.m.
Saturday November 19

11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Sunday November 20
1:00 pm, 4:00 p.m.

¥2,500 for adults and children
(2 years and under -- Free!)

Open Seating

Buy 10 tickets and get one FREE!

The Box Office for reserving tickets is now CLOSED.

Tickets can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to showtime!

Doors open 15 minutes prior to each performance.

Tickets still available (as of 1am November 17):
Friday
6:30 pm -- SOLD OUT

Saturday

11:00 am -- 20 tickets
3:00 pm -- SOLD OUT
6:30 pm -- 50 tickets
Sunday
1:00 pm -- SOLD OUT
4:00 pm -- SOLD OUT

Please come early to purchase your ticket if you hadn't reserved them yet.

Contact ttfc.japan@gmail.com for further information.

Auditions for "THE LITTLE MERMAID"!

2011-05-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

Hans Christian Anderson's

The Little Mermaid

Adapted by R. Eugene Jackson Music by Carl Alette (Pioneer Drama Services Inc.)
Directed by Carey Storin

Audition dates and times:
Fri. May 27th 10:00 to 1:00
Sat. May 28th 2:00 to 4:00
Location:
Our Space

Hatagaya 2-1-1 #101 Shibuya-ku

You will be asked to read from the script and to prepare a song to sing
(one minute or less)

The Little Mermaid Cast of Characters:

Ariel: the little mermaid
Shelley: mermaid sister
Pearly: mermaid sister
Misty: mermaid sister
Sandy: mermaid sister
Bubbly: mermaid sister
Crusty the Crab: Ariel’s sidekick
The Sea Witch
Rip-tide: sea witch’s shark servant
Zip-tide: sea witch’s shark servant
King Neptune
Grandmother: the King’s mother
Prince Theodore
First Mate
Sailors
Pierre: the crazy cook
Georgina: girl who finds prince and prince wants to marry
Clara: her attendant
Borgy: Georgina’s country bumpkin boyfriend
Minister
Wedding guests
Various fish
(Several roles will be double cast)

You must be available during the day (10:00-1:00 flexible) 2 to 3 days per week for rehearsal. Rehearsals will start 1st week in September.

Show dates:
Thurs. Nov. 17th load-in/tech,
Fri. the 18th: 6:30 show,
Sat. the 19th: 11:00, 3:00, 6:30 shows
Sun. the 20th: 1:00 and 4:00 shows
Cast party Sun. after strike

Please contact Gerri if you're lost or need more details. 090-9325-5162

TTFC's 2010 Fall Show!

2010-02-03T19:14:00.000-08:00

FIND THE PIPER - PIED OR ALIVE!

Listen to the music of the magical flute!
It's calling to YOU and saying, "Follow me… follow me… to the Tokyo American Club!!!

November 19 Friday 6:30 pm
November 20 Saturday 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 6:30 pm

Tickets: 2,500 yen per person (2 years and older)
Open to the Public. Open seating. Children are invited to sit on the floor.
There is NO public parking at the Tokyo American Club.

The Box Office for reserving tickets via e-mail is now CLOSED!

Tickets can be purchased at the Front of House. (Yes, tickets are still available!)

Buy 10 tickets and get one FREE!

Front of House opens 45 prior to each performance.

Doors to the theater area open 15 minutes before each show.

*TAC members may purchase tickets through the MS Desk until 2 hours before show time.

Looking forward to seeing you!!!

Find The Piper: Pied or Alive! is a squeaky fun musical with a happy ending, based on "The Pied Piper" by Robert Browning.
Original Songs and Script by Richard Schwartz

Directed by Gerri Sorrells
Music Arrangement by Trevor Ferdy
Choreographed by Andrew Martinez

TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 35 years! 　

We are a non-profit, English-speaking, adult community theatre troupe and we are always looking for volunteers!

Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?　
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?
Are you computer saavy? Can you design tickets, flyers and programs?
Are you good at Publicity?
No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.

Please help us keep TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!

What can be better than making kids smile?
Make them laugh!

For further information, please contact Gerri at ttfc.japan@gmail.com
090-9325-5162

Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!

2010-01-15T06:27:00.000-08:00

Announcing Auditions for Tokyo Theatre For Children’s Spring Traveling Show!
This year we are “clowning around” with the classic and beloved story
Jack and the Beanstalk.

This is a traveling production for International Schools throughout the Tokyo area.
Performances will be in April (TBA) and times are during school hours.
Rehearsals will be held on weekdays from 9:00 am -12:00 pm about 3 days a week.
We are looking for a cast of eight to "clown" around with us.

Audition Information:
January 29th Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Azabu Community Center "Hall" (in the basement)

5-16-45 Roppongi, Minato-ku 106-0032
http://www.kissport.or.jp/sisetu/azabu/index.html
Subway Hibiya Line, Oedo Line :Roppongi Station #3 exit, 8minutes walk
Subway Nanboku Line, Oedo Line : Azabu Juban Station : #7 exit 14minutes walk
*Scroll down for directions from Roppongi Intersection

Cold reading
(you will be given sections from the script to read - no advanced preparation necessary)

Contact: Gerri ttfc.japan@gmail.com 090-9325-5162

Synopsis:
Ushers, dressed as clowns, escort the young people to their seats in anticipation of a performance of the age-old classic, Jack and the Beanstalk. But it's time for the show and the group that was supposed to present the play has phoned to say that their van has broken down and they are not going to make it. The clown ushers gather on stage to decide what to do. Should they send the audience home? With the help of the youngsters, they decide to act out the story themselves using their clown characters as the basis for their improvisation of "Jack and the Beanstalk." Utilizing what they can find backstage, asking for help from the audience when they get stuck, and capitalizing on the unique talents of each of the clowns, they play out the story, discovering thereby the meaning of being a clown.

*Walking Directions to Azabu Community Center from Roppongi Intersection
Walk towards Tokyo Tower.
Turn right at 2nd stoplight (Roi Building).
Walk on left side of street for a block or so. The Azabu Community Center will be on your Left.
Coin parking will be kitty-corner across the street.
Azabu Hall is down in the basement.

2009 Fall Show !!!

2009-09-27T05:09:00.000-07:00

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS!

Tokyo Theatre For Children proudly presents our 2009 Fall Show!
Directed by Andrew Martinez

Dates and Times:
November 13 Friday 　　　6:30 p.m.
November 14 Saturday　11:00 a.m. 　　3:00 p.m.　　6:30 p.m.
Place:
Tokyo American Club (TAC) in Shinagawa/Gotanda
4-25-46 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074

Tickets: 2,500 yen per person (2 years and older)
The show is approximately 90 minutes long, including intermission.
Open to the Public. Open Seating. Children are invited to sit on the floor.
Doors open 15 minutes prior to each performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to the show.

Buy 10 tickets and get one free!

*The Box Office for reserving tickets via e-mail is now CLOSED
because it's SHOW TIME!
Tickets are still available!
Please come directly to the show and purchase your tickets at the Front of House.
Front of House opens 45 minutes prior to each performance.

There is NO public parking at the Tokyo American Club.
Please use public transportation.

Adapted from the classic children’s novel by Kenneth Grahame,
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS follows the story of the incorrigible Toad and his friends. Toad's need for adventure takes him to the Wide World where, indeed, an adventure awaits for him! The love that the animals share for their world and their friends is presented in this delightful musical for the whole family!

*TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 35 years! 　We are a non-profit, English-speaking, adult community theatre troupe and we are always looking for volunteers!
Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?　
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?
No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!

What can be better than making kids smile? Make them laugh!

For further information, please contact Gerri at ttfc.japan@gmail.com

Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!

2009-07-27T19:51:00.000-07:00

Auditions for THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS!!!

When:
August 27 THURSDAY 1:30-4:30 pm Azabu Kumin Center B1 Conference Room
August 30 SUNDAY 1:30-4:00 pm Hatagaya OUR SPACE

*Walking Directions to Azabu Kumin Center (Audition on THURSDAY August 27) http://www.kissport.or.jp/sisetu/azabu/index.html
From Roppongi Intersection:
Walk towards Tokyo Tower.
Turn right at 2nd stoplight (Roi Building).
Walk on left side of street for a block or so. The Azabu Community Center will be on your Left.
Coin parking will be kitty-corner across the street.
The B1 Conference Room is down in the basement.

*Directions for OUR SPACE (audition on August 30)
http://www.maru-z.com/Maru_Z/Our_Space_-_Access.html

If you're not available, please contact the director for special arrangement. amartinez@tokyoplayers.org

Please prepare one song and be ready to move. (i.e. dance)

Show dates and times:
Nov. 13, Friday at 6:30 pm
Nov. 14 Sat at 11:00 am, 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Cast:
Toad
Rat
Mole
Badger
Judge
Washerwoman
Engineer
Thief
and assorted animals

Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?

No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep Tokyo Theatre for Children alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!

What can be better than making kids smile? Make them laugh!

For further information, contact Gerri at ttfc.japan@gmail.com

cell phone: 090-9325-5162

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT (AND BENJAMIN BUNNY)

2009-02-26T21:45:00.000-08:00

The Friends and Family Performance for
TTFC's spring traveling show,
"The Tale of Peter Rabbit (and Benjamin Bunny)" will be held on
April 19, Sunday from 2:30 pm
at the Akasaka Community Center.

All are welcome! Admission is for FREE!
The show lasts 45 minutes.
*Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado.

Traveling Cast and Crew
Peter Rabbit 　　　　　　Sandy Holderbach
Benjamin Bunny 　　　Cecilia Cristol
Flopsy/Caw 　　　　　　Gerri Sorrells
Mopsy/Klem 　　　　　　Carey Storin
Cottontail 　　　　　　　　Fumiyo Sukegawa
Mrs. Rabbit 　　　　　　　Debbie Woo
Cat/Mr. Bunny 　　　　Michiko Okuma
Mr. McGregor 　　　　Tom Clark
Sound Tech 　　　　　　Mari Sahu

Director 　　　　　　　Sandy Holderbach
Costumes 　　　　　　Linda Polgar
Choreographer 　　　Terry Osada
Set/Props 　　　　　　Sandy Holderbach
Props 　　　　　　　　　Mari Sahu
Audio Equipment 　　Jack Merluzzi
Front of House 　　　Sachiko Yamada
Rehearsal Space 　　Carey and Ed Storin
School Liason Carey Storin
Treasurer 　　　　　　Fumiyo Sukegawa

*Walking Directions to Akasaka Community Center

From Aoyama 1 – chome Station:
Walk downhill on Rt. 246 towards Akasaka Mitsuke. Stay on right side of road.
You will pass (on your right) a post office, the Canadian Embassy, a small park and Sogetsu Kaikan.
The Crown Prince/Princess residence will be on your left.
Cross street at second light.
The big castle-looking building with the outside stairs is the Community Center.

From Akasaka Mitsuke Station:
Walk up hill on Rt. 246 towards Aoyama. Stay on left side of road.
The castle-like building with the outdoor stairs next to the Akasaka Police Station is the Community Center.

Akasaka Hall is on the 3rd floor.

For further information, please contact Gerri in English or Japanese: ttfc.japan@gmail.com

Tokyo Theatre for Children has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 38 years!
We are a non-profit, community theatre group and are always looking for volunteers!
Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?
Want to put on a headset and work backstage? No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep Tokyo Theatre for Children alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!
What can be better than making kids smile? Make them laugh!

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OUT WEST!!!

2008-06-26T01:04:00.000-07:00

Tokyo Theatre For Children proudly presents our 2008 Fall Show!
Directed Sandy Holderbach

Dates and Times:
November 21 Friday
6:30 p.m.
November 22 Saturday
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

Place:
Tokyo American Club (TAC) in Shinagawa/Gotanda
4-25-46 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074

Tickets:
2,500 yen per person (2 years and older)

The show is approximately 90 minutes long, including intermission.
Open to the Public.
Open Seating. Children are invited to sit on the floor.
Doors open 15 minutes prior to each performance.
Tickets can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to the show.
Buy 10 tickets and get one free!
*TAC members may purchase tickets through the MS Desk.
*There is NO public parking at the Tokyo American Club.

The Box Office for reserving tickets via e-mail is now CLOSED.
Please come directly to the show and purchase your tickets at the Front of House.
Front of House opens 45 minutes prior to each performance.
At the new TAC, we are in a smaller area and the seating is quite cozy.
For your comfort, please consider coming to the Saturday 6:30 show!

*Scroll down to see our promo photo!

Synopsis: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OUT WEST
The Three Little Pigs are at it again! Join Sooey, Hooey and Pigtail as they head out to Baby Bear's Dude Ranch for a vacation. But the excitement really begins when Big Bad Wolf and his cousin show up. Now 'Cuz and Big Bad Wolf have trapped Sooey and are preparing her for supper! Can Hooey and Pigtail save their older sister? Find out what happens when they challenge the Big Bad Wolf to a Huffin' and Puffin' Rodeo!
You won't want to miss this rompin', stompin’, toe-tappin’ family musical!

TOKYO THEATRE FOR CHILDREN has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 35 years!
We are a non-profit, English-speaking, adult community theatre troupe and we are always looking for volunteers!
Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?
No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts? Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep Tokyo Theatre for Children alive and help us bring the world of make-believe to life!
What can be better than making kids smile?
Make them laugh!

For further information, please contact Gerri at ttfc.japan@gmail.com

2008 Spring Travelling Show!

2008-02-03T13:17:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and Family,

You are cordially invited to Tokyo Theatre for Children's presentation of

"The Magic Fan and other Japanese Folk Tales"

When: Saturday APRIL 19, 2008 3:00 pm

(running time: 45 minutes)
Where: Azabu Community Center B1 Hall in Roppongi

(scroll down for directions)
Admission: FREE (Donations are gratefully appreciated!)

TTFC's Spring Travelling Show visits many international schools in the Tokyo/Yokohama area and brings live theatre directly to the childrenin their school environment. This year's show is a compilation of six Japanese folktales -- retold in the humorous TTFC way!
*The Magic Fan
*The Six Jizo
*Tengu's Gourd (Manju Kowai)
*Why the Carrot is Red
*The Student and the Stolen Smell
*Kaguyahime

"The Magic Fan and Other Japanese Folk Tales"
Written by Greg Strong
Adapted for TTFC by Sandy Holderbach and Gerri Sorrells
Music adapted by Tom Clark

CAST (in order of appearance)
Tom Clark
Sandy Holderbach
Gerri Sorrells
Michiko Okuma
Fumiyo Sukegawa
Carey Storin

CREW
Director: Gerri Sorrells

Costumes: Linda Polgar
Sets: Sandy Holderbach
Props: Sandy Holderbach (Maestro) and Mari Sahu (Prop Debut!)
School Coordinator: Kathleen L'Esperance
Treasurer: Fumiyo Sukegawa
Rehearsal Space: Carey Storin
Sound System: Jack Merluzzi

Performances
April 7 Santa Maria
April 8 ASIJ - Chofu
April 9 Tokyo International School
April 10 Nishimachi International School
April 16 British School
April 19 Friends and Family Show
April 21 Aoba-Japan International School
April 22 ASIJ - ELC
April 23 St. Maur's/YIS

Please contact ttfc.japan@gmail.com for further information.

And dozo, please SPREAD THE WORD!!!

*Walking Directions to Azabu Community Center
from Roppongi Intersection
Walk towards Tokyo Tower.
Turn right at 2nd stoplight (Roi Building).
Walk on left side of street for a block or so. The Azabu Community Center will be on your Left.
Coin parking will be kitty-corner across the street.
Azabu Hall is down in the basement.

Thanks for coming!!!

2007-11-19T15:27:00.000-08:00

And we hope you enjoyed our trip to the Magical Land of Oz!!!

Tokyo Theatre for has been bringing the magical world of musical theatre to kids, young and old, for over 35 years! We are a non-profit, community theatre group and we are always looking for volunteers!
Can you paint? Build? Act? Sing? Sew? Dance?
Want to put on a headset and work backstage?
No experience? No problem!
How about being a patron of the Arts?
Production costs are extremely high.
Please help us keep Tokyo Theatre for Children alive and
help us bring the world of make-believe to life!

What can be better than making kids smile?
Make them laugh!

Contact us at ttfc.japan@gmail.com

THE MAGICAL LAND OF OZ !

2007-09-11T15:06:00.000-07:00

Skip with us along the yellow brick road for
TTFC's 2007 Fall Show
"THE MAGICAL LAND OF OZ"!

Based on the story by L. Frank Baum, written by Tim Kelly, with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. Directed by Gerri Sorrells.

This quirky interpretation promises to be fun for the entire family, with adaptations specifically for our Tokyo audience.
We are certain everyone will be clicking their heels and humming the songs all the way home!

Performance Dates are:
November 16 Friday 6:30 pm
November 17 Saturday 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
November 18 Sunday 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Tokyo American Club 4F Ballroom (open to general public)
Tickets are 2,000 per person, and can be purchased at the door (open seating).
4th Floor opens 45 minutes before showtime.
Doors open 15 minutes before show.

Tokyo American Club members may purchase advance tickets at the Membership Services Desk.

For information, please e-mail ttfc.japan@gmail.com

The True Story of the Three Witches

2007-09-11T14:55:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, there were three witch sisters, Gertrude, Geraldine, and baby Glinda.

Gertrude, the oldest, was a bossy sister, always getting new toys, new pets, new clothes and new witchcraft. She was especially fascinated with the mystical stuff that came out of the Far East, like Hot Yoga.

Geraldine was the product of the "middle child syndrome," having been
"No. 2," in the shadows behind her older sister all her life. She yearned to be like her big sister -- she even thought she'd like to surpass her one day -- but there was no question that she was the bratty baby sister who tagged along behind her big sissy. Daddy gave her witchy powers for the Wild West.

Glinda, the baby of the family, was born when her parents were much "older" (like 35) and was daddy's girl and mama's favorite.
Glinda never had to compete for love or attention and was always a good girl, learning from the mistakes of her bickering older sisters.
As the Witch of the North, she made friends with Santa and company.

Gertrude, as the oldest, always got her own way. She was also spoiled rotten. Her best friends, Dior, Celine and Tiffany, were never seen at a party without the latest, most expensive shoes or bags. She had boyfriends galore -- Hermes, Gucci, and Laurent -- and had recently acquired a pair of silver shoes that her friends said "were to die for."

Poor Geraldine was forever second fiddle. A year younger than Gertrude, she was second best at everything.
When Gertrude got Miss Teen Witch, Geraldine only got Miss Runner-up.
When Gertrude won Miss Bake Off, Geraldine got Miss Half-Baked.
On the other hand, baby Glinda never had to audition or try-out for anything. She was voted by her peers for the coveted Miss Congeniality, an honor that one earns by possessing brains, personality and looks.
Geraldine no doubt had beauty, but as far as brains go, she and Miss South Carolina were bosom buddies.

Most unfortunately, a house fell on Gertrude (completely by accident) and she "passed."
Needless to say, Geraldine thought it was only fair that she finally got to have Gertrude's silver shoes!

Then along comes.............Dorothy???!!!
It's one thing to be competing within "Family," but can you blame Geraldine for her jealously when her baby sister says she's giving the shoes to a total stranger?

TTFC's Fall production is sure to bring a whole new dimension to the magical land of OZ!