Local students from throughout San Diego County are performing productions of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane presented by San Diego Junior Theatre and Coppélia presented by San Diego Civic Youth Ballet. Both productions are suitable for audiences of all ages.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane – Edward Tulane, a handsome, self-assured china rabbit, is a birthday present for 10-year-old Abilene, who loves him completely. When Edward is lost at sea, he finds he has a lot to learn. Follow his decades-long journey, as Edward learns the transformative power of love. Directed by Ira Bauer-Spector, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane runs March 4 – 20, 2016. Tickets range from $11 to $15 and are available online at juniortheatre.com or by calling (619) 239-8355.
Coppélia – Enter the world of Dr. Coppélius, a doll maker, and his life-like creations. Come see Swanilda, a beautiful village girl, and her suitor Franz, dance to a romantic score by Léo Delibes. Experience Ballet in Balboa Park with this charming, comical tale of deception, jealousy, and love. Directed by SDCYB Artistic Director Danika Pramik-Holdaway, Coppélia runs April 6 – 10, 2016. Tickets range from $12 – $18 and are available online at www.sdcyb.org or by calling (619) 233-3060.
Founded in 1948, San Diego Junior Theatre is the oldest, continuously producing youth theater in the United States. Engaging students of all abilities, ages 3 through 18, it thrives through ticket sales, class and camp enrollments and the generosity of its alumni and community members. Contributions to San Diego Junior Theatre are tax-deductible.
Founded in 1945, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet is the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park. In addition to affordable year-round classes and a thriving Outreach Program, SDCYB presents four productions at the Casa del Prado Theater each year, including the annual classic, The Nutcracker. SDCYB is a non-profit organization.
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Out of the Wings: Catalina Maynard
Get to know the director of Maricela de la Luz Lights the World!
A native San Diegan, Catalina is proud to be a member of the Junior Theatre Family. Ms. Maynard received her training in theatre at San Diego State University with an emphasis in performance. For the past twenty years, she has worked with a variety of theatre companies and academic intuitions throughout the country which include; Minneapolis Children’s Theatre, Musical Theatre West, Company of Angels – Los Angeles, and the Harney Academy in Boston, MA, where she is currently the director of the Acting & Performance Workshops; a position she has held since 2001.
Selected projects include You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The Trail of Mister Wolf, Chato’s Kitchen and Charlotte’s Web. In addition, Ms. Maynard has worked as an artist/instructor for many arts organizations throughout Southern California. Working with students K-12, her projects focus on exploration and discovery through playwriting, the importance of community using an ensemble process, and cultivating leadership skills through rehearsal and performance. Ms Maynard was awarded the CAC Artist In-Schools residency grant for three years focusing on original theatre pieces through the exploration of relevant and topical issues. Catalina is a member of ION Theatre Company, where she also co-directed The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.