Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts senior theatre majors present, The Magic Mirrors and the Magic Royale, a fun-filled web series in five installments. In a magical world, four characters work together to defeat the evil dragon keeping them apart. On the journey, they discover that, even in the toughest of times, teamwork and friendship can get them through. Suitable for ages 5 – 9.
December 11, 2020/ 7 PM
Ticketed Event: $6/student, $11/adult
Thanks to Dramaturge, Shaun Leisher, for working with our students and coordinating this special event. And thanks also to Mr. Cantelmi who worked with all of our senior theatre majors this year in Playwriting, encouraging their creativity and developing their skills. .
If you’d like to attend, please email Diane Wagner, dwagner@charterarts.org, with your full name, and we’ll send you a link.
FEATURED PLAYS:
“Man, Oh Man…”
written by Katherine Conlon. When a bitter children’s TV host refuses to change with the times, a young girl is selected to be his new partner. However, she’s not all sugar and spice. This play skewers both sides of the political spectrum, while looking at what lurks behind the showbiz curtain.“Couples Therapy,”
written by Rylan Foraker. Get a glimpse into the average couples therapy session hosted by leading therapist Elizabeth Gwen. Experience a spectrum of emotions as you watch three of her most interesting couples.“Celiac Strong,”
written by Alexa Rojo. A meeting of the Celiac Strong Organization gets out of hand when some overprotective mothers come to blows. The appearance of a giant bread monster is just what they need to put things into perspective.CRIMES OF THE HEART written by Beth Henley
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning play filled with southern charm and humor, the three Magrath sisters are reunited in their home of Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The youngest, Babe, has just shot her husband, the wealthiest man in town. While the eldest, Lenny, copes with loneliness and middle child, Meg, tries to rekindle an old flame, the siblings ultimately discover the love they are searching for lies within the bond they share.
Virtual Reading
Friday, April 24 at 7 PM
Charter Arts’ reading of the play is directed by Katie Conlon and features an exceptional cast!
Please note that due to rights restrictions, ONLY Charter Arts school community members (students, families, staff) are INVITED to this reading. Students can access the Google Meet link on their grade-level Google Classrooms.
The link should not be posted to social media.
Evening performances January 15-18 at 7 PM
Matinee performance January 19 at 2 PM
Middle School Night for this production is on Friday, January 17th– any middle school student who attends this performance is FREE. All other tickets for January 17th are at regular price.
Saturday, January 18: Due to the impending weather forecast, tonight’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is cancelled. If you pre-purchased tickets for tonight’s performance, your tickets will be honored at Sunday’s 2 PM matinee performance (seat assignment may be altered). If you cannot attend that performance, you can send a refund request to communications@charterarts.org.
Spend your Saturday night with us! We’ll start out with tapas, treats, and music in the Commons Cafe at 6 pm, and then move into the main theatre at 7 pm for an encore performance of Vanishing Point, A New Musical. Playwright Rob Hartmann described the production as an “outpouring of love on stage.” The comedy-fantasy centers around the lives of Aviatrix Amelia Earhart, evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and author Agatha Christie who each vanished mysteriously: Agatha disappeared for eleven days; Aimee disappeared for three weeks, and of course Amelia vanished completely. The show, food, and drinks are included in the ticket price of $20 for adults and $10 for kids/teens; all proceeds benefit theatre programs.
Theatre Production: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Simon Stephens based on the novel by Mark Haddon
November 6-10/ Charter Arts Theatre
Evening performances Nov. 6-9 at 7 PM
Matinee performance Nov. 10 at 2 PM
Theatre Production: Vanishing Point, a new musical, book and lyrics by Rob Hartmann and Liv Cummins, music by Rob Hartmann. Original concept and additional lyrics by Scott Keys.
Black Box Theatre
Evening performances October 16-19, and October 23-26, at 7 PM
Matinee performance October 19 & 20 at 2 PM
Theatre Production: Vanishing Point, a new musical, book and lyrics by Rob Hartmann and Liv Cummins, music by Rob Hartmann. Original concept and additional lyrics by Scott Keys.
Black Box Theatre
Evening performances October 16-19, and October 23-26, at 7 PM
Matinee performance October 19 & 20 at 2 PM
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present its spring musical, Sweeney Todd School Edition: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street- A Musical Thriller, April 3-7 in the Charter Arts Theatre, located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler. From an adaptation by Christopher Bond.Evening performances April 3-6 at 7 PM
Matinee performance on April 7 at 2 PM
https://www.charterarts.org/she-kills-monsters-message/
Evening performances on January 26 at 7 PM
Matinee performance on January 27 at 2 PM
The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
Evening performances October 19 & 20 at 7 PM
Matinee performance October 21 at 2 PM
There are still a few spots available for this workshop. Call 610-868-2971 Ext.. 3185 to reserve a slot today.
July 9-13
9:30-12pm daily
The Charter Arts New Play Festival is a must-see! The following four plays were selected to be produced for this year’s festival. Congratulations to these playwrights!
Evening Performances at 7pm, March 21-24Evening performances on January 19 & 20 at 7pm.
Matinee performance on January 21 at 2pm.
A New Play by Brendon Votipka
Commissioned by
The Institute for Jewish Christian Understanding
Of Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA
Premiered at the IJCU’s “Youth and Prejudice” Conference,
December 2009.
Evening Performances on November 17 & 18 at 7pm.
Matinee Performance on November 19 at 2pm.
This event takes place in the Charter Arts Theatre.
Evening performances on October 20 & 21 at 7pm.
Matinee performance on October 22 at 2pm.
Shakespeare Intensive Workshop- Mr. Morris could teach this all day!
One Week Session: July 17-21
9:30am-12:00pm daily
$175
Instructor: Christopher Morris
“To be or not to be..”–This workshop will challenge the teen actor with all that is Shakespeare–from fundamentals to performing soliloquies. Certainly a MUST HAVE skill set in every actor’s arsenal of training and an important resume builder.
Open to teens entering 8th-12th grade. (younger student may be considered on an individual basis.)
Beginner-Intermediate
Acting Camp 101
One Week Session: July 17-21
9:30am-12pm daily
$175
This workshop is open to children entering 5th-7th grades. This session will be a fun exploration of the basics of acting, including improvisation and character development. Participants will learn how to express themselves in front of an audience when they perform a short showcase for parents at the end of the session. Instructor: Chris Ryland
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Summer Academy is a program of arts enrichment workshops and day camps. A participant does not have to be a current student at Charter Arts to attend. The workshops are open to the community. There are workshops for middle school students and high school students, ages 10-18
REGISTER MY MAIL:
Download Registration Form and mail in with payment
REGISTER BY PHONE:
610-868-2971 ext. 3185
This workshop is Full- Registration is closed!
Teen Theatre Intensive: Acting & Writing- Great for any teen actor who also loves to write!
One Week Session: July 10-14
9:30am-12:00pm daily
Fee: $175
Instructor: Christopher Morris
For the younger teen actor who wants to push their acting to the next level, this workshop will be jam-packed with exercises that will fine tune the actor’s individual style. This workshop will also include some writing as well. A great workshop for a student who is considering attending Charter Arts.Open to children entering 8th-11th grade.
Beginner-Intermediate
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Summer Academy is a program of arts enrichment workshops and day camps. A participant does not have to be a current student at Charter Arts to attend. The workshops are open to the community. There are workshops for middle school students and high school students, ages 10-18
REGISTER MY MAIL:
Download Registration Form and mail in with payment
REGISTER BY PHONE:
610-868-2971 ext. 3185
Evening performances at 7pm: April 26-April 29
Matinee performance at 2pm: April 30
This event takes place at Godfrey Daniels.
Reservations suggested: www.godfreydaniels.org
March 9-12
Charter Arts Black Box Theatre
Evening Performances: March 9-11 at 7pm
Matinee Performance: March 12 at 2pm
Evening Performances January 20 & 21 at 7pm
Matinee Performance January 22 at 2pm
Charter Arts Theatre
Evening Performances: Nov. 9-12 at 7pm
Matinee Performance: Nov. 13 at 2pm
Shakespeare Intensive
“To be or not to be..”–This workshop will challenge the teen actor with all that is Shakespeare–from fundamentals to performing soliloquies. Certainly a MUST HAVE skill set in every actor’s arsenal of training and an important resume builder.
Open to teens entering 8th-12th grade
Beginner-Intermediate
One Week Session: July 18-22
9:30am-12:00pm daily
$175
Instructor: Morris
Register: .2016SummerAcademyRegistration-3
This workshop is part of the 2016 Summer Academy, a program of arts enrichment workshops that are open to the community.
Teen Theatre Intensive: Acting & Writing
For the younger teen actor who wants to push their acting to the next level, this workshop will be jam-packed with exercises that will fine tune the actor’s individual style. This workshop will also include some writing as well. A great workshop for a student who is considering attending Charter Arts.Open to children entering 8th-10th grade
Beginner-Intermediate
One Week Session: July 11-15
9:30am-12:00pm daily
$175
Instructor: Morris
Register: .2016SummerAcademyRegistration-3
This workshop is part of the 2016 Summer Academy, a program of arts enrichment workshops that are open to the community.
Charter Arts Theatre at 7pm
No description has been entered for this event.
This is an in-school event.
Evening Performances: February 25,26 & 27 at 7pm.
Matinee Performance: February 28 at 2:00pm.
The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s most controversial plays as it relates to equality among the sexes, an issue that continues to warrant attention even in what we might view as the most enlightened and progressive cultures.
Katherina, “the Shrew,” has been able to keep men at bay with her tough exterior until Petruchio engages in a wager to “tame” her and make her his wife.
This production is directed by Diane Wagner.
Evening Performances: January 22 & 23 at 7pm
Matinee Performance: January 24 at 2pm.
The Laramie Project
Charter Arts Black Box Theatre
Evening Performances Nov. 12-14 at 7pm
Matinee Performance Nov. 15 at 2pm
There is a Parking Authority lot with meters next to the school building (right next to Southside 313), from 3rd Street, turn on Taylor, entrances to lot on Taylor Street. There are metered spots along 3rd Street (read signs). There are also free street spots on Polk Street, Columbia Street, etc., read signs. Please do not park in any of our neighbors’ lots (Northampton Community College, St. Luke’s, etc.). The lot across from the school on Polk is for St. Luke’s, it is not for our school.
Evening Performances: October 30 & 31 at 7:00pm
Matinee Performance: November 1 at 2:00pm
OPENING NIGHT OF PERFORMANCE SEASON- Special ‘arrivals’ on October 30 begin at 6pm.
For performances, you must come to 3rd Street entrance at front of the building. The student entrance on Columbia will be locked.
There is a parking authority metered lot right next to the school, with about 100 spots, (next to Southside 313 Restaurant), entrances to this lot are located on Taylor Street. There are metered spots on 3rd Street. There is also some free street parking on Polk Street, Columbia Street, and other neighborhood streets, but be sure to read signs! Parking is not allowed in the St.Luke’s or NCC lot across from the school on Polk & 3rd.
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Summer Academy is a program of arts enrichment workshops and day camps in art, music, dance and theatre. A participant does not have to be a current student at Charter Arts to attend, the workshops are open to the community.
There are workshops for middle school students and high school students, ages 9-16.
Shakespeare Intensive
“To be or not to be..”–This workshop will challenge the teen actor with all that is Shakespeare–from fundamentals to performing soliloquies. Certainly a MUST HAVE skill set in every actor’s arsenal of training and an important resume builder.
Open to teens entering 9th-12th grade
Beginner-Intermediate
One Week Session: July 13-17 REGISTRATION STILL OPEN- Spaces Limited
9:30am-12:00pm daily
$165
Instructor: Morris
To download a registration form, visit the Summer Academy page at www.CharterArts.org.
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Summer Academy is a program of arts enrichment workshops and day camps in art, music, dance and theatre. A participant does not have to be a current student at Charter Arts to attend, the workshops are open to the community.
There are workshops for middle school students and high school students, ages 9-16.
Teen Theatre Intensive: Acting & Writing
For the younger teen actor who wants to push their acting to the next level, this workshop will be jam-packed with exercises that will fine tune the actor’s individual style. This workshop will also include some writing as well. A great workshop for a student who is considering attending Charter Arts.
Open to children entering 8th-10th grade
Beginner-Intermediate
One Week Session: July 6-10 REGISTRATION STILL OPEN- Spaces Limited
9:30am-12:00pm daily
$165
Instructor: Morris
To download a registration form, visit the Summer Academy page at www.CharterArts.org.
Evening Performances: April 15-18 at 7:00pm
Matinee Performance: April 19 at 2:00pm
Evening Performances: April 15-18 at 7:00pm
Matinee Performance: April 19 at 2:00pm
