Chorus Information

 

Alameda Children's Musical Theatre

John Rivard, Director

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is an amateur children's theatre company, open to the general public.
Web Address: http://www.acmtkids.org/
Year Estab: 1983
Mission: The goal of the Alameda Children's Musical Theatre is to expose children to the wonders of theatre both as audience and participants. ACMT is dedicated to producing quality children's theatre, performed by children, for an inexpensive cost. Children who participate on and behind stage learn about art, music, theatre, and, most importantly, teamwork.
Emphasis: Show tunes, a cappella
Size: 2-20
Concerts/Year: 6-Mar
Auditions: No. Only for shows, not for community events. They are held year round, and require a memorized song.
Dues: $5.00 to $75.00. Varies depending on type of perf
Dress: Varies
Rehearsals: Varies. They will work around schedules., , , ,

Categories

Type of Music: Musicals/Theater
Type of Chorus: Children's
Opera/Theater
Rehearse City: Alameda
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: N

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 2378, Alameda, 94501-0078
Phone: (510) 521-6965
Email: info@acmtkids.org

Other Information

Related Groups: Not at present
Bibliography: We are reviewed by the local papers on an ongoing basis.
History: Alameda Children's Musical Theatre was founded in 1983. Since that time the organization has produced theatre for children performed by children on a regular basis. ACMT is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization. There is no paid staff and the Board Members (approximately 7- 10) are all active in the actual workings of the organization as well as the policy making. At times artists will receive small stipends to insure that the children involved receive a high quality experience, but these artists in turn donate their time on other projects for ACMT as well. Community involvement is high on the list of what makes ACMT work. Performing casts are a mix of children, ages 6 to 16, and sometimes adults. Most plays require a cast of 15 to 20 children and a few require one to three adults. ACMT has found that mixed casts allow the children to strive for greater heights in their performances by emulating their older counterparts. Children take most major roles, with the adults only adding to the experience. The older, experienced children also handle the technical aspects of performances, including make-up, lighting, sound, and stage management. For more than 20 years ACMT has performed in various rented spaces in the city of Alameda. Since 1999 ACMT has been without its own dedicated, performance space. Nevertheless, the children have continued to perform and benefit from acting workshops in churches and other spaces. ACMT recently negotiated an agreement for sharing performance and rehearsal space at the Altarena Playhouse in Alameda for the 2003 and 2004 seasons. This means a regular season of two or three shows (at least one musical and one straight play), and classes in the summer and during school breaks. To cover the cost of producing theatre ACMT depends on ticket sales, private donations, corporate donations, and tuition. Underwriting of shows by generous donors allows ACMT to increase its scholarship fund and offer the experience of theatre to many more children, regardless of economic standing.
Comments: Branching off into original works.