Wilton Children’s Theater 2018-2019 Online Registration Closes Aug. 31

The Wilton Children’s Theater is offering registration for its school-year shows, online now through August 31. The two shows this year are Annie, with performances Nov. 16, 17 and 18, 2018 and Disney’s
The Little Mermaid, with performances March 15, 16, and 17, 2019.

In addition, in-person registration will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5 and 6, from 5-7 p.m. in the Middlebrook Cafeteria.

Wilton Children’s Theater is truly a Wilton tradition; founded in 1976, WCT is proud to begin its 42nd season!

School-year shows are open to Wilton children who will be in 4th-8th grade during the 2018-19 school year. Students must choose one show, and all registration happens now; there is no later registration for the March show. Rehearsals for both shows are from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Middlebrook Auditorium. For Annie, rehearsals are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from September through the last show, and for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, rehearsals are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from January through the last show.

WCT hires professional directors, music directors, and choreographers for its shows, most who have worked with the organization for many years. More dates and details can be found on the website.

Last year, the organization put on Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka in November, and Oliver! in March. The shows were very popular with audiences and actors alike.

WCT Board vice president Andrea Bates says, “I love to see the camaraderie and teamwork between all the students in the show. The older ones help the younger ones, and it’s a great way for kids to get to know each other, and then know children in all of the schools. Plus, everyone learns that regardless of the size of your part,
it’s fun to go to rehearsal each day, be with your friends, and be onstage and part of the big numbers.”