OLIVER! Comes To CCC Community Theater 7/17-25

The CCC Community Theatre will present the Broadway musical Oliver! (Words and music by Lionel Bart) on Friday, July 17th at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 18th at 3 pm,

Friday, July 24th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 25th at 3 pm.

Based on the thematic plot and characters of the Dickens novel Oliver Twist, published between 1837 and 1839, the socio-political themes of poverty and child abuse are unfortunately still relevant in 2009. The opening line of the main character, Oliver, "Please sir, I want some more", inspired the Broadway Kids theatre class to dedicate each performance to a local food pantry. The Center will be conducting a food drive before each performance. Donations will be given to a local food pantry that the cast and crew will decide upon.

The CCC Community Theatre is comprised of members from the Cultural Center community courses: Band, Chorus and Broadway Kids. The three community groups were formed in the fall of 2008 and they are free or for a minimal tuition. More 100 members of the combined groups will participate: produce publicity, sets, costumes, fund raising and performances. Ages range from 8 to 80.

The groups are under the directions of Mary Ann Scialdo and Vicki Cuccia - Broadway Kids & Chorus; Helen Michaelson - Band; and Betty Lee Rey and Teil Rey - Choreography.

Oliver! is the first production of the CCC Community Theatre.

Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members and are available by calling 813-269-1310.

The Carrollwood Cultural Center is located 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33613.

Featured Gallery Artists: Doreen Donovan (July 17 - August 3)

CCC Student and Faculty Art Show (Until July 30)

The mission of the Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center is to offer cultural programs, services and events that encourage individual exploration and promotes a sense of community.

The Center participates with several Florida interest groups to promote the arts and its influences throughout the community. These groups offer intergenerational programs as well as initiatives that address particular individual needs and encompass graphic and performing arts, continuing education, and community outreach programs.

The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center, a 501(c)3 organization. For more information visit the Center website at www.carrollwoodcenter.org.

 

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