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Wild Horse Children's Theater
Wild Horse Children's Theater offers professional, high quality productions and exceptional theater education for children.
No previous training or experience is required to audition for a part in our productions. We also have a technical theater apprentice program for young people who would rather work back-stage in our productions.
WHCT is self-supporting. Like many nonprofit theater companies, we are not able to cover all of our production expenses with ticket sales and membership fees. The additional money from tuition allows us to produce the high quality productions that WHCT is known for and to provide our young actors the opportunity to work with outstanding theater professionals. Our educational school outreach program is free to schools in our community.
We realize the importance of the arts in the lives of every child. Therefore, we are committed to our “no child turned away policy”. Our “Kyra Conway Scholarship Program”* allows us to include any young actor who may not be able to pay tuition fees. You can download a scholarship application here or contact us for more information.
*Kyra Conway was one of our “Stars” at WHCT. Kyra was only 11 years old when we lost her suddenly to Influenza B. We will always remember Kyra’s quirky personality and bright smile and we will continue to honor her and her legacy by providing scholarships for children who love being on the stage as much as she did.
Mailing Address:
3955 Golden Eagle Lane
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 887-0438 or (775) 882-3497
Performance Address:
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson Street, Carson City
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Our Mission
Wild Horse Children's Theater, was formed to create extraordinary theater experiences "by children - for children" that educate, challenge, and inspire young people.
Our program brings together children of all ages, social, economic, and cultural backgrounds in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.
We are continuously striving to set the standard and raise the bar by providing exceptional theatrical and educational experiences that touch hearts and transform lives of young people and their families.
Kyra Conway, 2008
- Once Upon a Mattress, Weekends May 4-20 2012
- Cinderella, A Musical Play
Weekends May 4-20 2012- Forever Plaid (Adult Show) Mar-Apr 2012
Once Upon A Mattress (ages 13+)
FULL BROADWAY VERSION...NOT "JR." VERSION!
Weekends, May 4-20, 2012
Wild Horse Children’s Theater is looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 12-21 for our spring musical production of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Auditions will be held Thursday, January 26 starting at 4 pm and Saturday, January 28 starting at 1pm at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Call backs will be Sunday, January 29 at 1pm. Auditions are by appointment only! You must call for an audition slot.
Those auditioning should bring a short (1 minute or less) Broadway style song with accompaniment on tape, CD, or iPod that showcases your vocal ability. (No background vocals, please! We want to hear what YOU can do!) You will also be taught a dance. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and plan to arrive promptly to be photographed and fill out forms, including parental consent forms.
If you thought you knew the story of "The Princess and The Pea," you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that it may not have been the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of beguiling songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are, you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. A sprightly mix of 1950’s medieval fairy tale, snappy songs and dances, and the triumph of love. Once Upon a Mattress promises great fun for actors and audiences alike. Tuition is $100 per child.
Performances will be at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, the weekends of May 4-20. Rehearsals will begin February 8 and will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 -6:30 pm. Cast members will get a full rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. Not everyone will be required to be at every rehearsal. Frequency of rehearsals and specific time commitment varies with each role but those auditioning will be asked to list any rehearsal conflicts so please bring your calendars. To schedule an audition time or for more information, call the Wild Horse office at 775-887-0438 or email pat@wildhorsetheater.com. Come and join us on stage!
Cinderella, A Musical Play (Ages 5-12)
Weekends, May 4-20, 2012
Wild Horse Children’s Theater looking for actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 11, for our spring musical production of Cinderella. Auditions will be held Thursday, February 2 starting at 4:00 pm and Saturday, February 4 starting at 1:00 pm at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Auditions are by appointment only! You must call for an audition slot.
Those auditioning should bring a short (1 minute or less) song with accompliament on tape or CD that showcases your vocal ability. (No background vocals, please! We want to hear what YOU can do!) You will also be taught a dance. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and plan to arrive promptly to be photographed and fill out forms, including parental consent forms.
A handsome prince finds—and then loses—his own true love! He’ll find her again (in spite of those mean step-sisters with feet too big for the glass slipper) in this song-filled version of the fairy tale about a servant girl who’s transformed into a princess. This bright version of the classic children's fairy tale has all the charm of the original story and all of the familiar characters: Cinderella and her stepsisters, the mean stepmother, the Fairy Godmother and, of course, the handsome prince. Wonderful musical numbers add sparkle... and Cinderella has acquired a faithful dog, Rover, who is given the power of speech by the Fairy Godmother
Performances will be matinees at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, the weekends of May 4-20, along with performances at the museum for local school groups. Rehearsals will begin February 18 and will be held Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon. Cast members will get a full rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. Not everyone will be required to be at every rehearsal. Frequency of rehearsals and specific time commitment varies with each role but those auditioning will be asked to list any rehearsal conflicts so please bring your calendars. Tuition is $65 per child.
To schedule an audition time or for more information, call the Wild Horse office at 775-887-0438 or email pat@wildhorsetheater.com. Come and join us on stage!
