The 2006 version of the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre features the return old favorites, exciting new programs and a new, third location.

The rotating schedule of four plays includes “Cinderella,” featuring the antics Delmarva, the rambunctious step-sister. Also on the roster is “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Alice in Wonderland.” A Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre (RSCT) first-time production, “Knightly Knews,” is the story of a mysterious dragon, a timid knight and an eager reporter.
RSCT is a resident professional theatre company.

All of the plays are performed by two multitalented, energetic actors. The shows have been developed by company founders Elise and Steve Seyfried. Family members of all ages will enjoy the fast-paced action and the lively sense of humor with these inventive productions.

Performances are staged in Rehoboth in the Epworth United Methodist Church and in Lewes at Cape Henlopen High School. Additionally, there will be two Saturday performances in Milton at the restored Milton Theatre.

2006 also brings the expansion of the theatre camp program. In addition to a repeat of the Create-A-Play Camp (Aug. 7-11) , young performers can join Owen Timoney for the Pirate Theatre Camp (July 10-14) or Shoshanna Hill for a Film and TV Camp (July 17-21). Each camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday for ages 9 through 12. The camps are held in Rehoboth.
Young performers can also participate in the Creative Dramatics Workshops. These take place in Rehoboth on Thursday mornings July 6 through Aug. 24. The workshops will be held in Milton on July 8 and Aug. 12. These programs are designed for children ages 5-12. Children can participate in one or more session.

The twenty-fifth season of the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre promises to be one of the most exciting and fun-filled of all time. The phone number for ticket reservations and camp/workshop registration is 227-6766. The complete schedule is online at www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.

The performance schedule includes the following productions:

In Lewes – The curtain for all shows is 11 a.m.
July 11 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
July 18 – “Alice in Wonderland”
July 25 – “Cinderella”
Aug. 1 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Aug. 8 – “Knightly Knews”

In Rehoboth, the curtain for all shows is 7:30 p.m.
June 22 – “Cinderella”
July 3 – “Alice in Wonderland”
July 6 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
July 12 – “Knightly Knews”
July 13 – “Cinderella”
July 19 – “Cinderella”
July 20 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
July 24 – “Alice in Wonderland”
July 26 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Aug. 2 – “Knightly Knews”
Aug. 3 – “Cinderella”
Aug. 9 – “Cinderella”
Aug. 10 – “Alice in Wonderland”
Aug. 14 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Aug. 16 – “Cinderella”
Aug. 21 – “Cinderella”
Aug. 22 – “Alice in Wonderland”
Aug. 23 – Jack and the Beanstalk”
Aug. 28 – “Jack and the Beanstalk”
Aug. 29 – “Cinderella”

In Milton, the curtain is at 11 a.m.
July 8 – “Cinderella”

Tickets to all shows are $6.50. Discount coupon books and group rates are available. Call 227-6766 or email duetpros@aol.com to reserve or purchase tickets.

All theatre camps are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach. July 10-14, Pirate Theatre Camp is $175 per student; July 17-21, Film/TV Camp, is $250 plus a $10 material fee per student; and Create-A-Play Camp is Aug. 7-11 and is $175 per student.

Creative Dramatic Workshops are held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Thursdays, July 6-Aug. 24 for ages 5 and 6 and from 10:45 a.m. to noon on the same days for ages 7 to 12 in Rehoboth Beach.

Milton Creative Dramatics Workshops are held from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Saturdays, July 8 and Aug. 12 for ages 5 and 6 and from 10 to 11 a.m. on the same date for ages 7 to 12. The fee is $10 per session.

To register for camps or workshops, call 302-227-6766 or email duetpros@aol.com.