TWCFC 1998-1999 Peformance Season

 

1998-1999 Touring Production:
“The Court of King Arithmetic” 
by Gwen Chardoner
adapted & directed by Una Harrison

Virginia Commonwealth University
Community School of the Performing Arts
1015 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2039
804-828-2772
(804-VCU-CSPA)


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In this light-hearted play we meet young Timothy Schoolboy, who does not like arithmetic and is inclined to throw his homework into the river.  He is brought to the court of King Arithmetic by Sir Problem, who introduces him to four royal princesses:  Addition, Division, Subtraction and the lovely Multiplication.  Lord Calculation, the court magician, questions the boy, using his magic to help Timothy learn to appreciate the importance of mathematics.  With loads of comedy as well as help from the Numbers (the Lords and Ladies of the court)  and the Dollars  and Cents (the royal guards), Timothy soon learns to understand his math problems and look forward to his next math class. 

This fun-filled 30-minute show features colorful costumes and plenty of audience participation to keep even young play-goers engaged and entertained.

The Touring company will take this lively production to regional schools two Fridays monthly from October through May.  To make arrangements for your school or group to see The Court of King Arithmetic, use this form or call the CSPA office at 828-2772 and ask for Una Harrison. 
 
 

COST:  $1.00 PER AUDIENCE MEMBER
MINIMUM FEE  $150.00
   

PREPARATORY CLASS (for ages 4, 5 and 6 -- no audition required to enroll)
 

Schedule: Fall term begins September 26; Spring term begins January 23
Day & Time: Saturday mornings; 10-11 a.m. for new students, 11-12 for returnees
Location:  1015 Grove Avenue, Room 224
Performance: Beginning students will give an informal presentation on the final day of class; returning students will perform a short play.
Tuition Fee:  $125.00 for 10 one-hour classes. (see “Payment and Refund Policy”)
To Register:  Complete an application form and return with payment to the address on the form or call 828-2772 to register by phone with credit card.

THEATRE WITH CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN (for ages 7-17; an audition is required for all new students)

Audition Date: Saturday, September 12
Audition Time:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Please return application)
Location:  Room 208, VCU Music Center, 1015 Grove Avenue
Preparation: Students are to prepare something of their own choosing for the audition: a poem, monologue or reading (no music) no more than 2 minutes in length.  Students may also be asked to read from a scrip and relate what is read.  Students will be notified of acceptance by mail within one week.
Class Year: September  through May

Day & Time:
New Students

Ages 7-9 Mondays 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages 10-12 Mondays, 5:00-6:00 p.m
Ages 13-17 Mondays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Returning Students
will be assigned class times on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the discretion of the instructor.

Location:  Room 208, VCU Music Center, 1015 Grove Avenue
Tuition:  $400 for one full year.  (see “Payment and Refund Policy”)