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Willow Glen Children's Theatre

Since 1988, Willow Glen Children's Theatre (WGCT) has been giving children the opportunity to act on stage. Since its early days, director Gavin Coffing has been adamant about providing all children the same opportunities, and WGCT continues the tradition of casting every auditioning child in the productions.

This organization is one of the Bay Area's most innovative children's theatres, partly due to the fact that it is always producing new plays. All of its productions begin in Theatre Connection Workshops. Meeting Saturday mornings, children ages seven and up work closely with the director and theatre staff to create characters and improvised scenes. The young actors also get the opportunity to play fun and interactive theatre games. These workshops culminate in the presentation of an original play written by the director. The children really benefit from the whole process.

This unique approach to theatre allows children to build their confidence and meet new friends. The interactive games and improvisations help with presentation, speaking and listening skills. In addition, skills in group work are cultivated through various activities.

Willow Glen Children's Theatre offers a four-week day camp each summer. It offers a very popular class with kids ages three to five called Fairy Tale Theatre. Also, WGCT collaborates with schools, offering several afterschool programs. It has worked with such elementary schools as Willow Glen, Noddin and Booksin; it has also worked with Willow Glen Middle School.

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  Willow Glen Children's Theatre
  
  c/o Willow Community and Senior Center
  2175 Lincoln Avenue
  San Jose, CA 95125
  
  Phone: 408-448-6400
  
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08/09/10- 08/13/10	Encore Theatre Camp Willow Street Bramhall Park Encore Theatre Camp Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Street Bramhall Park August 9-August 13, 2010 Participants in this camp last summer had a blast. This summer's camp, lasting only five days, will give children the chance to learn more about theatre through a variety of games, crafts and other activities. Participants get exposure to more than just acting. They'll learn techniques in make-up, directing, and scenic and costume design. Registration is currently open.
07/06/10- 07/30/10	Summer Theatre Camp Willow Street Bramhall Park Summer Theatre Camp Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Street Bramhall Park July 6-July 30, 2010 WGCT's Summer Theatre Camp was voted Best Summer Camp in The Mercury News’ Best of Silicon Valley 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards. The Mercury News touted the camp for providing an affordable, safe, fun and enriching experience for children. Theatre Camp is a fun-filled four-week day camp in which children explore their creative sides with daily improvisation activities, working toward a final performance in the amphitheater at Willow Street Bramhall Park....
03/12/10- 03/14/10	A Tale To Be Told Markham Little Theater A Tale To Be Told Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater March 12-March 14, 2010 The Willow Glen Children's Theatre presents an original play created fomr its popular Theatre Connection workshop, offered through the City of San Jose. Join this cast of over sixty young actors on a journey that will make you laugh!
01/23/10- 03/13/10	Theatre Connection Workshop Winter Session Willow Glen Community and Senior Center Theatre Connection Workshop Winter Session Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center January 23-March 13, 2010 Theatre Connection gives children the chance to act on stage! This workshop draws children in right from the start with theatre games and improvised scenes. Each workshop culminates in an original production. After getting to know the child actors, the director writes a play with characters based on their individual talents and abilities. The children perform the original pay for their family, friends, and the community. There are three sessions during the school year....
12/04/09- 12/06/09	Dr. Cabinetti's House of Curiosities - or - The Miraculous Baby Markham Little Theater Dr. Cabinetti's House of Curiosities - or - The Miraculous Baby Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater December 4-December 6, 2009 This latest production from Willow Glen Children's Theatre promises to be entertaining for all ages!
08/03/09- 08/07/09	Encore Theatre Day Camp Willow Street Bramhall Park Encore Theatre Day Camp Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Street Bramhall Park August 3-August 7, 2009 As an encore to our regular four-week camp, Encore Theatre Day Camp, in a nutshell, is a new camp we are offering this upcoming Summer. This five-day camp will give children the chance to learn more about theatre through a variety of games, crafts, and other activities. Register online; space is limited.
06/29/09- 07/24/09	Summer Theatre Camp Willow Street Bramhall Park Summer Theatre Camp Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Street Bramhall Park June 29-July 24, 2009 Willow Glen Children's Theatre offers a fun-filled four week theatre adventure camp. At this day camp, participants will play theatre games, perform improvised scenes, create theatre crafts, and perform in a final play! Space is limited; sign up today!
05/29/09- 05/31/09	Kaleidescope 5 Markham Little Theater Kaleidescope 5 Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater May 29-May 31, 2009 Join us for a night of short plays and improvisations. WGCT is celebrating 20 exciting years! Join us as we embark on our 21st and continue to do our part in bringing fun and innovation to San Jose through the magic of theatre!
04/11/09- 05/16/09	Fairy Tale Theatre Willow Glen Community and Senior Center Fairy Tale Theatre Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center April 11-May 16, 2009 A 6-week class for 3-5 year olds. Each class involves stories, skits and crafts. Express your creativity in a fun environment through the magic of theatre!
03/14/09	Happily Ever After Markham Little Theater Happily Ever After Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater March 14, 2009 All your favorite fairy tale characters mixed up in one funny short play! A free performance for the whole family.
03/13/09- 03/15/09	Alice at Last Markham Little Theater Alice at Last Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater March 13-March 15, 2009 The final journey to Wonderland! Famous characters from the classic Lewis Carroll stories come to life in this fantastic play!
11/21/08- 11/23/08	Moulin Noir Markham Little Theater Moulin Noir Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater November 21-November 23, 2008 An original play created by participants of the Willow Glen Children's Theatre.
06/06/08- 06/08/08	Adrift in a Vacuum Markham Little Theater Adrift in a Vacuum Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater June 6-June 8, 2008 An original play by Gavin Coffing. The Willow Glen Children's Theatre presents Adrift in a Vacuum.
04/12/08- 06/08/08	Theatre Connection Workshop Spring Session Willow Glen Community and Senior Center Theatre Connection Workshop Spring Session Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center April 12-June 8, 2008 This is 10 week long workshop is offered three times during the school year: fall, winter & spring. Children ages 7 & up are invited to join to play interactive theatre games and perform improvised scenes. Workshops take place at the Willows Senior Center. Gavin Coffing, our resident director, and the staff carefully work with the young actors to increase their awareness of stage presence. Among many other things, we focus on self-confidence, voice projection, creativity, &...
03/27/08	Willow Glen Children's Theatre Chevy Fundraiser Willow Glen Children's Theatre Chevy Fundraiser Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre March 27, 2008 WGCT has collaborated with Chevy's Restaurant to raise money for this afterschool theatre program. With the approved flyer, 25% of any meal purchased between 11:30am and 9pm will be given as a gift to WGCT. Please visit their website to obtain the mandatory flyer. Willow Glen Children's Theatre has been around for more than 18 years and continues to provide children of all ages the unique chance to participate in original plays all over the San Jose area!
03/14/08- 03/16/08	Napoleon's Mustache Markham Little Theater Napoleon's Mustache Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater March 14-March 16, 2008 Willow Glen Children's Theatre presents an original play Napoleon's Mustache! Embark on another new adventure! Gwen and Dixie have followed a mysterious telegram to Paris. What will they find? See what surprises are in store for the clever duo!
01/26/08- 03/08/08	Theatre Connection Workshop Willow Glen Community and Senior Center Theatre Connection Workshop Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center January 26-March 8, 2008 This is 10 week long workshop is offered three times during the school year: fall, winter & spring. Children ages 7 & up are invited to play interactive theatre games and perform improvised scenes. Gavin Coffing, the resident director, and the staff carefully work with the young actors to increase their awareness of stage presence. Among many other things, focus is on self-confidence, voice projection, creativity, and encouragement. Ultimately, the children will gain a friendly understanding of...
12/07/07- 12/09/07	Trick of the Light Markham Little Theater Trick of the Light Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Markham Little Theater December 7-December 9, 2007 Come see the adventure of a magician in an original play by Gavin Coffing.
09/22/07- 12/01/07	WGCT Theatre Connection Workshop Willow Glen Community and Senior Center WGCT Theatre Connection Workshop Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center September 22-December 1, 2007 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): WGCT presents its Theatre Connection Workshop, Saturdays from 10am to 12 noon, beginning September 22, 2007 and extending through early December. In this workshop for children ages 7 and up, a wide range of organized activities prepare the actor for a full-length play. Activities include small group work to develop short improvised scenes based on a simple concept. Audience and presentation skills are developed when these scenes are presented to each other. All participants are cast in a final...

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  - Event Name: WGCT Theatre Connection Workshop
    "Awesome program!"
    Review posted by: TheatreMom from San Jose, CA, Nov 01, 2007
    
    My child has been participating with the Willow Glen Children's Theatre for the part few years and he loves it! Not only has he found a creative outlet and made friends, his reading skills have... Expand
    
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    My child has been participating with the Willow Glen Children's Theatre for the part few years and he loves it! Not only has he found a creative outlet and made friends, his reading skills have improved. If you are looking for a fun program for your children, look no further. This is it! Collapse
    
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