March Newsletter now available!

In this issue you can read about:

1. Upcoming Performances
2. Update on ‘The Party of the Year!’
3. Kaleidoscope’s Official Blog
4. Kaleidoscope is now on Facebook!
5. Live Recording of BULLY

6. Supporting Our Members – Other venues to feature the many talents of our performers

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Birthday Parties!

We at Kaleidoscope Theatre love to entertain our audiences! We appear on stage at professional theatres, in your children's schools, and now we're even making house calls! Kaleidoscope offers several Birthday Party packages, all of which include a fairytale character visiting your child's birthday party! Check out our website for more details.

Jillian (who's played 'Mama Piggy' in The Three Pigs, 'Charlotte' in Sleeping Beauty, and the title character in Cinderella) is one of the actresses that appears at the parties. Here's what she had to say about her most recent party:

"I love doing character appearances, especially at birthday parties! A few weeks ago, I (as Sleeping Beauty) visited Janie's 5th Birthday party, and everyone had a fantastic time. When I arrived, all of the children were dressed in their princess finest! Once everyone got to know one another, saying our names and our favorite foods (mac & cheese was a popular choice), the kids all crowded around to hear the story of Sleeping Beauty. Afterwards, Janie was declared Princess for the day, and was quite excited when I presented her with a brand new tiara! As a surprise for the parents, the children and I prepared a Princess Parade! They were all quick to learn how to wave and curtsy, just like a real princess, and they all looked quite lovely as they took their turns showing their moms and dads. The most exciting part was, of course, the cake! We all sang "Happy Birthday" together, and Janie made her wish. It was then time for me to say goodbye, but it seemed like everyone had a great time. It is always fun to get to interact with our youngest Kaleidoscope fans in such an intimate setting!"

If you're interested in booking a Kaleidoscope birthday party, please call our office at (401) 942-3637!

(Photo: Jillian as 'Sleeping Beauty' with the party guests on February 2nd!)

Kaleidoscope on the air!

Back in December, Kaleidoscope's Executive Director, David Payton, and our 30th Anniversay Committee Chair, Holly Shadoian, went on the radio to promote our upcoming Spring Fundraiser. If you missed the live broadcast, you can now hear the interview on our website here! Happy listening!

Welcome Home Abby!

As we reported several months ago, Abby Spare ('Iggy Piggy' in The Three Pigs) is out on the road with the National Tour of Annie! Well this month that tour will be returning to our local area! From March 25th through March 30th, Abby will be performing the orphan role of 'Tessie' at the Wang Center in Boston, MA! If you're interested in learning more about the show (or in purchasing tickets), click here! For more about Abby Spare, check out her very own website! This tour continues through May of 2008.

(Photo: Abby as 'Iggy Piggy' in Kaleidoscope's summer 2007 production of The Three Pigs!)