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Davenport Junior Theatre

2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport, United States
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Theatre & Dance  "For Kids, By Kids!"  www.davenportjuniortheatre.org We believe every child deserves to communicate with clarity, confidence and creativity. Founded 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre is the second oldest children's theatre in America. Junior Theatre is committed to the mission of "theatre for kids, by kids." We offer an array of programming opportunities for children ages 3 - 18. Featuring the area's best local teachers, DJT offers classes in all aspects of the theatre.  We also have the DJT School of Dance and our Spectrum Theatre for youth with autism.  The Mainstage Acting Company produces 3-4 shows annually and is filled out by our most talented students. Junior Theatre also offers an array of week-long camps and workshop series. Whether you are interested in signing up or coming to a performance, we have something for the entire family. Join us, as we physicalize the imagination like never before!

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Hooray! Did you love Seussical Junior? Well share about the show with someone you know! Closes this weekend! Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 17 & 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18 & 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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First Broadway show in nearly a decade closes this weekend! Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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DJT DANCE COSTUMES REVEAL! We're giving sneak peeks at our costumes for this session! Check out what our Poms classes will be wearing on stage!

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BLOCKING AND CHOREOGRAPHY! Our theatre classes have been hard at work, learning their scripts and lyrics! Our acting classes are focusing on learning blocking, which is where an actor stands and moves onstage. Broadway and Puppetry classes are learning choreography, which is the steps or movements that go with a song. All of our classes are excited to share what they are learning at our Winter Showcase in April! Check out our schedule here: https://www.davenportjuniortheatre.org/events/2018/4/6/theatre-showcase

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DJT DANCE COSTUME REVEAL! It's the most wonderful time of the year for DJT Dance! Costumes are arriving! Here is a sneak peak at the costumes for our beginning ballet classes!

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SPRING BREAK PERFORMING ARTS CAMP AT DJT! Students adventure throughout Junior Theatre, exploring all elements acting, theater design, and a wide array of other fun topics! Students collaborate on ideas for the creation of their very own script that they perform on the final day! Students will draw inspiration from the classic Aesop Fables; where there is a moral to every adventure. Performance for family and friends on Friday at 4:00 PM. Join the adventure! Questions? Call Theatre Coordinator Steph at 563-888-2226 or check out our website and register today: https://www.davenportjuniortheatre.org/classes/2017/12/27/spring-break-camp-2018-aesop-fable-adventure

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Tonight at 6pm! We are thrilled to team up with Quad City Arts in providing a FREE workshop for kids 6th grade and up! Join international artist, Charlotte Blake Alston, as she shares in the power of developing your skills as a storyteller. It is going to be a blast! Checkout the details below.

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Join The Whos an the Cat in the Hat!!! Today at 1pm & 4pm. Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 17 & 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18 & 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Thanks to all those who braved the snow yesterday to see Seussical Junior! Be sure to join us for the show today at 1 PM and 4 PM. The weather is perfect. #davjtmainstage

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Opening weekend!!!! Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 17 & 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18 & 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Oh the many stories all rolled into one! Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 17 & 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18 & 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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Checkout this cool profile image created by one of our students! Help us spread the word by making this your profile image and copying and pasting the below info! Davenport Junior Theatre presents SEUSSICAL JR Join The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mayzie La Bird, Gertrude McFuzz, and all the memorable Whos for this amazing musical adventure! The world of Seuss is brought to life through the eyes of JoJo, a small child who is visited by The Cat in the Hat. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are brought to life! Tickets $8.00 adults / $6.00 kids No reservations, sold at door Saturday, February 17 & 24 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM Sunday, February 18 & 25 @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/488069064920483/ By Dr. Seuss / Book by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty / Music by Stephen Flaherty / Lyrics by Lyn Ahrens SEUSSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International(MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

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