YOUNG KING ARTHUR: The Sword in the Stone

Young King Arthur
The World of the Story

Drama! History! Dramatic History!
If you're enchanted by the story of King Arthur, Merlyn, Guinevere, her ladies and the Knights of the Roundtable, then Young King Arthur will transport you to legendary England where all these young characters come to life. Carolina Children's Theatre is delighted to bring another classic tale to the stage in this original adaptation of the "Sword in the Stone" legend.

Young King Arthur begins in the contemporary world following 3 kids - Art, Lance and Gwen - living in Cornwall, England. They encounter a classmate, Emrys (aka Merlyn) at the town festival after learning of Morgan & Morty's secret greedy plan to destroy the beauty of their small town on the seaside. 

Not sure what to do, they accept Emrys' invitation to embark on an adventure - an epic journey that will show the schoolchildren how anyone can right wrong - no matter what your age - and stop the wicked M&M Construction. 

They, of course, are magically transported back in time 1500 years to the Dark Ages in a kingless England and to a castle where Sir Ector and his son Kay dwell.  Lance and Gwen are mistaken for servants in the castle while Art is now Wart - Kay's lowly squire-in-training. 

After re-discovering Emerys, who is now an old man named Merlyn, Wart is begins to learn of the qualities of a true knight, leader and king: compassion, bravery and wisdom. He and his friends meet many characters and animals in their journey until they are led to a jousting tournament in London that will decide who is the true king of England. Legend has it that long ago after the childless King Uther Pendragon died, a sword in a stone appeared in the church courtyard in Londontown with the words:

“Whosoever pulleth this sword from this stone shall be the rightful king of England.”

Not one of the brave knights was ever able to pull the sword free until it is Wart who accidentally pulls the sword from the stone  and there is no doubt he is the true King of England.

Armed with his new knowledge, Lance, Gwen and Art and magically transported once again to modern day Cornwall. This time, however, they are armed with what they need to defeat Morgan and Morty and save their town from environmental destruction.

Audition and Rehearsal Information

This new adaptation of the tale of King Arthur is written by Christina Cass Catton, Artistic Director of Carolina Children's Theatre and will be premiered at the Holly Springs Cultural Center in May 2019!

Open to children and youth ages 6-14!

Be a part of this "legendary" production and CLICK HERE to register now! 
(Use class code #1322603)

All auditions, rehearsals and performances take place the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 West Ballentine St., Holly Springs.

This is how the CCT production class works:

If you are registered in the class, you are in the show!

Auditions help us decide what role each child will play. Once you are registered for this production class, you will be assigned an audition time for Mon. Feb.11.

The audition times and class information will be sent out at the same time the week of Feb. 4.

​Callbacks are on Tues. Feb. 12. Please put aside that evening in case your child is asked to return - please note that not all children are requested to return for the second day!

IMPORTANT DATES
Auditions
Mon. & Tues., Feb. 11-12 @ 6pm.

Meet & Greet, First Read-Thru
Fri., Feb. 15 @ 5-7pm.

Rehearsals
Sat. Feb. 16- Apr. 27 @ 9:30am-noon. NOTE: NO rehearsal Easter wknd, Apr. 20.

Mandatory Tech and Dress Rehearsals
 Mon.-Weds. Apr. 29-30 & May 1 @ 5pm-8pm.

Four Show Dates
Thurs. May 2 @ 7pm
Fri. May 3 @ 7pm
Sat. May 4 @ 2pm & 7pm

Cast party following the Sat. matinee.

Registration and Fees

Registration Fees
​$190 residents
$285 non-residents
A $60 production fee is payable in cash or check to the instructor on the first day of rehearsal.  This is used to help pay for costumes, sets, scripts, props, etc. needed to put on an awesome show!
Cool show t-shirt, CCT workbook and folder included with every registration.

Please note that this show relies HEAVILY on the time and talent of parent volunteers.

We encourage ALL parents to help in some way. Backstage, marketing, costumes, props, sets or raffles are just some of the ways we need help to make the show a great experience for all. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the director, Christina, at carolinachildrenstheatre@gmail.com.

Registration
To register, call the Holly Springs Cultural Center box office at 919-567-4000
or
Click here to go directly to the HSCC registration page and use code #1322603
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