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    Willow Glen Children's Theatre

    c/o Willow Community and Senior Center
    2175 Lincoln Avenue
    San Jose , CA 95125
    408-448-6400

    Website: wgct.org/


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    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...

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    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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    Upcoming Events

    Fairy Tale Theatre - Workshop

    Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center

    January 21-February 25, 2012

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    Theatre Connection - Winter Session

    Presented by Willow Glen Children's Theatre at Willow Glen Community and Senior Center

    January 21-March 18, 2012

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    • Event Name: Alice at Last
      5 out of 5 stars rating "Charming Clever Fun"
      Review posted by: Juliavr from San Jose, CA, Dec 04, 2010

      Writer and Director, Gavin Coffing, provides a fun and whimsical tale with all the familiar characters. The lead performers are talented and engaging. The younger actors provide solid performances.... Expand

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