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“The school of the future will, perhaps, not be a school as we understand it – with benches, blackboards and a teacher’s platform – it may be a library, a museum, a conversation or a theatre.”
— Leo Tolstoy
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Facts
95% of our students spend at least two years, 80% spend four years or more.
Every year, many cast members make their stage debut.
Our fully professional lighting rig includes computerized moving lights as currently used on Broadway.
Professional sound engineering includes wireless body microphones.
Performances are accompanied by a professional live orchestra.
Members of our companies are cast in leading roles at local high schools and national Universities, and can be seen on professional stages across the country.
Children's Civic Light OperaThe longest running and most comprehensive youth theatre company in Los Angeles!Cultivating confidence and creativity; educating, engaging and empowering through theatre! CCLO, the West side’s premier training program in the performing arts, is the longest-running and most comprehensive youth theatre company in Los Angeles. Educating, empowering and engaging since 1987, CCLO specializes in Musical Theatre, Acting, Educational Theatre, Exploratory Creative Dramatics & Theatre Teacher Mentoring. Voted Best of L.A., 2009 & 2010 by L.A. Parent Magazine, CCLO is uniquely designed for students at every skill level. All programs are designed as intermediaries between Educational Theatre & the professional stage. |
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There's no business like show business! Spend summer training and rehearsing for
a full-scale professional quality Broadway Musical with Children's Civic Light Opera! Performances: August 6 & 7 Participants ages 8 - 18 spend summer training and rehearsing for a full-scale, professional quality Broadway Musical! Cast members receive daily instruction from established artists and educators and participate in all aspects of theatrical performance and design. CCLO is designed for students at every skill level. Our highly acclaimed program allows students to make discoveries about themselves as individual artists and as members of a creative community. Summer Theatre Conservatory includes guest speakers, community sharing, BBQs, our annual field trip to Disneyland and an experienced staff of professionals: director, musical director, choreographer, costume designer, lighting designer, set designers and scenic painters. (*Internship opportunities available. Contact us for more information.) Discount with early enrollment! Place CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS >> Contact us for more information: |
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JUST KIDDING Ensemble
(ages 5 – 7) Summer Theatre Playground 2011 Tuesday, July 5 – Friday, July 15 |
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Just Kidding is an unique theatre program designed by CCLO just for kids ages 5 – 7! Summer Theatre Playground Say "yeehaw" July 5 - July 15, 9:30am – 2:30pm daily Participants will train and rehearse with professional educators and instructors in a 605-seat theatre and mirrored studio with dance floors! Environment is engaging, energetic, nurturing and fun! Daily activities include: singing/vocals (with live piano accompaniment); dance/movement; acting/character development; imaginative improvisation; set, prop and costume crafting; theatrical vocabulary; performance techniques; and theatre etiquette. Orientation – Day one of workshop Place Registration DOWNLOAD THE 2011 BROCHURE>> CCLO@verizon.net or (310) 478-5886. Please email CCLO@verizon.net if you would like to reserve a spot. Include your name, mailing address, telephone number, email, child(rens) name(s) and age(s). In addition, indicate if you are interested in participating in the Mainstage production! A registration packet will be mailed to you. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS >> |
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Our Mission
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It is our mission to positively affect the lives of our students. With an emphasis on building and strengthening self-esteem and awareness, individuals are challenged to grow artistically and personally through professional training in a nurturing, non-competitive, validating, interactive environment where energy, teamwork and trust are key! Our distinctive approach enables us to build a close ensemble and inspire students to share in a creative process filled with pride, accomplishment and joy. Our high theatrical standards, belief in the empowering effects of the theatrical process and unparalleled commitment to all participants enable us to achieve our mission year after year. |
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COMING THIS FALL:
CCLO’s 2011 Young Adult Ensemble
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Young Adult Ensemble (YAE) is a Conservatory-like intermediary program between Educational Theatre and the professional stage.
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CCLO Productions
Our Current Production
August 6 - 2pm & 7:30pm Norman J. Pattiz CCLO has been nominated for, and is the recipient of, several National Youth Theatre awards: Click on posters for slide shows
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2006 Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall @Hamilton High School 2955 S. Robertson Blvd.  Thank you for supporting CCLO's Summer Theatre
Fiddler On The Roof
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Little Shop of Horrors
42nd Street
You're A Good Man
Crazy For You
Annie
Bye Bye Birdie |
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