First Ever Teen Camp Show
April 25, 2020
Upon digging through our older computer files, I was thrilled to come upon this delight. The quality is not the best lighting-wise, but this was
Production Photography by Shawn Hopkins, Bellezza Artistica Fotografia
At this time, we are experiencing illness in our cast as well as crew that is making our ability to rehearse nearly impossible. We want to have the best show possible for you in addition to a safe environment for you and your family when you come to our theater. Given the increased cases of Covid, as well as flu-related illness, in our community and schools, we feel it would be best to move our production of “Jungle Book” to a later date in the Spring, since so many of our young audience members are under the age of 6 and unable to be vaccinated or may not be able to vaccinate. As much as we practice safe protocols in our theater, this past two weeks is taking it’s toll on our family of artists, and we are trying to keep those folks home, so we do not have any spreading of illness beyond our control.
We are moving the production of Jungle Book to March 19 – 27 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 and 3:30. Until we can update our ticketing system, we will issue refunds to all ticketholders to make it easier for rebooking, as well as keep our records as accurate as possible as we make these changes.
We apologize for this sudden change, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate through this. Since we provide programming for some of the youngest children in the area, we know we need to make decisions that are different than other theater companies. And we make these decisions, so we can ensure our young friends have a safe environment to visit.
We will also be making updates to the remainder of the season, so be on the lookout for new dates for all remaining productions! Thank you everyone, and as always: Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay magical.
~ Jill Jeffrey, Executive Director
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A small group of actors are getting together to rehearse a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” However, they are in for a surprise when the director announces they must perform for an audience in less than an hour. With their real-life “Actor’s Nightmare” to face, the actors use the audience to help them get through the complicated script.
This show was written and designed for students ages 11 and older as well as for adults who have a love… or even an interest in William Shakespeare. This is a high-energy “quiz” show that relies on the audience to assist the actors on stage when they are not “getting” Shakespeare’s language.
This is a special one-weekend only fundraiser performance.
Young Mowgli has been raised among the wolves in a remote jungle. As he has grown older, it is clear there are some others in the jungle who wish to be in charge of his fate. With the protection of the wolves and friends like Baloo and Bagheera, it seems harmony can remain in the jungle. But, Shere Khan and some if his enemies have other plans for the young human and his pack. Audiences will become part of the jungle and learn how even the animal kingdom has to work hard to keep peace and a sense of community among it’s inhabitants.
Gemini Theater is Wheelchair Accessible.
Production Photography by Shawn Hopkins, Bellezza Artistica Fotografia
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Our friends at Black Forge Coffee are helping us celebrate our 25th Birthday through the creation of this limited-run roast. They have a fabulous coffee shop just up the street from us. We are so happy to have amazing neighbors in our community. With their support, we have created a unique (and delicious) way for you to support Gemini Theater during this special anniversary year.
Your $25 donation gets you a bag of locally-roasted beans and a special Gemini Theater coffee mug to enjoy your favorite beverage any time of day. Want more coffee or more mugs? We can do that, too! We have made special arrangements for our local friends to pick up their items at Black Forge Coffee – they can grind the beans for you, too! Plus, you can try one of their unique coffee drinks – the same ones our Gemini Staff enjoys daily. Thanks for your support – You are amazing!
*Orders must be placed by DECEMBER 1. Please note that the roast will be created during the holiday, and we will contact you in the first week of December when your order is ready!
Classes Start January 18th
Classes are held at the Ryan Arts Center | 420 Chartiers Avenue | McKees Rocks
Tuition Assistance Program always open for enrollment!
Sto-Rox Community Discount always available from our friends at Focus On Renewal!
- Acting Workshop One | Ages 12-17
- Acting Two – Stagecraft | Ages 14-17
- Page to Stage | Ages 7-10
- Imagination Journey | Ages 4 – 6
- Lights! Curtain! Musical! | Ages 8 – 12
- Performance Workshop | Ages 11–15
- Tech Theater Workshop | Ages 12-17
Save up to $100 with Early Bird Discounts!
What will the think of next? Enroll now and find out!
Creative Fun! Our 5-day workshops provide hands-on experience in a real theater. Under the guidance of theater professionals, each group creates, writes, produces, and performs their show on the last day.
- Workshop Groups: Ages 4 – 6 | Ages 7 – 10 | Ages 11 – 14 | Ages 12 – 17
- Aftercare and Extended Day Services
- Scholarships, Tuition Assistance and Payment Plans
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Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks – Gemini Theater is holding auditions for Jungle Book, our original, musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” on
- Monday, December 6th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, December 7th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm.
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Creative Fun! Our 5-day workshops provide hands-on experience in a real theater. Under the guidance of theater professionals, each group creates, writes, produces, and performs their show on the last day.
Enrollments for Spring and Fall sessions are for ages 4 through 14. Classes cover a variety of disciplines such as creative play, puppetry, story writing, theater games, scene work, improvisation, monologue studies . . .
Gemini Theater Company offers three different options in our Educational Outreach Program so we can best fit your needs for fun, interactive theater productions and workshops for students Pre-K through 12!
Gemini Videos & Activities
Meet the Gemini – Ryan Westwood
April 25, 2020
In our next installment of “Meet the Gemini,” we are pleased to have Ryan Westwood tell us about his love for theater!
Meet the Gemini – Jill Jeffrey
April 25, 2020
In another segment of “Meet the Gemini Theater,” here is Executive Director, Jill Jeffrey, talking about why she loves theater and how she got started.
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