It is with broken hearts that we say farewell to Ileen Groves who passed away on February 7, 2024. Ileen was part of the ARIEL family for more than a decade as an accomplished performer, a generous supporter, and a skilled bookkeeper and financial advisor. Ileen was smart, funny, hard-working, thoughtful and talented. By day, she answered hundreds of financial…
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ONLINE RAFFLE TICKET SALES CLOSED! TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN THE ARIEL BOX OFFICE ONLY. Our Disney Raffle Fundraiser is LIVE! Purchase a $5 Raffle ticket for a chance to win FOUR 2-day Park Hopper Passes and a $500 VISA gift card! Proceeds will be used to support ARIEL Theatrical programs for young people. The drawing will be held…
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A big "THANK YOU" to those in our ARIEL community who contributed through the Monterey County Gives! fundraising campaign. We exceeded our $33,000 goal, raising an impressive $40,814! This total will grow even larger when matching funds, which are currently being calculated by the Community Foundation for Monterey County, are awarded. We are so grateful for the loyal and dedicated support of…
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We are amazed by the quick and generous response of those who answered our call to keep the momentum going for Monterey County Gives! Not only did we hit our December 20th goal of $27,000, we passed it, several days early even! Amazing!!! But why stop there? If you’d like to be entered into the drawing for a pair of Frozen…
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Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Our wonderful sponsors show us that they not only understand this idea, but their generosity indicates that they are all in! Programs at ARIEL would not be possible without donations from the community, including the investments made by local…
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Based on the acclaimed book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Narnia will take audiences on an unforgettable adventure to a world of mythical creatures and Deep Magic. Follow Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie as they escape the peril of WWII air raids by seeking refuge at the grand estate of their curious uncle, Professor…
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There are so many things for which to be grateful at ARIEL. We have a beautiful theatre on a tree-lined street in a wonderful community where hundreds of young people and their families come together to be part of something very special, some might even say, magical. As our young and often inexperienced cast members attend the first day of…
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Monterey County Gives! is officially OPEN! For nearly 40 years, ARIEL Theatrical has been a place where young people can expand their skills, knowledge, and talent, all while making new friends, creating memories, and discovering the power they have to impact the world in positive ways. The magic of theatre doesn't end when the curtain closes. It continues to shine…
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GET READY FOR 2024 AT ARIEL THEATRICAL! Registration information and complete program details will be coming soon. Stay tuned to the ARIEL website and social media channels for updates! The Bear Went Over the Mountain Disney's Frozen Jr. Schoolhouse Rock Live! Three Piggy Opera KIDS ON STAGE Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS Willy Wonka TYA Goldilocks and the Three Bears…
Read moreTickets may be purchased online, by phone (831-775-0976), or at the ARIEL box office. Performances: Friday, September 20 at 7 pm Saturday, September 21 at 2 pm & 7 pm Friday, September 27 at 7 pm Saturday, September 28 at 2 pm & 7 pm Celebrating more than 70 years in print, Charlotte’s Web is a classic loved by young and old! All…
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