Plymouth, WI: The Kids from Wisconsin Will Shine the Light on 50 Years as they perform all summer in over 35 hometowns across the state and twice daily at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Plymouth Arts Center is proudly presenting this production at the Plymouth High School Auditorium, 125 Highland Avenue, Plymouth on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available now. This year’s show theme, “Shine the Light,” will feature music performed since the inception of the Kids from Wisconsin. Some of the KIDS all-time audience favorites will be featured along with 5 decades of Broadway. KIDS will Shine the light on our past 50 years while lighting the way for the next 50. In their 50th season, the KFW will have performed for approximately 10 million across Wisconsin and the Midwest, with great entertainment by some of Wisconsin's most talented performers ages 15-20. The revue is produced in collaboration with some of the best writers, arrangers, and choreographers across the country. A free afternoon outreach program, “Realize Your Dream,” for children ages 7-14 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm will also be presented at the Plymouth High School. Pre-registration is required. Get your tickets now! Visit the Plymouth Arts Center Box Office at 520 East Mill St., Plymouth, WI Tues-Fri. 10am to 4pm, OR go online: www.plymoutharts.org, call (920) 892-8409. Reserved tickets in advance and at the door are: $12 for ages 18 and under; $16 for Adults; (tax included.) The Plymouth High School Box office will open at 6pm (one hour before showtime.) For handicap accommodations, please call the Plymouth Arts Center office. More information on the Kids from Wisconsin can be found on their website: www.kidsfromwisconsin.org INTRODUCING THE 2018 PLYMOUTH HOMETOWN SHOW: It is a privilege and honor to any community and its arts program to have a student be chosen to take part in the professional performance experience of a KID. Alex Turicik, a 3rd year hometown KID from Plymouth will be joined by Bridget Bullard, a performance student from Kohler, who will celebrate her hometown show in Plymouth along with Alex. How exciting it is that Sheboygan County has quality arts programs within their school and communities that help foster and grow talented artists. The Plymouth Show is generously sponsored by: The Sartori Company, Masters Gallery, Sargento, Kathy and Paul Sartori, and Bank First National. PAC’s Media Sponsor is 1420am the Breeze Radio Station. Alex Turicik is excited to join KIDS for his third summer as principal guitarist! Alex will finish his junior year at Plymouth High School in June. He is a part of many groups in the area, such as PHS Jazz 1 Ensemble and Pit Band, Momentum Show Choir, UW-Sheboygan Jazz band, Lakeland University Pit Band, and many more. He also shares the stage with his dad and family in The FlamingOs. Alex thanks you for coming to the show and for joining in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Kids from Wisconsin! Bridget Bullard is thrilled to represent Kohler in her second season as a principal singer/dancer. She will be completing her sophomore year in high school in June and is most looking forward to State Fair fun and meeting many KIDS alumni. Recently, Bridget played Mayzie LaBird in Seussical the Musical. She also performed at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's Vocal Arts Festival and Young Musical stars’ 8th season at the Stefanie H. Weill Center. Bridget is beyond grateful to the KIDS organization for helping her grow as a performer and a person. She is proud to share with others the motto she learned from KIDS last year, “You are enough” and worked to spread this message in her hometown with the #youareenoughproject. About the Kids from Wisconsin: The establishment of the group was authorized in 1968 by Douglas G. Weiford, (1968 Secretary of the Department of Local Affairs and Development), in keeping with Governor Warren P. Knowles’ “Youth Power Program.” The Wisconsin Exposition Center Music director, Mark S. Azzolina, was appointed by Vernon G. Wendland, (Administrator of the Wisconsin Exposition Center) as the special project official. Since their organization in 1968 and first performance in 1969, the Kids from Wisconsin show troupe has performed at state and county fairs, festivals, national trade shows and conventions. Their travels have taken them to many hometown stages as well as distinguished stages such as the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee, Cabo Hall in Detroit, the Convention Center in Atlantic City, and the Canadian National Exhibition, which at the time was the world’s largest fair. In the earlier days before artists hired their own opening acts, The KIDS performed before the big-name artists. These included Dianna Ross and The Supremes, Guy Lombardo, Eddie Albert, James Darren, Liberace, Friends of Distinction, George Kirby, Pat Boone, Roger Miller (King of the Road), Sonny and Cher, Johnny Cash, John Davidson and many more. Still today, the program remains a true professional experience and opportunity for growth both in leadership and as performers. It is a privilege and honor for students to take part in the KIDS iconic program after an intense, audition process. Troupe members not only perform to thousands over the summer, but are also trained to provide a hands on, performing arts workshops in many of the communities they perform, helping to spread the love of performing to youth ages 7-13. Since 1969, there have been nearly 1000 alumni that have been part of KIDS. Alumni will celebrate at a reunion weekend slated for August 3-5. The KIDS tour schedule is posted on the website: www.kidsfromwisconsin.org About the Afternoon Outreach: The Kids from Wisconsin invite community youth to share in their love of performing with a free afternoon outreach program. “Realize Your Dream” is designed for children ages approx. 7 to 14 years of age and will be held the same day in the afternoon, Friday, July 6th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the auditorium. This FREE program is an opportunity for youngsters and youth groups to get a taste of life as a performer. KIDs troupe members “pay it forward” by teaching performance skills and tools that can be carried into daily life. These young people will: • Work with a “KID mentor” • Receive instruction in dance, instrumental/choral and technical through mini workshops • Q&A • Perform a segment of the current show alongside a mentor • More experienced youth will receive audition tips Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register soon through the Kids From Wisconsin website: http://www.kidsfromwisconsin.org/info/tour, click on the July 6th date on the calendar. About the Plymouth Arts Center: The Plymouth Arts Center is a non-profit community arts organization founded in 1993 to promote and nurture the visual and performing arts in Western Sheboygan County and beyond. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the area’s leading arts destination, the PAC offers an ongoing and vibrant schedule of live musical and theatrical performances, fine art exhibitions, art classes and workshops, special annual events, i.e. Jazz & Blues Crawl Fundraiser, Northern Moraine Spring Art Tour, Paint the Towns En Plein Air, the nationally acclaimed, “Big Cheese Drop,” and more! Visit the PAC Gift Shop for original art and gifts created by our members. New members and volunteers are always welcome. The PAC also serves as an unique backdrop for private gatherings, meetings and special community events. Tour/School groups may schedule docent led visits. Gallery admission is free. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun. Noon to 3pm; or by special appointment. Closed on Mondays and Holidays.
Friday Jul 6, 2018
7:00pm Plymouth High School, 125 Highland Avenue, Plymouth, WI 53073 Reserved tickets in advance and at the door are: $12 for ages 18 and under; $16 for Adults; (tax included.)
Donna Hahn, Plymouth Arts Center, 920-892-8409Kids From Wisconsin
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