Local After School Care Program Presents The Musical
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:00pm
The Roxy Performing Arts Center
1645 SW 107 Ave.
Miami, FL 33165

The Roxy Theatre Group’s (RTG) after school care program, will present the musical production You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00pm featuring a cast of students, ages 5-14. Admission is $10.00 & tickets may be purchased at the door. The musical is based on the classic comic strip Peanuts created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner and book by John Gordon. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is a delightful musical comedy about hope, confidence and personal growth. The Roxy Theatre Group, (RTG) is a non-profit arts organization for children and youth.

Fifty students ages 5 to 14, representing 27 elementary and middle schools portray beloved and well known characters such as Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts team. In rehearsal since February, the children personify the timeless characters with enthusiasm and confidence. The students will perform an array of whimsical melodies, such as Happiness and The Baseball Game to energetic and vibrant choreography.

“I have learned that musical theater is about giving it my all and listening to my director and my teachers. Playing Charlie Brown has taught me to try my hardest no matter what,” said Jordan Arteaga, 9, playing the lead role, Charlie Brown. Arteaga is in the third grade at Zora Neal Hurston Elementary and has participated in RTG’s after school care program for four years.

“I have loved the Peanuts comic strip since I was a child and having the opportunity to bring these characters to life has been a dream come true. I could not have asked for a better cast of such talented youth. I am extremely proud of this production,” said Andrew Rodriguez-Triana, Director for You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.

The Roxy Theatre Group, (RTG) a non-profit organization, offers classes in drama, voice and dance to children ages 3-17, with year-round programs including an after school care program and a performing arts summer camp. Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107 Ave. Miami, FL 33165. For more information please call 305-226-0030, email SusannePinedo@gmail.com or visit www.RoxyPAC.com.

Photo attached: 2132, jpg. Caption: (bottom row) Pablo Camacho, 10, as Schroder, Ana Estevez, 10, as Snoopy, (top row) MariaFernanda Vivas, 10, as Lucy, )bottom row) Celest Fernandez, 10, as Sally, Jordan Arteaga, 9, as Charlie Brown and Nicholas Heredia, 12, as Linus in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, presented by The Roxy Theatre Group. Photo by: Nora Oñate.