Theatre, along with it's allied arts and crafts, provides essential techniques, confidence building and excellent communication skills for all who become involved.  It also offers unparalleled creative expression and professional opportunity for particularly talented and motivated students. The Rosewater Theatre is dedicated to helping students achieve creative potential and professional goals whether it be in the performing arts field or not.

When you join the world of the performing artist you become a part of a historic tradition.  The performing arts have made an essential contribution to civilization throughout recorded time.  Productions first seen thousands of years ago come alive on stages today.  The performance of dance, drama, and music have crossed through every geographical and political boundaries.  Through the performing arts, our lives are handed on to future generations.

To perform is to communicate.  To communicate is the essence of acting--to make other people feel and understand and to deepen our awareness of the human condition through storytelling, dance and music.  As a career the arts demands commitment, inspiration and talent.  Talent is properly directed and focused by training.  Acquiring technique, style, confidence and professionalism is necessary for future growth and achievement as a performer.  The Rosewater Theatre plans to excel in its mission to train young artists toward success in the extraordinary world of the performing arts.

The Rosewater Theatre
Summer Drama Camps

Don't miss out on The Rosewater Theatre's awesome Summer programs. 

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James and the Giant Peach

Show runs July 19 & 26

10 AM & 1 PM

A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. You will see James (as he cleverly gets the Peach out of danger), the wise Old-Green-Grasshopper and the pessimistic Earthworm. You will also see James' mean Aunt Spiker and cruel Aunt Sponge come to a suitably sticky end. The action is tied together by the Narrator, a storyteller, motivator, emcee and audience friend.

Auditions for
Into the Woods Junior

will be held
August 23rd

from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Show Runs Oct 25, Nov 1 & 8
 

When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk!) With unforgettable roles, Into The Woods Junior showcases a ensemble of talented singers and actors, where each performer shoulders an equal weight. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it easier - though still challenging - for young performers. Into The Woods Junior is a funny and engaging way to get young people to think about the stories with which they've grown up, and the ethical issues raised therein.

Children/Youth Drama Director
Ms. Diane Sullivan
Email: dsullivan@rosewatertheatre.com

Ms. Sullivan is a Georgia certified K-12 Theatre teacher and is currently an educator at the middle school level in Gwinnett County.  Since she has begun her teaching career she has had the opportunity to teach at the elementary, middle, high, and college level.  She earned her B.A. in Theatre from Georgia College and State University, and she is also finishing an M.A. degree in Theatre from Bowling Green State University (Ohio).  Over the years Ms. Sullivan has held many different roles in the theatre.  Some of her favorites include; Actor and Director for The Humanities Troupe (a diversity educational theatre troupe), Director Turto and the Hare (The Treehouse Troupe: Theatre for Youth touring show), Director and Choreographer Into the Woods Jr., Schoolhouse Rock Jr., Reverend Mother in Nunsense (Rosewater Theatre), Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Rosewater Theatre), Sister Robert Ann in Nunsense (Holly Theatre), Administrative Manager (Virginia Shakespeare Festival).  Ms. Sullivan is very excited about the upcoming season for the Youth Theatre Program and looks forward to sharing her love of theatre with all of you.
 

Managing Director
Lisa Sherouse Riley
Email: lisa@rosewatertheatre.com

Artistic Director
G. Scott Riley
Email: riley@rosewatertheatre.com
 

For additional information regarding our Children and Youth Drama Program please contact Ms. Diane Sullivan at:

Email: dsullivan@rosewatertheatre.com

The Rosewater Theatre
633 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
Box Office: 770-640-5500
Fax: 770-640-5777