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Danbury Kids Invited to Perform 'Dia de Los Muertos' Theater Show

Danbury kids ages 3-12 are invited to join the fun at a free children's theater open house on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

DANBURY, CT— Young Danbury area actors are invited to join the the GDICF Theatre Troupe's Open House on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 10am-12pm at the GDICC, 6 Lake Ave., Danbury. There will be free face painting, coloring, theater games, snacks and FUN!

Children who sign up for the 12-week session at the Open House get 10% off each student. If a child can not attend the Open House on Sept, 7, they can still register with the discount by signing up before Sept. 28, 2019, the day of the first class.

The fall mini production is a Dia de Los Muertos theme with songs from the popular Disney movie "Coco" on Saturday, Oct, 27, 2019 at 12 p.m. The winter play is on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at 2 p.m. and is called "Christmas Around the World." Classes are on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. at the GDICC, 6 Lake Ave. Danbury and is for ages 3-12.

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All productions are 100% original, written directed and produced by "Miss Wendy" Mitchell who specializes in teaching beginner's theater classes. Wendy has her Head Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education through the State of Connecticut and over 20 years of experience teaching youth theater, preschool and working as a daycare director. Each child is taught at their own pace and kids of all skill levels are welcomed and embraced.

All proceeds from the winter show go to benefit the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, a charity that helps those in need in the community. In addition, we also hold a toy drive for Family & Children's Aid the day of the winter show.

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The GDICF Children's Theater Troupe teaches kids that they can use their gifts and talents to help those in need in their community.

Questions? Call, text or email Miss Wendy: [email protected] (203) 501-7424.

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