CPP Is A Non-profit, Education-Based Theatre Company For Children And Adults
Serving the California Coachella Valley and Beyond Since 1995
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SPRING 2025 MAJOR PRODUCTION
ANNIE JR.
THE McCALLUM THEATRE!

SIX DAYTIME SHOWS FOR SCHOOL AUDIENCES:
TUESDAY, MAY 27 @ 9:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 @ 9:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m.
FOR SCHOOL RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE

ONE NIGHTTIME SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TUESDAY, MAY 28 @ 7:00 p.m. COMING SOON
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TEACHERS LOOKING FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS? 
COMING SOON!
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P.O. Box 10087, Palm Desert, CA 92255-0087   +++   Phone: 760/303-1990   +++   501(c)(3) California Corporation   +++   Federal ID #33-0730102
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CPP'S MAJOR MAIN STAGE PRODUCTIONS
  • Casts of 30 to 80+ local children, teens and adults participate for free and learn from qualified instructors, staff and artists.
  • Primary audience is local schools on field trips - over 7500 students see each spring production!
  • Six daytime school/group shows over two weekdays, one evening public show.
  • Professionally produced and staged, including costumes, makeup, sets & props.
  • Performed at local theatres, including the McCallum and Camelot.
  • Original adaptations based, in most instances, on literary works included in State reading lists.  
  • Tailored to capture the interest of all ages and grade levels.  
  • Currently 1 per season in Spring (May/June) with more where finances permit.
  • Shows run approximately one hour.
  • Minimal per seat school costs (currently $6) with active effort to seek sponsors to provide free seats where possible. 
  • Educational Support Materials provided attending schools in order to assist teachers in meeting State Standards with lesson plans, activities and information related to the specific production.
  • Workshops incorporated with rehearsals assist in teaching young actors (and more mature ones) how to develop and improve their skills while learning theatre etiquette and other valuable lessons.  
  • Involvement of entire families through volunteer assistance with all aspects of each production (set building, props, costumes, make-up, etc.).

PAST MAJOR PRODUCTIONS
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Imagine being in the 1930s, right in the middle of the Great Depression. The story of Annie Jr. starts in a rough orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. Annie, a brave and positive orphan, believes her parents are still out there and will come back for her. One day, her life takes a huge turn when she’s chosen to stay at the home of a super-rich man named Oliver Warbucks.

At first, Warbucks just wants to show off that he’s helping an orphan, but soon, he starts to really care about Annie and even wants to adopt her. Annie is excited, but she’s still searching for her real parents. This leads her into a wild adventure full of tricksters, like Miss Hannigan’s sneaky brother Rooster and his girlfriend, who try to pretend they’re Annie’s parents just to get Warbucks’ money!

Annie gets help from her new friends, and through all the challenges, she learns that sometimes family isn't about where you come from—it's about who loves and cares for you. And don't forget, this story has tons of fun, catchy songs like "Tomorrow" and "Hard Knock Life" that make you want to sing along!

Annie Jr. is all about staying hopeful, being brave, and finding a family, even when things get tough.
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