“CPAM is just a wonderful organization with a lot of wonderfully talented adults who are pouring their energy into this endeavor so our kids can grow up and learn to appreciate the performing arts,” said board president Jane Seibert. “(The arts) are absolutely crucial for the intellectual and social development of our kids today. We really hope to have more kids involved in our programs and remain grateful to the Miamisburg community for allowing us to do this.”
“When I received a call to contribute I ended up getting a lot more rewards back than what I contributed,” echoed board vice president Gail Wagner. “Being a part of this organization is very rewarding. It’s very exciting to see the metamorphosis that takes place in our students. A kid who may not be so sure about theater at the beginning can potentially become the star of the show.”
CPAM’s artistic team includes theater director Donna Roth, vocal director Stephanie Behr, music director John Johns, choreographers Daryl Copeland and Korey Benjamin Worthington, scenic designer Chris Newman and technical director Dakota Rose. Human Race Theatre Company resident artist Alan Bomar Jones, the University of Dayton theater department and Lexis-Nexis have also contributed to the organization’s artistic growth.
Previous CPAM productions include “Godspell,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Seussical,” “Annie” and the musical revue “Broadway in the ‘Burg.” Auditions will be held Friday and Saturday for Brian D. Taylor’s “Dorothy in Wonderland,” the troupe’s fall play/fundraiser and first show of the season slated for Nov. 16-24. Meredith Willson’s classic musical “The Music Man” will follow in the spring. Looking ahead, CPAM will stage “Aladdin” in the fall of 2014 followed by “Children of Eden” and “Oliver!” in 2015. A media-focused collaboration with FilmDayton is currently in the works to expand the organization’s educational components.
“It’s important to cultivate young talent,” said Roth, who is also involved with Children’s Performing Arts of Lakota in West Chester. “Learning the basic skills necessary to be on stage is vital and fun. CPAM works as a team unit for our kids. We’re like a big family.”
For additional information about CPAM auditions or classes, call (937) 867-0353 or visit www.cpamburg.com.
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