Firebird Children's Theatre presents a
Musical Journey to Oz:
Our Musical - The Wizard of Oz and
Our Junior Musical - The Trouble in Oz
Show dates/times are Friday, July 27th and
Saturday, July 28th - exact times to  be determined.

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Dogwood Parade Saturday, May 19th -  11:00 am arrival -  Parade starts at Noon Our morning drop off spot for Division 3 of the parade is on the corner of Franklin and Rhoades Streets, on the North side of Phoenixville.  (Two blocks down from the Franklin Commons Complex.)  Maps and directions please click on the following link: http://www.phoenixvilledogwoodfestival.org/Parade.html  Look for a blue Mustang Convertible with Firebird Theatre banners.  Parents may drop off kids and then proceed to the parade area/fairgrounds to enjoy the parade and festival.  The Phoenixville Jaycees volunteers are very helpful and can be asked for directions at any corner.     Meeting time is 11:00am. Parade begins at Noon, which is one hour  earlier than last year (due to Phoenixville's Prom). We should be done by 2:00pm.   Parents should be ready to meet their kids near the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue as soon as Division 3 has passed the judges' reviewing stand  at  Reeve's Park.   Kids will be supervised while they return costumes, collect belongings, etc.  We will not let anyone under 12 leave this area without a parent, unless you have indicated otherwise.  Teens are free to go as soon as costumes are collected.                     ***************************************************** All kids should wear something underneath their parade costume that will be cool, comfortable and appropriate to be worn to the fair after removing costume at conclusion of parade.    ALL FIREBIRD THEATRE LOANED COSTUMES MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE PARADE!!!    Please remind kids to wear the following:   Munchkin girls and female principles - a white t-shirt or Tank top (they were told which at the fitting), shorts that fit under the skirts and dresses, colorful socks/tights and comfortable walking/dance shoes.  Fantasy Oz hairstyles, with pigtails, buns, hats, flowers, bows, feathers, etc. in hair.  Stage make-up.  (Lips, cheeks, eyes should be done at home. Glitter and sparkles are recommended.)   Soldiers, Winkie guards and male principles - long black or navy blue pants (except scarecrow) and any color t-shirt, dark socks, dark comfortable walking shoes.  (May want to wear gym/sliding shorts under pants for quick change).  No make-up, except for principals.       Munchkin boys - brightly colored solid t-shirt and solid colored shorts.  (No visible athletic/brand logos please.  Think OZ).  Short Socks and  comfy walking shoes.  You may wear a funny hat or gel your hair to look like a munchkin from the movie.          All kids should bring a clean Easter-like basket or bucket with a handle for carrying hard candy to throw during parade.  Please fill your basket with some candy that is individually wrapped, LIKE Tootsie rolls, bubble gum or Piñata mix.  NO CHOCOLATE!  IT WILL MELT! We will provide some extra candy, but it goes fast.     WEAR SUNSCREEN!    ***************************************************************************************** For specific rehearsal details, please click on the appropriate show's tab.  Directions:  First Presbyterian Church  145 South Main Street, Phoenixville PA 19460  Free parking is available across the street from the church in the parking lot at Washington and Main Streets.  We will rehearse in the Great Hall, which is located on the ground floor in the rear of the building, behind the church.  (Handicapped parking is available near the rear of entrance.) Directions: From Main Street, turn on to Hall Street and then make a right on to Jackson Street.  Small lot is on the right.  All of these side streets are one way, so this is the best way to find the small rear parking lot for drop off and pick up, unloading, etc.