2007 - 2008
"Sleeping Beauty the ballet"
Directed and Choreographed by: Ana Acevedo
It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! Come and enjoy this charming story told through the grace and beauty of dance.
	Dates and Times
	Friday, July 18th @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 19th @ 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 20th @ 2:00 p.m.
	Tickets
	$10.00 for adults $5.00 for children under 12
"Robin Hood"
By: Tim Kelly Directed by: Gary Crawford
Robin Hood, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leads a merry life with his followers. Anyone who is hungry or who has no place to live is welcome in the greenwood. The citizens of the forest oppose wicked Prince John. He's taken the place of King Richard the Lion-Hearted, who has gone to the Holy Land on a crusade. One day a caravan cuts through the wood. In the convoy is Robin's childhood sweetheart, Maid Marian, ward of King Richard. Alas, the evil Lady Merle of Cornwall plans to force Marian to marry the Prince in an effort to make John more acceptable to the people of England. To arms! It's up to Robin to stop the marriage, defeat a nasty sheriff and secure Nottingham for the King's return. It's all done in rousing fashion!
	Dates and Times
	Friday, August 15th @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16th @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 17th @ 2:00 p.m.
	Tickets
	$10 for adults $5.00 for children under 12
"High School Musical"
Book by: David Simpatico Based on a Disney Channel original movie Written by: Peter Barsocchini Directed and Choreographed by: Maggie Duncan
Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on your stage! On the front steps of East High, it’s the first day after winter break. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the new year. In Ms. Darbus’s homeroom, basketball team captain Troy discovers that Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. When he calls her, the eccentric drama teacher quickly confiscates all cell phones and assigns detention. Between classes, Gabriella and Troy look at the audition sign-up for the school musical, but the drama diva Sharpay discourages them. At basketball practice, Troy tries to shake his desire to sing at the urging of his best friend Chad. Taylor, the science club president, discovers Gabriella’s intelligence and encourages her to join the upcoming science decathlon. While the students learn how to “act” at detention, Troy’s dad, Coach Bolton, faces off with Ms. Darbus – his star players can’t miss practice for Friday’s championship game! The next day, hopeful Thespians strut their stuff for Ms. Darbus, but they’re no match for Sharpay and her twin brother Ryan. Troy and Gabriella arrive too late to audition, but Kelsi, the show's composer, plays the song her way and encourages them to sing. Ms. Darbus overhears and gives them a callback. News spreads fast, Sharpay is furious, and some students try to break out of their cliques during lunch. Troy and Gabriella escape to the rooftop garden and share a little bit about their real selves. The Jocks and Brainiacs devise a plan to trick Troy and Gabriella into forgetting about the musical and committing to their respective competitions. Thinking each one has betrayed the other, Gabriella and Troy are crushed. Against Ryan’s advice, Sharpay convinces Ms. Darbus to move the callbacks to conflict with the science decathlon and championship game. Chad and Taylor put their heads together to make things right again. While the Jocks and Brainiacs compete, Sharpay and Ryan pull off a polished callback performance. When Taylor’s laptop shuts down the electricity, Troy and Gabriella rush to the theater, but are too late. However, when the East High students arrive to rally behind them, Ms. Darbus relents, and they sing their way into the lead roles. Back at the gym, the Wildcats win the game and the whole school comes together as winners.
	Dates and Times
	Saturday, September 27th @ 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28th @ 2:00 p.m. Firday, October 3rd @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4th @ 2;00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5th @ 2:00 p.m.
	Tickets
	$10.00 for adults $5.00 for children under 12
"Murder's In the Heir"
Directed by: Maggie Duncan Assistant Director: Gary Crawford
Turn the game Clue into a play and you have the masterfully entertaining Murder's in the Heir!" Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit the unseen murder. And it's up to you, the audience to decide who actually did it! Each of the heirs to the tyrannical billionaire Simon Starkweather has the means and the motive to do away with him. Starkweather gathers his family and employees to announce the contents of his will. His lawyer, Lois van Zandt, reveals that he has bequeathed vast fortunes to his befuddled niece Fiona, her playboy son Jordan, his great-niece Paula (a Southern belle) and his grandson Simon III, as well as to his many servants. Then Lois delivers the bombshell! Within hours this will becomes invalid. Of course, the rejected heirs are not pleased, so it's not surprising when they roam the old mansion carrying such items as an ax, a gun and poison. Predictably, the lights go out, and Simon is discovered murdered. Simon III (played by the same actor who plays the elderly Simon) is determined to find his grandfather's killer, with the help of detective Mike Davis.
	Dates and Times
	Friday, November 14th @ 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15th @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16th @ 2:00 p.m.
	Tickets
	$10.00 for adults / $5.00 for children under 12
"Cypress Holiday Showcase"
Directed by Maggie Duncan Choreographed by Maggie Duncan, Ashley Horn, Lakiaya Evans, Megan Kiven, Ana Acevedo
Come enjoy this toe tapping holiday song and dance celebration to bring you that extra bit of Christmas cheer.
	Dates and Times
	Saturday, December 13th @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m Sunday, December 14th @ 2:00 p.m.
	Tickets
	$5 for adults and children
"Artists of Tomorrow"
Directed by Maggie Ford Choreographed by Creative Choreography Students
At Cypress Academy we have a strong commitment to exposing each student to every aspect of the performing arts. We are proud to announce our annual student choreographed showcase. This performance will consist entirely of student choreographed pieces, costume designs, set designs, and technical applications created by the creative choreography students. Our goal is to allow each student involved to take their obtained knowledge to the stage and experience what a career in the arts would be like. Come and support the arts and the next generation of those who will conitnue to dance through time.
	Dates and Times
	March 2009
	Tickets
	$10 for adults $5 for children under 12
"Cypress Spring Showcase"
Directed by Maggie Duncan Choreographed by Maggie Duncan, Ashley Horn, Lakiaya Evans
Come and enjoy an evening with some of the most talented singers, actors, and dancers in the Houston area. As our competitive companies prepare for the competition season this will give you a chance to support them on their home turf and experience some of the best talent to ever grace the Cypress Academy stage. So come one and come all to help us go for the gold!
	Dates and Times
	March 2009
	Tickets
	$10.00 for adults $5.00 for children under 12