Children's Experimental Theater
The Children's Experimental Theatre (CET) was formed in 1960 by Marcia Hovick to encourage children of all ages to develop confidence and creativity by teaching theatrical skills such as diction, memorization, movement, stage combat, technical theater, and more. CET had been temporarily using space at the Golden Bough Playhouse and Sunset Center, and needed a permanent place for their activities. At the Forest Theater, CET flourished and expanded. In 1969, CET formed a new production entity, appropriately called the Staff Players Repertory Company, staging classic drama in the Indoor Forest Theater. Plays by Shakespeare, Shaw, Molière, and Giraudoux, among many other renowned classical writers, were presented. In addition, CET formed a “Traveling Troupe” in order to bring performances to schoolchildren who would not otherwise have the opportunity to see live theater. Not only has CET benefited generations of Monterey County children, but has also kick-started the theatrical careers of many of the area's current actors, directors and producers. In 2010, after 50 years of continuous business, CET ceased operations.
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