C.A.T.E. Awards

What are the C.A.T.E. Awards?

The Children Achieving Theatre Excellence Awards recognizes excellence in CKP actors.  This is a formal gala fundraiser and actors awards event in the spirit of the internationally known Tony Awards.  Awards will be presented with special performances by CKP actors, highlighting shows from the 2019 season, and instructor performances.  The 2020 ceremony is to be held at Chapman University, inside the 900 seat Memorial Hall.  The pre-ceremony gala is to be held on the theatre lawn and will feature light snacks, raffle prizes, both live and silent auctions and photo opportunities.

Michele Sheehy-Bowren, CKP Co-Founder, speaks about C.A.T.E.

Seeking Volunteers

We are very fortunate, and would like to thank the Canyon Chapter of the National Charity League who will be helping us with this event.  However, we continue to look for a few people to help make this event a reality:

• Set up from 11-1 pm.
• Gala & intermission sales of raffle tickets, CKP script bags and car decals.
• Photographer during gala and awards ceremony.
• Tear down & load out after show.

Email Rachael@CreativeKidsPlayhouse.com to volunteer.

Seeking Raffle/Auction Items

We are asking for item donations so that we can build 40 large baskets to enter into our silent and live auctions, as well as door prizes.  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation or trading new products or services for a sponsorship.  Remember, winning a fabulous prize while attending C.A.T.E. is about the only thing better than attending C.A.T.E.  Contact Kerstin Stanford-Dorren, kerstin@creativekidsplayhouse.com with your donation!

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2020

Saturday, January 25, 2020

1 pm Gala 

2 pm Performance

Chapman University Memorial Hall, 1 University Drive, Orange CA 92866

Chapman University campus-map

Arrive at 1 pm in your red carpet best to enjoy the Gala on the theater lawn. You can enjoy light snacks, raffle prizes and photo opportunities.  Review and bid on auction items that promise to WOW!

Parking passes will be emailed by Jan 24. Presentation of a printed or electronic copy is required on location.  Parking lots are all at least a block away from the theater.  Please plan to be in your seat by 2 pm.

If you purchased a ticket online, no need to wait in line!  Show your printed or electronic receipt at the door.  We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance, however, unsold seats will be available for purchase at the box office.  Only tickets purchased prior to Jan 23 include a complimentary parking pass.

Please enjoy cookies while you participate in the raffle and auction during intermission before it is closed and winners are selected.  The ceremony ends at 4:45 pm; winners will be posted at the exit.

Become a Sponsor

Demonstrate your support of the arts by aligning your family or business with C.A.T.E. and together we will positively impact children’s lives by fostering in them skills they will use for a lifetime.  Our 8.5 X 11 program is a beautiful keepsake for many of our young actors.  You might consider how much more special it would be if they were to open it and find a picture of themselves in a congratulatory ad from you!

Click through below to see the available advertising options.

2018 CATE donation letter requesting Sponsorships Oct 1

You may print and mail the form with a check to CKP, 23382 Madero, Suite K, Mission Viejo CA 92630, OR you may just click on the DONATE button on the right side of this page, and include your note in the special instructions.

Donate

This past year CKP enrolled 1,353 kids in our 30 productions and programs; along the way teaching valuable life skills including creative problem solving, team work, communications and personal accountability.  To date, in our 2019-2020 season, we have provided $9,300 in scholarships for merit and need with a minimum of one scholarship in every production.    We cannot exist without your support, our CKP community.  Please consider making a donation today.

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Award Details

There are three ways to be honored at the C.A.T.E. Awards.

1. Directors invite individual actors to perform during the event.
2. Actors are awarded for achieving a new Thespian level of theater education. What are the Thespian Levels?
3. Actors receive awards from Director nominations.   See list and descriptions of C.A.T.E. Awards.