Chevron Family Theatre Festival 2018
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
Presented by the Lesher Center for the Arts
July 21, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes the community to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment. The City of Walnut Creek, the Lesher Center for the Arts, the Diablo Regional Arts Association, and San Ramon–based Chevron work closely to transform the Lesher Center and the street in front of the Center into a day-long festival of fun, arts, and entertainment for families and visitors.
July 21, 2018 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival welcomes the community to a day of affordable, high quality family entertainment. The City of Walnut Creek, the Lesher Center for the Arts, the Diablo Regional Arts Association, and San Ramon–based Chevron work closely to transform the Lesher Center and the street in front of the Center into a day-long festival of fun, arts, and entertainment for families and visitors.
Each year, thousands of adults and children enjoy more than two dozen professional performances in the Lesher Center’s three theaters, in the lobbies, and right outside. Events outside are free; performances inside the Center’s three theatres are just $5 per person and run 30-60 minutes long and are appropriate for all ages.
July 21, 2018 Schedule:
Artrageous
11:15 am & 2:30 pm - (45 minutes)
Watch an amazing team of artists painting at electric speed right before your eyes, then have it accompanied by amazing vocals, creative choreography, high energy live music and unforgettable audience interaction for the journey of a lifetime.
Robin Hood
10:30 am, 1:00 pm, & 2:15pm - (50 minutes)
A classic tale performed by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble. With King Richard gone, Prince John unjustly taxes the people. Join Robin Hood’s band of merry men as they to outwit Prince John and the Sheriff.
Leslie Carrara Puppets, with Lolly
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm - (45 minutes)
Leslie Carrara is a multi-faceted entertainer, puppeteer, voice-over artist, writer and creator. She is best known for performing Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street, for which she has received 5 Emmy nominations for Best Performer in a Children's Series. She was recently nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Achivement in Voice Acting for her character Bubbles on the Jim Henson Company's Splash And Bubbles.
Magic!
10:15 am, 12:15 pm, & 2:05 pm - (30 minutes)
And Much More!
There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for families. The Festival kicks off at 10:00 am with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and then boys and girls can join in the Prince and Princess Parade as it winds around the outside of the Lesher Center.
July 21, 2018 Schedule:
Artrageous
11:15 am & 2:30 pm - (45 minutes)
Watch an amazing team of artists painting at electric speed right before your eyes, then have it accompanied by amazing vocals, creative choreography, high energy live music and unforgettable audience interaction for the journey of a lifetime.
Robin Hood
10:30 am, 1:00 pm, & 2:15pm - (50 minutes)
A classic tale performed by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble. With King Richard gone, Prince John unjustly taxes the people. Join Robin Hood’s band of merry men as they to outwit Prince John and the Sheriff.
Leslie Carrara Puppets, with Lolly
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, & 3:00 pm - (45 minutes)
Leslie Carrara is a multi-faceted entertainer, puppeteer, voice-over artist, writer and creator. She is best known for performing Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street, for which she has received 5 Emmy nominations for Best Performer in a Children's Series. She was recently nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Achivement in Voice Acting for her character Bubbles on the Jim Henson Company's Splash And Bubbles.
Magic!
10:15 am, 12:15 pm, & 2:05 pm - (30 minutes)
And Much More!
There is also plenty of free entertainment and activities for families. The Festival kicks off at 10:00 am with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and then boys and girls can join in the Prince and Princess Parade as it winds around the outside of the Lesher Center.