On Stage Now

The second annual Chevron Family Theatre Festival, held on July 26, 2008, featured more than two dozen professional family performances in the Center’s three theaters, lobbies and outside areas. Free activities and events surrounded the Center, including prince and princess walks, storytelling, costumed characters, puppet making, puppet shows, live music, sword fighting demonstrations, balloons, and games. Performers included The Sippy Cups, Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble, Pushcart Players, Rosen Family Singers, San Jose Taiko Drummers, interactive percussionists Glank, Scientific Jam and Polynesian dancers Na Mamo No'eau.

A very special than you to this year's sponsors: Chevron, the City of Walnut Creek, Diablo Regional Arts Association, Diablo Magazine, the Contra Costa Times, KGO Radio and FOX Channel 2.

> View photos from the 2008 Chevron Family Theatre Festival

News Coverage of the Festival:

> Family Festival Focuses on Theatre (Contra Costa Times)

What People Are Saying:

“Chevron is proud to be a part of a one-of-a-kind event like the Chevron Family Theatre Festival, and this year’s festival shows why – it’s a fun, accessible event that brings the local community together for a great summer day of entertainment to share with their families. The Lesher Center for the Arts put on a great show for all ages this year, and we look forward to being part of it and seeing the smiles again next year.”

- Gary Fisher, event chair and Chevron General Manager, Corporate Public Policy

"From the opening ribbon cutting ceremony to handing out the very last balloon, the nearly 6,500 guests of all ages had a day they'll never forget at this year's Chevron Family Theatre Festival. With sold-out theatre performances and exciting outdoor stage shows, intimate storytelling and dynamic ‘Prince and Princess walks,’ it was an incredible day all around”

- Scott Denison, LCA General Manager

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