About Us:

Ariel Theatrical seeks to use the art and discipline of theatre to inspire young people to understand that personal integrity, respect for others and an acceptance of responsibility for choices made are the keys to building a productive and principled life.

Ariel is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round programs in theatre arts for children and adolescents.

At Ariel, we feel our finest productions are not our plays but the development of responsible young people who come together in a positive, collaborative spirit to learn, perform and share experiences that they will carry with them for a lifetime.

More than 25 years ago, Gail Higginbotham, Founder of Ariel Theatrical Inc., made a commitment to the children of Monterey County to create a place for them to learn and grow. While the venue is theatrical, Ariel’s mission has always encompassed more - to inspire young people to understand that personal integrity, respect for others and an acceptance of responsibility for choices made are the keys to building a successful life. For the past two decades, Ariel has and continues-to do what it does best - create environments for children that encourage them to be their finest selves.

Enriching children’s lives through their participation in enacting stories on stage that have purpose, integrity and a positive moral message allows each child to become part of something larger than himself and leads to discussions on character, responsibility and appropriate choices. At Ariel, the finest productions are not the plays, but the development of responsible young people.