Musical Theater - Winter 2009 (Ardmore)

Classes begins week of Jan. 5, 2009
 

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Revolution

In prehistoric times, the cavemen live a peaceful life.  But as the days pass the skies darken, the winds howl, and the snow begins to fall.  Among the hunters and women lives the outcast Trog, who can neither hunt nor gather, but  has a sixth sense.  Trog senses the coming of an ice age and appeals to his fellow citizens that they must move south, but to no avail.  His warnings draw mockery from the tribe, but Trog knows what he must do.  In a moment of inspiration, Trog invents the wheel and presents it to his tribe.  They laugh and mock him.  Not to be dissuaded, Trog returns, this time with a 4-wheeled  cart.  The tribe finally understands, hails Trog as their hero, and is saved.  Revolution features both ballads and rock anthems, and is filled with music for most of the play.

 
Junior Stage Class
Ages 5-7
(must be in grades K-3)
 

Main Stage Class
Ages 7-12

Junior Stage introduces the youngest actors and actresses to musical theater.  The class rehearses and performs the same play as the Mains Stage class, but with a reduced script. Songs and lines are performed and choreographed, with narration by the director.

 

Main Stage consists of weekly rehearsals, followed by two end-of-season performances.  Children are expected to memorize songs, choreography, and lines.  In addition to the rehearsals, each child receives a free half--hour private coaching session with the director.

     

Schedule
 

Saturdays: Jan10 - Mar. 21, 11 AM - 12 PM

 

Performances

Saturday Mar. 21, 12:00 PM

 

Casting

All students participate through most of the play.  There are no auditions, however roles are assigned based upon the students abilities and preferences for spoken lines or singing.

 

Tuition

$195 per child if paid by check
If paid by credit card, and additional $5 fee per student.

Includes: Script, music CD, use of costumes, 4 tickets to the performance.

Enroll for Junior Stage

 

Schedule
Choose one of the class times below.
Classes are 1 hour and 20 minutes in length

Mondays
4:00 PM or 5:30 PM, Jan. 5 - Mar. 16
Dress Rehearsal Mar. 9 / Performance Mar. 16
 

Tuesdays 4:00 PM, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17
Dress Rehearsal Mar. 10 / Performance Mar. 17
 

Wednesdays 4:00 PM or 5:30 PM, Jan. 7 - Mar. 18
Dress Rehearsal Mar. 11 / Performance Mar. 18

 

Private Coaching Sessions
One half-hour session included in tuition.
Tuesdays between 5:30 and 8:30 PM, by appointment.

 

Advanced Acting Class

Mainstage theater students should also enroll in the Advanced Acting class.  The Advanced Acting class meets for one hour each week, and is discounted 50% for students enrolled in Mainstage Theater.


Dress Rehearsals and Performances
4:00 PM class arrives 4 PM, Performs at 5 PM
5:30 PM class arrives 6 PM, Performs at 7 PM
 

Casting

Casting is at the sole discretion of the director.   


Students attending the Advanced Acting class are generally eligible for more advanced roles, however particular roles are not guaranteed.  Students are expected to make their best effort to present their character, regardless of their role.

Memorization of Lines

Students will not be given more lines than they have the ability to memorize.  Lines may be added or removed from any character as needed during the course of the rehearsals.

Tuition

$225 (siblings $195) if paid by check
If paid by credit card, and additional $5 fee per student.

Includes: Script, music CD, use of costumes, 4 tickets to the dress rehearsal and final performances.

Enroll for Main Stage

 

Attendance is mandatory at all rehearsals
except in case of unavoidable emergency or illness.


Absence and lateness are detrimental to the other children in the cast.
Please do not schedule any conflicting activities during the span of this class.