JR THEATRE COMPANY (GRADES 6-8)
Rehearse and perform two full shows. All students get roles in both shows
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm
Director/Choreographer: Chelsea Gaskin
Musical Director: Kevin Weinert
Requires an audition in the fall to join the team
ORIENTATION
Sat September 9th from 12-2PM * Mandatory attendance for performer and at least one parent.
REHEARSALS
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 4-6PM 9/12, 9/14, 9/19, 9/21, 9/26, 9/28, 10/3, 10/5, 10/10, 10/12, 10/17, 10/19, 10/24, 10/26, 10/31, 11/2, 11/7, 11/9, 11/14, 11/16, (No class Thanksgiving Week) 11/28, 11/30, 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14 (No Class Holiday Break 12/19 - 1/7) 1/9, 1/11, 1/16 (No Class 1/18 Spongebob Tech), 1/23, 1/25, 1/30, 2/1, 2/6, (No Class 2/8 Staff at MTCA) 2/13, 2/15, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 2/29, 3/5, 3/7, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28, (4/2 and 4/4 Spring Break), (No class 4/9, 4/11 for Mean Girls Tech) 4/16, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2,
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS (Pack a Peanut - Free Meal on each long day) (Attendance is mandatory)
At Starlight- Willy Wonka JR: Tues 12/5 3:45-6:15, Weds 12/6 3:45 - 6:15, Thurs 12/7 3:45 - 9:45
Fri March 15th (time TBA but will be scheduled between 4 - 8)
Matilda JR: Mon 5/6 4-9:45, Tues 5/7 4-9:45, Weds 5/8 4-9:45, Thurs 5/9 4-9:45
PERFORMANCES
At Starlight - Willy Wonka JR Fri 12/8 7:00pm, Sat 12/9 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sun 12/10 at 1:00pm
Showcase Performance: Saturday March 16th (Times TBA but please plan that it will take all day including rehearsal and performance)
Matilda Fri May 10 7pm, Sat May 11 at 2pm and 7pm Sun May 12 at 2:00PM
Required: Black jazz shoes
Tuition: $885
*Please note, tuition does not include the price of tickets to the performance, which are sold separately
What to wear to rehearsals: Black jazz shoes and comfortable clothes they can move in (no jeans). Hair pulled up out of face. Please pack a water bottle. (Jazz shoes can be purchased through us on site, or through any dance wear store or on Amazon)
What to wear to performances: We will provide the majority of your costumes. Students costumes will vary but performers will be required to wear black jazz shoes and hair pulled up into clean ponytails. Dependent upon the costume student will probably be asked to wear their own black pants or leggings or tights.
