Teen THEATRE COMPANY (High school)
Teen Theatre is an audition only a school-year-long program. Auditions are held each fall. Our Teen company will be working on three large projects throughout the year: a full-length musical, a 12-minute competitive musical revue and an individual piece for competition. When committing to Teen Theatre, you are committing to the entire year and both productions and all competitions regardless of the roles received.
Our full-length production this year will be Mean Girls High School Edition. Our Teen Theatre Company will also rehearse a Villains themed musical revue to compete in The Musical Theatre Competitions of America in February plus two local competitions. They will also choose to develop one of the following for individual competition: a vocal solo, a vocal duet, a monologue, a dance solo, a set design, a costume design or a makeup design. Additionally, teens have the option of performing in the ensemble of The Little Mermaid for free as well. All students in this program are asked to attend the Musical Theatre Competitions of America in Southern California but can choose to opt out of the trip if they would like to.
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6-8PM
Director/Choreographer: Chelsea Gaskin
Musical Director: Kevin Weinert
Requires an audition in the fall for acceptance
ORIENTATION
Sat September 9th from 2-4PM * Mandatory attendance for performer and at least one parent.
REHEARSALS
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 6-8 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, (No class 12/5, 12/7 Wonka Tech), 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 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, 4/4,
TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS (Attendance is mandatory)
Sun Feb 4th 12-5pm (Pack a Peanut - Free Snack)
Mean Girls: Mon 4/8 3:45 - 8:15, Tues 4/9 3:45 - 8:15, Weds 4/10 3:45 - 6:15, Thurs 4/11 3:45 - 9:45
Tues May 21st 6-8pm (brush up before recital)
PERFORMANCES / COMPETITIONS (Attendance is mandatory)
Musical Theatre Competitions of America in Southern California Feb 8th - 12th
Showcase Performance: Saturday March 16th (Times TBA but please plan that it will take all day)
Mean Girls: Fri April 12th at 7pm, Sat April 13th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sun April 14th at 2:00pm, Fri April 19th at 7pm, Sat April 20th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sun April 21st at 2:00pm
Two local competitions within a 2 hour drive of the studio. Please keep all three of the following weekeds available for now:
Jan 26-28, Feb 16-18, April 26-28
Starlight Recital: Sunday May 26th 3pm (Call time 12pm)
COMPETITION: Musical Theatre Competitions of America
February 8 - 12th
Tuition: $885
*Please note, tuition does not include the price of tickets to the performance, which are sold separately
Festival Fees: Approx $2300*Students in both Teen and Teen Comp only pay this once
What is included in travel fees?
Your flights, hotel, competition entry fees, 1 solo fee for competition, transportation to and from the hotel/airport, Knotts Berry Farm ticket, Disneyland ticket, most of your meals, competition tee shirt. (does not include team jacket which is required if you do not already own one, it is the same as the dance team jacket)
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.
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