Children's Musical Theater Productions

Fall 2008 Production - Ardmore
Begins week of Sep. 15
 

 

Revolution

Premiering in Fall 2008, Revolution is a prehistoric comedy set to B-52's style, 70's-era Rock soundtrack.

Synopsis:  In prehistoric times, the community of cavemen live a peaceful life, but as the days pass the skies darken, the winds howl, and the snow begins to fall.  Among the cavemen lives the outcast Trog, who can neither hunt nor gather, but who has a sixth sense.  Trog senses the coming of an ice age. and appeals to his fellow citizens that they must move far away, but to no avail.  His warnings draw mockery from the tribe, but Trog knows what he must do.  As Trog contemplates how to save his tribe, the cold reality of the ice age becomes apparent, and the leader of the tribe seeks Trog's guidance.  In a moment of awe and inspiration, Trog invents the wheel and presents it to his tribe.  They laugh and mock him again.  Not to be dissuaded, Trog returns, this time with a 4-wheeled vehicle.  The tribe finally understands, hails Trog as their hero, and join hands to build enough wheels to save everyone.  Trog goes down in history as one of the mankind's greatest inventors.

 
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 learn songs, choreography, and lines.  In addition to the rehearsals, each child receives a free half--hour private coaching session with the director.

     

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

 

  Saturdays: Sep20 - Dec 6, 11 AM - 12 PM
 

  Tuesdays Sep. 16 - Dec. 9, 4 PM - 5 PM

 

Performances

Saturday Dec. 6, 12 PM

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5 PM

 

CLASS IS HELD THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 11/29.

This is the Saturday prior to the performance.

Please plan to attend if you will be in town.

 

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, Sep. 15 - Dec 8
Dress Rehearsal Dec 1 / Performance Dec.  8
 

Wednesdays 4:00 PM or 5:30 PM, Sep. 17 - Dec. 10
Dress Rehearsal Dec 3 / Performance Dec. 10

 

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

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 and judgment of the director.   All students will participate during most of the play.  There are no auditions, however roles are assigned based upon the students ability to meet the requirements of the role, as well as the mix of the students in the class.

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

Tuition

$275 (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.