This is a class for children who are ready for a much larger commitment. Cast members work on the development of character, accents, vocal techniques, presentation, and dance skills. These musicals include 10 or more songs with more challenging choreography. Actors are expected to come with solos memorized on days their piece is scheduled to be rehearsed. Two stage performances are always scheduled. with shows lasting about an hour and a half.
Auditions
Auditions start getting more formal at this level. Each actor will be expected to bring a short song to sing by memory. Those shooting for major roles often have studied their character on-line by watching You Tube clips and have fully choreographed songs prepared for their audition. An accompaniment tape may be used or children may sing acapella (without music). Cast members are given lines from various scenes to read and act with to try out different roles.
Expectations:
Bring a printed script that has been emailed to you and have your parts highlighted. Download and practice the music emailed to you. If a schedule of scenes and song rehearsal dates has been provided actors are expected to learn lines and songs before coming to class. If your child doesn’t know his/her lines and songs before their scheduled time to block them, he/she will be holding up the entire play. It is very difficult for a child to learn movement and work on characterization if the lines and songs are unknown to that child
no class 10/25 & 11/22