Monday, December 18, 2023

Musical Theatre East has announced their Spring 2024 shows and audition dates: DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH, KIDS and DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST



Winnie the Pooh KIDS 
(Ages 6-11)

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks.

During rehearsals students will actively engage in an interactive theatre education as well as learn the production process from start to finish. In the class students will explore characterization, basic theatre terms, improv exercises. Students will also be trained how to make proper choices on stage, movement, and vocal instruction.

There will be a brief MANDATORY parent meeting before the first class on January 17th at 4:00PM.

Students do not need to prepare anything in advance for auditions. We will be reading and singing from the show on the first day of class and casting will be sent out by email shortly after. 

Students must be proficient in reading to participate. 

Rehearsals and performances will be held at
Boulder Mountain Church
9390 E McLellan Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

Rehearsals
Wednesdays (4:00-5:45PM)

Dress Rehearsal
April 19th (5:00-8:30PM)

Performances 
April 20th (2:00 & 6:00PM)





Disney's Beauty & The Beast (Ages 13-18)
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

This production is open to ages 13-18.
All students enrolled will receive a role.

AUDITIONS: 

Thursday, January 11th 5:00-9:00PM
Vida Church (319 N. 64th St. Mesa, AZ 85205)

Please arrive ten minutes early to check-in.

There will be a brief MANDATORY parent meeting before auditions in the church sanctuary. After, parents will be dismissed and auditions will begin.

Please prepare 60-90 seconds of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Work with an instrumental track on YouTube that can be pulled up during your audition.

Please dress for movement and bring lots of water!

Actors should plan on staying for the duration of auditions. Auditions are closed to anyone not auditioning. 

We will read and sing from the script during the audition process, so it is strongly recommended that you are familiar with the show. 

Rehearsals
January 18th, 25th (4:30-8:30PM)
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (4:30- 8:30PM)
March 14th, 21st, 28th (4:30-8:30PM)
April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (4:30-8:30PM)

*No rehearsal on March 7th

There may be a few additional Saturday rehearsals if needed.

Dress Rehearsals
April 28th-30th (5:00-9:30PM)
*Please note that dress rehearsals are Sunday-Tuesday this semester, with a day to rest on Wednesday before opening night.

Performances 
May 2nd (7:00PM, actor call time 5:00PM)
May 3rd (7:00PM, actor call time 5:00PM)\
May 4th (2:00 & 7:00PM, actor call time 12:00PM)


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