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Date

January 10, 2024 4:45PM

Name

ONStage (formerly called 3^rd Stage) – Production on the Bell MainStage! | K5-5^th 

Description

Wednesdays, Jan 10-April 13 (skip March 20) | 4:45 – 6:30 PM | Traysie Amick & Anna Bowman | $260

For anyone who is not a veteran parent of 3^rd Stage, please watch this Informational Video

BEFORE signing up to audition to determine if ONStage is right for your child and to understand the commitment expectations and goals of the class. It also reviews what students can expect in the audition, as well as what tech week entails and performance expectations.

MANDATORY Audition Wednesday, January 3^rd from 5-6:30pm.

You must sign up online to receive an audition spot, please also bring a non-returnable photo to the audition and be prepared to list all conflicts with the class schedule -- (listed below).

The audition will consist of a short test-drive type class in which students will be guided through introductory acting exercises that will include following directions, stage areas, vocal projection, and characterization. No reading is involved for this audition. This less stressful way of auditioning gives the director a better understanding of how actors work together and take direction.  Actors who are ready will then be invited to take the class as a pre-cast participant.

Cast list will be announced by Saturday, Jan 6 and those students who are not cast will still be able to enroll in another Winter class (as available). All auditionees also receive a written assessment which can be used to focus efforts at improvement through other classes.

Class Info:  ONStage! (formerly called 3^rd Stage) is an opportunity for experienced younger actors to realize the hard work that goes into being “up there.”  Stories are adapted for a fully produced weekend run.  The age range allows elementary aged students to tackle character roles while younger actors create an ensemble experience.  Tuition is $260– payable after casting is announced.  Students embark on the rehearsal process creating characters and making acting choices guided by the director, Traysie Amick and the assistant director, Anna Bowman. In addition, they will see young artists (ONStage Mentors) take on backstage and production roles, discover techniques and activities that are useful during “down-time” at rehearsal, and build a group of kindred partners with one objective: tell a great story!

Parents also can see how a child handles a heavier schedule and at-home workload.  They become familiar with new theatre jargon and get an inside look at the demands and expectations of “tech rehearsals.”  Everybody learns!

We ask that students have completed at least 3 classes of theatre instruction.  At least one of these needs to be Exploration or Process Acting from SCCT. Students who are cast will need to attend class consistently—absences and tardies are strongly discouraged as it impacts the whole class! It is imperative to check with leaders of other extra-curricular activities and in-school groups to make sure that they can share possible conflicts with you before the audition and are also aware of the dates and times of this commitment. Students should bring a notebook and pencil to every class.

*THE FOLLOWING DATES/TIMES ARE MANDATORY– NO CONFLICTS ARE EXCUSED*

Registration opens --- AFTER Auditions & Casting