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Date

August 28, 2024 4:45PM

Name

PRODUCTION: ONStage | K5-5th

Description

Wednesdays 4:45-6:30 PM | Aug 28-Dec 21 (SKIP Nov 27)   | Traysie Amick, Hailie Gold  & Dru Reel | $280

For anyone who is not a veteran parent of ONStage/3^rd Stage, please watch this Informational Video BEFORE signing up to audition to determine if this class is the right fit 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.
https://vimeo.com/734791560/6e30fa3b73?share=copy
Please ignore the reference to “3^rd Stage” – former name for this class - the rest of the information still applies.

MANDATORY Audition Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 5-6:30pm.
https://SouthCarolinaChlidrensTheatre.as.me/2024onstageauditions
You must click the link above to sign up online to receive an audition spot.

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 (Tech Week Dec 14-19 and Performances Dec 20 & 21).

For the audition, the students will be guided through acting exercises that will include following directions, understanding stage areas, demonstrating vocal projection, and showing physical choices for 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 demonstrate an appropriate skill level will then be invited to take the class as a pre-cast participant. All auditionees also receive a written assessment which can be used to focus efforts at improvement through other classes (for reference, this is not typically provided at most auditions).

Cast list will be announced by Sun, August 25^th and students who are NOT cast will still be able to enroll in another class (as available) with a $25 discount (code will be sent with the assessment).  

Production: ONStage 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.  Students embark on the rehearsal process creating characters and making acting choices guided by the director, Traysie Amick and the assistant directors, Hailie Gold and Dru Reel. In addition, they will see young artists (Mentors/Tech Crew) 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 semesters of theatre instruction.  At least one of these needs to be Exploration or Process Acting from SCCT. Please understand that PRODUCTION level classes are NOT appropriate for everyone--they require…

• CONSISTENT class attendance – tardiness/absenteeism will not be tolerated except in the event of contagious sickness, or another specific emergency and you must contact the teacher ASAP
• Outside of class memorization and homework assignments
• Focus, concentration in class and appropriate class behavior
• Teamwork, collaboration, and support of other students
• Commitment to planned performances
• Students are expected to bring a notebook and pencil to every class

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.

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

Registration opens – AFTER Auditions & Casting – Tuition is $280 for the semester - sorry no discount.