TOURING SHOW CHOIR!
I BELIEVE you are perfect for the First Stage Touring Show Choir! You will discover A BRAND NEW YOU while learning some DYNAMITE songs and dance steps! Students will reach the EDGE OF GLORY by performing a powerful original artistic piece 2-3 times per month from February to June at local schools, retirement homes and community events. A three-week intensive will change and inspire your life FOR GOOD as the members help shape the show. The Touring Show Choir will SEIZE THE DAY by combining our core values of confidence, respect and passion with Broadway standards and today’s hottest hits. If you are looking for a way to give back, build your resume and learn new skills from performing this is the class where you can show your TRUE COLORS!
COST: $320 plus a $20 production and material fee. Discounts available for current Young Company, Glee Club and Organized Chaos students.
REQUIREMENTS:
Student should prepare 32 bars of a pop song, 32 bars from a musical and bring sheet music with them for ou accompanist. They will learn a dance combination on site.
AUDITIONS:
Mondays, November 5 & 12. Hour-long time slots are available between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. To sign up for your audition time slot, contact Patrick Schley at (414) 267-2970 or email academy@firststage.org
YOUNG COMPANY
First Stage Young Company is the Academy's advanced, pre-professional theatre training program. It is open to students in grades 9-12 by audition only. Accepted students will complete course work with John Maclay, Todd Denning, Matt Daniels and special guest artists on Saturdays (9:30-12:15) when School year Academy is in session.
PERFORMANCES:
CYMBELINE
Friday, March 8 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9 @ 2 & 7:00 p.m.
CYMBELINE, one of the greatest comedies by William Shakespeare, tells the story of Cymbeline, the king of England, and the trials and tribulations of the King and his royal family. One of Shakespeare’s last plays, CYMBELINE is a fairytale come to life. CYMBELINE is recommended for everyone ages 12 and up.
TICKETS are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, educators and arts industry professionals. Free for First Stage Family Package patrons. Call (414) 267-2970 or email academy@firststage.org for advance reservations. Performances take place at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, Goodman Mainstage Hall
Young Company will present a full-scale production of Lois Lowry's GATHERING BLUE at Marquette University's Helfaer Theatre, May 10-19, 2013.
AUDITIONS:
How do I audition?
Auditions will begin in August. The audition requirement is two contrasting monologues, one classical and one contemporary, not to exceed three minutes combined length. There will also be an interview and the directors may want to work with the auditionee on the piece.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for the course is $550 plus a $40 production fee. This covers the entire year and all supplies. Financial assistance is available to any families who find the tuition a barrier to participation. YC members may also defray the cost by interning other classes for which they will receive $50 tuition credits for each course interned.
What are the performance opportunities?
Young Company students may also perform in Young Company performances throughout the year.
What if I have to miss class?
We recognize how busy a student’s life can be during the school year and therefore offer some flexibility regarding attendance. We do, however require that all conflicts be submitted in advance and in writing and that all work is completed.