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Auditions
Auditions and callbacks are held on the first days of Rehearsals. Directors will notify members of the group with what they will need to prepare prior to auditions. For shows with limited roles/ensemble, no payment will be due until after the cast list comes out.
**All roles in a show are important, and being in a show is a commitment, please talk as a family before auditioning. Tuition will not be reimbursed after a show is cast.
Tuition
Elementary Tuition: 450$
** enrollment in a semester of acting class is required for this group to learn theater technique at an additional 50$/month for classes. Classes take place Saturdays after rehearsals.
Middle/High School tuition: 600$/show.
Generation Show tuition: 600$.
payment plans, and scholarships available, please reach out to thayerg@theplayers.org
Rehearsals
Elementary school Musical Ages 6-11:Peter Pan
Main rehearsals are held Saturdays 9:00am-11:30pm on Saturday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30-7pm. rehearsals will be called weekly depending on need. Not all cast members will be called every Wednesday.
Fall Play Ages 14-18: Metamorphoses
Weekly rehearsals will be Tues-Thurs 6-9:00pm for certain characters as called. Weekend Rehearsals will take place AS NEEDED
Middle School Musical Ages 11-14: The Lightening Thief
Rehearsals are held 6:00-8:30 Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursdays each week, as called, and Saturday’s from 9am-11:30pm. Not all students will be called each day, and a comprehensive schedule will go out each week. Audition workshop will be held on the first day of rehearsal, No prep necessary, but material will be sent ahead of time for students to practice with. All students will be taught a song, dance, and will read from the scrip to audition for roles. We do recommend students are familiar with the music. Supportive environment to help kids learn about auditioning!
High School Musical: Ages 14-18: Les Miserables
Weekly rehearsals will be held Tues-wed-Thurs 6-9pm and Sundays from 1:30-4pm, for certain characters/as called. Auditions will be held on Nov 18th, Students must sign up for a time slot above and come prepared with a song in the style of the show, and bring and accompaniment track. Tracks can be emailed to Thayerg@theplayers.org prior to the audition or a speaker will be provided.
Generations Show Ages 7-18: Dare To Dream Jr.
Rehearsals for the whole cast will be Saturdays from 9am-11:30am. Weekly rehearsals will be called Tues-Wed-Thurs 6-8:30pm for certain characters as as needed. Audition workshop will be held. No prep necessary, at the audition all students will be taught a song, dance, and will read from the scrip to audition for roles. We do recommend students are familiar with the music before hand, but not mandatory. Supportive environment to help kids learn about auditioning!
Studio MainStage: Hades Town Ages 14-19
There is no cost for this production group, it is purely audition based. audition slots will go up closer to the start of rehearsals in May! Rehearsals will take place Monday-Thursday 6-9pm Occasional Sunday or Saturday rehearsals may be called based on need.
Payments
The Tuition Payment is all inclusive and parents will not be asked for anything once tuition is received. Price includes, Costume, Director, Music Director, T-shirt, Video of performance, professional photos and two tickets to a performance of your choice. Scholarships and payment plans available. We never turn away a student due to inability to pay. No refunds will be given once performance groups start.
Tech Week
The 2 weeks before a performance is considered “tech weeks”. This is when all of the technical elements are added to the show, and students rehearse in the space. These rehearsals are mandatory, and students cannot miss.
Classes
It is highly recommended (or required for some groups) that students participate in classes outside of their performance group. Acting, dance, and singing technique is learned outside of rehearsal time. Students who are not ready to be part of performance groups may be asked to join a class.
PRODUCTION TUITION
Production Classes per semester range per production group.
We calculate this cost based on royalty and licensing fees, instructor salaries, and overall production costs including set, costume, sound, and props. Production classes are a commitment and are to be viewed as such. Minimal conflicts will be allowed and will need to be presented at the first rehearsals for auditions and callbacks. During the week of the show Zero conflicts will be allowed for productions groups during tech rehearsals. Please plan accordingly.
**It is recommended that you take a studio class in conjunction with your chosen production group. This is to further training, technique, and overall performance quality. Students may be asked to take a class before being accepted in a performance group.
Class fees must be paid in advance upon enrollment or a payment arrangement must be made up front. No student is turned away due to an inability to pay. Scholarships are available and payment plans are available.