AUDITION NOTICE 2013-2014 Troupers in Training, Landers Kids, Young Artists, Showstoppers, Youth Players, and Junior Varsity and Varsity Y.E.S. Troupes AUDITION DATE: For students entering 2nd-5th grade—Monday, August 19, 4:00 p.m. For students entering 6th-8th grade—Tuesday, August 20, 4:00 p.m. For students entering 9th-12th grade—Wednesday, August 21, 4:00 p.m. PLACE: Landers Theatre 311 East Walnut, Springfield, MO For the serious student who aspires to pursue a career in theatre, the SLT Education program functions as a formal training ground, a springboard and a home base. SLT now hosts seven auditioned training groups/performance ensembles: Y.E.S. Troupe (high school students), Junior Varsity Y.E.S. Troupe (high school students), Youth Players (middle school students), Showstoppers (Middle School students), Young Artists (elementary students), Landers Kids (elementary students) and Troupers In Training (elementary students). All seven performance troupes, in addition to performing on the Landers stage, entertain at birthday parties, corporate functions, holiday parties, etc.; act as mentors at educational workshops for young children; participate in numerous community festivals and fundraisers; and are leaders in multiple areas of school and community. (Their impressive schedule has included performing at the Founders Park Brown Bag Lunch Series, the Bank One Variety Show featuring the students of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield, Cider Days, the Alzheimers Walk, a fundraiser for Crosslines, the Montclair Retirement Center, the Festival of Lights kick-off event, Springfield on Display, the Sertoma Club holiday party for the Boys and Girls Club, First Night, the Greater Ozarks Arts Tour, Artsfest, Youthfest, Zoobilee, Snowfest, and multiple variety shows on their home stage.) *2nd-5th grade students are invited to audition for SLT Troupers In Training, Landers Kids, and Young Artists. They are asked to prepare: • a memorized one-minute vocal selection • a memorized monologue (short cutting from a play or story book) • They will be led through creative movement/dance and improvisational exercises at the audition. *For Youth Players and Showstoppers, students should be going into their 6th- 8th grade years of school, and in High School for Junior Varsity and Varsity Y.E.S. Troupe. Each student should prepare the following: • Memorized 1 minute vocal selection, bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Broadway music preferred. • 1 letter of reference from a teacher. (Returning troupers do not need to provide a letter of reference.) • A 500 word essay explaining your interest in the arts. • A recent photograph. • A memorized one minute monologue • Wear clothes and shoes that will allow you to move freely. All seven performance troupes will be photographed for the season playbill, website, and other promotional materials on Thursday, August 22 at 5:15 p.m. All seven performance troupes will attend a mandatory four day camp (Monday-Thursday, August 26-29, 4:00-7:00 p.m.) and will meet once a week during the school year. Some additional weekend and evening performances will also be expected. Y.E.S. Troupe Commitments: ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, Holiday Show, Spring Show, Community Events, Youthfest Talent Showcase, and more Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal Y.E.S. Troupe Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Help with Play-in-a-Day Workshops/various activities at SLT 2 excused absences per semester 1 unexcused absence per semester Y.E.S. Troupe camp Monday-Thursday, August 26-29, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuition payment of $40 per month September-June due on the 1st of each month Youth Players/Showstoppers Commitments: ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, Holiday Show, Spring Show, Community Events, Youthfest Talent Showcase, and more Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal Youth Players Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. 2 excused absences per semester 1 unexcused absence per semester Youth Players camp Monday-Thursday, August 26-29, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuition payment of $40 per month September-June due on the 1st of each month Young Artists/Landers Kids/TNT Commitments: ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, Holiday Show, Spring Show, Community Events, Youthfest Talent Showcase, and more Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal Young Artists rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Troupers In Training rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m. 2 excused absences per semester 1 unexcused absence per semester Elementary Troupe Camp Monday-Thursday, August 26-29, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuition payment of $35 per month September-June due on the 1st of each month Troupe Expectations: Attend every rehearsal and performance Be prompt for rehearsals Come prepared for work having rehearsed material at home Cheerfully accept constructive criticism Be a cheerleader for others Be patient and courteous Be quiet and attentive to instruction Leave your personal baggage at the door Give your best at all times Be a glowing ambassador for Springfield Little Theatre in your community Contact SLT Education Director Lorianne Dunn at 869-3869 x21 or SLT Assistant Education Director Andy Willadsen at 869-3869 x15 for more information.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:36:55 +0000
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