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CURTAIN CALL’S SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE
Our Summer Youth Theatre has enjoyed a proud tradition of providing a safe and educational environment, where community youth can grow and express themselves creatively. Up to 100 participants between the ages of 10 and 21 have taken part each summer, as either part of the action onstage or part of the magic behind the scenes. Our professional facility here at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex is the perfect venue for them to grow, explore, learn and be inspired, while having fun and making new and lasting friendships.
Our Summer Youth Theatre Program
Proudly announces its 18th production:
SEUSSICAL
Based on the books of Dr. Seuss
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Book by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
The plot centers on Dr. Seuss's famous tale, HORTON HEARS A WHO, where a lonesome elephant discovers Whoville: an entire civilization existing on a speck of dust. Unfortunately, no one else believes Horton, and he must endeavor to protect the Whos and prove their existence. The musical tale is narrated by the infamous Cat in the Hat, and many other Seuss characters are featured from books such as: HORTON HATCHES AN EGG, THE ONE FEATHER TAIL OF MISS GERTRUDE MCFUZZ, THE BUTTER BATTLE BOOK, THE LORAX, YERTLE THE TURTLE AND OTHER STORIES!
AUDITIONS
Tuesday, May 27th from 7-10pm (ages 15-21)
Saturday, May 31st from 12-4pm (ages 10-14)
Possible Callbacks Sunday, June 1st from 12-4pm
at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex
1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905
Please prepare 16 bars (or one verse and chorus) of a song in the show's style: pop, upbeat, a song that strongly displays a character or personality. PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC FOR AN ACCOMPANIST. NO CDs AND NOT ACCAPELLA. It is important for our directors to see how well you can sing with live music and adjust to different key and tempo changes.
Be prepared to dance. Come either dressed in or with a change of comfortable clothing you can move around in well. ABSOLUTELY NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS OR OPEN-TOED SHOES.
For more information, call Curtain Call Education Director, Brian Bianco at (203) 329-8207 x16.
CREW SIGN UP DATE
Anyone interested in joining tech crew can come down to the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex to sign up on Sunday, June 1st between 12-4pm.
Positions are available for set building, set painting, lighting, sound, costumes, props and running crew (must be available tech, dress rehearsals and all performances). Assistant Stage Manager positions are also available.
Crew calls will be held regularly on Saturdays anywhere between 10:30am and 4:30pm. As we approach tech and dress rehearsals, calls may be scheduled weekday evenings. Tech rehearsal will be Sat., Aug. 2nd from 10am to 11pm for crew with a lunch break scheduled and dinner provided courtesy of the Producers. Dress rehearsals will be Aug. 3-5. See below for performance dates.
Crew members are also expected to attend our First Company Meeting and Ad Canvass Day, Saturday June 14th.
REHEARSALS
A First Company Meeting and Ad Canvassing Day will be held on Saturday, June 14th, where the cast, crew and parents can meet the production team and address any questions and plans for the production. THIS DATE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST AND CREW!
Rehearsals will be held Monday thru Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905.
Rehearsals will commence in full swing the week of June 23rd, after the close of school. It is possible that some leads and principals may be called for small music or scene rehearsals prior to the end of school. Some Saturday morning or afternoon rehearsals may also be possible if needed.
MANDATORY DATES:
June 14th: First Company Meeting and Ad Canvassing Day.
All rehearsals between the dates of July 21st and Aug. 1st: final, full cast run thrus and preparation for tech and dress rehearsals.
Aug. 2nd: Full Company Tech Rehearsal - a full day rehearsal that includes all cast and crew, with dinner provided. Crew Call: as early as 10am. Cast Call: as early as 12 noon. We will wrap up by 11pm.
Aug. 3rd - 5th: Full Company Dress Rehearsals with all cast and crew. Call times TBD. We will wrap up by 11pm.
All cast and crew must be available for all performance dates. See dates below.
PERFORMANCES
Aug. 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th at 7:30pm, and Aug. 10th, 16th and 17th at 2pm. TEAR DOWN AND CLOSING PARTY TO FOLLOW FINAL PERFORMANCE. |
