Curtain Call offers two different summer programs for youth: our Summerstock and Summerstock Junior program, which is a full-day, conservatory-style workshop program for ages six thru sixteen, and our Summer Youth Theatre which produces a full-scale musical production each summer featuring performers and technicians grade four thru age twenty-one. Scroll down below our calendar for information on each.

Summerstock Full-Day Workshops

(Registration is still open and available)

Please inform us of any allergies, special needs, conditions or medications.

There are four, separate Summerstock program sessions:

SUMMERSTOCK CREATIVE THEATRE FOR AGES 11-16

June 24 to July 3, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Through rotating study in Improv, Shakespeare and Modern Acting in age-appropriate groups (5^th and 6^th grade, 7^th and 8^th grade, high school), students will tap into their own creativity to assemble a showcase performance on the final date drawing upon the instincts, teamwork and timing built in Improv, the technique and discipline developed in Modern Acting and the power tapped through Shakespeare’s language. The session culminates in a showcase performance on the final date at 7:00pm.

Registration is $725 ($653 for each additional sibling after the first child).

Click here to register for Summerstock Creative Theatre (ages 11-16).

 

SUMMERSTOCK MUSICAL THEATRE FOR AGES 11-16

July 8 to 19, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

This fun and focused, full-day workshop will sharpen skills in singing, acting and dance. In age-appropriate groups (5^th and 6^th grade, 7^th and 8^th grade, high school), students will rotate between these three subjects and be introduced to various musicals that share a common theme. The session also includes a day that focuses entirely on audition preparation. The session culminates in a showcase performance on the final date at 7:00pm.

Registration: $800 ($720 for each additional sibling after the first child).

Click here to register for Summerstock Musical Theatre (ages 11-16).

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH SUMMERSTOCK CREATIVE THEATRE AND MUSICAL THEATRE SESSIONS AND SAVE $200!

 

SUMMERSTOCK JUNIOR FOR AGES 6-11 (two, separate, two-week sessions)

Session One:  July 22 to August 2, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Session Two:  August 5 to 16, 2019; Monday to Fridays, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Summerstock Junior provides a strong foundation in acting and performance for ages six to eleven by offering a balance of script acting, improv and musical theatre. The day will include warm-up games, exercises and activities that involve all students and other periods where students will receive specialized instruction in age-appropriate groups (ages six to eight and ages nine to eleven). Students will present a showcase of their work on the final day of each session at 3:00pm. They will also work on special arts and crafts projects relating to their showcase performance. 

Registration for each session is $750 ($675 for each additional sibling after the first child).

Click here to register for Summerstock Junior: Session One (ages 6-11).

Click here to register for Summerstock Junior: Session Two (ages 6-11).

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH SUMMERSTOCK JUNIOR SESSIONS ONE AND TWO AND SAVE $200!

 

For more information, call 203-329-8207 x16 or email brian@curtaincallinc.com.

 

A few images from past Summerstock and Summerstock Junior programs:

 

  

  

For over twenty-five years, Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre has provided creative outlets for youth both on stage and behind the scenes. Rehearsals are typically held Monday to Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (with some weekends) beginning mid-June while crew work on sets, costumes, lights, etc. takes place Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Performances are typically the first two weeks in August. Overall, our Summer Youth Theatre provides nearly 100 hours of creative enrichment and interaction for youth with common interests under the guidance of a team of area professionals.

Participation fee for cast and crew is $50. (Each additional sibling receives $25 off.)

(PLEASE NOTE: Curtain Call’s Summer Youth Theatre is its own, individual program and NOT part of Curtain Call’s Summerstock and Summerstock Junior workshop programs.)

Our Summer Youth Theatre is proud to announce its 29th production:

Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly

Based on the book by Roald Dahl

Directed by Brian J. Bianco

Music Direction by Greg Chrzczon

Choreography by Emily Frangipane

AUDITIONS AND CREW SIGN-UP:

Thursday, May 30 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm (entering 9th grade to age 21)

Saturday, June 1 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm (entering 4th grade to 8th grade)

Auditioning performers must prepare 32 bars (or one verse and chorus) of a song from any Broadway show that NOT ONLY demonstrates their vocal ability, but also gives us a sense of character and storytelling. YOU MUST BRING SHEET MUSIC (IN THE CORRECT KEY WHICH YOU’LL BE SINGING) FOR OUR ACCOMPANIST. NO ACAPELLA. A dance combination will also be taught. Please bring appropriate shoes to dance in (NO flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes or Heelys).

We are looking for a cast size of fifty (50).

PERFORMANCES: August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30pm and August 4 and 10 at 2:00pm. August 4 and 7 at 7:30pm are ON HOLD for possible performances. 

***All cast and running crew must be available for ALL performances.***

FIRST COMPANY MEETING AND AD CANVASS DAY: June 15, 2019 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

• A mandatory meeting for cast, crew and parents will begin at 10:00am in Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre to kick off the summer’s production, review the commitment for the summer with our production team, discuss volunteer opportunities for parents and answer any questions.
• At 11:00am, the cast and crew will be divided into teams and assigned to volunteer drivers to canvass local businesses for advertising in our playbill. Playbill advertising helps defer much of our production costs and ALL CAST, CREW AND PARENTS MUST HELP SELL ADVERTISING AND BOOSTERS IN OUR PLAYBILL.
• Parent volunteer drivers will be needed for our ad canvassing.
• Our ad canvassing teams will return to the Dressing Room Theatre by 1:30pm for a pizza lunch where cast members will receive their scripts and vocal books.

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals begin the week of June 17 and will take place at our Sterling Farms Theatre Complex Monday to Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm with some weekends (either Saturday or Sunday during the day) possible. Not every cast member may be called for every rehearsal. There is a strict cut off date for any cast conflicts of July 15. All cast members must be available from July 15 thru August 11.  ALL CAST MUST ATTEND ALL TECH AND DRESS REHEARSALS, AND PERFORMANCES – NO EXCEPTIONS.

CREW WORK:

Work days are scheduled for Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm in our scene shop and/or on the Kweskin Theatre stage. The starting date for crew work on our 2019 production is to be determined. Anyone signed up for running crew (during performances) must be available to observe rehearsal and start learning the show the week of July 22. ALL RUNNING CREW MUST ATTEND ALL TECH AND DRESS REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES – NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR AUDITIONS:

The story takes place in Wales, United Kingdom, therefore ALL characters must do a British dialect for the show. We understand if not all actors can do a British dialect straight off at auditions, and will be providing dialect coaching for the production.

 

Matilda Wormwood

An imaginative girl who, while being younger than her classmates, is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Actors who are grades 4, 5 or 6 will be considered.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Ideally, we are looking for an actor of considerable height and build as she must be an imposing and intimidating presence to both children and adults alike. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: The character was played on Broadway by a male actor and written for a male vocal range, but we would also consider eligible female actors.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

 

Miss Honey

Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. Rather timid and self-deprecating as a result of Miss Trunchbull’s continuous intimidation. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull and Matilda helps her to find her self-confidence. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: F3

 

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3

 

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer – must have dance experience. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Michael Wormwood

Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents. Actors grade 6 and up will be considered.

Gender: Male

Non-singing role. While Michael is featured in a number with Mr. Wormwood, it entails more shouting or exclamation than singing.

 

Bruce Bogtrotter

Matilda’s classmate. Rather full-figured and sometimes made fun of for his size. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Actors grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be considered.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: C4

 

Lavender

Matilda’s classmate and friend. Very talkative and often frenetic. Actors grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be considered.

Gender: Female

Vocal range is open.

 

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian who befriends Matilda is enthralled by her stories. In the Broadway production, Mrs. Phelps was portrayed as Jamaican, but her cultural background is not specific. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Female

Non-singing role.

 

The Escapologist

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. An escapologist is an English term for an escape artist (like Houdini). We eventually come to find that the Escapologist is the father of Miss Honey. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C3

 

The Acrobat

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. We eventually come to find that the Escapologist is the mother of Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull’s sister. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D4

 

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner – must have dance experience. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

 

Doctor

Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. This is great vocal role that is featured in the opening number of the show. Actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3

 

Matilda’s Classmates: Nigel, Amanda Thripp, Tommy, Eric, Alice, Hortensia and Reginald (Ensemble Roles)

Students in Matilda’s class with Miss Honey. These characters have some lines of dialogue and solo lines in some of the songs. Actors grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be considered.

Genders: mixed

Vocal ranges are open.

*We are also open to casting additional actors grades 4, 5, 6 and 7 as part of Matilda’s Classmates.

 

Older Students (Ensemble Roles)

Students in older grades than Matilda and her classmates. At first, bully and intimidate Matilda and her friends, but as Matilda stands up to Miss Trunchbull and the other adults, they begin to gain more and more respect for her and the other younger students. Actors grade 8 and up will be considered.

Genders: mixed

Vocal ranges are open.

 

Children’s Entertainer (Ensemble Role)

A party entertainer at the start of the show. Has some solo lines in the opening number.

Gender: Written as male, but we are open to female actors as well.

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: F#3

 

Other Ensemble Roles:

Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Parents. These characters are mostly “adults,” so actors in their teens or age twenty, twenty-one will be considered.

 

 

NEW: SYT APPAREL IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER!

That’s right! T-shirts, crew-neck sweatshirts and sweat pants are available featuring a new graphic design by SYT members Lily Fine and Liam Gelling. T-shirts are just $16, Crew-neck Sweatshirts and Sweatpants are $25. (Orders will be submitted for printing once we’ve reached at least 25 orders for any one item.)

Click here to download our SYT Apparel Order Form.

 

       

A few images from past productions (courtesy of FotosbyFailla.com):

Bye, Bye, Birdie (2018):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pippin (2017)  

 

 

Peter Pan (2016)

 

 

Oliver! (2015)

 

Kiss Me, Kate (2012)