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Rehearsal 20 min. extra Feb. 2, to make up for missed rehearsal snow day.

Great start to Emperor's New Clothes!  Remember to memorize the scripts this week--not just your lines but the cues so you know when to say your line!  Also, remember no street shoes on the dance floor--kids, parents, siblings. Everyone, just slip shoes off when going on the dance floor. We need three rehearsal parent volunteers for Feb. 2--sign up with Asst. Director when check in. Get black shirts/leotard, pants/shorts early. (We have leotards that can be rented for $5, or get your own, sources listed under class attire.) There was a question about the costume deposit. We just hold those checks/cash--we do not deposit them. After the show we simply return your check if all costume pieces and scripts are returned in good condition.  The director will be showing kids body position and line delivery skills. Help your child realize that whatever the director tells one child probably applies to all children. She will not have time to work with each child individually--they need to learn from each other, so If you help your child learn to speak loudly, with an interesting voice, not dropping the ends of lines, etc. Your child will have that much more of a positive experience and the show will be that much better.  Kids will also develop better listening skills. Parents make such a big difference in how fast the kids understand the skills taught. Thanks for your help!

Delighted with the show thus far. Great cast! We're right on target.

Show #2 Emperor's New Clothes.  Register by Jan. 11. Registration/parent meeting Jan 12 5:45-6:45, bring registration forms filled out. Rehearsals Thurs. Jan.  12, 19, Feb. 2,  9, 16 5:45-6:45 and Sat. Feb. 18, 2:00-5:30 PM  Performance Feb. 18, 5:30 & 7:00 PM, A+PA studio. See below for leads and regular cast info.  Please, do not sign up if you cannot commit to these dates. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by instructor. Kapers reh. Feb. 23, perform 25.

A) Pre-registration required by Jan. 11,  please choose between the "cast" and "stars" options when emailing pre-registration, details below. B) All participants, $35 costume deposit, fully refundable with return of materials--write a check to A+PA, or put cash in an envelope with child's name/s and costume deposit clearly written. Bring to first rehearsal. After the show, when costumes are returned we return your check/cash. C) Registration forms required for each show.   If you have filled out a registration form after Sept. 2011, you do not need to fill out another registration form. Note: there must be enough students enrolled in "stars" to cast the main speaking rolls, if we don't have enough to cover the parts we obviously can't do a show. So, encourage your children or their friends to grow! Some scholarships available, see web site for info. All rehearsals and most performances at the A+PA studio.

Children's Theater Cast  free children's theater. Parent meeting/audition Jan. 12 5:45-6:45 MUST attend all rehearsals and performances. Must pre-register, email mariann@one-united.com with 1) child name, 2) child age, 3) child gender, 4) write CAST only. Then print a registration form, fill out completely and bring with costume deposit on Jan. 12.

Children'sTheater Stars class $28/mo. Thurs. 4:45-5:45 and 5:45-6:45 rehearsals.  This is a required class for all leads in shows. In addition to rehearsing lines we do combat, acting, vocal, movement, cardio/fitness. Must attend stars class, theater rehearsals and performances. Starts Jan. 12. Must pre-register, email mariann@one-united.com with 1) child name, 2) child age, 3) child gender, 4) write THEATER STARS CLASS. Then print a registration form, fill out completely and bring Jan. 12, 4:45 with first class payment and SEPARATE costume deposit check/cash.

Later this year/Next Year:  (tentative shows) The Ugly Duckling. Sleeping Beauty.  Possible young children's puppet theater and teen Broadway musicals, based on interest. Next show either later this spring or next fall.

THEATER STARS CLASS: Class includes acting skills,  combat, vocal production, movement and emphasizes cardio fitness/strength/stretching to improve the body as a performance instrument. All dress rehearsals/performances required attendance (see teacher for serious emergencies, illnesses/injuries with doctor note.) Regular insurance/registration/class policies required. See schedule/fees, Policies/Registration.  New students may attend 1 class without obligation, and may begin mid-semester with teacher permission. 

Free Children's Theater Students MUST attend ALL rehearsals/performances and meet all listed requirements.

Last modified: 01/09/12   Copyright M. Adams, 2008.