The All Night Strut ( MTI ) Musical review
Show: The All Night Strut
casting 13- per any group MAX
Upper elementary school, Junior high and High school (grades 5/6 with directors approval - through grade 12) This is a musical review.
The All Night Strut! A Jumpin' Jivin' Jam is an expanded cast show that moves through the Depression, World War II and the post-war boom in a two-act musical celebration of the 1930s and 40s, filled with jazz, blues, bebop and American songbook standards. Weaving together the work of legendary songwriters such as Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Cab Calloway and the Gershwins, the story moves through time and place to highlight a slick slice of yesteryear and capture a beloved American era.
A clown-like being, Coda, wanders onto a dark stage. With the flick of his magic baton, Coda brings light to the empty space with music and dance. A small group of vocalists lend their voices to familiar Duke Ellington, Frank Loesser and Jerome Kern tunes as the dancers and story move from World War II to musical theatre's heyday... to even the place without time, that Coda calls home. Presenting their stories with various styles of dance, including jazz, contemporary and musical theatre tap, Coda and the company of The All Night Strut! A Jumpin' Jivin' Jam eventually bid adieu and disappeared into the recesses of the wonder that is our imagination, but not before having a "jumpin' & jivin' good time!"It's the perfect blend of engaging dance, colorful characters and well-known music. With each major section being somewhat unique in dance and music style.
Audition Via video - see below .
Show date: TBD - Spring 2021
Registration opens 9/15/2020
Auditions may be submitted via email from the date of this email Must submit your audition to Theatrewithatwist@gmail.com by Oct 31st via email.
(1) Video of you dancing . Include a tap # if you do tap dancing
(2) Sing a short portion of any song from a musical - not the entire song please
(3) Application completed- PDF application HERE; submit via email with monologue and proof of payment for course to above email OR online application HERE.
(4) Payment via PayPal (select for cart, below).
(5) Please select your first, second and third choice of days of rehearsal on the registration form. Casting will be first come first serve and preference of rehearsal times.
(6) Your two options for rehearsals: (1) inside rehearsal participation (2) Live Zoom participation during rehearsal times. Let us know which on your registration form.
You will be notified by Mid November of your role and when rehearsals will begin. Rehearsals times/selections ,Saturday 12:00 - 1:15, Saturday 1:30 - 2:45 Saturday 3:00 - 4:15 - one hour 15 min each rehearsal. Please select your first, second and third choice on the registration form.
A Pocketful Of Rhymes (MTI)
Show: A Pocketful of Rhyme
K - through grade 5/6 with directors approval
Casting - 8 per any group MAX
This is a wacky revue, mixing well-loved folk songs with a crazy collection of melody and fun, introducing Mother Goose to a whole new generation of audiences. Enormously popular, the original production of A Pocketful Of Rhymes – staged with only a chair and six blocks – played limited engagements on Broadway and even inspired a CBS television series.A Pocketful of Rhymes is an energetic musical revue that features Mother Goose's "greatest hits." Classic nursery rhymes are set to a catchy contemporary score as Mother Goose teaches her young friends a variety of lessons. Moving through a variety of styles of twentieth-century American music, Mother Goose and the kids explore favorites like "The Spider and the Fly," "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." They end with Mother Goose telling the story of a thousand years of human civilization in music and rhyme.A Pocketful of Rhymes is perfect for companies that are looking to do a show with featured roles for children. With no dancing requirement and minimal set needs, the show is easy to produce. The tuneful score, paired with timeless stories, makes A Pocketful of Rhymes a theatrical staple.
Audition Via video - see below Show date: TBD - Spring 2021 Registration opens 9/15/2020 Auditions may be submitted via email from the date of this email Must submit your audition to Theatrewithatwist@gmail.com by Oct 31st via email.
(1) video of you dancing/ or movement of any sort. No formal dancing required
(2) Sing Happy Birthday
(3) Application completed- PDF application HERE; submit via email with monologue and proof of payment for course to above email OR online application HERE.
(4) Payment via PayPal (select for cart, below).
(5) Please select your first, second and third choice of days of rehearsal on the registration form. Casting will be first come first serve and preference of rehearsal times.
(6) Your two options for rehearsals: (1) inside rehearsal participation (2) Live Zoom participation during rehearsal times. Let us know which on your registration form.
You will be notified by Mid November of your role and when rehearsals will begin. Rehearsals times/selections: Groups are Tuesday at 5:00 - 6:15 , Thursday at 5:00 - 6:15 , Saturday at 9:00 AM -10:15 one hour 15 min each rehearsal. Please select your first, second and third choice on the registration form.
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Upcoming Programs and Productions
We are having 3 different show opportunities for you this fall/winter. Please review below. With our New Normal, we too are having to adapt. We, at Theatre with a Twist, hope you will have your children participate in one of the opportunities listed below.
Please reach out with any questions; best to email your questions and title your email {The name of the show} and the word {Question}
We know it's the new normal and understand your concerns however we have taken many precautions and have followed all guidelines by State and local BOH for conducting shows, camps, auditions, rehearsals. We hope that you will feel confident enough to join us in these next adaptive adventures. Requirements at this time state that no more than 25 individuals can be in a space at one time - IE the theatre in our example. All programs have the opportunity to join us live in the theatre or via Zoom during the same rehearsal times listed.
Let's repeat this important component.......All of the classes have two options for rehearsals: (1) inside rehearsal participation (2) Live Zoom participation during rehearsal times. Let us know on registration which you select.
Individuals shall wear masks 100 % of the time while inside regardless if they are 6 feet away or not.
Performing shall be 6 feet from each other. If singing is involved individuals must be 10 feet apart.
Show dates have not been outlined yet. We anticipate early spring 2021. We will rehearse through the late fall and winter months.
We are preparing for these rehearsals to last through the winter and have a small show in early spring for each opportunity listed below. Registration & Auditions extended through October 31.
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Readers Theatre Peter Pan - ( Dramatic Plays)
Show: Peter Pan.
casting 10- per any group MAX
Grades 6 - 12: This is a play...... NOT a musical. No singing No dancing.
Junior high school, upper elementary grades and teens-
Take a script or story and tell the tale - You read from scripts on a music stand during the performance and actors play multiple characters - using your voice and actions, and personal props. Story telling theatrically speaking. Great for stage presence and public speaking. Perfect opportunity to work on building confidence and social presence.
Peter Pan - cast of 33 - people play multiple roles. ( dramatic plays Inc)
Audition Via video - see below .
Show date: TBD Spring 2021
Registrations opens 9/15/2020
Auditions may be submitted via email from the date of this email Must submit your audition to Theatrewithatwist@gmail.com by Oct 31st via email.
(1) Video of you speaking a 1 minute monologue
(2) Application completed- PDF application HERE; submit via email with monologue and proof of payment for course to above email OR online application HERE.
(3) Payment via PayPal (select for cart, below).
(4)Please select your first, second and third choice of days of rehearsal on the registration form. Casting will be first come first serve and preference of rehearsal times
(5) You have two options for rehearsals: (1) inside rehearsal participation (2) Live Zoom participation during rehearsal times. Let us know on your registration which you select.
You will be notified by early November of your role and when rehearsals will begin. Rehearsals will begin mid- November-early December.
Groups are Tuesday at 6:30 - 7:30 , Thursday at 6:30 - 7:30 , Saturday at 10:30-11:30 - one hour each rehearsal.
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