SPRING 2022: The Music Man KIDS (Grades 3-5) Session A
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The Music Man KIDS (Grades 3-5)
Session A
Mondays & Wednesdays
Time commitment: March 21-May 21
Based on Meredith Willson's six-time-Tony-Award-winning musical comedy, The Music Man KIDS features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled with wit, warmth and good old-fashioned romance. The Music Man KIDS is family entertainment at its best — a bold, brassy show that will have the whole town atwitter!
Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “seventy-six trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself.
HITS Theatre performance classes are an opportunity for students to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills through a traditional rehearsal process. Each production is supported by a professional director, choreographer, music director, stage manager, and designers. As an ensemble, the students each play an important role in telling the story for a live audience by learning music, choreography, and staging. Our creative team guides the students through character development, proper vocal technique, while strengthening motor skills, coordination, and social-emotional learning.
Instructors:
DENNIS ARROWSMITH - DIRECTOR
DANA LEWIS - CHOREOGRAPHER
TBA- MUSICAL DIRECTOR
RAE MCALOON - STAGE MANAGER
THE MUSIC MAN KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
DATES/TIMES:
Rehearsals
March 21 - May 11, 2022
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:45-6:15 p.m.
No class on Monday, March 28th in observance of Chavez Huerta Day.
DRESS REHEARSALS (Two 2-hour rehearsals)
Attendance at dress rehearsals is mandatory. Please consult your family’s calendar before registering for this class.
May 16 & 18, 2022
Monday & Wednesday
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCES (Two 30-minute performances)
Student participation in both public performances is required. Check all performance dates and times prior to registration.
Friday, May 20
4:30 p.m. Actors and Crew Called
5:15 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal
6:15 p.m. Break
6:30 p.m. Performance #1
Saturday, May 21
1:00 p.m. Actors and Crew Called
2:00 p.m. Performance #2
TUITION:
$595.00 tuition and materials fee per student after January 31, 2022.
$25.00 annual registration fee per account
*Financial Assistance and Payment Plans are available by application.These applications should be submitted BEFORE registering for the class.*
AUDITIONS/PLACEMENTS:
Auditions will occur during the first 2 rehearsals. All students will read lines from the script and learn a short vocal & dance combination to assess skill levels. Students are not expected to prepare anything for auditions, but some have found taking private voice and acting lessons helpful to boost confidence on audition days.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Please notify HITS Theatre of any known conflicts with the rehearsal schedule prior to the first day of class. Any unexcused tardy or absence may result in reassignment of roles and/or removal from production numbers at the discretion of the production team. Two unexcused absences may result in the removal from the production. Participation in Dress Rehearsals and Performances is required.
HITS understands life brings surprises and new conflicts may arise. We encourage families to notify HITS Front Desk as soon as possible so our instructors can properly plan for rehearsals.
ATTIRE:
Comfortable clothing that allows movement and closed-toed shoes with rubber soles. Jazz shoes are recommended.
HEALTH/SAFETY:
Students will be required to adhere to all safety procedures and practice social distancing at all possible times. HITS Theatre reserves the right to refuse entry or dismiss anyone who does not adhere to theater policies. For more information, visit https://hitstheatre.org/health-and-safety/
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