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Summer 2010 Has Begun!!!

2010-06-10T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Well the summer is here and we're ready for it all to begin here at the Negri Learning Center. Monday starts the first session of Camp Curtain Call - Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets. There is still room in the camp so make sure you get them in quickly!

Also later this month we'll start the first Musical Theatre Academy. The link to what those classes are and where are online! And, rehearsals for Sweet Charity will begin on Saturday, June 28th from 9am - 9pm. We are still looking for female dancers for this show so if you have friends who missed the audition, please have them contact me! Also, your script and music are all online for you to download. Then you can come in the first day and be off book...how convenient :)

HONK! wins for having the largest cast for the summer. HONK! will follow Sweet Charity on the Norris stage and will run for 2 weeks as well. There is no academy classes for HONK! however most of the cast is involved in Boot Camp the 2 weeks prior to rehearsals beginning. This show is sure to sell out and we have added a 2nd 10am outreach performance to accommodate school kids and youth groups coming to see it.

13 the Musical will close our summer and this one is going to be something different! The band will be onstage and the musicians will be kids! There is a 2nd Musical Theatre Academy that goes along with this production so please feel free to take advantage of that. There is also a video contest that is set up where the winner will receive a $500 gift card to Amazon along with 4 free tickets to the show!! All of this is set up on both Facebook and YouTube - get invoved!!

That's it for now. So much is happening around the center this summer for students of all ages. The fall class brochure will be out later this summer to inform you of all the classes available along with dates for our 2010-2011 productions. Rising Stars auditions will be happening as well soon so watch the website for that announcement on the "Auditions/Callbacks" page.

13 Sides Posted

2010-05-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

Just a heads up that I just posted the reading sides for "13 the Musical" on the website!

13 Sides

Enjoy!

Ash

Sweet Charity & 13 - Sides Posted

2010-05-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! A quick post to let you know that those interested in a lead for Sweet Charity or 13, the sides and music that are going to be used in the callbacks are posted! Just click the following link:

Sweet Charity Sides & Music

13 Music

They are categorized by character and I would suggest having a good knowledge of them going into the audition.

If you do get a callback, you'll be asked to download some of the sides from this webpage.

Break a leg to all of those auditioning! See you next weekend.

Ash

Spring Break is Over! Back to Work!

2010-04-07T13:44:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful spring break! I know it has been very quite around the center the last two weeks but we are ready to get back into the swing of things.

- Dear Edwina only has 2 weekends left before they go into tech and open on April 22nd. This production is just adorable and the cast of 29 has worked so hard and have put together a wonderful show.

- Auditions for Sweet Charity are May 14th at 4pm at the Pavilion and May 15th at the Village from 1pm - 3pm (this 2 hour slot is by appointment only). Callbacks will be May 15th at the Village starting at 3:30pm.

- Auditions for 13 will be May 24th & 25th at 4pm with callbacks on May 26th at 4pm

- Auditions for Boot Camp will be May 27th at 4pm

- Auditions for HONK! will be May 28th at 4pm & June 2nd from 4pm - 6pm (that 2 hour slot on June 2nd is by appointment only). Callbacks will be held June 2nd at 6:30pm.

Of course our classes are still going thru May 21st and there is so much going on this summer to get involved in around the center. Also if anyone would like to help with the backstage scene as well, please let me know and we'll get you involved with a production!

Have a wonderful April everyone and looking forward to posting in early May our next season's shows!

Knee Deep in Spring Session!

2010-03-09T15:42:00.000-08:00

Hello again everyone! Hope everyone is well and enjoying this very sunny weather we are experiencing today :) I know I am! A lot is still going on around the center and a very busy summer is just about to hit!

- A Midsummer Night's Dream has been in rehearsal for 2 weeks now and the show is very much up on its feet. The cast and artistic team has been working extremely hard and are close to getting into the theatre for tech. Also, look for the student rush ticket prices at the box office, only $10!

- Dear Edwina started their rehearsals this weekend. Much progress has been made and we're looking forward to diving into weekend #2. This production will be in the Pavilion, which means limited seating so make sure you get your tickets!

- Classes for the Spring session start next Monday, March 15th and run until May 21st. There are 2 weeks that there are no classes - April 5th - 9th & April 19th - 22nd. Sign up now online!

- Please make sure you check out our website for information on our summer production's audition dates, times, and locations. There is something for everyone this summer and hope to see you all around!

- We are very very very close to announcing our next season! Please check back here soon for that big announcement!

Another Show Down, 2 More to Go in the Spring

2010-02-23T15:26:00.000-08:00

Peter Pan has closed and things are starting to settle down around here...for now! Here's what's coming up:

- Midsummer Night's Dream rehearsals start this weekend. This is a short process that will have 4 weekends of rehearsal, 3 days of tech and one weekend of performances. Don't miss this contemporary production!

- Dear Edwina will be starting rehearsals Friday, March 5th! Scripts are in and will be ready tomorrow!

- Spring classes will start Monday, March 15th, make sure you sign up on our website for those!

- Please check our Auditions/Callback page to find out details for our May auditions for Sweet Charity, 13, Honk, and Boot Camp!

Please call or email if you have any questions or concerns! Looking forward to seeing you around the center.

Ash

Winter Session has Begun!!

2010-01-11T12:41:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!! Hope that everyone is doing well and had a wonderful holiday & break! We've been busy both before and now after the holiday and we're ready to jump feet first into the 2010 season!

- Classes begin TODAY!!! Yes, January 11th has arrived and classes begin this week for the winter session! Please make sure you check out all of the classes that we offer - dancing, singing, acting, yoga, sign language, mask, and there are classes for adults too!! Can't committ to one specific class or want a taste of several classes, try the dance card!

- Peter Pan rehearsals started this past weekend and things are really progressing quickly. With a cast of 43, the rooms are quite full but progress is being made :)

- Auditions for Midsummer Night's Dream are on January 19th & Callbacks are on January 20th. They will be held at the Pavilion in Forum B from 4pm - 10pm.

* I think that is it for the time being! We are still looking for kids who are interested in technical theatre and would like to either P.A. on a show or work backstage or even run a spot light! Please let me know if you are interested and on what show.

Have a great January everyone! Remember to get your tickets now for Peter Pan before they fly away...get it...fly...'cause Peter Pan can...nevermind.

Ash

Goodbye November...Hello December!

2009-11-23T16:14:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone! Hope this post finds you all well and you're ready for the Turkey Day break! Not a lot to report at this time, but here is what's new or upcoming:

- The Winter/Spring/Summer brochure is out and available to you!! It looks fantastic and is incredibly thick! Also, the website has been updated with these classes as well as with the staff page. Be sure to sign up for classes or summer camps and check out the rest of the show season!

- Peter Pan auditions are right around the corner! They will be taking place December 9th & 10th from 4pm - 10pm & callbacks are December 13th from 1pm - 7pm. Auditions will be in the Pavilion. Please tell your friends to come by and audition! Also, we need quite a few older kids to be pirates in the cast!! If you have any questions or concerns, just comment back and let me know. Also, for those going for leads, the sides are available on the website on the Peter Pan page!

- Please take advantage of our new online/downloadable audition form! Just click the link below, type all your info in the blanks, hit the print button and then sign the bottom and you're ready for the audition. Don't forget to save it as well, then you'll have it for the next audition with only making a few minor changes, easy right?? I've also provided the link for the financial application form that you have to print out and fill out by hand.

Click Here for Audition Form
Click Here for Financial Aid Application

I think that is it for now. Again, please feel free to contact me via email (aboehne@norriscenter.com) or call 310.544.0403 x263 with any questions or concerns with auditions, productions, or general education department questions.

Also, make sure you check out our website, www.norriscenter.com, that is always updated and ever-changing.

Have a great Thanksgiving Holiday, don't eat too much turkey, and see everyone next month!!

Ash

What's Going on Here & What's New

2009-11-04T13:09:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone! So excited that there are more followers to this message board! So what's coming up and what's new you might ask?

- We're working on a "rehearsal schedule hotline!" Starting on Thursday evening you'll be able to call my work phone number and then type in the extension number and tada! You'll hear my voice reciting the weekend's rehearsal schedule. Now you won't have to worry about having an internet connection, you'll just be able to phone in. Forgot which space you're in? Call the hotline, not my cell :)

- Hope you've all seen the Peter Pan sides that are available for you to print out on the Peter Pan audition information page. Also on the Audition page, you'll find that each show already has it's rehearsal calendar posted! No you know when we'll be rehearsing, having tech, and performances all the way through the end of the summer!

- Want to save time during the audition process? On the top of the Audition page, you'll find links that will provide you with a blank audition form and a blank financial aid form. Print them out and fill them out prior to arriving on the day of auditions. Saves you so much time! Also, when you down load it, you can save it to your computer and imput all your information on it and then print it out - it will be so easy for everyone to read then. PLUS! You can keep it saved and just change out the appropriate show information for each audition. So much time saved :)

That's all I've got for the time being! Please let me know if there is anyway to make things easier or if you have any suggestions!

See ya next week! ~ Ash

Peter Pan Sides - POSTED!

2009-10-29T17:11:00.000-07:00

Yes, Peter Pan sides are posted on the website under the "Auditions/Callbacks" page. Click on "Audition & Production information" next to the Peter Pan picture. Below each lead character is a side that you can pull up on your computer and read/print out for the audition/callback.

Our director for this production has told us that for those who would like a lead...you need to go for it! Do your research, be familiar with the storyline and characters, along with the script. I would have a good knowledge of these sides by the time you come in and audition, don't wait for a callback. There is a good chance that he'll ask you to read a side at the first audition.

As stated in the previous posting, those who get cast in the show this year, your scripts will be emailed to you and you'll be expected to print them out yourselves and bring them to the first rehearsal. A great thing about this is that you'll have your script nearly a month prior to the first rehearsal!!

Hope everyone has a great Halloween on Saturday!!

Ash

Goodbye Rising Stars - Hello Winter Session

2009-10-26T16:35:00.001-07:00

A big thank you and congrats to everyone who made this year's Rising Stars a huge success! Saturday evening went so well and everyone I ran into afterwards said they were very impressed!

So what's next? A Christmas Carol will be holding auditions next week and is looking for children of various ages. Please check out our "Auditions/Callbacks" page to find out further information about those auditions and the production.

Auditions for Peter Pan will be in early December and the first rehearsal will begin in early January. Script are going to be EMAILED to every cast member the day the cast list goes up. It will be each cast member's responsibility to print off their own script and have it in a binder the first day of rehearsal! Also, by the first rehearsal, everyone should be familiar with the script and leads should be off-book. We are flying the 4 leads and their schedule will become very busy during tech week. Please see more information about this under the Peter Pan page under "Auditions/Callbacks"

Rising Stars Information

2009-10-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Rising Stars Cast and Parents!!

Don't forget:
- Costume Parade on Saturday, October 10th from 12:30pm - 2:00pm
- Baby Photos to me ASAP!!
- Elementary girls all need tap shoes!
- Get off book for all of your songs by this weekend!

Thanks everyone! Call/email/comment if you need anything!

Ash

2009-09-28T13:53:00.001-07:00

What's going on at the Education Department at the Norris Theatre you might ask? Well, let me indulge you!

* Rising Stars is in full swing with only a few weekends to go before the big night on October 24th at 8pm. Cast remember to sell your opportunity drawing tickets. Need more? No problem! I have a huge stack in my office for you to sell.

* Peter Pan auditions will be taking place December 9th & 10th from 4pm - 10pm at the Pavilion. Callbacks will also be at the Pavilion on December 13th at 1pm. Check out audition requirements along with production information on the website: http://www.norristheatre.org/education/auditions.html

* If you haven't heard, "13, the musical" will be performing this summer instead of "Big, the Musical." Watch for more information regarding auditions and other tidbits on the website.

That's what new here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or email! Have a great week everyone!

Welcome!

2009-09-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Negri Learning Center's informational message board. Here is where you'll be able to find out about auditions, rehearsal changes and reminders, upcoming productions along with new and exciting things that will be coming to our department.

You can also email me from here or post a message/question/comment etc below!

Hope this is a helpful tool for everyone!

Ash