FOOTLIGHTS
AGES 7 - 9 (you must be age 7 as of August 1, 2023)
WORKSHOP DATES: Monday July 17 through Friday July 21, 2023
SHOWCASE DATE: Saturday, July 22, 2023
WORKSHOP TIME: 9:00am to 12:30pm
LOCATION: FLC First Naz (Monday through Thursday) warehouse14 (Friday and Saturday)
WORKSHOP COST: $150
Embark on a weeklong adventure to create a fairy tale showcase. Along the way participants will learn to work together while learning the basics of theatre production. This week long morning workshop will culminate in showcase presentation for friends and family at warehouse14. TIME: TBA
The showcase may also be performed at September First Friday.
DAY ONE - Monday July 17 - The Basics, Script Read Through, Acting (rotating classes)
DAY TWO - Tuesday July 18 - Script Read Through (all), Characters, Costumes (rotating classes)
DAY THREE - Wednesday July 19 - Vision for the show, scene work, vocals, blockography
DAY FOUR - Thursday July 20 - Run through the showcase
DAY FIVE - Friday July 21 - We move to warehouse14 - Have your ride drop you off in the alley - Pick up will be at the back garage door. Run through the showcase. Dress Rehearsal
DAY SIX - Saturday July 22 - Morning - dress rehearsal - Afternoon - SHOWCASE !!!
Directors Serra Barrett, Mary Harris
Instructors: Courtney DeCosky
C.R.E.W.S.
AGES 10 - 18 (you must be age 10 as of August 1, 2023)
WORKSHOP DATES: Monday July 17 through Friday July 21, 2023
SHOWCASE DATE: Saturday, July 22, 2023
WORKSHOP TIME: 9:00am to 12:30pm
LOCATION: FLC First Naz (Monday through Thursday) warehouse14 (Friday and Saturday)
WORKSHOP COST: $150
(Critical Roles & Experiences Working on Shows)
Participants will be learning the roles/jobs of the production team, critical work done to bring a director's vision to life on stage.
These students will help create and work on the FOOTLIGHTS showcase. They will collaborate and construct the production team necessary to produce the showcase.
Following the showcase, they will have specialized sessions throughout the rehearsal process learning even more about the work behind the curtain. They will serve on the production team for Matilda JR in September.
DAY ONE - Monday July 17 - Script Read Through, Discussion on vision for the showcase, Designate showcase production team leaders
DAY TWO - Tuesday July 18 - Review the needs for set pieces and design of stage for showcase, create a worklist of pieces needed including music and sound cues
DAY THREE - Wednesday July 19 - To be determined
DAY FOUR - Thursday July 20 - Run through the showcase with the cast
DAY FIVE - Friday July 21 - We move to warehouse14 - Have your ride drop you off in the alley - Pick up will be at the back garage door. Full Run for the showcase w/props, cues, set pieces. Dress Rehearsal
DAY SIX - Saturday July 22 - Morning - dress rehearsal - Afternoon - SHOWCASE !!!
Instructors: Alex Thompson

AGES 10 - 18 (you must be age 10 as of August 1, 2023)
WORKSHOP DATES: Monday July 17 through Friday July 21, 2023
WORKSHOP TIME: 9:00am to 3:00pm
LOCATION: FLC First Naz
WORKSHOP COST: $250
MTVarts’ performance-based youth arts education, artsIQ, provides opportunities for artists ages 10 to 18 to take the stage and engage nearly 2000 elementary students in a live theater experience as part of the YES series. Public performances are also offered.
Students will do an intensive mornings of the workshop working on show specific choregraphy, vocals, and scripts in "core classes." Afternoons they will work on activities/lessons taught by MTVarts experienced staff highlighting specific areas.
Matilda JR will feature a cast of 40 and perform on stage September 14-17. There will be 2 YES school performances and 4 public performances.
DAY ONE - FOUR ... Morning core ... afternoon specialty classes
DAY FIVE ... Morning audition ... afternoon callbacks
Workshop directors Christan Sears, Caroline Pletcher, Corey Strinka, Bruce Jacklin
Instructors: Christopher Hartman, Kerri Mahan, Ruth Frady, Kylie Stadler, Mary Harris, Serra Barrett
Workshop Assistants: Rachel Furr, Taryn Waugh
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