Musical Theatre Performance opportunity for actors, dancers, and singers in grades 3-5. 

Read this information before registering your child!

Auditions: Auditions will take place on Tuesday, February 20th 4:30-6:30. Please prepare a 30 second song for this audition. If you cannot attend auditions we will provide an alternate audition method.

Cast List: The cast list will be sent in an e-mail to all addresses listed on the registration forms by Monday, February 26th at 5pm.

Staff: This show will be directed by Lindsay Sier who is an Arts Council employee. She can be reached at 410/848-7272 ex. 1010, or Lindsay@carrollcountyartscouncil.org

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6:30 February 27th through May 9th, with a break in April. All actors and one guardian will be expected to attend the first rehearsal on Tuesday, February 27th (guardians will only be needed the last half hour- 6:00-6:30). Not all actors will be needed at every rehearsal depending on what portion of the show is being worked on that day. All actors must be available from 4:30-7:30 pm everyday May 13th -16th for dress and technical rehearsals.

Performances: Friday, May 17th @ 7 pm, Saturday, May 18th @ 2 pm, Sunday, May 19th @ 2 pm

Code of Conduct: All actors will be asked to sign a “code of conduct” as a pledge of behaving responsibly, practicing lines, music and choreography at home and to exhibiting a spirit of cooperation and respect for fellow cast members and production staff. We have a zero tolerance policy for physical or verbal bullying. Please help us enforce these important points.

Tuition: A total tuition fee of $175 per actor (Arts Council Members receive a 10% discount, use promo code MEMBER at checkout) is required for participation, $20 of which is due upon registration. The remainder is due by March 21st. This covers most costumes and props, the script and rehearsal materials, a cast t-shirt, the cast party between shows on Saturday, and two tickets to the show. Registration fee and tuition are non-refundable. Scholarships are available for children from households with combined annual incomes under $35,000. Scholarship forms are available on our website or at the box office through the Tom Holder fund.

Materials: Each performer will receive a folder including a script which cast members can keep after the show, a journal, a show t-shirt, and production paperwork. Actors should bring this folder to every rehearsal along with a pencil and bottle of water.

For Ages: 8-10

Class Description: This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.

NO CLASS MAY 18

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For Ages: 11 - 13

Class Description: This drama class is designed to boost students self-esteem and explore their creativity without the pressure of learning lines. The young actors-to-be will learn basic theatre skills, public speaking skills, short & long term improvisation, and spontaneity through games and exercises. All in a fun, fast-paced, and supportive environment.

NO CLASS MAY 18

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

For Ages: 18+

Note: The Unorthodox Figure Drawing Series may include a partially nude model, all attending artists must be 18+ with a valid ID.

Desciption: Freshen up your sketching skills with Tea & Easel! Hosted by artist, Natalie Beck (aka Natly Cosplay), Tea & Easel is Carroll County's first open figure session combining both muses and mingling! Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, meet other local artists, and hone your artistic ability by sketching our diverse group of live models. No prior experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. Unorthodox Figure Drawing is a session of Tea & Easel that focuses on the art of capturing a muse. Come unwind and explore your artistic side with us!

Featured Model: Jalene

Teacher Bio: Natalie Beck is a published & award-winning costume artist, model, and photographer with over nine years experience. Specializing in original designs, foam smithing, thermoplastics, headdresses, and armor.

Supplies List: Please bring your favorite medium to work with. For example, but not limited to, a sketchpad, pencils, charcoal, canvas, watercolors, etc.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

For Ages: 15+

Description: Have you ever seen those large scale armors in cosplay photos and wondered how they did it? It must be so expensive and heavy, right? Wrong! In this course, you will learn the very basics of foamsmithing! Foamsmithing is the process of turning flat foam sheets into props and wearable pieces that are super lightweight! In this beginning class we will learn how to make a 2D mask with 3D elements. By utilizing these skills you will soon be able to make all the costumes from your favorite video games, movies, TV shows, and more!

Teacher Bio: Natalie Beck is a published & award-winning costume artist, model, and photographer with over nine years experience. Specializing in original designs, foam smithing, thermoplastics, headdresses, and armor.

April 27 - Session 1: Introduction, Safety Brief, Pick Patterns, Cut out, Glue, And Sculpt (Allow minimum 2 days to dry.

May 4 - Session 2: Seal, Paint, Seal, Discuss Attachment Styles.

Supplies: All supplies included, but students are more than welcome to bring a notebook, pen, and pencil for sketching their ideas. 

You can check out Natalie Beck's Instagram page by Clicking Here.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

For Ages: 18+

Note: The Cosplay Figure Drawing Series may include a partially nude model, all attending artists must be 18+ with a valid ID.

Desciption: Freshen up your sketching skills with Tea & Easel! Hosted by artist, Natalie Beck (aka Natly Cosplay), Tea & Easel is Carroll County's first open figure session combining both muses and mingling! Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, meet other local artists, and hone your artistic ability by sketching our diverse group of live models. No prior experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. Cosplay Figure Drawing is a session of Tea & Easel that focuses on the art of costuming and character design. Come unwind and explore your artistic (& nerdy) side with us!

Featured Model: Polillabeng

Teacher Bio: Natalie Beck is a published & award-winning costume artist, model, and photographer with over nine years experience. Specializing in original designs, foam smithing, thermoplastics, headdresses, and armor.

Supplies List: Please bring your favorite medium to work with. For example, but not limited to, a sketchpad, pencils, charcoal, canvas, watercolors, etc.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

For Ages: 18+

Note: The Unorthodox Figure Drawing Series may include a partially nude model, all attending artists must be 18+ with a valid ID.

Desciption: Freshen up your sketching skills with Tea & Easel! Hosted by artist, Natalie Beck (aka Natly Cosplay), Tea & Easel is Carroll County's first open figure session combining both muses and mingling! Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, meet other local artists, and hone your artistic ability by sketching our diverse group of live models. No prior experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. Unorthodox Figure Drawing is a session of Tea & Easel that focuses on the art of capturing a muse. Come unwind and explore your artistic side with us!

Featured Model: Jalene

Teacher Bio: Natalie Beck is a published & award-winning costume artist, model, and photographer with over nine years experience. Specializing in original designs, foam smithing, thermoplastics, headdresses, and armor.

Supplies List: Please bring your favorite medium to work with. For example, but not limited to, a sketchpad, pencils, charcoal, canvas, watercolors, etc.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER

For Ages: 18+

Description: This is a wonderful basket that can hold up to two bottles of wine, oil, or vinegar in a stylish container. Students will learn about the history of the basket, how to weave, insert a handmade handle and many more things. Students will also be able to choose their accent colors or leave the basket natural.

Class will begin promptly at 10:00am, students should arrive a few minutes early to set up their workstation. 

Supplies List: (Students should bring these items with them)

• Old towel
• Bucket or basin to hold approximately 2 gallons of water
• Sharpened pencil
• Measuring tape
• 12 large wooden clip style clothespins
• A brick or something similar wrapped in plastic wrap
• Spray bottle
• A regular screw driver with a straight slot
• Sharp good-sized scissors
• A packed lunch, snacks and drink

Teacher Bio: Joan Betzold grew up in a family of craftsmen/women and attributes much of her success to her “crafty” genes. Healthcare was another part of Joan’s family background; so loving both, she got her B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation so she could share her love of crafting/recreation with many special populations. After pursuing her Master’s degree, she founded a healthcare consulting firm to assist troubled healthcare providers to survive and thrive. In 1998, after the sudden death of her husband, a retired U.S. Army officer, from Agent Orange from Vietnam service, Joan decided life really was too short. After her two children were on their own, Joan began her second career as a basket weaver by turning a hobby into a full time passion. Joan has won many awards in local and state fairs, as well as art shows. She has been featured in Maryland Life Magazine and participates in as many as 45 art/colonial market fairs/craft shows annually in the mid-Atlantic area. Joan’s passion for basket weaving has produced many awards and she is humbled by the fact that she has won “Basket of the Year”, Recycling Project of the Year and People’s Choice Award all at the Maryland State Fair and many other awards at prestigious art shows. For three years she has been honored to be the Basket Weaving Judge at the Maryland State Fair. In 2018, Joan was honored to be the Featured Artist for the Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Show and the Featured Artist for Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show. 

Joan weaves very traditionally, using age old techniques with no molds, nails, glue, tape or staples. Each basket is “one of a kind, made one at a time. “ Joan restores chairs including, caning, splinting, and rushing. Another passion of Joan is repurposing. She combines these two interests in what are becoming her signature unique baskets incorporating vintage kitchen items, gardening and other tools. Joan loves to do custom work and coming up with just the right thing for a customer. Joan enjoys teaching and demonstrating, especially to children as a way for them to be introduced to weaving and handcrafts of the past. This passion has expanded into demonstrating weaving at all shows she attends and teaching weaving almost weekly at a dozen museums/sites in the mid-Atlantic area. Joan is thrilled to have nearly 800 students across the mid Atlantic, many who drive several hours to take a class. Joan’s customers include stores, gift shops, art galleries, individuals, companies, political figures, members of the military, municipalities and other government entities.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER