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 18th 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 24th 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 25th through May 8th, with a break in April. All actors and one guardian will be expected to attend the first rehearsal on Tuesday, February 25th (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 12th -15th for dress and technical rehearsals.

Performances: Friday, May 16th @ 7 pm, Saturday, May 17th @ 3 pm, Sunday, May 18th @ 3 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 $200 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. Payment plans are available. This covers most costumes and props, the script and rehearsal materials, a cast t-shirt, the cast party on Sunday, 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: 18+

Note: Unorthodox Figure Drawing may include a partially nude to fully nude model (depending on the theme).

Desciption: Freshen up your sketching skills with Tea & Easel! Hosted by artist, Natalie Vale (aka Natly Vale/Natly Cosplay), Tea & Easel is Carroll County’s only 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. 

Teacher Bio: Natalie Vale is a published & award-winning costume artist, model, and photographer with over ten years experience. Specializing in original designs, foam smithing, thermoplastics, headdresses, and armor. (IG: @NatlyVale, @TeaAndEasel)

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

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For Ages: 18+ 

Students between 12-17 may register, but an adult must register with them

Description: Join Karen Peck in a workshop on Painting the Floral Landscape in Pastel. In this class we will explore painting with soft pastels through the process of creating a spring landscape. Karen will discuss the variety of pastels from hard to soft, the choices in papers, underpainting processes, mark making, and layering. Karen will demonstrate the process of creating a floral landscape painting with subtle changes in color and value and invites you to paint your own spring landscape.

Suggested Supplies: Painters tape or masking tape, an old brush (1/2 " or 1'), wet wipes, pencil & eraser, favorite reference photo of a field of flowers, and a mock or apron. We will provide anything you don't bring yourself. 

Pastels and sanded pastel paper will be provided, but you may bring your own.

Instructor Bio: Karen Peck is a practicing artist and retired art teacher. Her discovery of soft pastels sparked a deep love affair with the medium.  The immediacy of color application with no brush or other medium, the range of hues from which to choose all drew her in.  Her pastel collection grew and she soon found herself painting almost daily. Her preferred subject to paint is landscapes, capturing the variations in color, light and texture.  Farm scenes with old barns are a favorite. Her love of travel has provided many opportunities for plein air painting and collecting reference photos.  Painting is her therapy and joy. She truly believes the words of Thomas Merton, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”       

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For Ages: 18+

Description: Getting unstuck in the process of writing a song.

Brody gives a look at the process of how he writes songs, and invites attendees into the creative process. Examples, tips, and demonstrations will be offered throughout. 

TOPICS INCLUDE: The promise and possibility of writing a song, Elements of a song, Methods and ideas for getting started on writing a song, How to gain the courage to write a song, and Helpful tools and tips for songwriters

All experience levels are welcome.

All supplies provided.

Teacher Bio: To listen to most of Brody Bond’s songs is to fall into a bit of a trap. You might hear something that at first feels comfortable and familiar. But then you realize something else is happening. You’re being offered new ways to perceive your experience in the world.

Brody Bond, a performing songwriter from Baltimore, MD, hopes his songs can be a type of emotional resource for people. With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially the critical listener, and especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.

https://brodybond.com/

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For Ages: 8-10

Description: In this week full of theatre fun, campers will produce a play. Students will discover the world of theatre through improvisation games, drama exercises, and technical theatre training. All campers will have a moment to shine! The performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 27th.  

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For Ages: 10 - 13

Description: For two weeks, campers will be immersed in the magic and excitement of live musical theatre as they learn dialogue, music, and choreography for a large-scale musical production. All campers will have a performing role in the show and get hands-on experience while helping to create the scenery, props, and other technical elements used in the show. The big performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 18th. 

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For Ages: 5 - 8

Description: This camp is designed to ignite your creativity and passion for the arts through a series of engaging art projects. Each day will be a new adventure as we explore various techniques, styles, and mediums.

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For Ages: 9 - 12

Description: This camp is designed to ignite your creativity and passion for the arts through a series of engaging art projects. Each day will be a new adventure as we explore various techniques, styles, and mediums.

Members receive 10% off with promo code MEMBER