Springfield Little Theatre

2009-2010

Youth Performance Troupes

Cast List

CASTING SEARCH FOR AREA YOUTH

 

AUDITION DATE:             

For students entering 2nd-5th grade—Monday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.

For students entering 6th-8th grade—Tuesday, July 27, 4:30 p.m.

For students entering 9th-12th grade—Wednesday, July 28, 4:30 p.m.

PLACE:                                

Landers Theatre

311 E Walnut, Springfield, MO

 

For the serious student who aspires to pursue a career in theatre, the SLT Education program functions as a formal training ground, a springboard and a home base.  SLT now hosts seven auditioned training groups/performance ensembles: Y.E.S. Troupe (high school students), Junior Varsity Y.E.S. Troupe (high school students), Youth Players (middle school students), Showstoppers (Middle School students), Young Artists (elementary students), Landers Kids (elementary students) and Troupers In Training (elementary students).  All seven performance troupes, in addition to performing on the Landers stage, entertain at birthday parties, corporate functions, holiday parties, etc.; act as mentors at educational workshops for young children; participate in numerous community festivals and fundraisers; and are leaders in multiple areas of school and community.  (Their impressive schedule has included performing at the Founders Park Brown Bag Lunch Series, the Bank One Variety Show featuring the students of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield, Cider Days, the Alzheimers Walk, a fundraiser for Crosslines, the Montclair Retirement Center, the Festival of Lights kick-off event, Springfield on Display, the Sertoma Club holiday party for the Boys and Girls Club, First Night, the Greater Ozarks Arts Tour, Artsfest, Youthfest, Zoobilee, Snowfest, and multiple variety shows on their home stage.) 

 

 

                2nd-5th grade students are invited to audition for SLT Troupers In Training, Landers Kids, and Young Artists.  They are asked to prepare a one-minute vocal selection and a monologue (short cutting from a play or story book).  They will be led through creative movement/dance and improvisational exercises at the audition.

 

For Youth Players and Intermediate Players, students should be going into their 6th- 8th grade years of school and in High School for Junior Varsity and Varsity Y.E.S. Troupe. In addition each student should prepare the following:

 

  • 1 minute vocal selection, bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Broadway music preferred.
  • 1 letter of reference from a teacher
  • A 500 word essay explaining your interest in the arts.
  • A recent photograph.
  • A one minute monologue
  • Wear clothes and shoes that will allow you to move freely. If you have dance shoes of any kind, please bring them.

 

All seven performance troupes will attend a two week camp during the first two weeks of August and weekly during the school year. Additional weekend and evening performances will also be expected. Students will receive training in acting, voice, musical theatre dance, and improvisation. 

Y.E.S. and Junior Varsity Troupe Commitments:

ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, First Night, Spring Show, G.O.A.T. Tour Performances, Youthfest Talent Showcase, Holiday Performances, etc.

Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal

Y.E.S. Troupe Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the Landers Theatre

2 excused absences per semester

1 unexcused absence per semester

Must maintain a B average at school

Y.E.S. Troupe camp (M-Th) Monday, August 2-Thursday, August 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (held at Field Elementary)

Tuition payment of $35 per month August-May due on the 1st of each month

 

Youth Players Commitments:

ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, Spring Show, G.O.A.T. Tour Performances, First Night, Holiday performances, Youthfest Talent Showcase, etc.

Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal

Youth Players Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

2 excused absences per semester

1 unexcused absence per semester

Must maintain a B average at school

Youth Players camp (M-Th) Monday, August 2-Thursday, August 12, 1:00-4:00 p.m. (to be held at Field Elementary School)

Tuition payment of $35 per month August-May due on the 1st of each month

 

Young Artists/Landers Kids/Troupers In Training Commitments:

ARTSFEST, CIDER DAYS, Spring Show, Holiday performances during run of The Nutcracker

Youthfest Talent Showcase

Various additional weekend and evening commitments for performance and rehearsal

Young Artists/Landers Kids rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Troupers In Training rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

2 excused absences per semester

1 unexcused absence per semester

Must maintain a B average at school

Young Artists Camp (M-Th) Monday, August 2-Thursday, August 12, 9:00 a.m.-noon (to be held at Field Elementary School)

Tuition Payment of $35 per month August –May due on the 1st of each month

 

Youth Performance Troupe Expectations:

Attend every rehearsal and performance

Be prompt for rehearsals

Come prepared for work having rehearsed material at home

Cheerfully accept constructive criticism

Be a cheerleader for others

Be patient and courteous

Be quiet and attentive to instruction

Leave your personal baggage at the door

Give your best at all times

Be a glowing ambassador for Springfield Little Theatre in your community

 

Contact SLT Education Director Lorianne Dunn at 869-3869 x21 for more information.