KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE AT CHIME
*You must be enrolled at CHIME Charter School to participate.
We are now enrolling students from CHIME for our Fall Enrichment Theatre Program. Our Kids Musical Theatre Program caters to kids in 2nd-8th grade. The kids will audition for roles in Seussical Jr. Each student who enrolls will be cast in the show. Read more below for details.
PROGRAM FAQ
GRADES: 2nd-8th
EXPERIENCE: We encourage all experience levels to participate.
REHEARSALS:
Thu: 3-5 pm (Beginning September 11th)
(Specialty Characters may be called from 5-5:30pm)
DRESS REHEARSALS:
January 20th & 22nd (Must be available)
SHOW WEEKEND:
January 24th & 25th (Must be available)
HOW DO AUDITIONS WORK?
Once you register above, you will receive an email with the audition materials attached. You will pick one song to sing for our directors. We will hold in-person auditions after school (Monday, September 8th) between 3-5 pm at CHIME (a specific time slot will be assigned to each performer), and video auditions will be accepted for any performer who is unable to attend the in-person audition.
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CASTING
Each performer who enrolls will perform in TWO casts. One cast will be their main show (featured role) and an ensemble show (dancing and singing in major group numbers). Some performers will be cast in age-appropriate featured roles that they will perform twice.
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How do we cast? Please see our detailed Casting Criteria HERE.
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WHAT HAPPENS IN REHEARSALS?
Kids will work in an interactive and creative environment where they will be taught singing, dancing, acting, and choreography specific to Seussical.
WHO TEACHES THE KIDS?
Our program is run by our Artistic Director, Jessica Alexander (MFA Acting, New School University), with the Chime program being led by Jessamyn Bruno and Lucy Davison, and supported by a team of theatre enrichment teachers who are skilled in various aspects of theatre and performing arts.
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SAFETY AND MORE:
Safety is a main priority within the Class Act program. Class Act adheres to a detailed code of conduct that will be shared with all participants. It is important to us that all participants feel safe during rehearsals and performances.
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TUITION:
Tuition includes weekly rehearsals, dress and tech rehearsals, costumes, and a set.
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MORE ABOUT CLASS ACT:
Class Act is a year-round theatrical program and non-profit theatre with ties to the San Fernando Valley since 1985. Our core musical theatre program is run out of Woodland Hills, where we produce three children's musicals every year. Our philosophy behind children's theatre is for everyone to have fun, feel included, and have their moment in the spotlight.
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We encourage personal growth through creative expression and theatre while working with a team to accomplish the larger goal of performing a show together.
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We embrace a double-casting system in our regular program, as we feel it allows all young performers the chance to grow and experience theatre in a positive light. Each student who auditions for one of our shows will be cast in an age-appropriate featured role and a secondary ensemble role. We cast based on the audition, not based on the number of shows you have completed.
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Class Act’s mission is to positively impact the lives of its students and families by encouraging personal growth through creative expression and theatre.
Our programs offer the fundamental backbone to excel on a personal and professional level. We cater to the needs of every student who enters our door.
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OUR CORE VALUES:
Excel Creatively, Work as a Team, Impact the Community, and Always Have Fun
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