Please read the following information carefully as it contains important dates, times and details for the SOPA Showcase on the Metropolis Stage.  The SOPA Showcase is a fabulous opportunity for our students to demonstrate some of the work they’ve been doing in class.  This is an exciting way for our families and friends to see the development and progression of our young artists.

Showcase date and participating class schedule:

Friday, January 20^th 7pm Show (Showcase to take place in the Rehearsal Room)

Adult Improvisation

Monday

7:30PM

Steve Leaver

Saturday, January 21^st 3:45pm Show

Adult Theatre Studio	Tuesday	7:00PM	Steve Leaver
Adult Foundation of Acting	Wednesday	7:00PM	Aimee-Lynn Newlan

Monday, January 23^rd 5:00PM Show

Starlights Musical Theatre Performance	Saturday	9:00AM	Sarah Wade
Footlights Acting Performance	Tuesday	5:30PM	Amy Cornelius
Footlights Musical Theatre Performance	Saturday	10:00AM	Sarah Wade

 Monday, January 23rd 6:30PM Show

Spotlights Theatre Performance	Monday	5:00PM	Steve Leaver
Spotlights Theatre Performance	Saturday	2:00PM	Jessi Gangware
Spotlights/Limelights Dance Studio	Wednesday	7:00PM	Jen Cupani

 Tuesday, January 24^th 5:00PM Show

Little Dancin’ Dudes	Tuesday	4:45PM	Molly Vaeth
Boys Only	Tuesday	5:30PM	Molly Vaeth
Tutus & Tap Shoes	Saturday	9:00AM	Julie Tucker
Starlights Pre-Ballet/Beginning Tap	Saturday	11:00am	Julie Tucker

• Students must arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their Showcase.
• Please ask your instructor about dress requirements for your student’s class.
• For the Showcase they are participating in, each student will have 2 free tickets. Tickets will be held at the box office window under the student’s name.
• Do not purchase tickets for students participating in the Showcase; they will be sitting with their class for the duration of the program.
• Additional Tickets may be purchased for $2 each from the box office.
• Tickets will go on sale on Monday, Janaury 2^nd at 12pm. All proceeds will go toward our SOPA scholarship fund.  Any other contributions to the scholarship fund are invited and welcomed.
• If you are NOT using your tickets, please inform the Box Office (847-577-2121).  Unused tickets will be released for purchase.
• If extra tickets are unavailable, the Box Office will put your name on a waiting list and contact you if tickets are released.

Watch for more details from your instructor during these last few weeks of the Fall Session regarding the day of the showcase.  We ask that you and any friends or family that come to the Showcase stay for the entirety of the class performances. They appreciate your support, and we want to encourage our students to and learn from observing their peers.

Thank you and have a great session!

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Thanks for your help!

 Thank you to all who auditioned. Honestly, the talent demonstrated was incredible and the audition process alone was rewarding and wonderful for me.  Please remember that if you were not cast in this show, it does not mean acting and theatre is not for you. Please continue to audition and have faith in yourself; this one audition says nothing about your talent and passion for theatre. Thank you for coming out and I look forward to see you at future auditions!

-Jessi Gangware, Director

Please let us know that you are accepting your role by 6pm on Wednesday,  September 21st or your role will be recast.  You may call the office at 847-577-5982 ext 239 to accept your role or email Amy Cornelius at acornelius@metropolisarts.com.

Stuart Little, the musical

Stuart: Ola Kalafarski

Mr. Little/Dr. Carey: Alex Nikitin

Mrs. Little: Laura Gonyon

George Little: Eddie Prause

Narrators:

Lara Allison

Monroe Torkelson

Anna Huston

Snowbell: Lydia Campe

Margalo: Emmy Pascual

Angie/Referee: Summer Rose Neary

Malty/Superintendent: Jenna Marvet

Babette/Mrs. Swenson: Sara Gasey

Tige/Repairman: Jasmine Luethy

Harriet Ames: Katie Sergiyenko

Storekeeper: Jamie Gordon

Mr. Clysdale/Zeke: Grant Oskroba

Hank/ A Doctor: Richard Eyre

Reporter/Neighbor 1: Chloe O’Brien

Piegon/Neighbor 2: William Brice

Ms. News/ Neighbor 3: Kamila Kruz

Bus Driver/ Neighbor 4: Gabby Kic

River Creatures features/School Children:

Campbell MacIver

Bianca Burz

Sophie Rohr

Lauren Benjamin

Maya Kusalovic

Emily Luethy

Tyler Shorsch

Joey Nowakowski

Actors from the above cast list will also play dogs, passengers, spectators, drivers, shoppers and more. Those lines/roles will be assigned later in the rehearsal process.

Hello! Thank you for you interest in Stuart Little. Please read the following information carefully. We look forward to seeing you at auditions:

Auditions for Stuart Little are Sunday, September 18

•  All students are asked to be familiar with the sides (small portions of the script). Sides are posted below, please note that there is a special side for the Starlights (K-2 grade) age group.

•  Stuart Little will be directed by Jessi Gangware.

• Sign up for an audition with the Education Office. (847) 577-5982 ext 221

STARLIGHTS (GRADES K-2) – 10-11Am

Sing “happy Birthday” or “Twinkle Twinkle” on their own. They will also learn some dance moves during their audition time.

Click here to access the side for the Starlights Audition (Starlights students need only prepare this side).

FOOTLIGHTS (GRADES 3-5) – 11Am-12:30Pm

Students will learn a dance combination and a song during their audition time.

Callbacks for this age group will be from 12:30-1pm. Some will be asked to stay, so be prepared to stay until 1:00pm

Sides posted below

SPOTLIGHTS/LIMELIGHTS (GRADES 6-12) – 1Pm-2:30Pm

Students will learn a dance combination and a song during their audition time.

Callbacks for this age group will be from 2:30-3:30pm.  Some will be asked to stay, so be prepared to stay until 3:30pm.

Sides posted below

SIDES FOR FOOTLIGHTS/SPOTLIGHTS/LIMELIGHTS:

SIDE 1: George/Mr. Little/Mrs. Little (click to access)

SIDE 2: Stuart/Margalo (click to access)

SIDE 3: Snowbell/Angie/Narrator/Pigeon (click to access)

SIDE 4: Dr. Carey/Clydesdale/Stuart (click to access)

SIDE 5: Harriet/Stuart (click to access)

Important information about Rehearsals and Show Dates/Times:

- Rehearsals begin October 7 and run through November 7th.

- Students will rehearse on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4pm-7pm and on Sundays from 2pm-6pm

- There are added rehearsals on Saturday Nov 5th and Monday Nov 7th

-Show dates are as Nov 8-10 at 10am and 7pm (Metropolis will provide documentation to students so they must be excused from school for the morning performances)

Hey there, CU! Campers and Camper Parents!

We have successfully completed week #2 of Camp! Can you believe that next week is the show? Crazy! Please remember to buy your tickets downstairs at the Box Office because they are selling faster than you can believe. Note that the show schedule is different than in past sessions: there two shows on Saturday (1PM & 3PM) and none on Friday.

*Last Friday, our costumer asked that the kids provide their base costumes.  Here is the list:

–Base: black t-shirts, black leggings for girls and black pants for boys, black shoes

Please let Kate know if you have any questions/concerns about this!

 

*On Tuesday, August 16th, the main entrance to Metropolis will be blocked off once again due to it being repainted. Please use the Metropolis Ballroom Entrance off of Vail St.- this time it will be accessible!

*On Friday, we will be having a pizza lunch for the Campers, so please provide $2 for pizza and bring a drink if you wish to take part in the pizza lunch. Make sure the $2 is in an envelope with your child’s name on it, and please bring it to Camp no later thanWednesday. If your child does not wish to have pizza, he/she may bring their own lunch as usual.

*Saturday- Kids will need to arrive no later than noon. You will need to sign them in as usual downstairs, and then they will head up to the dressing rooms. The first show will be over around 2:15, and at that time, the kids will head back upstairs to get ready for the 2nd show. We ask that all pictures be taken after the 2nd show. The next show will end around 4:15, and at that time the kids can go out to the lobby in their costumes so you can take pictures. Then they will need to change to their regular clothes soon after. You may sign them out once all of this is done, and make sure to grab a t-shirt!

*And now a word from our Director, Laura:

Week 2 of Curtains Up! Camp has flown by and our show is coming together quite well.  The students have continued their dance, drama, and music classes, as well as applied that learned technique to several rehearsals for our production of Once Upon a Mattress.  Together the cast has learned all of the song and dance numbers as well as the blocking for the whole show!  The students are “off book,” or memorized, and even did a whole run through of the show on Friday.  The energy and enthusiasm is great, and we can’t wait to incorporate the technical elements next week in order to produce our fantastic performance for a full audience.

Thanks,

Laura

 

As always, please feel free to email me with any questions. Thanks for all you do and have a great weekend!

Kate

Hello, LU! Campers and Camper Parents!

We have successfully completed week #2 of Camp! Can you believe that next week is the show? Crazy! Please remember to buy your tickets downstairs at the Box Office because they are selling faster than you can believe.

*On Tuesday, August 16th, the main entrance to Metropolis will be blocked off once again due to it being repainted. Please use the Metropolis Ballroom Entrance off of Vail St. once again- this time it will be accessible!

*Last week, I passed out a letter from our costumer, Miss Anna, but here it is if you never received one. It discusses all of the basic costume pieces that the kids need to provide themselves (underclothes, shoes, etc.). Here it is again:

Welcome to the world of costumes for Lights Up! Camp 2011! I am thrilled to be bringing the world of I Believe in Make Believe to life for your children and hope that it will be a magical experience for everyone involved!

On the day of the performance, I ask that you have your child come in a solid fitted Black base. The following is what would be appropriate.

GIRLS:                                                 BOYS:

-Black Leggings                                -Black T-shirt

-Black Tank                                        -Dark Color Athletic Shorts

*Tanks or shirts with light printing on them is OK, I just ask you flip them inside out and snip the tag off.*

Also, I ask that you supply a solid Black dance shoe. A Ballet or Jazz shoe is recommended, however a rubber soled MaryJane/flat is fine too. Your child will be dancing and moving around in them, so their safety and comfort is important!

*You can find inexpensive dance shoes at Payless, Walmart, Target, and if you call dance stores/studios they do resale.*

If you have any questions, or for any reason you can not supply any of the items for the performance please contact me by Monday 15 August 2011, so arrangements can be made.

I appreciate your “costume assistance” in helping make the production extra special for your child!

Thanks!

*Saturday’s call-time will be 9:30AM. Please sign in in the lobby as usual, and then we will take the kids upstairs to the dressing rooms. After the show ends, you may take pictures of your child in his/her costume, but I ask that you move quickly because we another show moving into the Theater as soon as Lights Up! is out. Make sure to sign out afterwards and grab a t-shirt!

*And now a word from Ms. Danielle:

Campers were busy this week building the pieces of the show.  They finished learning almost all of their songs, dances and scenes.  We also began putting all of the scenes, songs and dances together.  This coming week we will rehearse the show with the technical aspects.  They will begin using props, adjusting to lights and sound, and adding all of their costumes.   I am excited to see them combine all of the elements of performance and production for their final show.

As always, please email me any questions you may have. Thanks and have a great rest of your weekend!

Kate

Hi, Session 2 Campers!

Here is the link to access the photos that were taken at the dress rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland: picasaweb.google.com/mpacphotos. You may download them for free and/or purchase the prints through the website.

I hope you are all having a great rest of your summer, and we’ll see you next year!

Kate

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, LU! Campers and LU! Camper Parents!

We had a great 1st week at Camp, so we wanted to fill you in on some of the fun. But before we do that, here are just a few reminders:

*We have noticed that we have had many late arrivers this past week, so please try to get to Camp by 9:00. We have little time as it is to get everything we need done, so it would be wonderful to have full attendance at the start of Camp!

*Please continue to be good about the “no peanut/tree nut butter allowed at Camp” rule. We want everyone to feel safe at Camp, and this is one way to help those with allergies.

*Tickets are on-sale for the August 20th performance of I Believe in Make Believe. Each Camper is allowed 2 free tickets, and then there is a $5 charge per ticket after that. You may call the Box Office at (847) 577-2121 or buy them after Sign-Out on any day of the week. They’re selling quickly!

*Everyone should have received their I Believe in Make Believe script books last week, so please remember to bring them to Camp EVERY day. We want you to take them home so you learn your parts, but you must bring them back so we can rehearse!

*Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week are Spirit Days at Camp! This means that each day will be themed with something fun. We will be starting off Spirit Days with PAJAMA DAY on August 10th. Come to Camp in your favorite pj’s, and we’ll even have a fashion show to show them off!

And now, a word from our Director, Ms. Danielle:

Hello!  My name is Danielle Coody and I am delighted to be directing I Believe In Make Believe.  This week, campers learned a song and dance from the show for their auditions.  Their auditions were wonderful!  Students began building their group ensembles with theatre games and activities.  In rehearsal, they learned music, choreography and staging for the Opening number, Someone Sneaks In, We’re Poor, Soldiers Brave, and Why Won’t She Laugh.  I am excited to see them grow in their performance abilities over the next two weeks.

 

If you have not already, please remember to bring your child’s Costume Form tomorrow to Sign-In! Have a great rest of your weekend, and we’ll see you all bright and early tomorrow morning! Enjoy the sunshine!

~Kate

Hello, CU! Campers and CU! Camper Parents!

We had a great 1st week at Camp, so we wanted to fill you in on some of the fun. But before we do that, here are just a few reminders:

*We have noticed that we have had many late arrivers this past week, so please try to get to Camp by 9:00. We have little time as it is to get everything we need done, so it would be wonderful to have full attendance at the start of Camp!

*Please continue to be good about the “no peanut/tree nut butter allowed at Camp” rule. We want everyone to feel safe at Camp, and this is one way to help those with allergies.

*Tickets are on-sale for the August 20th performances of Once Upon a Mattress. Performance times are at 1:00 and 3:00. Each Camper is allowed 2 free tickets, and then there is a $5 charge per ticket after that. You may call the Box Office at (847) 577-2121 or buy them after Sign-Out on any day of the week. They’re selling quickly!

*Everyone should have received some version of a script for Once Upon a Mattress last week, so please remember to bring them to Camp EVERY day. We want you to take them home so you learn your parts, but you must bring them back so we can rehearse! PLEASE NOTE: if you received a pink book, you MUST give that back to us on the last day of Camp. We are renting those scripts for this session, so it is extremely important that none of them get damaged or lost. We have already spoken with the 18 kids who are in possession of one.

*Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week are Spirit Days at Camp! This means that each day will be themed with something fun. We will be starting off Spirit Days with PAJAMA DAY on Wednesday, August 10th. Come to Camp in your favorite pj’s!

And now, a word from our Director, Ms. Laura:

Once Upon a Mattress is off and running!  This week we had 2 days of wonderful auditions during which everyone shared their dancing, acting, and singing talents. After revealing our fabulous cast everyone went straight to work developing their characters, learning show-stopping song and dance numbers, and becoming more familiar with the scenes and story of the show.  At the end of this first week the cast has learned 3 dances, been introduced to all the music, and received almost all of the blocking for the show.  On Friday, we asked the kids to make sure that they have a black tank-top or leotard. They will be wearing it underneath their costumes for the show. We also passed out CDs of the show music so give those a good listen over the weekend, too. Thanks, and we are off to a great start!

 

Have a great rest of your weekend, and we’ll see you all bright and early Monday morning! Enjoy the sunshine!

~Kate

Hello, LU! Campers and Camper Parents!

We have successfully completed week #2 of Camp! Can you believe that next week is the show? Crazy! Please remember to buy your tickets downstairs at the Box Office because they are selling faster than you can believe.

*Last Friday, I passed out a letter from our costumer, Miss Anna, but here it is if you never received one. It discusses all of the basic costume pieces that the kids need to provide themselves (underclothes, shoes, etc.).

 

Welcome to the world of costumes for Lights Up! Camp 2011! I am thrilled to be bringing the world of A Year with Frog & Toad to life for your children and hope that it will be a magical experience for everyone involved!

On the day of the performance, I ask that you have your child come in a solid fitted Black base. The following is what would be appropriate.

GIRLS:                                                 BOYS:

-Black Leggings                                    -Black T-shirt

-Black Tank                                          -Dark Color Athletic Shorts

*Tanks or shirts with light printing on them is OK, I just ask you flip them inside out and snip the tag off.*

 

Also, I ask that you supply a solid Black dance shoe. A Ballet or Jazz shoe is recommended, however a rubber soled MaryJane/flat is fine too. Your child will be dancing and moving around in them, so their safety and comfort is important!

*You can find inexpensive dance shoes at Payless, Walmart, Target, and if you call dance stores/studios they do resale.*

 

If you have any questions, or for any reason you can not supply any of the items for the performance please contact me by Monday 25 July 2011, so arrangements can be made.

 

I appreciate your “costume assistance” in helping make the production extra special for your child!

Thanks!

*Saturday’s call-time will be 9:00AM. Please sign in in the lobby as usual, and then we will take the kids upstairs to the dressing rooms. After the show ends, you may take pictures of your child in his/her costume, but I ask that you move quickly because we another show moving into the Theater as soon as Lights Up! is out. Make sure to sign out afterwards and grab a t-shirt!

And now a word from Ms. Danielle:

Campers were busy this week building the pieces of the show.  They finished learning all of their songs, dances and scenes.  We also began putting all of the scenes, songs and dances together.  This week we will be in the theatre to rehearse the show on the stage and we will add the technical aspects.  I am excited to see them combine all of the elements of performance and production for their final show.

As always, please email me any questions you may have. Thanks and have a great rest of your weekend!

Kate