Director's Note: Auditions for summer productions are an assessment of skills - vocal, movement and interaction. All young people are invited to participate, unless behavior is obstructive to the creative process. Subsidies are available to low income families who make application to the board of directors.
No rehearsals on July or August long weekend – subject to change.

Jekyll and Hyde
(for teens and young adults)
August 14-16, 2008, Massey Theatre, New Westminster
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO AUDITION.

FEE $350
Script & CD FEE $25.00
Production FEE $50.00
TOTAL $425.00
+ Volunteer Deposit $100
ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE AUDITION.
(post-dated checks and credit card payments are welcome)

AUDITIONS: Saturday, APRIL 26, 2008 from 1 – 3PM
Please prepare a song (1-2 minutes) of your choice (a song from Jekyll and Hyde is preferred). You may bring score or tracks.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION:

MAY
LOCATION: Pinetree Secondary’s Treehouse Theatre

JUNE
LOCATION: Pinetree Secondary’s Treehouse Theatre
TIMES: 6-9PM
DAYS: Tuesdays and Fridays

JULY
LOCATION:Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam
DAYS/TIMES: Tuesdays 6-9PM
Fridays 6-9PM
Sundays 1-4PM

AUGUST:
LOCATION: Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam
DAYS/TIMES: Tuesdays 6-9PM
Fridays 6-9PM
Sundays 1-4PM

(EXTRA REHEARSALS WILL BE REQUIRED – TBA)

WIZARD OF OZ
(for children 6 to 16)
JULY 24-26 AT THE EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE IN COQUITLAM, AND JULY 28-30 AT THE ACT IN MAPLE RIDGE.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO AUDITION.
FEE $300
Script & CD FEE $25.00
Production FEE $50.00
TOTAL $375.00
+ Volunteer Deposit $100
ALL FEES ARE PAYABLE AT THE AUDITION.
(post-dated checks and credit card payments are welcome)

Auditions: Saturday APRIL 26 FROM 9AM TO NOON.
Registrants will be assigned an audition time.

Please prepare a short song excerpt 16 bars (30 seconds - 1 minute) of your choice
(Happy Birthday is fine, a song from Wizard of Oz is preferred)

REHEARSAL INFORMATION
MAY and JUNE
LOCATION:Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier Street, Coquitlam.
TIMES: 4-6PM
DAYS:Mondays (Cast 1 leads)
Wednesdays (CHORUS)
Thursdays (Cast 2 leads)
Please note: Not all cast will be required for all rehearsals.
Rehearsals are subject to change.

JULY
LOCATION: Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam.
TIMES:10 – NOON
DAYS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY. (except long weekends)
Please note: Not all cast will be required for all rehearsals.

General Information for casts from both shows:
Communication from the director will involve hard copy, website calendar and email.

Rehearsal Locations: Dogwood Pavilion, Poirier Recreation Centre, Trinity United Church, Eagleridge United Church, Pinetree Secondary (Jekyll and Hyde ONLY)

CD’s, scores, scripts and rehearsals schedules will be issued once the play is cast and fees are paid. Participants should come to rehearsals in comfortable clothes with water and a snack.
There are no rehearsals on statutory holidays.
Productions will involve extra rehearsals prior to showtime. Only audition if a full commitment can be made. The rehearsal period is too short to accommodate extended absences. Understudies will be cast for leading roles and those whose commitment is lacking.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Productions are usually a week in length, beginning with an installation day, Technical Rehearsal Day (incorporates lights, sound, sets, props, costumes), Dress Rehearsals Day, and then the run, which will involve at least one or more matinees.

VOLUNTEER FEE
Volunteer Deposit is $100 or 30 hours of volunteer time
All parents are required to meet 30 hours of volunteer time prior or during the show. Please make a post-dated cheque payable to Theatrix Youtheatre for August 16, 2008 Cheque will be shredded upon completion of volunteer time.

Script & CD FEE
$25.00
Covers the costs of the script & music of the production cut to CD for rehearsal requirements. Can be added to full credit card amount or the first post-dated cheque.

Production FEE
$50.00 Covers the cost of costumes, sets, props and video projection.
Can be added to full credit card amount or the first post-dated cheque.
Each participant will be required to provide a base costume; usually basic black/white/flesh leotards and tights with appropriate dance/or shoes as deemed appropriate.

SUBSIDY POLICY
Everyone is welcome at Theatrix. The subsidy policy of 'pay what you can afford closest to the program fee' is intended for single parents on income assistance or very low income families. Siblings may qualify as well. We encourage every family who cannot pay the fee in full to contribute what they can and/or find a sponsor. Sponsorship packages are provided to parents to assist them in their fundraising.

DUE TO THE EXPENSIVE PRODUCTION COSTS, SUBSIDIES WILL ONLY BE GRANTED TO ACTORS WHOSE PARENTS CAN DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED IN WRITING PRIOR TO CASTING. PLEASE CONTACT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION: theatrix@theatrixyoutheatre.com

Theatrix Youtheatre Society is please to announce
TWO Premiere Dance Summer Camps
Instructed by
Alexandra Cox: Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer

Alexandra currently resides in Toronto where she is working on her BFA in Theatre Performance Dance at Ryerson University. She has won many awards for both her dancing and choreography. Alexandra is head of the acrobatics, musical theatre and recreational dance classes at Studio 22. As well as studying dance, Alexandra sings under the direction of John Rigzin Tute. She has been a choreographer for Theatrix Youtheatre Society for 7 years, working on productions such as Wizard of Oz, Grease, Aladdin, Seussical, Cats and High School Musical. Alexandra has also choreographed for Maple Creek Middle School, Treehouse Theatre, Eagle Ridge United Church, Port Moody School of Dance, Ryerson Rhythm Dance Pack and Googol Learning.

DANCE CAMP 1 • Energetic Half Day Dance Camp and Showcase
July 14th- 18th 2008
Ages: 4- 10

This is a half day camp to introduce children to energizing movement. The classes are designed to give dancers more flexibility, energy, confidence and knowledge regarding dance and choreography. There is also an improvisation class for dancers to create their own pieces. Most classes will involve learning a combination for the Friday showcase.

Location
Eagle Ridge United Church, 2813 Glen Drive, Coquitlam, BC

FEE $100.00 per child, $75.00 per child, if you register before June 1st 2008

Week Breakdown:

Monday
9:00am-9:30am Warm up/ Strengthening
9:30am -10:00am Pop Star Jazz
10:00am-11:00am Broadway Boogie
11:00am-11:30am Melodic Movement
11:30am-12:00pm Hip Hop

Tuesday
9:00am- 9:30am Warm up/ Strengthening
9:30am -10:00am Melodic Movement
10:00am-11:00am Broadway Boogie
11:00am-11:30am Turns and Tumbles
11:30am-12:00pm Pop Stars Jazz

Wednesday
9:00am- 9:30am Warm up/ Strengthening
9:30am -10:00am Hip Hop
10:00am-11:00am Broadway Boogie
11:00am-11:30am Melodic Movement
11:30- 12:00pm Improvisation and Dance Creation

Thursday
9:00am- 9:30am Warm up/ Strengthening
9:30am -10:00am Turns and Tumbles
10:00am-11:00am Broadway Boogie
11:00am-11:30am Pop Star Jazz
11:30- 12:00pm Choreography Review

Friday
9:00am- 9:30am Warm up/ Strengthening
9:30am-10:00am Turns and Tumbles
10:00am-11:30am Choreography Review
11:30-12:00pm Showcase Preparation
12:00pm-12:45pm Final Showcase for Friends and Family

DANCE CAMP 2 • Stylized Dance Intensive for Experienced Dancers
July 21st- 25th 2008
Ages 12- 19

This is an intensive for dancers to learn more about stylized choreography and dance careers. There are classes for technique improvement including conditioning for dancers, as well as tricks across the floor. Most classes will involve learning a combination for the Friday showcase.

Location
Evergreen Cultural Centre’s Rehearsal Hall
equipped with dance barres, full length mirrors and a sprung dance floor. 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC

FEE $ 150.00 per child, $125.00 per child, if you register before June 1st 2008

Week Breakdown

Monday
10:00-10:30 Warm up
10:30- 11:30 Lyrical
11:30- 12:00 Conditioning for Dancers
12:00- 1:00 Rapid Jazz

Tuesday
10:00-10:30 Warm up
10:30-11:30 Contemporary Modern
11:30- 12:00 Tricks across the floor
12:00- 1:00 Musical Theatre

Wednesday
10:00-10:30 Warm up
10:30- 11:30 Latin Jazz
11:30- 12:00 Questions and Answers, Dance Careers
12:00- 1:00 Lyrical

Thursday
10:00-10:30 Warm up
10:30- 11:30 Broadway Jazz
11:30-12:00 Tricks across the floor
12:00-12:30 Contemporary Modern
12:30-1:00 Rapid Jazz

Friday
10:00-10:30 Warm up
10:30-11:00 Lyrical
11:00-11:30 Musical Theatre
11:30-12:15 Review all Combinations
12:15- 1:00 Showcase

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