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Tuesday, April
26, 2022
PEACE BROADWAY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
A modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.
Wednesday, April
27, 2022
Last Chance to Purchase a Mainstage Series Subscription!
Volunteer as a Parker at Flat Rock Playhouse!
Acting K – 2nd Grades
3rd Stage–Winter + Spring Semester Production class | K5-5th
Musical Theatre 6th – 12th Grades
PEACE BROADWAY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
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Flat Rock Playhouse believes in the power of collaboration, community, and connection. Over the years, volunteers have made it possible for our production seasons to thrive and grow.
If you have ever attended a show at Flat Rock Playhouse, you know parking is an adventure! Our parking lots operate on a meticulously planned system, which is kept running by our wonderful parkers! The Vagabonds have been on the Rock since 1952 and years of workshopping have led to the system you see today. Volunteers help keep the Playhouse running smoothly, and parking is no exception!
Parking shows is a great hands-on opportunity to help the Playhouse and interact with patrons, fellow community members, and Playhouse staff.
Parking for shows requires a minimum of 8 people per show.
Parkers choose one of five areas of our parking area to direct traffic.
Parkers are in position to begin parking 1 hour and 15 minutes before a show.
Depending on their position in the parking lots, parkers will greet patrons, ensure they are in the right place, and direct patrons to the appropriate lot and parking spot.
Volunteers will be trained in all parking positions before parking their first shift.
To learn more about parking, contact Karolyn Killian at [email protected].
Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then this class exploring the fundamentals of theatre is just for them! During this 8-week class, students will explore favorite storybook characters and bring them to life through acting, creative movement, and music! This high-energy class will celebrate your young artist’s creativity, develop skills in improvisation, public speaking, and expression, and release creative energy in a meaningful way. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!
Instructor: Tania Battista
Notes: This class will be held outdoors when the temperature allows. When indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks.
For anyone who is not a veteran parent of 3rd Stage, please email [email protected]. You will be sent a link to an Informational Video that you need to watch BEFORE the audition to determine if 3rd Stage is right for your child and to explain the commitment expectations and goals of the class. The instructor will also review what students can expect in the audition and how to fill out the audition form that you need to bring TO the audition on either Wednesday, January 5 or Thursday, January 6 from 5-6:30pm, as well as the tech week (May 22-26) and performance expectations (May 27 & 28).
MANDATORY Auditions EITHER Wednesday, January 5 or Thursday, January 6 from 5-6:30pm. Bring your completed paperwork to the audition. We are creating the online audition registration you will need in order to sign-up for an audition slot. Please check back in early December.
The class will meet on either Wednesdays or Thursdays (pending casting) from 5-6:30pm each week, Jan 12th or 13th up to our tech week before performances the weekend of May 27th & 28th. (Performers will perform in mask and inside on our 2nd Stage. Audience members will also be required to wear a mask and will be assigned seats for the performance.)
Audition Info The audition will consist of a short test drive type class in which students will be guided through introductory acting exercises that will include following directions, stage areas, vocal projection and characterization. No reading is involved for this audition. All auditionees will need to bring a non-returnable photo, and fill out an audition form with schedule conflicts noted – just like a regular MainStage audition. You will indicate on the audition form your preference for class day of week (Wednesday or Thursday or Either). This less stressful way of auditioning gives the director and crew a better understanding of how actors work together and take direction. Actors who are ready will then be invited to take the class as a pre-cast participant.
Cast list will be announced by Sunday, January 9 and those students who are not cast can still enroll in a Winter class.
Class Info 3rd Stage is an opportunity for experienced younger actors to realize the hard work that goes into being “up there.” Stories are adapted for a fully produced weekend run. The age range allows elementary aged students to tackle character roles while younger actors create an ensemble experience. Tuition is $250– payable after casting is announced. Students embark on the rehearsal process creating characters and making acting choices guided by the director, Traysie Amick and the assistant director, Lexie West. In addition, they will see young artists (3rd Stage Mentors) take on backstage and production roles, discover techniques and activities that are useful during “down-time” at rehearsal, and build a group of kindred partners with one objective: tell a great story!
Parents also have the opportunity to see how a child handles a heavier schedule and workload. They become familiar with new theatre jargon and get an inside look at the demands and expectations of “tech rehearsals.” Everybody learns!
We ask that students have completed at least 3 classes of theatre instruction. At least one of these needs to be Exploration or Process Acting from SCCT. Students who are cast will need to attend class consistently—absences and tardies are strongly discouraged as it impacts the whole class! We may even connect students who are absent virtually via Zoom if needed so they don’t miss rehearsal time.
WEDNESDAY ENSEMBLE – meets every Wednesday Jan 12-May 18 (skip days on March 2 and March 23)
THURSDAY ENSEMBLE– meets every Thursday Jan 13-May 19 (skip days on March 3 and March 24)
*THE FOLLOWING DATES/TIMES ARE MANDATORY FOR MEMBERS OF BOTH ENSEMBLES*
SATURDAY, May 21 2:30-5:30 PM TECH Mandatory Attendance
MONDAY, May 23 4:45-6:45 PM TECH Mandatory Attendance
TUESDAY, May 24 4:45-6:45 PM TECH Mandatory Attendance
WEDNESDAY, May 25 4:45-6:45 PM TECH Mandatory Attendance
THURSDAY, May 26 4:45-6:45 PM TECH Mandatory Attendance
FRIDAY, May 27 4:45PM & 5:30 PM SHOW
SATURDAY, May 28 10:15 AM- Late Afternoon 11 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM SHOWS
Hone your acting, singing, and dance skills in this class that dives into Broadway repertoire. With a focus on vocal technique, storytelling through song, and ensemble-based performance, this class will celebrate each actor’s individuality and boost their confidence to make more bold choices on and off stage. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!
Instructor: Anna Kimmell
Notes: This class will be held outdoors when the weather allows. When indoors, all students and staff will be required to wear masks.
A modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.
Thursday, April
28, 2022
Volunteer as a Parker at Flat Rock Playhouse!
A Flea In Her Ear
Catch Me If You Can
PEACE BROADWAY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
The Wolves
Flat Rock Playhouse believes in the power of collaboration, community, and connection. Over the years, volunteers have made it possible for our production seasons to thrive and grow.
If you have ever attended a show at Flat Rock Playhouse, you know parking is an adventure! Our parking lots operate on a meticulously planned system, which is kept running by our wonderful parkers! The Vagabonds have been on the Rock since 1952 and years of workshopping have led to the system you see today. Volunteers help keep the Playhouse running smoothly, and parking is no exception!
Parking shows is a great hands-on opportunity to help the Playhouse and interact with patrons, fellow community members, and Playhouse staff.
Parking for shows requires a minimum of 8 people per show.
Parkers choose one of five areas of our parking area to direct traffic.
Parkers are in position to begin parking 1 hour and 15 minutes before a show.
Depending on their position in the parking lots, parkers will greet patrons, ensure they are in the right place, and direct patrons to the appropriate lot and parking spot.
Volunteers will be trained in all parking positions before parking their first shift.
To learn more about parking, contact Karolyn Killian at [email protected].
By George Feydeau
One Of The Funniest Play Ever Written Tickets will go on sale to the public March 28, 2022.
Many consider A Flea In Her Ear to be the greatest farce ever written. Mistaken identities, a doppelganger, a spinning hotel bed, a crazy, jealous Spaniard, and a foreigner no one can understand help make the antics a pell-mell story that leaves audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. A perfect springtime comedy to make audiences forget their troubles and laugh!
This comedy thriller is a classic gem with exciting twists and turns from beginning to end. Overflowing with hilarity, this Broadway whodunit will have you guessing and laughing from start to finish. An advertising man who has brought his bride to the boss’ mountain lodge for a honeymoon calls in the local police to investigate her sudden disappearance. Enter a pretty young girl who insists over his protests that she is the missing wife. A priest backs up her story. A funny little man who owns a delicatessen enters and before you know it there are two murders at the isolated lodge. Can Inspector Levine riddle out the truth? Can you? Join us for a night of mystery and amusement!
“The final 15 minutes will reward you as a murder mystery should.” The New York Times
*This is not the Frank Abagnale Jr. stor
A modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.
BY SARAH DELAPPE
DIRECTED BY ANNE KELLY TROMSNESS
Friday, April
29, 2022
Flat Rock Playhouse: Introduces online playbills
Volunteer as a Parker at Flat Rock Playhouse!
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Fringe Theatre: I AND YOU
Grease
A Flea In Her Ear
Catch Me If You Can
PEACE BROADWAY JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Learn More About the New Online Playbill
We’re going green!
Flat Rock Playhouse is now producing online playbills! View the online playbill at your leisure before and after the performance!
You can view the online playbill ahead of time by clicking the link in your concierge email, which will be sent approximately 7 days before your performance.
The below instructions are for viewing the online playbill once at the theatre.
Flat Rock Playhouse believes in the power of collaboration, community, and connection. Over the years, volunteers have made it possible for our production seasons to thrive and grow.
If you have ever attended a show at Flat Rock Playhouse, you know parking is an adventure! Our parking lots operate on a meticulously planned system, which is kept running by our wonderful parkers! The Vagabonds have been on the Rock since 1952 and years of workshopping have led to the system you see today. Volunteers help keep the Playhouse running smoothly, and parking is no exception!
Parking shows is a great hands-on opportunity to help the Playhouse and interact with patrons, fellow community members, and Playhouse staff.
Parking for shows requires a minimum of 8 people per show.
Parkers choose one of five areas of our parking area to direct traffic.
Parkers are in position to begin parking 1 hour and 15 minutes before a show.
Depending on their position in the parking lots, parkers will greet patrons, ensure they are in the right place, and direct patrons to the appropriate lot and parking spot.
Volunteers will be trained in all parking positions before parking their first shift.
To learn more about parking, contact Karolyn Killian at [email protected].
Flat Rock Playhouse believes in the power of collaboration, community, and connection. Over the years, volunteers have made it possible for our production seasons to thrive and grow.
Volunteers are deeply valued team members that support the arts at Flat Rock Playhouse on a powerful and poignant level by:
Maintaining and developing our beautiful gardens and grounds
Welcoming or sending off actors at the airport
Guiding guests and supporting FRP staff members as parkers
Preparing food for college-age apprentices
Attending to patrons as ushers at each performance
As we return to a full season of live productions, we want YOU to be a part of the magic.
Volunteers support the arts at Flat Rock Playhouse through gifts of time and resources, and they have the incredible opportunity to peek behind-the-scenes, learn more about how our hand-crafted productions come together, and connect with artists, staff members, and fellow volunteers. We hope you’ll join the team at Flat Rock Playhouse this season as a part of our volunteer community, Supporting Players!
Know someone who might be interested? Feel free to forward this email to your friends and family!
To learn more about how to get involved, visit our website or contact us at [email protected].
March 22-23rd & 29-30th
Performances begin at 7pm
One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline’s door with an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn’t been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. In this script, award-winning playwright, Lauren Gunderson, provides an ode to youth, life, and the strange beauty of love.
By George Feydeau
One Of The Funniest Play Ever Written Tickets will go on sale to the public March 28, 2022.
Many consider A Flea In Her Ear to be the greatest farce ever written. Mistaken identities, a doppelganger, a spinning hotel bed, a crazy, jealous Spaniard, and a foreigner no one can understand help make the antics a pell-mell story that leaves audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter. A perfect springtime comedy to make audiences forget their troubles and laugh!
This comedy thriller is a classic gem with exciting twists and turns from beginning to end. Overflowing with hilarity, this Broadway whodunit will have you guessing and laughing from start to finish. An advertising man who has brought his bride to the boss’ mountain lodge for a honeymoon calls in the local police to investigate her sudden disappearance. Enter a pretty young girl who insists over his protests that she is the missing wife. A priest backs up her story. A funny little man who owns a delicatessen enters and before you know it there are two murders at the isolated lodge. Can Inspector Levine riddle out the truth? Can you? Join us for a night of mystery and amusement!
“The final 15 minutes will reward you as a murder mystery should.” The New York Times
*This is not the Frank Abagnale Jr. story
A modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.