3rd Stage–Winter + Spring Semester Production class | K5-5th

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Thu, Jan 27, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
2022-01-27T17:00:00-05:00
2022-01-27T18:30:00-05:00
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South Carolina Children’s Theatre
153 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
250.00
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South Carolina Children's Theatre
18642352885
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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