Interested in gaining practical experience in theater directing, stage management, choreography, music, costuming, lighting, sound, sets, props, or crew? Stages offers students the opportunity to learn and apply their skills, assisting with the 2024-2025 Season Shows at A Magical Journey Thru Stages.

Please note this is an application only, but students will be assigned to at least one spot. Students will be selected and assigned to roles by the staff and will receive a notification after the roles have been decided. 

THE SHOW: 

Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score.  Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5:

• Register your child for Honk! JR. and they are in the show. 

ORIENTATION & CASTING (for CAST and PARENTS): 

• Orientation for cast and parents is August 17, 2024 at 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.  
• Casting for students continues from 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.
• Parents are invited to a Meet and Greet in the Shearer Studio at 10:30 a.m. on the third floor across from the elevator.
• If unavailable, please send an email to sherry@mjtstages.org  for video instructions

REHEARSALS:

• Rehearsals Wednesday evening 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning 9:30 a.m. - noon (you may not be called for all rehearsals and may only be called for a portion of some rehearsals).
• For all other Mandatory Tech Rehearsals, which include 2 Monday evenings and longer time span, see the Commitment Calendar.    

PERFORMANCES: 

• Friday, 11/15/2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 11/16/2024 @ 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 11/17/2024 @ 2:00 p.m.

ARTISTIC TEAM:

• Artistic Director: Sam Nelson
• Music Director:  Ben Bernstein
• Choreographer:  Raelynn Bovenzi
• Production Manager: Sherry Vile

COMMITMENT:

• $450 Commitment Fee for musical theater training to develop your talent in singing, movement, and character development in a supportive, nurturing environment culminating in full performances. Includes a costuming fee. A limited amount of partial tuition assistance available.
• Attend all rehearsals to which you are called.
• Families are asked to contribute volunteer hours in a variety of production areas to help make the show a success. 

BRING TO CASTING/ORIENTATION NIGHT:

• Shoes and appropriate clothes to dance in (no flip flops, crocs, boots, etc.) — you will be taught a short dance combination to be performed in a group.  
• A Song will be taught at the casting.
• A water bottle

LOCATION:

• Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:  
  STAGES
  West Herr Performing Arts Center, Third Floor
  875 E. Main Street, Suite 380
  Rochester, NY 14605
• Parking located behind the building (enter from College Ave). Tell the attendant you are attending a Stages’ meeting.

QUESTIONS:

• 585-935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or 
  email Stages@MJTStages.org

We hope to see you for Honk! JR.

THE SHOW: 

“Sha la la, Joseph, you’re doing fine! You and your dreamcoat, ahead of your time!” One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 9:

• Register your student for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and they are in the show. 

ORIENTATION & AUDITION PREP (for CAST and PARENTS): 

• Orientation for cast and parents is Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m.  
• Audition Prep for students continues from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
• Parents are invited to a Meet and Greet in the Shearer Studio November 18 at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor across from the elevator.
• If unavailable for Orientation and Auditions, please send an email to carolyn@mjtstages.org.

AUDITIONS

• Auditions will be on Tuesday, November 19, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.  Students will stay the entire time. Students should attend both Monday and Tuesday sessions.

REHEARSALS:

• See the Commitment Calendar (you may not be called for all rehearsals and may only be called for a portion of some rehearsals).  

PERFORMANCES: 

• February 7 - 7:30 pm 
• February 8 - 2:00 pm
• February 8 - 7:30 pm   
• February 9 - 2:00 pm 

ARTISTIC TEAM:

• Directed by Matt Mayne
• Choreographed by Alisha Love
• Music Directed by Lyndsey Lord

COMMITMENT:

• $475 Commitment Fee for musical theater training to develop your talent in singing, movement, and character development in a supportive, nurturing environment culminating in full performances. Includes a costuming fee. A limited amount of partial tuition assistance available.
• Attend all rehearsals to which you are called. See Commitment Calendar.
• Families are asked to contribute volunteer hours in a variety of production areas to help make the show a success. 

BRING TO ORIENTATION and AUDITIONS November 18 & 19:

• Shoes and appropriate clothes to move in (no flip flops, crocs, boots, etc.) — you will be taught a short dance combination to be performed in a group.  
• A water bottle labeled with your name.

The session will include learning song clips and a dance combination for the audition as well as tips and tricks about how to audition well.  

LOCATION:

• Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:  
  STAGES
  West Herr Performing Arts Center, Third Floor
  875 E. Main Street, Suite 380
  Rochester, NY 14605
• Parking located on Main Street in front of the building or in the parking lot to the left of building. Tell the attendant you are attending a Stages’ meeting.

QUESTIONS:

• 585-935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or 
  email Stages@MJTStages.org

We hope to see you for Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat auditions!

THE SHOW: 

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 9:

• Register your student for Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins and they are in the show. 

ORIENTATION & AUDITION PREP (for CAST and PARENTS): 

• Orientation for cast and parents is Saturday, August 3, 2024, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.  
• Audition Prep for students continues from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Parents are invited to a Meet and Greet in the Shearer Studio at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor across from the elevator.
• If unavailable for Orientation and Auditions, please send an email to carolyn@mjtstages.org.

AUDITIONS

• Auditions will be on Sunday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Students will stay the entire time. 

REHEARSALS:

• See the Commitment Calendar (you may not be called for all rehearsals and may only be called for a portion of some rehearsals).  

PERFORMANCES: 

• October 18 - 7:30 pm 
• October 19 - 2:00 pm 
• October 20 - 2:00 pm 
• October 25 - 7:30 pm 
• October 26 - 2:00 pm 

ARTISTIC TEAM:

• Directed by Greg Maddock
• Choreographed by Katie McCombs
• Music Directed by Christian Drew

COMMITMENT:

• $475 Commitment Fee for musical theater training to develop your talent in singing, movement, and character development in a supportive, nurturing environment culminating in full performances. Includes a costuming fee. A limited amount of partial tuition assistance available.
• Attend all rehearsals to which you are called. See 
• Families are asked to contribute volunteer hours in a variety of production areas to help make the show a success. 

BRING TO ORIENTATION and AUDITIONS August 3 & 4:

• Shoes and appropriate clothes to move in (no flip flops, crocs, boots, etc.) — you will be taught a short dance combination to be performed in a group.  
• A water bottle labeled with your name.

The session will include learning song clips and a dance combination for the audition as well as tips and tricks about how to audition well.  

Parents and siblings are invited to a Meet and Greet at 6:30 p.m. after Orientation in the Shearer Studio on the third floor across from the elevator. After the reception, you may wait for your student in the lobby or leave and come back at 8:00.

Auditions will be Sunday, August 4, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. for registered students.  Students should attend both Saturday and Sunday sessions.

LOCATION:

• Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:  
  STAGES
  West Herr Performing Arts Center, Third Floor
  875 E. Main Street, Suite 380
  Rochester, NY 14605
• Parking located behind the building (enter from College Ave). Tell the attendant you are attending a Stages’ meeting.

QUESTIONS:

• 585-935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or 
  email Stages@MJTStages.org

We hope to see you for Mary Poppins auditions!

RBTL/Stages Level Up Your Character Masterclass

Sign up now for Level Up Your Broadway Vocal Technique, a vocal masterclass in the Level Up Series, a Stages/RBTL collaborative project. During this 2 ½ hour masterclass, Lyndsey Lord and Matt Mayne will share invaluable techniques for expanding your vocal range and expression through songs from the breathtaking Broadway musical, The Notebook. You'll also learn tips for elevating your onstage presence to create unforgettable performances. The experience will culminate in a fun recording that will be edited, posted and tagged @NotebookMusical. The Notebook team told us that they may reshare our video. 
 

PRODUCTION TEAM:

• Teaching Artists: Lyndsey Lord and Matt Mayne
• Production Manager: Lisa Shearer

WHEN:

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• Time, Grades 4-8: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
• Time, Grades 8-12: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

ADDRESS

• West Herr Performing Arts Center, 3rd Floor, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

PARKING

• Parking is available in the back of the theater off College Avenue. As a precaution, please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.  

DIRECTIONS

• Class will take place in the Stages Theater on the third floor of the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
• The building entrance is a small door on the west side of the building, facing Prince Street. Follow the long hallway until you reach the lobby. Take the elevator to your right up to the 3rd floor. Stages is located just to your left as you exit the elevator.

BE ON TIME

• Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can get started on time.

WHAT TO WEAR

• Wear appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes for movement (no flip flops, crocs, etc.).

WHAT TO BRING

• Water bottle
• A notebook or device for taking notes

PICKUP

• No one leaves Stages without a parent already present at the theater. Please text your child when you arrive in the parking lot for pickup. No participant should be waiting for a ride at the downstairs outside door.

QUESTIONS:

Call 585-935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or email Lisa@MJTStages.org.