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2024-2025 Season: Assistantship Applications

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. 

2024-2025 Season Assistantships
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2024-2025 Season: DROWSY CHAPERONE JR REGISTRATION

THE SHOW: 

A Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone JR. is a loving satire of the Golden Age musical, featuring hysterical numbers and colorful characters. It is the perfect show for performers with a knack for musical comedy.

A man shares with the audience his favorite record - the 1928 musical The Drowsy Chaperone. As he plays the record, the show comes to life in his apartment. Mix in two lovebirds on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and a sleepy chaperone, and you have the ingredients for a show that will have everyone laughing.

CHARACTER LIST HERE

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 10:

  • Register your student for The Drowsy Chaperone, JR and they are in the show. 

ORIENTATION (for CAST and PARENTS), AUDITION PREP and AUDITIONS : 

  • Orientation for cast and parents is Sunday, November 24, 2024, 4:00 p.m.  
  • Audition Prep and Auditions for students continues from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Parents are invited to a Meet and Greet in the Shearer Studio November 24 at 4:30 p.m. on the third floor across from the elevator.
  • If unavailable for Orientation and Auditions, please send an email to carolyn@mjtstages.org.

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 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 24:

  • 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 prep 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:

We hope to see you for The Drowsy Chaperone, JR auditions!

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2024-2025 Season: Honk! JR. REGISTRATION

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:

 

We hope to see you for Honk! JR.

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2024-2025 Season: The Big One-Oh! JR REGISTRATION

THE SHOW: 

The Big One-Oh! JR.  Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!?

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5:

  • Register your child for The Big One-Oh! JR. and they are in the show. 

ORIENTATION & CASTING (for CAST and PARENTS): 

  • Orientation for cast and parents is December 16, 2024 at 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.  
  • Casting for students continues on December 16 from 6:30 - 8:30 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, please send an email to sherry@mjtstages.org  for video instructions

REHEARSALS:

  • Rehearsals are 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).
  • Other Mandatory Tech Rehearsals include 2 Monday evenings and longer time spans.
  • The Commitment Calendar shows rehearsal and performance dates and times.

PERFORMANCES: 

  • Friday, 3/21/2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 3/22/2025 @ 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, 3/23/2025 @ 2:00 p.m.

ARTISTIC TEAM:

  • Artistic Director: Chris Martin
  • Music Director:  Lyndsey Lord
  • Choreographer:  Mandy Hassett
  • 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 in front of the building in the parking lot to the side of RBTL and behind the building off College Ave (follow the walkway on the right side of the building to the front entrance). If there is an attendant, tell them you are attending a Stages’ meeting.

QUESTIONS:

We hope to see you for  The Big One-Oh! JR.

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2024-2025 Season: Tuck Everlasting REGISTRATION

THE SHOW: 

In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie Foster, trapped by the rules imposed by her strait-laced family, runs away and discovers the humble Tucks who had accidentally stumbled upon a spring long ago that gave them eternal life. Winnie promises to keep their dangerous secret but then a sinister stranger in a yellow suit arrives at their door with intentions to steal the immortal water for himself. Ultimately Winnie must choose whether or not to drink the immortal water and join them in an everlasting adventure – or live on in a natural way, living a life full of the ordinary beauty of growth and change.

REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 12:

  • Register your student for Tuck Everlasting (a play) and they are in this February Break drama and performance camp. 

ORIENTATION (for STUDENTS and PARENTS) & CASTING: 

  • Orientation for cast and parents is Sunday, January 26, 2025, 3:00 p.m. 
  • Audition Prep and Casting Session for students continues from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The session will include tips and tricks about how to audition well, as well as reading scenes for the audition.
  • At 3:30, parents and siblings are invited to move across the hall for a Meet and Greet reception in our studio. After the reception, you may wait for your student in the lobby or leave and come back at 4:30 p.m.
  • If unavailable for Orientation and Auditions, please send an email to carolyn@mjtstages.org.

STUDENTS BRING TO ORIENTATION and CASTING:

  • Shoes and appropriate clothes to move in (no flip flops, crocs, boots, etc.)
  • A water bottle labeled with your name.

REHEARSALS:

See the Commitment Calendar (you are expected to attend all the camp days in addition to an additional rehearsal and readthru date.

PERFORMANCES: 

  • February 21 at 3:00 pm 
  • February 22 at 3:00 pm 

ARTISTIC TEAM:

  • Artistic Director: Donnell Adler
  • Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Sam Nelson
  • Production Manager: Carolyn Curran

COMMITMENT:

  • $390 Commitment Fee for theater training to develop your talent in drama and character development in a supportive, nurturing environment culminating in two full performances. Includes a costuming fee. A limited amount of partial tuition assistance is available.
  • Attend all rehearsals to which you are called. See Commitment Calendar.
  • Families are encouraged to contribute volunteer hours in a variety of production areas to help make the show a success. 

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
  • Details about parking will be communicated closer to the Orientation date.

QUESTIONS:

We hope to see you for Tuck Everlasting (a play)!

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