Anastasia: The Musical - 2024 - A Magical Journey Thru Stage

Interested in gaining practical experience in directing, choreography, music direction, costume design, lighting design, sound design, generating social media content or even non-profit administration? Stages offers students the opportunity to apply their skills and build their resumes assisting with Anastasia: The Musical!

 Assistantship Positions vary in their time commitment requirement for this show. We understand many families have busy lives. The success of this show depends on team players making the time commitment a priority.

• Student Assistant Directors, Choreographers and Music Directors will be needed throughout the rehearsal process. Schedule will be coordinated together with the artistic team and production manager.
• Student Assistant Lighting & Sound Designers and Assistant Stage Managers will likely be needed on various dates in the weeks leading up to tech in addition to tech week and shows. Those dates will be coordinated with the tech director.
• Crew will be needed throughout tech week and shows.

THE SHOW:

From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

ARTISTIC TEAM:

• Director: Matt Mayne
• Choreographer: Francesca Genovese
• Music Director: Lyndsey Lord
• Production Manager: Lisa Shearer

QUESTIONS:

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

The Story 

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!

About the Camp

• Learn and perform this full-length Broadway musical! 
• For Students Entering Grades 7-12 in Fall plus 2024 high school graduates.
• Registration Fee: $690, full payment due by May 17, 2024
• Rated PG-13
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs:
  • June 18, 19, 20 & 25 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
  • June 27-28, July 1-3, and July 8-11 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)        
  • No camp on Friday, July 12.
• Orientation and Casting Session: Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)
• If you will not be able to attend the Orientation & Casting Session, you may submit a video audition. Check the Video Audition box on the student information form, and instructions will be emailed to you. Audition videos must be submitted by Thursday, June 6, at 5:00 p.m.

Performance Dates & Times

• Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 12, 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 13, 2:00 p.m.

Production Team

• Director: Matt Mayne
• Music Director: Lyndsey Lord
• Choreographer: Neyda Colón-DiMaria
• Production Manager: Lisa Shearer

The Story

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.

About the Camp

• Learn and perform this 60-minute musical in just two weeks! 
• For students entering grades 4 - 8 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $550, full payment due by May 17, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs July 15 - 26 (Mon-Fri), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Orientation and Casting Session: Monday, June 24, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)
• If you will not be able to attend the Orientation & Casting Session, you may submit a video audition. Check the Video Audition box on the student information form, and instructions will be emailed to you. Audition videos must be submitted by Wednesday, June 19, at 5:00 p.m.

Performance Dates & Times

• Friday, July 26, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 27, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.

Production Team

• Director: Chris Martin
• Music Director: Lyndsey Lord
• Choreographer: Jaycee Birkemeier
• Production Manager: Carolyn Curran

The Story

Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!

About the Camp

• Learn and perform this 60-minute musical in just two weeks! 
• For students entering grades 6 - 10 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $550, full payment due by June 14, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs July 29 - August 9 (Monday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Orientation and Casting Session: Tuesday, July 9, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)
• If you will not be able to attend the Orientation & Casting Session, you may submit a video audition. Check the Video Audition box on the student information form, and instructions will be emailed to you. Audition videos must be submitted by Monday, July 1, at 5:00 p.m.

Performance Dates & Times

• Friday, August 9, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 10, 7:00 p.m.

Production Team

• Director: Matt Mayne
• Music Director: Lyndsey Lord
• Choreographer: Tammi Colombo
• Production Manager: Sherry Vile

The Story

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird.  Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him.  Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

About the Camp

• Learn and perform this 60-minute musical in just two weeks! ​
• For students entering grades 2 - 6 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $550, full payment due by June 14, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs August 12 - 23 (Monday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Orientation and Casting Session: Monday, July 29, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)
• If you will not be able to attend the Orientation & Casting Session, you may submit a video audition. Check the Video Audition box on the student information form, and instructions will be emailed to you. Audition videos must be submitted by Wednesday, July 24, at 5:00 p.m.

Performance Dates & Times

• Friday, August 23, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 24, 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, August 24, 7:00 p.m.

Production Team

• Director: Savannah Devlin
• Music Director: Christian Drew
• Choreographer: Mandy Hassett
• Production Manager: Lisa Shearer

The Experience

Dance, Sing, Perform, have fun and make new friends!

About the Camp

• BROADWAY CABARET KIDS (One week - ½ day)
• For students entering grades 1 - 5 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $280, full payment due by July 12, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs August 26 - August 30 (Monday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
• Showcase Date and Time: Friday, August 30, 11:30 a.m.
• Orientation: TBD
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)

Production Team

• Director: Madison Elia
• Production Manager: Sherry Vile

The Story

Explore and grow your acting skills in this scene study camp. The Laramie Project presents a deeply complex portrait of a community’s response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man living in Laramie, Wyoming. In a series of moving reflections, the residents of Laramie share their reactions to the hate crime and subsequent media frenzy. The play portrays the impact Matthew’s death had on this small town while also demonstrating the power of the human spirit to triumph over hate, bias and violence.

About the Camp

• Scene Study: The Laramie Project (One week - ½ day)
• For students entering grades 6 - 12 in Fall 2024
• Registration Fee: $280, full payment due by July 12, 2024
• Location: A Magical Journey Thru Stages, West Herr Performing Arts Center, 875 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605

Camp Dates & Times 

• Camp runs August 26 - August 30 (Monday - Friday), 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Showcase Date and Time: Friday, August 30, 3:30 p.m.
• Orientation: TBD
  (Additional information will be provided in a follow-up email before the session.)

Production Team

• Co-Director: Donnell Adler
• Co-Director: Madison Elia

Production Managers: Sherry Vile and Carolyn Curran

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 Summer Camps 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.