YouthREACH Kids Company
OVERVIEW
Every child deserves a chance to be in the spotlight! Whether your kid is a stage veteran or a fresh-faced newbie, they will experience musical theater in a whole new way. With our tag-team approach to casting, every child gets a starring part as well as being in the ensemble.
The Kids Company staff will rehearse shows full of acting, singing, and dancing, while incorporating positive lessons through the theater arts. Our cast members will build confidence, flexibility, empathy, and find themselves uplifting the strengths in others. In our welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, our kids will find themselves astonished by what they can accomplish!
Fall in love with a wonderful new show each week! You’ll be amazed by how hard these kids work and how much fun they will have! With only six days of fast-paced rehearsals, our cast will put on a final Saturday performance for friends and family.
WHO CAN ATTEND
Young performers (ages 8 to 13) who are wanting to learn musical theater from professional teaching artists. No experience or audition is required, and every child gets a part. Students must be 8 years old by the first day of the workshop and should have a 3rd grade reading level.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday rehearsals are 9am-3pm. BABES IN TOYLAND: (9am -3pm EXCEPT Jan 1 will be 12-3pm).
For the Friday evening performance, the call time is 5:30pm for the 6pm show
- December 30 – January 3 Babes in Toyland
LOCATION
WEEKDAY REHEARSALS: Music Theater Works’ Joyce Saxon Rehearsal Hall, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
DRESS REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE: Music Theater Works’ Joyce Saxon Rehearsal Hall, Wilmette, Illinois 60091
CLASS SIZE
Space is limited to 40 students for the workshop, so please register now to avoid disappointment.
COST
The cost is $430 per student per workshop (due upon their registration).
The cost is refundable (aside from the $25 processing fee) if cancellation is received in writing two weeks before the registered week. No refunds will be issued after that date has passed. Limited need-based scholarships available – call 847-920-5360
December 30 – January 3
Babes in Toyland
In this modern take on Victor Herbert’s classic holiday story, two children dare each other to stay overnight in a department store. While trying to escape the guard’s notice, they discover that the entire toy department comes alive at night!
YouthREACH Teen Company
OVERVIEW
YouthREACH is delighted to offer a NEW experience for teens this summer: Stage Struck! It’s not one show – it’s FOUR! There are so many dream roles to explore through selections from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, CAROUSEL, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and LEGALLY BLONDE. Stage Struck is an immersive dive into four of Musical Theater’s best-loved shows. Detailed scene work will be paired with training in four different styles of singing and dancing. Every teen will get a part, based on their spring audition. There’s something for everyone! It will all culminate in one final performance for friends and family. In addition, masterclasses in audition technique will be held, along with visits from professional stage artists. Our directing team will encourage each cast member to use their individuality to stand out, while becoming part of a supportive ensemble. At Music Theater Works, our teens will take their talent to the next level. To our teen performers: Join us and be part of the vibrant world of musical theater, where your skills and passion can shine on our professional stage. Get ready to audition for your dream role and make unforgettable memories with us at Music Theater Works!
AUDITION
- Register to get on the audition list and receive more audition information.
- Submit a video-taped song and monologue.
- Schedule an in-person visit for dance and sides.
SCHEDULE
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LOCATION
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COST
Fee is $1325 per student, with a $50 audition fee due with registration. If teen is cast, the audition fee will be applied to the cost, making the balance $1275, due by May 24. If teen is not cast, the $50 will be refunded. If teen is cast and does not accept the role, the audition fee will not be refunded.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
*Full vaccination from COVID-19 with an approved vaccine highly recommended for participation.* Serious teens, age 13 to 18, who desire to work like the professionals. Students will learn from director/choreographer Caryn Ott Hillman, music director Christopher Richard, and program manager Anya Plotkin to gain insight into the professional theatrical process.
YouthREACH Tech
Music Theater Work’s internship program, YouthREACH:Tech is for high school through rising college first year students, to get a hands-on training in backstage jobs or theater administration, whichever appeals to you most. Past participants have learned lights, rigging, stage management, set building, costume management, social media and more. Our 2024 programs include both paid backstage tech and a volunteer year-long social media and exhibition project. For ages 14-18 (rising college first year) with an interest in production and administration. YouthREACH:Tech participants are paid $13 per hour, for up to 20 hours per week. Students under age 16 will be required to have work permits. SCHEDULE is based on availability. The Summer session runs flexibly from late May/mid-June through August and includes one full production and the summer Kids Company.
TICKETS
Music Theater Works provides two tickets per show to YouthREACH:Tech participants for use in addition to their working hours (in other words just come see the show when you’re not on duty!)
How To Apply:
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