Participants are encouraged to commit for the Winter season as well

Rehearsals:
April 6-May 25, 2010
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm

Tech/Dress Rehearsal (Mainstage):
May 18 and 25, 6:00-9:00 pm
(no absences permitted)

Concerts (Mainstage):
May 27 at 8:00 pm (no absences permitted)
plus other dates TBD

*Tom Clear
Teaching Artist, Music Director, Pianist, Show Choir Director
Tom Clear has been involved as a performer, pianist, or musical director in over 260 musicals and variety shows, including Musical of Musicals, the Musical! and Some Enchanted Evening at Noble Fool Theatricals. An experienced instructor, he has taught music from Pre-K through university level, including Ball State University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Tom has performed with both the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and the Oregon Symphony.

For five years, he directed his own AWARD-WINNING SHOW CHOIR group at the French American International School in Portland, Oregon. Tom was also music director and accompanist of The MUNY Singers, the performing vocal group of the St. Louis Municipal Opera.

A composer and arranger, Tom's works have been performed in St. Louis, Chicago and London. Additionally, Tom served as Assistant Director and Accompanist for the NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING  SHOW CHOIR at Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School in St. Louis for five years.

Currently, Tom is the music director for ComedySportz Chicago, and is the director of the SHOW CHOIR of the Music Institute of Chicago.

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Rehearsals (Studio Stage):
April 8-April 29, 2010
Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 pm

Tech/Dress Rehearsal (Studio Stage):
May 6 and 13, 5:30-9:30 pm
(no absences permitted)

Performances (Studio Stage):
May 20 and 23 at 7:00 pm
(no absences permitted)
 

THE AUDITION is a play about a new theatre teacher who is bringing a production of "A Chorus Line" to the high school.  Though the hopefuls range from shy to outrageous, everyone has a chance to step into the spotlight.  A hilarious and heartbreaking look at the madness of auditioning and the actors who brave the process for that perfect part.  Most roles do not require singing or dancing.  The available roles range from comedic to dramatic, and cast members will add to the script during the rehearsal process to develop their characters.

Rating: G


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Rehearsals (Studio Stage):
April 6 to May 5, 2010
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
4:30-6:30 pm

Tech/Dress Rehearsal (Mainstage):
May 5 and 11, 4:30-6:30 pm
(no absences permitted)

Performances (Mainstage):
May 12 at 6:00 pm and May 16 at 5:00 pm
(no absences permitted)

Rating: G

Tuition: $275
(equates to only $12.50 per hour of professional acting/singing/dance instruction)

If cast, you are required to provide your own costumes, props, makeup and personal accessories such as socks and shoes.

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Ages: 8-19 -  by Audition Only

Director/Choreographer: Shawn Quinlan
Music Director: Vickie Wagner

Open Auditions (Studio Stage):
Saturday, May 1 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
OR
Monday, May 3 from 4:00-7:00 pm

Click here to go to auditioning procedures and information

Tuition $275
(equates to only $3.30 per hour of professional acting/singing/dance instruction)
Costume Fee $50
Cast will be required to provide their own makeup and some personal items such as socks, stockings, etc.

Rehearsals (Gallery Hall):
May 26-July 14, 2010
(No rehearsals 5/30, 5/31, 6/21, 6/24 and 6/27)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Tech/Dress Rehearsal (Mainstage):
July 18-July 22
Daily 5:00-9:00 pm
(no absences permitted)

Performances (Mainstage):
Fridays: July 23, July 30, August 6 at 7:00 pm
Saturdays: July 24, July 31, August 7 at 10:30 am
Sundays: July 25, August 1, August 8 at 2:00 pm
(no absences permitted)

TENTATIVE Performances (Mainstage):
Saturdays: July 24, July 31 and August 7 at 1:00 pm
(no absences permitted)

Rating: G

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YOUTH ENSEMBLE is an exclusive, audition-only educational program for the best and the brightest young talent.  This is quality theatre by and for kids of all ages. Participants are responsible for memorizing lines, music and/or choreography. Members learn the craft of theater through the process of preparing for live performances. Youth Ensemble performances are produced, directed and performed on the MAINSTAGE in the same manner as our professional theatre productions.

ALL AUDITIONS:
Please bring a headshot and a resume.  Be prepared to wait.

Auditions are "open" which means individuals will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.  No appointments are necessary.  Those interested in auditioning may attend either audition day and may arrive any time within the stated hours.

Prepare and memorize a 1-minute monologue. You may be asked to do a cold reading from the script.

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONS:
Also prepare and memorize 16 bars of a song that best displays your talent. We will hold to the “16-bar” time limit. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or tapes.  Singing a cappella is not recommended. 

Dance training is helpful, but not necessary; all will be taught a dance routine.
Bring shoes to dance in.

Singing and dancing are not required for non-musical productions.

Youth Ensemble is a tuition-based educational program. Cast is required to provide their own makeup, and may need to provide some personal accessories such as socks and shoes.

Not everyone that auditions will be cast.  Casting will be determined based on ability, training, experience, and audition technique.  If you have never performed in one of our Youth Ensemble shows, or did not get the part you wanted, we encourage you to take advantage of one of our Performing Arts Academy classes. Proper training will improve your skills and can help you land the role of your dreams!

Please note: Once registration is processed, no refunds will be issued for any reason unless the program is cancelled by NFT. All prices, dates and times subject to change.

QUESTIONS?  Email education@noblefool.org or call 630-364-0550.