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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 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.
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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.
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Did you know...
Many of our Youth Ensemble members were invited by
Broadway In Chicago to perform with Disney's National Touring Company of
"High School Musical" at the LaSalle Bank Theatre in Summer 2007. |
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What does my tuition
pay for?
Our
goal at NFT Performing Arts Academy is to provide professional level theatre to our audiences
that everyone can be proud of! Our Youth Ensemble shows are produced at
the same high level of quality as any of our other Main Stage productions.
What you get:
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Music CD with
and without vocals
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Script
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60+ Hours of
Rehearsal
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Minimum 5 Live
Performances on the MAINSTAGE
(additional performances may be schedule based on
ticket sales)
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Cast Photo
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2 FREE Tickets
to the Youth Ensemble Show
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2
FREE Tickets to the MAINSTAGE
Show
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A Top-quality
Learning Experience with Industry Professionals
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Tons of Fun and
New Friends
Tuition covers many things including:
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Script
Royalties
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Music
Royalties
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Professional
Director
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Professional
Musical Director
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Professional
Choreographer
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Professional
Stage Managers
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Professional
Stage Crew
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Professional
Sound and Lighting Designers and Engineers
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Set Pieces
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Props
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Marketing
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Advertising
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Cleaning
Services
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House Manager
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Ushers
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Printed Show
Programs
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Set Strike
Our Youth Ensemble shows are produced with professional stage
managers, costumers, hair and makeup artists, set designers, etc.
At
NFT Performing Arts Academy we recognize that busy parents cannot always
donate countless hours of their precious time to our productions. Jobs,
other children and life in general preclude that. However, we always
welcome and encourage parent volunteers!
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Did you know...
Several of our "Footloose" Youth Ensemble members
were invited by
the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce to perform at the exclusive annual Charlemagne
Dinner in 2008. |
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Did you know...
The cast
of High School Musical 2 performed the national anthem at the Kane
County Cougars Game
in July 2009! |
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.
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 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.
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.
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