Creative Arts Summer Theater Intensive focuses on bringing students of all backgrounds to be apart of a full production start to finish in 2 weeks. This fast paced rehearsal process based around students originated here in 2019 and hasn’t stopped growing. This program is a safe environment to explore the art of theater for students between the ages of 8 to 18. We want our theater students to have a well-rounded education in Theater so allowing them to see the process from start to finish opens up a new appreciation for theater and its performance process. Plus….we have a LOT of fun!
Shrek the Musical, Jr.- Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig. Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay- Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond.
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Story Teller 1, 2, & 3
Mama Ogre
Papa Ogre
Little Ogre
Shrek
Captain of the Guards
Pinocchio
Big Bad Wolf
Pig 1, 2, & 3
Wicked Witch
Peter Pan
Ugly Duckling
Mama Bear
Papa Bear
Baby Bear
Donkey
Lord Farquaad
Gingy
Young Fiona
Teen Fiona
Princes Fiona
Puss in Boots
Knight 1, 2, 3, & 4
Dragon
Pied Piper
Rats
Bishop
Dwarf
Ensemble Roles: Storytellers, Guards, Fairy Tale Creatures, Duloc Performers, Rooster, Birds, Trees, Woodland Creatures, Deer
For more specific information on roles visit https://www.mtishows.com/shrek-the-musical-jr
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Lexie Caudell - Director
Renee Preston - Asst Director
Lynne Niermeyer - Musical Director
Emmy Cupp - Choreographer
Ted Smith - Executive Producer
Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids- Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Terry Gilkyson. Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler. Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle. Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons. Based on the novel The Jungle Book by Ruyard Kipling and the Disney film. Ages 8-11
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Bagheera - a panther, Mowgli’s cautious guardian
Baloo - a bear, Mowgli’s fun-loving friend
Jungle - the main ensemble of Indian flora, including JUNGLE THISTLE, JUNGLE LOTUS, and JUNGLE BANYAN
Mowgli - a trusting and playful boy known as the “Man-cub”
Wolves - the pack that raises Mowgli
Shere Khan - a ruthless tiger who pursues Mowgli
Shanti - a curious girl from the Man village
Kaa - a mesmerizing python
Coils 1-5 - the five coils of Kaa’s slippery body
Colonel Hathi - the pompous leader of the elephant herd
Elephants - the faithful troops who follow Colonel Hathi
Baby Elephant - Colonel Hathi’s youngest recruit
Bees - These friendly insects help show Mowgli the bare necessities
Monkeys - the subjects of King Louie, including SILLY MONKEY, SASSY MONKEY, GRUMPY MONKEY, and OLD MONKEY
King Louie - an orangutan, the raucous King of the Monkeys
Dizzy & Ziggy - vultures who hope to make a meal of Mowgli
For more specific role information visit https://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-jungle-book-kids
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Renee Preston - Director
Lexie Caudill - Asst. Director
Grace Sommerfeld - Music Director
Emmy Cupp - Choreographer
Ted Smith - Executive Producer
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Shrek the Musical Jr.
Open for ages 12-18 (by March 1st)
Registration opens March 1st
Auditions: May 4 / 9-2:30
Rehearsal schedule: June 3-14 Mon-Fri @9am-4pm
Performances: June 14 @7pm and June 15 @3pm & @7pm
Tuition: $100
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Jungle Book Kids
Open for ages 8-11 (by March 1st)
Registration opens March 1st
Auditions: May 11 / 9 to 1
Rehearsal schedule: June 17-28 Mon-Fri @9am
Performances: June 28 @7pm & June 29 @3pm
Tuition: $100
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As mentioned before this is a fast paced rehearsal process that results in a full production in the end of the 2 weeks. This requires everyone to be ready and be able to adapt. Below are some thoughts to keep in mind while approaching the productions.
Rehearsal
-Arrive at the beginning of the intensive with lines and songs memorized.
-Every rehearsal bring script, pencil or pen and highlighter, and a water bottle. Optional: a sweatshirt (it gets chilly in the auditorium)
-Clothes and shoes you are able to dance in comfortably.
Performance
-Hair should be back and out of face, unless requested otherwise
-Black long sleeve shirt and black long pants (ensemble for sure!)
-Character shoes, or dark shoes that you can dance in
-No personal jewelry
-Stage make-up should be neutral, unless specifically instructed otherwise. Tutorials linked below to neutral make-up look.
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What to expect:
-Be prepared to sing a song of your choice, or one that is chosen for you by CAC, depending on your age bracket. It is wise to choose a song that thoroughly expresses your vocal range.
-Be prepared to read sides (portions of scenes from the show). Doing this will display your acting chops, quick-thinking skills, and show the auditioners what you sound like speaking.
-Be prepared to dance. You will be taught some basic choreography and then will perform it for the auditioners.
-Here at Creative Arts, we believe you dress for success. We ask that each student dress appropriately and professionally. Wear something you can dance and move comfortably in, but is still polished and presents well.
-We will be taking a photo of each cast member. These photos will be displayed in our performance space.
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Starting in 2023, we began our Kids productions for ages 8-12. CAC decided we require a little more help with the littles and we wanted to invite our older students to get more involved and get experience on the other side of the theater not often seen by the audience or people their age. Several high-schoolers jumped at the opportunity and were wonderful! For 2024, we are opening it up again to High School and College age Students to get involved and get experience being backstage crew workers. We want our theater students to be well rounded and explore theater in a safe environment.
Opportunities for the older students are open in the sound, light, stage managing, sets, Student leader, and costumes side of our theater department.
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Interested in sponsoring a Production?
Contact Tammy Ray for more information @ cacray49@gmail.com