SUMMER THEATER INTENSIVE 2016
FOR TONIGHT: A NEW MUSICAL (A World Premiere!)
“I'm thrilled that For Tonight will be performed by students known for theatrical excellence. Our collaboration, combined with the vibrant energy of the show will not only further the development of the piece but give the students a taste of what it's like to develop new material in the professional world."
-Composer, Shenelle Williams
-Composer, Shenelle Williams
This five week advanced theater intensive is geared to serious young actors and technicians who want to hone their skills through further study and collaboration with some of Boston’s best known and most respected theater artists. Students will be responsible for all areas of production under the guidance of mentors in their chosen field. Students will get hands on experience in set construction, lighting, costume design, stage management, choreography, directing, arts management, and music direction. More information, including audition dates and requirements will be available at www.wakefieldtheater.org
“We started writing For Tonight in the German Alps in the summer of 2013. In 2014, it was featured at the New York Musical Festival and then last year further developed at Goodspeed Musicals, Michigan State University and Isle of Man's Theatrefest. It's a special piece of theatre to me because it's inspired by my great-great-great grandfather's journals. It has been a gift to reconnect to my family heritage through this process. For Tonight has had an incredible journey, and we are excited to include Wakefield into our For Tonight family."
-Writer, Spencer Williams Performers/Casting Info
CLICK HERE TO READ A SYNOPSIS OF THE_ SHOW If you have any questions, email [email protected] Program is open to incoming freshmen (Class of 2020) to students up to two years out of high school (Class of 2014). Program is open to all Massachusetts students (13-20) Auditions are MAY 17, 2016 starting at 5pm. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO AUDITION. Auditions will be held at Wakefield High School (60 Farm Street / Wakefield, MA / 01880). Performers are expected to attend the entire audition and will be dismissed once the casting department has seen everything they need to make a decision. For your audition, please bring the following:
You may be asked to read or sing from the show. Sides will be given at the audition. Cost is $750 for the five weeks. SOME FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE. ACCEPTANCE PHONE CALLS TO THE PROGRAM WILL BE MADE ON June 1. IF ACCEPTED, TUITION DOWN PAYMENT OF $250 IS DUE BY June 6. REMAINING BALANCE ($500) IS DUE BY JUNE 14 at the 7pm parent meeting. PLEASE NOTE: You are auditioning for the program, not for a specific role. Roles may be combined. The directing team will decide roles after applicants have accepted entry to the program. |
“We’re always looking for new challenges for our students and I can’t wait to introduce our students to the world of workshopping a new musical. The students will be able to work side by side with the authors as they add new songs, change lines of script, and further develop characters. This collaboration is one of the most exciting things happening in the world of theater. Every new show on Broadway goes through a workshop phase. Our students will be able to work with something completely new and make it their own. They’ll be able to leave their mark on this work--forever.”
-Director, Will Karvouniaris Technical Theatre Track
Students will receive training in all categories of technical theater: lighting design, sound design, set construction and painting, costume design, and stage management. Students will be able to sign up for the complete program (five weeks, $725) through May 20, 2016. For Technical Theatre students do not have to attend the auditions. In lieu of that, please prepare the following 1) Resume/Cover Letter - Highlight creative and artistic work accomplished, activities and relevant employment. Name of each production, role (or crew assignment) and producing organization (high school, community theatre, college, professional) You may include any classes, camps, programs, workshops and/or skills relative to theatre (singing, dancing, competitive speech, etc.) Any extra curricular activities or work in your community. Additional information such as awards, clubs, and activities 2) We would like to see some of the work you have done. Please provide a link to where we can see your work or tell us an additional route. If you have nothing, please explain that too. 3) Pick a favorite design element of a show you have worked on. Please describe in detail what was evocative about the design for you. 4) Two references from your guidance counselor or two teachers/advisers who can speak or are familiar with your work habits, as well as your academic and artistic progress and promise or your response to teaching/directing and spirit of cooperation in group situations. 5) Please describe in detail some special interest, experience or achievement that you would like us to know about. OR Describe an intellectual, cultural or creative experience occurring within the past two years that has given you the greatest satisfaction. 6) What characteristics do you possess or what academic or artistic experiences have you had that sets you apart from most other people your age? |
PRODUCTION HISTORY
OCTOBER 2015: Staged Reading, imaGEN Program, Michigan State University
OCTOBER 2015: Concert Presentation (UK Premiere), TheatreFest '15, Isle of Man, UK
MAY 2015: Performance, Drewe and Stiles Best Song Award Garrick Theatre, London
JANUARY 2015: Staged Reading, Festival of New Musicals, Goodspeed Musicals
JULY 2014: Concert Presentation, New York Musical Festival
JULY 2014: Developmental Reading, New York Musical Theatre Festival
OCTOBER 2015: Staged Reading, imaGEN Program, Michigan State University
OCTOBER 2015: Concert Presentation (UK Premiere), TheatreFest '15, Isle of Man, UK
MAY 2015: Performance, Drewe and Stiles Best Song Award Garrick Theatre, London
JANUARY 2015: Staged Reading, Festival of New Musicals, Goodspeed Musicals
JULY 2014: Concert Presentation, New York Musical Festival
JULY 2014: Developmental Reading, New York Musical Theatre Festival