Want to have some end of summer fun and help out the Old Town Playhouse?

The Sutherlands have generously offered to donate all admissions from OTP/YOUNG COMPANY members, friends and patrons on Sunday, August 22nd at The River in Glen Arbor.

Yes, if you go to The River and say you are a friend of OTP and the Young Company (formerly TCCT), your admission price will be donated back to the Playhouse!

How cool is that?

Check out their website at theriverglenarbor.com

See ya there!
Mychelle Hopkins - Director, The Young Company

SEUSSICAL, JR.

Directed and Choreographed by Minda Nyquist, SEUSSICAL, JR. is based on the works of Dr. Seuss. In this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza, Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant and The Cat in the Hat. Seussical, Junior celebrates the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community, in a story that makes you laugh and cry. Seussical, Junior, is a Li’l Broadway series production. Performing December 16, 17, & 18 at 7 PM and December 18 & 19 at 2 PM. Ticket prices $6 / $11. Suitable for the whole family.

AUDITIONS/SHOW INFORMATION

For ages 9 to 18 years. Auditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 13 and 14 from 4:15 to 6:15 with possible call backs on the 15th. continue reading » »

LITTLE WOMEN

Directed by Mychelle Hopkins. LITTLE WOMEN, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott is beloved of children everywhere. In this adaptation by Kristin Laurence we again live, laugh, love and cry with Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth as they go through the many trials and tribulations that have made this story a classic. A Junior Studio Workshop Production. Performing November 15 & 16 at 7 PM in the Schmuckal Studio Theatre at the Old Town Playhouse. Tickets: $6. Suitable for all ages.

AUDITIONS/REHEARSALS:

For ages 12 to 16 years. (Jr. Studio Workshop) - Auditions will be Monday, September 20 from 4:00 to 6:00. continue reading » »

REPERTORY COMPANY

For ages 13 to 18 years. A touring company performing HAMLET and PINOCCHIO in Repertory during the fall of 2010. Note: students may need to take a few days off from school to be in this program. Involvement is to be regarded as a serious commitment. Auditions are Monday, Sept. 27 from 4:00 to 6:00.

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The One-Week Intensive has begun!  Don't miss our performance of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, LIVE, JR. on Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

More about the One-Week Intensive Program (for students aged 8 to 16 years):

This program packs a lot in just one week!  Students work quickly to mount the musical SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, LIVE, JR.  by Ferguson, Hall and Keating with minimal sets and costumes to be performed on the Old Town Playhouse Main Stage.  continue reading » »

Take It From the Top is a series of interactive workshops taught by working Broadway professionals who have a passion for providing training and perspective for those interested in pursuing a professional career in musical theatre as well as those just looking to have fun with performing arts.  Participants learn the craft of musical theatre with basic to advanced skills, industry history and practical content in an exciting, fast-moving, interactive setting.

Everyone is a student of the arts and can find their own unique voice through music, dance, and theatre.  Take It From the Top offers participants a chance to experience Broadway with the pros.  Learn, work and sharpen your skills in a creative and fun environment.  If you ever wanted to be on a Broadway stage, now is your chance to perform and pick the brains of the people who are doing it!

Take It From the Top is being presented by the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts and Old Town Playhouse.  The four-day Musical Theatre Workshop is being held at the Playhouse Augst 3rd - August 6th.  Pre-teen workshops take place from 10a.m. to 1p.m. and Teen workshops from 2p.m. until 5:30.  A 7:00 p.m. recital is scheduled for Friday, August 6th.  Tuition is $250. 

Register at: www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop

PINOCCHIO 

The TCCT Repertory Company will tour our musical adaptation of the pereninal favorite by R. Eugene Jackson and David Ellis.  Pinocchio runs 45 minutes and can be performed in your cafeteria, library, meeting room or auditorium.  The play is treble-cast with just 5 actors playing all of the roles and performances can be scheduled for school days, after-school or weekends.  For booking information and fees call Mychelle Hopkins at 947-2210.  Suitable for pre-K through grade 5.