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Summer Musical Auditions

4/19/2017

 
  • Leeds Center for the Arts: Hairspray
  • Lexington Childrens' Theatre: Beauty and the Beast
  • Kentucky Reperatory Theatre SummerFest: The Wiz

Summer Camps: Visual Art

4/19/2017

 
The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here or the Lexington Family Magazine, found in its full online version here.
  • Asbury University ImpactU Visual Arts Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. Residential camp will focus on drawing and photography at One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. Register by June 2. $390 week, all inclusive. $50 sibling discount. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
  • KENTUCKY MUDWORKS
    825 National Ave. / Info: 389-9681
    Boys & Girls / Ages: 6-15 / $160-$285 per session
    June 12-July 28: Morning Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon; Afternoon Sessions: 1-4 p.m.; Full Day: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  www.kymudworks.com

Summer Camps: Dance

4/19/2017

 
The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here or the Lexington Family Magazine, found in its full online version here.
  • Summer Ballet Modern Dance Camp. Kentucky Repertory Dance Theatre. June 5-9. 9-10:30 a.m. ages 2-4, $53; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ages 5-7, $53; 1:30-4:30 p.m. ages 8-11, $93; 1:30-5:30 p.m. ages 12 and up, $110. Located in the Keithshire Shops at Dancers' Studio, 570 Delzan Place, No. 36. To register: call 859-277-6466, email [email protected].
  • LEXINGTON BALLET COMPANY 161 N. Mill St. / Info: 233-3925 or [email protected]
    • MAD Camp (Music, Art & Dance).  Ages: 5-11 / 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29; $230/week / Extended care available until 5 p.m.
    • Ballet Summer Intensive: Junior.  Ages: 7-10 / 9-noon / June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23; $155 per week
    • Ballet Summer Intensive: Advanced.  Ages: 11 & up / 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23 / $330 per week
    • Summer Intensive: Adults.  Ages: 18 & up / 5-9 p.m. / July 10-14;  $240 per week
    • Open Classes: Beginner Ballet.  Ages: 7-10 & up / 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays & Thursdays, May; $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes
    • Open Classes: Advanced Ballet.  Ages 11 & up / 4:30-6 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, May-July; $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes
    • Open Classes: Adult Ballet.  Ages 11 & up / 6-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, May-July; $15 per class or $120 for 10 classes
    • www.lexingtonballet.org

Summer Camps: Music

4/19/2017

 
The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here or the Lexington Family Magazine, found in its full online version here.
  • Asbury University ImpactU Brass Music Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. Study with renowned musicians such as Mark Ridenour. Each student may participate in masterclasses, private lessons and a brass choir. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].

  • Campbellsville University Chamber Music Camp. Grades 8-12. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. June 4-6. Campbellsville University Gosser Fine Arts Center, 210 University Drive, Campbellsville. Open to all high school woodwind, brass, string, piano, steel band, guitar, and vocal students. Campers will be placed in chamber ensembles and have rehearsal sessions with CU School of Music faculty, individual and group practice times, master classes, sessions in music theory and history, evening concerts, and a final recital featuring the student chamber ensembles. All campers will be provided music and meals. Campers can choose to commute to campus or stay in the dorms. $130 resident; $100 commuter. Register by May 1. 270-789-5237. Campbellsville.edu/music/chambercamp. [email protected].

  • Foster Music Camp. June 11-30. Middle and high school students. Eastern Kentucky University campus. Resident and commuter pricing. $275-$675 week. Register by May 1. Fostercamp.org.

  • Kentucky Bluegrass Music Camp (in conjunction with Festival of the Bluegrass). Kentucky Horse Park Campground. June 6-8. Ages 6-18. Kids exposed to all bluegrass instruments, including fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo and bass. Lunch provided daily. Kids must provide their own instrument. Chaperones required to be on site. $45. Register by May 20. 859-229-1186 or 859-253-0806. Festivalofthebluegrass.com. [email protected].

Summer Camps: Drama

4/19/2017

 
The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here,  the Lexington Family Magazine, found in its full online version here, or from the website specified in the links provided.
  • Academy for Creative Excellence (ACE). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. University of Kentucky campus. Register by June 15. Camp time is 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Register at Aceukot.com/summer.
    • Academy for Creative Excellence Film Camp. June 26-30. Students in grades 1-12 will write a script and create a short film. Showing at 6 p.m. June 30. On the University of Kentucky Campus. Register by June 15. $20 registration. $275.
    • Senior Camp. July 17-29. Students in grades 5-12, present a fully staged musical. Performances at 7 p.m. July 28 and 2 p.m. July 29. Auditions: video submissions for casting only, not admission are due June 1. $20 registration. $500.

  • Asbury Univerity ImpactU Film I Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. Join industry professionals as Film I provides an introduction to the art and skill of filmmaking. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
  • Asbury Univerity ImpactU Film II Camp. June 12-16. Grades 9-12. Film II is a more advanced camp that builds on the basics of filmmaking, so some previous experience is helpful. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
  • Asbury University ImpactU Theatre & Film Acting Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. With industry professionals, utilize Asbury’s blackbox theater to practice and learn the technical and performance sides of theater. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].

  • CAMPCAUSEWELOVETOACT. Ages 5-18. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17-21. 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville. West T. Hill's annual summer camp. Campers learn the art of stagecraft, music and dance and have showcases at the end of the week. Price includes lunches, snacks and t-shirts. Special instruction by Irish (Uplifters) guests from Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. $150 (additional siblings $100). Register noon-2 p.m. the week of June 26 at West’s Wing on Third Street in Danville. An adult mini camp will also be offered for ages 18 and up from 6-9 p.m. July 24-27. Cost $150. 859-236-8607. Westthill.com. [email protected].

  • Grand Theatre-Frankfort Camps. Ages 8-14. 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m. June 19-23 (deadline May 19) and July 17-21 (deadline June 19). Lexington Children’s Theatre workshop/camp. LCT teachers and interns teach classes in acting, improvisation, voice an movement. $175 per camp. Register by May 19. 502-352-7469. Grandtheatrefrankfort.org.

  • InnOVATION Arts Academy. Train and play this summer at InnOVATION Arts Academy! Registration will open on April 20th. Check back for more information about our summer programs.
    • June 19-23: Puppet Musical. 3 divisions: 4-6 years, 6-11 years, 11-14 years
    • ​July 3-8 (no class on July 4th): Conservatory Camps: 3 divisions (5-7 years, 7-12 years, 12-18 years)
    • July 10-14: Ultimate Performer’s Audition Intensive for Ages 10-18
    • July 17-21: Performance Camp – Junior (James and the Giant Peach Jr.)
    • July 24-August 5: Performance Camp – Senior/Advanced (James and the Giant Peach Jr.)

  • Lexington Catholic Drama Workshop. July 17-21. Ages 7-10, 9 a.m.-noon. Ages 11-14, 1-4 p.m July 17-20 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m July 21. $100. Lexingtoncatholic.com. 859-433-7307. [email protected].

  • University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts Pre-College Conservatory. An immersive set of programs aimed at enhancing skills in acting, voice, and dance for young artists, positioning them for successful collegiate study and professional careers. Open to high school students.
    • Acting: June 12-16. High school students will study movement for the actor, stage combat, the Sanford Meisner technique, practical acting skills, rehearsal process, professional demeanor, audition technique and acting as a career. $350. Bit.ly/2oCH2kp.
    • Musical Theatre Voice. June 12-16. Daily vocal technique class, daily masterclasses, daily choreography and/or staging classes, ensemble vocal and acting work, guest lectures, private voice lessons and vocal coaching, and a final showcase performance. $375. Bit.ly/2nC8U7E.
  • Lexington Children's Theatre Summer Theatre SchoolThe following items are quoted from the Lexington Children's Theatre website, found in its full version here.
    • Performance Workshop (PW); Tuition: $215;Performance Workshops allow participants to improve their acting and performing skills. Students receive classes in acting, improvisation, voice, and movement. Each child enrolled in the workshop receives a speaking role in the play which rehearses every day, culminating in a fully mounted performance for family and friends on Friday evening. Sign up and add a little drama to your child’s life! This class best serves rising third graders and above.
    • Musical Theatre Revue (MTR); Tuition: $245; Musical Theatre Revue is designed for students who wish to develop their musical performance and presentation skills. Each session has a different theme or idea that ties the music together. Students will be singing and dancing as they learn about the history and world of musical theatre! The class culminates in a musical revue for family and friends on Friday evening. This class best serves rising third graders and above.
    • Summer Theatre School Week 1
      • PW: Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Doom (Ages 9-14); May 30 – June 2, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $180; A dangerous cauldron could be the downfall of Harry’s potion contest. Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 2
      • PW: Amelia Bedelia (Ages 9-14); June 5 – June 9, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Amelia does things in the literal sense and makes everyone laugh. Register
      • PW: Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth (Ages 11-16); June 5 – June 9, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Can Percy and Annabeth find Daedalus’s workshop in the Labyrinth before Luke does? Register​
    • Summer Theatre School Week 3​
      • PW: Knights of the Kitchen Table (Ages 9-14); June 12 – June 16, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Sam and his friends venture back to medieval times to meet King Arthur. Registe
      • MTR: Welcome to the 60’s (Ages 10-16); June 12 – June 16, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Come dance, sing and act your way through some great music! Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 4
      • PW: Judy Moody (Ages 9-14); June 19 – June 23, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Judy Moody is one young person not afraid to express herself! Register
      • PW: Series of Unfortunate Events: Reptile Room (Ages 10-16; June 19 – June 23, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; The Baudelaire children work to outwit their conniving uncle Count Olaf… or do they? Register​
    • Summer Theatre School Week 5
      • PW: Harry Potter: Double Bubble Quidditch Trouble (Ages 9-14); June 26 – June 30, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; When two twins from America show up at the Quidditch World Cup, Fred and George are in for trouble. Double trouble! Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 6
      • PW: The Emperor’s New Clothes (Ages 8-14) July 5 – July 7, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $135; How vain can you get? The Emperor is in need of a little humility… Register
      • PW: Fairytales with a Twist (Ages 9-15) July 5 – July 7, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $135; What would happen if Cinderella didn’t marry the prince? Or if Rapunzel were bald? Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 7​
      • PW: The Lost Hero (Ages 10-16) July 10 – July 14, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Jason, Leo, Piper, and Percy Jackson need to thwart world domination by the giants. Register
      • MTR: High School Musical (Ages 9-14) July 10 – July 14, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Come sing the songs from the High School Musical series. Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 8​
      • PW: Harry Potter and the Masked Marvel (Ages 9-14) July 17 – July 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Some of the Gryffindor students are writing a comic book and weird things happen. Register
      • PW: Lost in TWILIGHT (Ages 10-16) July 17 – July 21, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Somehow Jane finds herself in a world with vampires and werewolves. Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 9​
      • PW: Harry Potter and Moaning Myrtle’s Magnificent Mayhem Ages (10-16) July 24 – July 28, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; If Moaning Myrtle can’t have fun, then no one can. Register
      • MTR: Triple Threat (Ages 9-14) July 24 – July 28, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Sing, dance, and act your way to fame!  Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 10
      • MTR: Hip Hop Broadway July 31 – August 4, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $245; Don’t throw away your shot to explore modern hip hop Broadway songs.  Register
      • PW: Mary Poppins July 31 – August 4, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Mary Poppins is one unusual nanny and takes the Banks children on some odd adventures.  Register
    • Summer Theatre School Week 11​
      • PW: Shakespeare Presents: Hamlet (Ages 14-18) August 7 – 11, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Come join the Bard as “something is rotten in the state of Denmark.”  Register
      • PW: Alice in Wonderland (Ages 9-14) August 7 – 11, 9:00AM-4:30PM; Tuition: $215; Wild tea parties and new friends, what more could a little girl ask for?  Register

Summer Camps: Creative Writing/ACT

4/19/2017

 
The following items are quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader annual summer camp guide, found in its full version here.
  • Asbury University ImpactU Creative Writing Camp. June 5-9. Grades 9-12. Create a first draft of fiction, creative non-fiction or poetry and revise. Residential camp on Asbury University’s campus, One Macklem Drive, Wilmore. $390 week, all inclusive; $50 sibling discount. Register by June 2. Asbury.edu/impactu. 859-858-3511, Ext. 2503. [email protected].
  • ACT Prep Workshop by AGS College Planning. 8 a.m.-noon May 30. 9 a.m.-noon May 31-June 2. For students scheduled to take the June ACT. Includes a full ACT practice test and general, math, science and reading strategies, practice and review work. $225, includes materials. Register: 859-229-2672.

Hairspray Auditions at Leeds!

4/1/2017

 
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The following is quoted directly from Leeds Center for the Arts's website:

"Leeds Center for the Arts is excited to announce auditions for Hairspray! Auditions are scheduled for May 3 or 5, 2017. Callbacks will be on May 7, 2016.Auditions are for ages 14 and up, with an exception for Little Inez. You must be 10 or older by the first day of auditions to audition for this role.

To audition, you MUST fill out the form for a time slot by following this link. 

Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show that demonstrates your acting and vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music. Be prepared for a short dance call and to do cold readings from the script. Hairspray will be directed by Sarah Evans with musical direction by Megan McCauley. 

Show dates are August 18-20 and 25-27, 2017.

Character descriptions and requirements are as follows (from MTI):

Tracy Turnblad: Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist, she is large and in charge. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3

Corny Collins: The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D3

Edna Turnblad: Tracy’s big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Played by a male in drag. Gender: Male. Age: 30 to 50. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: F3

Penny Pingleton: Tracy’s best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother’s dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Velma Von Tussle: Amber’s mother and the director of Corny Collin’s show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: G3
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Amber Von Tussle: Link’s girlfriend and Tracy’s nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can’t dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: A3

Link Larkin: The star heartthrob on Corny Collins’ show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: G3

Seaweed J. Stubbs: Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. Gender: Male Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: F3

Little Inez: Seaweed’s little sister and just as talented a dancer. She tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away by Velma because of her skin color. Gender: Female. Age: 10-16.

The Dynamites (Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna): Talented black vocal trio a la The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight harmony. Gender: Female

Motormouth Maybelle: Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Gender: Female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: F3

Wilbur Turnblad: Tracy’s simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Gender: Male. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Prudy Pingleton: Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Gender: Female Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4

Ensemble: Corny Collins’ Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students (Gilbert, Duane, Lorraine, Stooie, Thad); Protestors; Prison Matron, Gym Teacher, Mr. Pinky, Principal, Harriman F. Spritzer"

Need Headshots?

4/1/2017

 
The following is quoted directly from an email sent to Lowther:

"Need New Headshots?!
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Looking for a way to stand out at auditions? Get new headshots!

Are you submitting but not getting auditions? Get new headshots!

Do you even *have* headshots? Get new headshots!

One of the single most important things you must have in this industry is have great *acting* headshots!

On April 22, Stage Right Acting (Lexington) will be doing headshots at the studio for the low-cost of $150/actor!

Register online for your session."

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