JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE - Jefferson Performing Arts Society Non Equity Auditions
Posted February 29, 2012
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE - Jefferson Performing Arts Society
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) is pleased to announce another summer of Youth Musical Theatre on the East and West banks at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie and the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre throughout June and July 2012. Children and teens are invited to experience the process of putting on a professional musical theatre production, beginning with an audition, rehearsals and culminating in the performance of a musical. Sessions are conducted by seasoned theatre professionals from the New Orleans area and from across the nation.
For kids in 3-7th grades, it is the intention of JPAS to produce Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr if the rights become available in a timely fashion. If we are unable to secure these rights for any reason we will produce Meredith Willson’s Music Man, Jr. Teens entering 8th-12th grades will perform the critically acclaimed Broadway musical URINETOWN. QUESTIONS regarding registration or for more information about the JPAS Youth Musical Theatre Intensive Program, please contact Lynne Lawrence Bordelon at
504-885-2000 ext. 211 or email
lynne@jpas.org. Auditions for all ages for June Sessions will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012.Auditions for all ages for July Sessions will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012. All auditioners must be registered in advance.
Registration begins March 1, 2012 at 8am at the JPAS office
1118 Clearview Pkwy Metairie
Registration packets and important information on registration fees, auditions and rehearsals are available for download now at
www.jpas.org(Click on Youth Musical Theatre under the Education menu).
As always, space is limited and summer productions fill quickly!
1118 Clearview Pkwy Metairie
Registration packets and important information on registration fees, auditions and rehearsals are available for download now at
www.jpas.org(Click on Youth Musical Theatre under the Education menu).
As always, space is limited and summer productions fill quickly!
For kids in 3-7th grades, it is the intention of JPAS to produce Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr if the rights become available in a timely fashion. If we are unable to secure these rights for any reason we will produce Meredith Willson’s Music Man, Jr. Teens entering 8th-12th grades will perform the critically acclaimed Broadway musical URINETOWN. QUESTIONS regarding registration or for more information about the JPAS Youth Musical Theatre Intensive Program, please contact Lynne Lawrence Bordelon at
504-885-2000 ext. 211 or email
lynne@jpas.org. Auditions for all ages for June Sessions will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012.Auditions for all ages for July Sessions will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012. All auditioners must be registered in advance.
PROGRAM DATES: Jefferson Performing Arts Center (Eastbank) - Daily 9am - 3pm, June 4-24,2012
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (Westbank) - Daily 9am - 3pm, July 23-29, 2012
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URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL (TEENS IN GRADES 8-12TH GRADES)
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, URINETOWN catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (Westbank) - Daily 9am - 3pm, July 23-29, 2012
Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. : In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production,
OR*
Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, Jr. : From the Broadway stage to schools nationwide, this American classic is still sweeping the country! You'll have no "trouble" convincing kids to perform in this masterful musical that features over 20 roles for kids of every level. With a pop standard that includes "Trouble," "76 Trombones," and "Till There Was You," THE MUSIC MAN JR. is the perfect production for young people!
*AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE, it is the intention of JPAS to produce Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr if the rights become available in a timely fashion. If we are unable to secure these rights for any reason we will produceMeredith Willson’s Music Man, Jr.
Program Dates: Westwego Performing Arts Theatre (Westbank) - Daily 9am - 4pm, June 4-July 1, 2012
Jefferson Performing Arts Center (Eastbank) - Daily 9am - 4pm, July 9-Aug 5,2012
Jefferson Performing Arts Center (Eastbank) - Daily 9am - 4pm, July 9-Aug 5,2012
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, URINETOWN catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
More About JPAS YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE
JPAS' Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive Program provides a challenging and high-quality musical theatre education to students of the Greater New Orleans area. The students at our summer theatre programs are challenged, encouraged and enriched through a loving and inviting environment. JPAS Summer Youth Musical Theatre welcomes kids and teens in grades 3-12 each summer. Registration begins in March and often fills very quickly! Individual attention and fun is our goal, so space is limited. JPAS has developed into one of the finest musical theatre programs for children and youth in the Greater New Orleans area. Young people get the opportunity to work with professional directors, conductors, costumers and an array of technical staff. At JPAS we put the child first and give them the opportunity to spread their wings in a remarkable way.
JPAS' Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive Program provides a challenging and high-quality musical theatre education to students of the Greater New Orleans area. The students at our summer theatre programs are challenged, encouraged and enriched through a loving and inviting environment. JPAS Summer Youth Musical Theatre welcomes kids and teens in grades 3-12 each summer. Registration begins in March and often fills very quickly! Individual attention and fun is our goal, so space is limited. JPAS has developed into one of the finest musical theatre programs for children and youth in the Greater New Orleans area. Young people get the opportunity to work with professional directors, conductors, costumers and an array of technical staff. At JPAS we put the child first and give them the opportunity to spread their wings in a remarkable way.
For over a decade, JPAS' summer musical theatre programs provide a challenging and high-quality musical theatre education to students of the Greater New Orleans area. The students at our summer theatre programs are challenged, encouraged and enriched through a loving and inviting environment. Our goal is to help them develop a deeper love of the arts using their imaginations, voices and bodies in a challenging and rewarding way.
More About the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS)
JPAS focuses on three main elements:
- PERFORMANCE JPAS annually provides a wide range of theatrical performances that appeal to many interests and age groups. Most seasons include a selection of grand opera, musical theater, dance and music. JPAS strives to network and partner with national and international artists and companies to bring new and diverse programming to the Southern Region.
- TRAINING JPAS provides performance and technical based training in the arts for all ages with a particular focus on young people.
- OUTREACH JPAS provides arts education programming in local area schools, as well as access to professional theatrical experiences that align to classroom curricula and Louisiana Content Standards, including Arts Adventure Series, Cultural Crossroads and Stage Without A Theatre. JPAS provides performers, musicians, artistic experiences and expertise to select area events and organizations to enrich the community.
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