Registrations are now in progress for the 48th anniversary season in 2010 which features four exciting shows – "Children of Eden," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Honk!" and "Alicia in Wonder Tierra." There are many opportunities for singing, dancing, drama, comedy and ensemble. The workshop welcomes participants of all levels of theater ability and from all towns.
The Evening Program is designed for participants entering grade 9 through age 23. They will produce the musical "Children of Eden," which is freely based on the story of Genesis. This production, often humorous, portrays age-old relationships between parents and children. The director will be Christopher Brindley. Additionally, the Evening Program will produce "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." This Tony award-winning musical comedy tell of a fictional spelling bee at a generic middle school somewhere in an undefined Putnam County. It is a blend of quirky adolescent contestants and an equally comical, eccentric panel of adults. It will be directed by Aidan O’Hara.
The Morning Program is for participants entering grades 6, 7, 8 and 9. They will produce "Honk1" based on "The Ugly Duckling." This poignant musical comedy has many exciting roles and ensemble scenes. Abraham Mills will be returning for his sixth season directing the morning musical. Theater For Young Audiences, an afternoon drama program for participants of Morning Program-age, will produce "Alicia in Wonder Tierra." This story combines aspects of "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wizard of Oz" as participants travel along an amazing journey into Mexican culture and tradition. The production will be directed by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, assistant professor of theater education at Emerson College.
The Technical Theater Program is for participants entering grade 9 through age 23. It includes lighting and sound, set design and construction, and stage management. Participants have specialty areas but work as a team, and by opening night they have the run of all four shows! A small designer program will create the costumes, masks and props for "Alicia in Wonder Tierra."
Registrations are accepted by mail only, in the order received, and with full payment enclosed. The cost for "Children of Eden," "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," Technical Theater, and Designer Program is $375. Cast membership for "Honk!" and "Alicia in Wonder Tierra" is $650. Morning and afternoon programs fill quickly. A waiting list is maintained.
Auditions will be in May, rehearsals in June and July, and performances in late July. Rehearsals and performances will be at Regis College’s Fine Arts Center in Weston. For more information and a brochure, contact Sue Ryan at 781-893-1896 or visit their website.
