All performance students are required to audition prior to registration. There will be one final day of auditions on Sunday, March 15, 2009 from 12 - 2 p.m. in the Music Room at the Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale Street, in downtown Colorado Springs. This final round of auditions will be for male students only. The female slots have all been filled.

All perspective students will be considered for both the musical and the play. If a student wishes to be only considered for either the musical or the play they need to make the Program Director aware of this when they come in for their audition. We recommend that all students audition for both shows. If a student were to exclude themselves from one or the other show they will be limiting the performance opportunities available to them.

All male students wishing to audition must call 719.477.4382 for an audition appointment.

Auditions:

Prior to your audition time you must first prepare and memorize a short song (appropriate musical theatre or pop music selection) that lasts no more than one minute (16 to 32 bars), that shows your strengths, and a short monologue of your choice, either classical or contemporary and should not be any longer than one minute in length. You must bring sheet music for your song. An accompanist will be provided to play for your audition. The music must be legible and in the correct key. No boom boxes will be allowed.

In addition to the above, perspective students will also be required to go through a movement/dance segment as a part of the audition process (1:30 to 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 15^th). Please bring dance clothing to the audition - something you can move in comfortably, including dance shoes. If you do not own dance shoes, sneakers are acceptable.

Technical Theatre Students:

Due to popular demand, the number of students admitted into this program has been raised from 12 to 15. Students participating in this program will learn all of the basic technical theatre duties it takes to put on a show. Upon completion, these students will have the a technical theatre skills that allow them the opportunity to participate as interns for upcoming Fine Arts Center Theatre Company main stage productions. In addition to taking classes these students will assist the FAC Theatre Company’s professional designers, stage managers, and technicians with all aspects of the production side of both Cats and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

To apply for a technical theatre track please fill out this form and either send it to the Fine Arts Center, Attn: Chris Sheley, Technical Director, Performing Arts, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 or drop it off at the FAC Box Office during normal business hours.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by the program’s Technical Director who will set up an appointment time for you to come to the FAC for an interview.

After the interview process has been completed the Technical Director will contact those who have been accepted into the program. Registration forms will be distributed after all technical theatre students have interviewed.

Registration:

Registration begins March 17, 2009 and will remain open until all available spaces have been filled. A minimum deposit of $250 is due at the time of registration. The balance is due by May 1, 2009.

Schedule:

The entire program calendar will be distributed to those who are accepted and have completed, and returned all registration materials with payment.

In general, the program begins June 15, 2009 and runs through July 19, 2009.

Classes, workshops, and rehearsals are currently scheduled from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with a meal break from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for the first three weeks of the program. Students provide their own meals.

The fourth week, workshops and rehearsals will run from 1:00 - 9:00 pm with a meal break between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. There may be evenings that will require technical rehearsals to go beyond 9:00 pm but these are rare and will go no later than 10:00 pm. Advance notice will be given should this extra hour be needed.

The fifth and final week will consist of dress rehearsals and performances.

The performance schedule is as follows:

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT, AND PREPARED TO BEGIN ON TIME, FOR ALL CLASSES, REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES.

ALL SCHEDULE CONFLICTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

All performance and technical theatre students will be required to stay after each performance of both Cats and A Midsummer Night's Dream to help with the change over of the set, lights, costumes, etc. This is a common practice in repertory theatre. Students will also be required to stay after the last performances of both Cats and A Midsummer Night's Dream to strike the set. Again, this is common practice in a repertory theatre.

All performance students will be required to supply their own shoes for both rehearsal and performance. Specific needs for performance shoes will be given out during the first week of the program.

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Tuition:

$ 500.00 for Fine Arts Center Members
$ 550.00 for Non-Members

We encourage all those interested in this program to become a member of the Fine Arts Center. Membership will not only reduce the price of tuition, it also carries with it discounts to all theatre and museum activities held at the Fine Arts Center. Click here to learn more about Fine Arts Center Membership or to join online.

For your registration to be processed you must bring your payment (a minimum of $250.00) in person the FAC Box Office. All registration forms must be completely filled out, signed, and handed to a Box Office representative at the time of this payment. The remaining balance may be paid in person or mailed to the Fine Arts Center, Attn: Nathan Willers, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Final payment must be made prior to May 1, 2009.

Classes and Workshops:

All performance and technical theatre classes are taught by members of the FAC Theatre Company, local theatre artists, and guest instructors.

Performance Student classes include:

• Acting: Including monologue and scene study work 
• Voice: Speech and singing
• Dance: A variety of dance styles
• Audition: Dramatic and musical
• and more

Technical Theatre Student classes include:

• Set and Prop Construction
• Scenic Painting
• Costume Construction
• Lighting
• Stage Management

Additional Information:

This web page will be updated as needed. If you have further questions please call the Fine Arts Center Box Office at 719.634.5583. If they cannot answer your question, they will transfer you to someone who can.

Youth Rep 2009 Sponsors:

T. Rowe Price Foundation, Inc.