Youth Repertory
Theatre 2012
I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. -Oscar Wilde
- Ages 14 - 18
- July 2 - August 5, 2012
Youth Rep, now in its thirteenth year, is a five-week intensive training program for students interested in a career in performance and/or design & technical theatre. We offer the serious student comprehensive, hands-on training through a rigorous class schedule that combines master classes in the form of lectures and labs along with a structured rehearsal period and performance experiences.
This season, Youth Repertory Theatre’s work will culminate in public performances of the 1933 musical by Moss Hart & Irving Berlin, As Thousands Cheer. Considered a masterpiece of that specialized genre known as the topical revue, As Thousands Cheer is the Depression era version of Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show. Moss Hart's sketches are sharp, witty and hilarious and Irving Berlin's songs range from wry to satiric to poignant. Their inspiration? The newspaper headlines of the day, from affairs to society photos and advice to the lovelorn; even comic strips and the weather report were fair game! The show premiered on Broadway and ran for over 400 performances. As Thousands Cheer inspired some of Harts best solo work as a comedy writer and afforded Berlin the opportunity to pen some of the greatest musical gems, including "Easter Parade" and "Heat Wave."
The Youth Repertory Theatre program is the only professional training program for student actors and technicians in the Pikes Peak Region.
The performance and technical tracks of the program have been designed for both new and returning students in order to develop basic skills as well as foster continual learning and growth.
Students will work with a qualified and professional teaching staff, choreographers, directors, and designers- all of whom currently work in regional theatres around Colorado and the United States.
The program will culminate with performances in the Fine Arts Center SaGaJi Theatre.
Performance Students
Performance Students will receive training in various areas, which may include:
- Monologue and scene study work
- Voice and diction
- Vocal Performance
- Dance: Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip-Hop, Ballet
- Audition techniques: dramatic and musical
- Fight Choreography
- Stage Weapons
- Commercial & On-Camera Work
- Acting as a Business
- Directing
The performance track at Youth Repertory Theatre has a long history of preparing students for an acting career. Some of our alumni have received full scholarships to college (Northwestern University, North Carolina School of the Arts, etc.) and many have been seen on the Fine Arts Center stage in our mainstage productions. Our qualified, professional teaching staff are successful in their chosen field and are able to communicate their experiences to others. The performance program combines classes, studio work, and labs with individual attention and mentorship from these working professionals. Students are also able to experience rehearsals and performances under the guidance of the staff. We believe that this kind of immersive training in various skills and techniques along with a professionally directed performance experience prepares students to head into the competitive marketplace.
Friday, April 6, 2012 | 5 - 9 p.m. | Please call 719.477.4382 for an audition appointment.
All performance students are required to audition prior to registration. Auditions will be held April 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs 80903.
Audition Information:
Performance Students should prepare the following: (see below for more detail)
- Song: 16 to 32 bars - memorized
- Monologue: Classical or Contemporary one minute in length
- Movement: A combination will be taught
Song:
Prior to your audition time, you must prepare and memorize a short song (appropriate musical theatre or pop music selection) that lasts no more than one minute (16 to 32 bars), and that shows your strengths and vocal range. You must bring sheet music that is legible and in the correct key. No boom boxes will be allowed. An accompanist will be provided.
Monologue:
Memorize a short monologue of your choice, either classical or contemporary, which should not be any longer than one minute in length.
Movement:
In addition to the above, perspective students will also be required to go through a movement/dance segment as part of the audition process. 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.
When auditions have been completed all those who auditioned will be contacted by Monday, April 2 to inform them whether they have been selected for the program. Those selected will then be provided with all of the materials needed to complete registration.
Tuition for Performance Students
- $750 for FAC members | $800 for non-members
Pricing includes 2 tickets to any of the final performances - An additional $100 will be required to pay for transportation, tickets and meals for a field trip on Wednesday, July 11 to see OKLAHOMA! At Central City Opera
Registration for Performance Students
Registration begins April 2, 2012 and will remain open until all available spaces have been filled. (Currently only 3 spaces left!)A minimum deposit of $250 is due at the time of registration. The balance is due by June 15, 2012.
Schedule
The program begins July 2 and runs through August 5, 2012. A complete calendar will be distributed to students upon receipt of their registration materials. There will be no classes held on Wednesday, July 4.
Classes, workshops, and rehearsals are currently scheduled from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the first three weeks of the program. Lunch break is from 12:00 - 1p.m. Students provide their own meals.
Beginning July 26, the schedule will consist of dress rehearsals and performances. During this time the schedule will shift to afternoon through evening (1-9pm).
Technical Theatre Students
Classes and training for Technical Theatre Students may include the following:
- Art Theory and Criticism
- Script Analysis
- Scenic Design
- Lighting Design
- Costume Design
- Sound Design
- Makeup and Hair Design
- Stage Management
- Scenic Painting Techniques
- Rigging
- Theatre Carpentry
- Costume Construction
- Use of Hand and Power Tools
- Portfolios and Resume Writing
- Scholarship and College Pursuit
The Youth Rep Technical Theatre program provides students the opportunity to be trained by working professionals for a career in live theatre. It offers students an intensive, vocational program of study in technical theatre. Students will be able to immediately utilize the skills they learn as they design elements of the show that is performed at the end of the program.
As part of the program’s core, students spend are in direct contact with the technical theatre instructors throughout the day. We keep the number of students in the program low so all students have ample “face time” with the instructors, as well as the opportunity to learn through a master/apprentice approach to training.
Introductory and advanced studies in the theory and practice of technical theatre are offered. Both are designed to challenge creativity, encourage development of problem solving skills, and prepare students for a career in the technical crafts of the entertainment industry.
Upon completion of the program, students will have the technical theatre skills necessary to participate as paid interns for upcoming Fine Arts Center Theatre Company main stage productions.
To apply for the technical theatre track please fill out this form and drop it off at the FAC Box Office during normal business hours, or mail it to:
Fine Arts Center
Attn: Chris Sheley, Production Manager, Performing Arts
30 West Dale Street
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by our Production Manager, Chris Sheley, who will set up an appointment time for you to come to the FAC for an interview. After the interview process has been completed, students will be contacted promptly regarding their acceptance.
Tuition for Technical Students:
$750 for FAC members | $800 for non-members
Pricing includes 2 tickets to a performance of the show at the end of the program.
An additional $100 is required for transportation, tickets and meals for a field trip on Wednesday, July 11 to see OKLAHOMA! At Central City Opera.
Registration for Technical Students:
Registration begins March 15, 2012 and will remain open until all available spaces have been filled (currently only 3 spaces left!). A minimum deposit of $250 is due at the time of registration with the balance due by June 15, 2012.
Schedule
The program begins July 2 and runs through August 5, 2012. A complete calendar will be distributed to students upon receipt of their registration materials. There will be no classes held on Wednesday, July 4.
Classes, workshops, and rehearsals are currently scheduled from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for the first three weeks of the program. Lunch break is from 12:00 - 1p.m. Students provide their own meals.
Beginning July 26th, the schedule will consist of dress rehearsals and performances. During this time the schedule will shift to afternoon through evening (1-9pm).
2012 Performance dates:
As Thousands Cheer
- Thursday, Aug. 2 | 7p
- Friday, Aug. 3 | 7p
- Saturday, Aug. 4 | 7p
- Sunday, Aug. 5 | 2p
BUY TICKETS | $10; $5 for children ages 12 and under
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 PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
Additional Information
This web page will be updated as needed. If you have further questions concerning the Performance program, please call Clarissa Thomas (Assistant Production Manager) at 719.477.4335. If you have questions concerning the Technical program, please call Chris Sheley (Production Manager) at 719.477.4355.
Sponsors:
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Curtain Call Society