What is the Musical Theater Program (MTP)?
MTP provides the opportunity for young professionals to become accomplished musical theater performers. The program’s focus is to train ‘Triple Threats’- talented individuals who can sing, dance and act with equal accomplishment. Tuition in this program includes up to three (3) core classes (one acting, one dance and one vocal), along with a role in our Academy main stage production. The development of performance skills is a vital part of being a Triple Threat. With the opportunity to be on stage, students will grow into a polished stage performer. This program requires a hefty time commitment for classes and rehearsals. We hold our students enrolled in MTP to the highest of professionalism in order for them to survive this highly competitive field in the future. Students will be assessed and placed in classes that best suit their individual needs and may waive their vocal class if also enrolled in private vocal lessons. Students may also enroll in additional classes (outside of included core classes) for a reduced monthly fee of $15-$25/month per class.
Parents: Each child enrolled in MTP is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $75.00 or comparable program ad sales are required. There are two mandatory parent meetings (first week of rehearsal and the week before tech week).
Parents: Each child enrolled in MTP is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $75.00 or comparable program ad sales are required. There are two mandatory parent meetings (first week of rehearsal and the week before tech week).
2020 Winter Semester
Enrollment in MTP this semester includes a role in "Beanstalk!" OR "Into the Woods" Students will receive 36-54 hours of classroom technique training, 150+ hours in rehearsal training and participation in main stage performances. Students enrolled in MTP audition for both shows and are cast in the production that gives them the best opportunity to learn and grow. Beanstalk! is geared for intermediate students. Into the Woods is geared for advanced students.
Beanstalk! will perform one weekend at the MPA Theater
Into the Woods will perform two weekends at the MPA Theater and one weekend at the Brunish Theater
Parents: Each child enrolled is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $150.00 is required.
Auditions- Beanstalk!
Live auditions are Thursday, January 9th between 5-8pm. Email exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts to schedule a time slot. Students need to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue and a 1 minute cut of a musical theater song. Monologues and songs MUST BE MEMORIZED. Bring sheet music that is clearly marked and audition ready OR an instrumental track. Please wear proper audition clothing (as if you were going to an interview). All students will need to also submit a head-shot, resume and have all conflicts noted the day of the audition.
Auditions- Into the Woods
Live auditions are Thursday, January 9th between 5-8pm. Email exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts to schedule a time slot. Students need to prepare two (2) 32 bar contrasting song selections by Sondheim, not from Into the Woods. Bring sheet music that is clearly marked and audition ready. Songs MUST BE MEMORIZED. Please wear proper audition clothing (as if you were going to an interview). All students will need to also submit a head-shot, resume and have all conflicts noted the day of the audition.
Callbacks
Into the Woods- Friday, January 10th from 5-8pm
Beanstalk!- Saturday, January 11th from 9am-12pm
Beanstalk! will perform one weekend at the MPA Theater
Into the Woods will perform two weekends at the MPA Theater and one weekend at the Brunish Theater
Parents: Each child enrolled is responsible for a parent/guardian to volunteer at least 6 hours towards the production. If these volunteer hours are not possible, a buy out at $150.00 is required.
Auditions- Beanstalk!
Live auditions are Thursday, January 9th between 5-8pm. Email exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts to schedule a time slot. Students need to prepare a 1-2 minute monologue and a 1 minute cut of a musical theater song. Monologues and songs MUST BE MEMORIZED. Bring sheet music that is clearly marked and audition ready OR an instrumental track. Please wear proper audition clothing (as if you were going to an interview). All students will need to also submit a head-shot, resume and have all conflicts noted the day of the audition.
Auditions- Into the Woods
Live auditions are Thursday, January 9th between 5-8pm. Email exec.director@MetropolitanPerformingArts to schedule a time slot. Students need to prepare two (2) 32 bar contrasting song selections by Sondheim, not from Into the Woods. Bring sheet music that is clearly marked and audition ready. Songs MUST BE MEMORIZED. Please wear proper audition clothing (as if you were going to an interview). All students will need to also submit a head-shot, resume and have all conflicts noted the day of the audition.
Callbacks
Into the Woods- Friday, January 10th from 5-8pm
Beanstalk!- Saturday, January 11th from 9am-12pm
Beanstalk!
Directed by Laura Hankins Music Directed by Kaleb Burris Choreographed by Shannon Jung Rehearsals Mondays (4:30pm-7:30pm): January 13th, 20th, 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Fridays (4:30pm-6:30pm): January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Saturdays (9am-12pm): January 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Tech Rehearsals at Metropolitan Performing Arts: Sunday, March 1st- LOAD IN, 10am-3pm Monday, March 2nd- 4:30pm-7:30pm Tuesday, March 3rd- 4:30pm-7:30pm Wednesday, March 4th- 4:30pm-7:30pm Performances at Metropolitan Performing Arts: Thursday, March 5th- show at 6pm, call time 4:30pm Friday, March 6th- show at 6pm, call time 4:30pm Saturday, March 7th- show at 2pm, call time 12pm Saturday, March 7th- show at 6pm, call time 4:30pm Sunday, March 8th- show at 1pm, call time 11am STRIKE: Sunday, March 8th 1pm-3pm |
Into the Woods
Directed by Kris Heller Choreographed by Ryan Mayfield Stage Managed by Pip Kennedy Set Designer & Tech Manager: Mark Martin Lighting Designer: Ian Anderson-Priddy Costume Designer: Carol Babilon Assistant Costume Designer/Backstage Costume Manager: Katie Cole Into the Woods Rehearsals Thursdays (5:30pm-8:30pm): January 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Fridays (5:30pm-8:30pm): January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Saturdays (1pm-6pm): January 11th, 18th, 25th, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Sundays (4pm-8pm): March 1st Tech Rehearsals at Metropolitan Performing Arts: Sunday, March 8th – LOAD IN, 4pm-8pm Monday, March 9th- 5pm-8pm Tuesday, March 10th- 5pm-8pm Wednesday, March 11th- 5pm-8pm Performances at Metropolitan Performing Arts: Thursday, March 12th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm Friday, March 13th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm Saturday, March 14th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2:00pm Saturday, March 14th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm Sunday, March 15th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2:00pm Thursday, March 19th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7:00pm Friday, March 20th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7pm Saturday, March 21st- call time 12:30pm, show at 2:00pm Saturday, March 21st- call time 5:30pm, show at 7pm Tech Rehearsal at Brunish Theatre in Portland, OR: Sunday, March 22nd -LOAD IN, 2pm-8pm (load truck beforehand) all cast required to attend, cue to cue Monday, March 23rd- 5pm-8pm Thursday, March 26th - 5pm-8pm Performances at Brunish Theatre in Portland, OR: Friday, March 27th- call time 5:00pm, show at 7pm Saturday, March 28th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2pm Saturday, March 28th- call time 5:30pm, show at 7pm Sunday, March 29th- call time 12:00pm, show at 2pm STRIKE: Sunday, March 29th at 5:00pm |