February 28, 2015

Important Facts you need to know about: Wakefield Repertory  Auditions Youth Theatre 2015  Callbacks Summer Program  Dates/times of camp

 Locations Looking for an exciting, fun-filled theatrical experience this summer?  Tuition

 Scholarships Look no further than Wakefield Repertory Youth Theatre. This Summer’s musical is  Contact Info the much loved musical “ the Musical” based on the works of Dr. Seuss.

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About the Program Wakefield Repertory Youth Theater is a six-week theater program devoted to teaching children about theater. Campers will sharpen their onstage skills, like singing, dancing, and acting, as well as learn the backstage magic of set design, lighting, and costuming - all while putting together a spectacular musical theater production."

The program is open to students entering grades 5 through 9. All students are encouraged to audition. No prior theater experience or preparation is necessary. Any student who auditions and wishes to participate in the production will be cast. Casting decisions are based on talent, regardless of age, gender or previ- ous participation in the program.

The program generally runs from the last week of June until the production goes up the first weekend in August. In general, hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 2:00pm, except during the last two weeks. For the past two seasons, the program has been held at the Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School. In addition to rehearsing the show, the students will participate in group warm-up activities and workshops.

WRYT has a long and illustrious history of fabulous children’s theatre. Past productions of Willy Wonka, The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, The Hobbit, Pinocchio, Annie, Cinderella, and Ellis Island have begun to build a strong theatrical foundation for area youths with an appreciation & interest in the arts. Audition Information:

Auditions: Monday, June 15 4 -7 pm Tuesday, June 16 4 pm-7 pm

Callbacks Thursday,June 18 4 pm – 7pm

Auditions are held at:

Wakefield Lynnfield Methodist Church 273 Vernon Street Wakefield, MA.

Camp Information:

Camp Dates: June 29 thru August 5- 8 am to 2 pm

Performance Dates: Thursday, August 6, 7:30 pm Friday, August 7, 7:30 pm Saturday, August 8, 1 pm and 7:30 pm

Camp is held at:

Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Parkway Melrose MA.

Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School is a state of the art, air-conditioned auditorium. In addition to rehearsing the show, students participate in warm-ups, team building exercises, arts-related activities and a series of workshops led by staff, guest artists, and speakers! Potential & Past Workshops Include:

Acting: Voice, Acting, Stage Combat, Dialects, Auditioning Dance: Ballet, Tap, Hip-hop, Jazz, African Dance Music: Voice, Sight Reading, Instruments, Hip-hop Technical Theatre: Stage Design, Lighting Design, Costuming, Set Painting & Theatrical Makeup Miscellaneous: Sign Language, Karate, Comics, etc.

More Activities:

Weekly dress up fun! Favorite games, favorite characters, 4 weeks of fun and parades.

Social activities like the audition Ice Cream Social, Singing the National An- them at the Lynn Spirit Minor League Baseball game and a Prince Pizza Par- ty.

Fun fundraisers to raise monies for our scholarship fund: Campers Car Wash, Yard sale and Fun night at Fuddruck- ers!

Tuition and Fees

The cost of the summer program is $850 per student, with a $20 discount for current WRT members. This fee includes tuition, annual WRT membership dues, Prince Pizza party, dinner on August 9th, an “All Access Pass” for one admission to each performance, an ad in the program, car wash tickets, most costumes, and a t-shirt. For two or more siblings, a $100 discount is offered for the second (or more) child. Need-based scholarships are available, and tuition may be prepaid in installments via PayPal; please see www.wakefieldrep.org for details.

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of auditions; no child will be allowed to audition without a deposit. Payment in full is due by the parents’ meeting/Ice cream social. Which is scheduled for Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 pm at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church.

2015 Scholarship Information

WRT funds a number of scholarship opportunities, in support of our strategic cor- nerstones of Legacy, Community and Inclusion

It is the sincere intent of Wakefield Repertory Theatre that no student who might ben- efit from participation in the program be excluded for purely financial reasons. A lim- ited number of full and partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. Please download, fill out the form and send it to us by: May 8, 2015

. About Wakefield Repertory Youth Theatre

WRT is a Wakefield-based non-profit organization whose mission is to build and sustain a lasting forum with the community for all to participate in the exploration and enjoyment of the theatrical arts.

WRYT Summer 2015 Staff

Adam Schuler - Artistic Director Samantha Prindiville - Musical Director De Kole - Production Coordinator Abby Carney - Production Manager Daniele Godjikian - Choreographer Samantha Sweet and Tim Brown - Stage Managers John DiPerna - Technical Director Keith Morris and Tim Brown - Assistant Directors Ali Butts - Assistant Production Manager Olivia Dannenberg - Assistant Choreographer Maria Tramontozzi - Assistant Costumer Lauri Dannenberg - WRT Board Liason

Suessical the Musical

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Co-Conceived by Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss

Wakefield Repertory Theatre Web: www.wakefieldrep.org Phone: 781-245-1173 Email: [email protected]