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THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
THEATRE CONSERVATORY FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2019
IN COLLABORATION WITH ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
FREE ADMISSION
Seating is limited to 40. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
There is no late seating; please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to showtime.
Directed by Michael Morgen
Rehearsals: November - January View/Print the Rehearsal Schedule
Shows: January 25th - February 3rd 2019
Open to Grades: 9 - 12 (or equivalent if homeschooled)
Audition Information for Theatre Conservatory for Young Adults 2018, open to students entering grades 9 - 12 in the 2018-2019 schoolyear.
Learn about what it takes to prepare for the audition, the casting process, class and rehearsal schedule, and why we consider this a pre-college training program for our youth.
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-hat proceeds benefit TCYA, a WCT collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
Open to grades 9 - 12 (2017-2018 Schoolyear) or equivalent if homeschooled.
A workshop (part two) for those intending to audition for Theatre Conservatory for Young Adults, diving into the process of Auditioning (in person or on video), and a chance to present the work you've done on your monologues and receive feedback to continue developing your audition pieces.
A workshop (part one) for those intending to audition for Theatre Conservatory for Young Adults, reviewing where/how to find monologues, cutting down monologues for time, etc. Monologue resources will be available and we will discuss what to focus on while you rehearse your monologue(s) in preparation for your audition.
TCYA Audition Workshop 1: Choosing Monologues
Wednesday, February 15th ~ 4:30 - 6:00pm
WCT Blackbox | FREE
Open to those entering 9th grade through 12th grade in the 2017-2018 schoolyear.
TCYA Audition Workshop 2: Presentation
Wednesday, March 15th ~ 4:30 - 6:30pm
WCT Blackbox | FREE
Open to those entering 9th grade through 12th grade in the 2017-2018 schoolyear.
TCYA Auditions
Saturday, April 1st ~ 10:00 - 1:00pm
Actors must register for an audition slot at tcya@wctmagic.org
UPDATE: Eurydice is postponed to August 2017 as the production aspect of our Theatre Conservatory for Young Adults open to youth entering 9th Grade - 12th Grade
Find out more about this year's TCYA program on Monday, January 9th—learn about the audition process, and the basics of the three-week summer intensive at WCT!
CHARACTERS
Eurydice
Her Father
Orpheus
A Nasty Interesting Man/The Lord of the Underworld
A Chorus of Stones: Big Stone, Little Stone, Loud Stone
Actors are asked to prepare either:
1 two-minute monologue (or)
2 one-minute monologues
CREW
Tech Crew roles are also available, including Stage Manager, Asst. Stage Manager, Stage Crew, Light & Sound Crew, Video Projection
Sarah Ruhl is the 2003 recipient of the Whiting Award for Drama
In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
The students of Classic Conservatory for Young Adults—our collaboration with Island Shakespeare Festival—will showcase their work from the three-week theatre intensive program designed to focus on the individual as an artist.
Please come support their work!
This performance is dedicated to Charlie Murphy.
Saturday, August 20 ~ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
FREE ADMISSION
Pass-the-Hat after the performance.
Find out more about the program on our CCYA Page
Join the CCYA 2016 Team in the Blackbox at WCT on Friday, June 10 from 5 - 7pm for an Open Workshop Audition for this year's program!
Attendees will get to know this year's director, Kylie McKenzie Soder, and hear her vision for the production of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Also get to know Program Coordinator, and ISF Company Member, Valerie Huntington, hear about this year's classes—Stage Combat, Clown, Mask, Voice, Movement, Scene Study—and teachers, and work some theatre exercises!
CCYA is open to ages 15 - 20. Tuition is $500 upon acceptance into the program. Program runs July 25 - August 21. See the full program schedule here.
For more info, visit our CCYA page.
Interested participants may also provide a video application according to the following guidelines.
CCYA Video Application
Please state your name, that you are auditioning for CCYA 2016 and why you are interested in this play/program. Please film with your whole body in the frame, and include the character and play of the monologue you are performing.
Monologue: Actors are asked to prepare a Shakespeare monologue (60 seconds or less) and a short a cappella song. Monologues are not required to be gender-specific or "uncommon." Choose something that you connect with on a deep level. You may also provide examples of musical instruments you play.
Email the video audition to: wctpresentations@gmail.com
Subject line: YourName - CCYA 2016
Monday, May 23 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Wednesday, May 25 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
AUDITION GUIDELINES
pen to Ages 15 - 20
Actors are asked to prepare a Shakespeare monologue (60 seconds or less) and a short a cappella song. Monologues are not required to be gender-specific or "uncommon." Choose something that you connect with on a deep level. You may also provide examples of musical instruments you play.
Please email Kathryn Lynn Morgen at wctpresentations@gmail.com with which day you intend to audition. If you are unable to attend any of these audition dates, please contact us for VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. Thank you!
Please Note: We are also looking for a Student, age 15 - 20 to serve as Stage Manager on the CCYA production of Twelfth Night. Those interested can email a letter of interest and relatable experience through our contact form.
Monday, July 25 - Sunday, August 21
View a preliminary rehearsal schedule, here.
Tuition for those accepted into CCYA 2016 is due on or before the first day of the program, Monday, July 25.
For more information, visit our CCYA Page.
Monday, May 23 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Wednesday, May 25 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
AUDITION GUIDELINES
pen to Ages 15 - 20
Actors are asked to prepare a Shakespeare monologue (60 seconds or less) and a short a cappella song. Monologues are not required to be gender-specific or "uncommon." Choose something that you connect with on a deep level. You may also provide examples of musical instruments you play.
Please email Kathryn Lynn Morgen at wctpresentations@gmail.com with which day you intend to audition. If you are unable to attend any of these audition dates, please contact us for VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. Thank you!
Please Note: We are also looking for a Student, age 15 - 20 to serve as Stage Manager on the CCYA production of Twelfth Night. Those interested can email a letter of interest and relatable experience through our contact form.
Monday, July 25 - Sunday, August 21
View a preliminary rehearsal schedule, here.
Tuition for those accepted into CCYA 2016 is due on or before the first day of the program, Monday, July 25.
For more information, visit our CCYA Page.
Monday, May 23 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
Wednesday, May 25 ~ 5:00 - 6:30
AUDITION GUIDELINES
Open to Ages 15 - 20
Actors are asked to prepare a Shakespeare monologue (60 seconds or less) and a short a cappella song. Monologues are not required to be gender-specific or "uncommon." Choose something that you connect with on a deep level. You may also provide examples of musical instruments you play.
Please email Kathryn at wctpresentations@gmail.com with which day you intend to audition. If you are unable to attend any of these audition dates, please contact us for VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. Thank you!
Please Note: We are also looking for a Student, age 15 - 20 to serve as Stage Manager on the CCYA production of Twelfth Night. Those interested can email a letter of interest and relatable experience through our contact form.
Monday, July 25 - Sunday, August 21
View a preliminary rehearsal schedule, here.
Tuition for those accepted into CCYA 2016 is due on or before the first day of the program, Monday, July 25.
For more information, visit our CCYA Page.
