REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Save the dates for this amazing summer theater experience: June 10th-June 15th
Hansel and Gretel presented in partnership with Storybook Theatre.
About Storybook Theatre: Founded by Kellie Cameron and Chris Guidi in the Summer of 2023, Storybook Theatre is a professional touring theater company serving the upper Midwest. They strive to bring extraordinary theatrical experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young artists through summer and school-year programs.
About the show:
Hansel and Gretel are like any brother and sister… they can’t stand each other! But when their parents sign them up to be Adventure Scouts, they have no idea the adventure they are in for! Troop Leader Paul takes his Adventure Scouts on a camping trip and tells a scary story about Brunhilda the Witch and her house made of candy.
Excited by the prospect of all that sugar, Hansel takes off into the forest after everyone has gone to sleep, and Gretel goes after him! Along the way, they meet some forest creatures and flowers that help them, but as they get deeper into the forest, they meet some of Brunhilda’s creations. What will happen when they meet Brunhilda, and will they ever get back home again?
There is a part in this play for everyone who registers to participate.
Roles: Hansel, Gretel, Adventure Scouts, Forest Animals, Forest Flowers, Birds, Candycane Creatures, Sugarplum Scaries, Taffy Trolls
Auditions: Monday, June 10th
Students will have time to meet and prepare for auditions with the directors.
Rehearsal schedules will be provided after casting.
Tentative Schedule:
Monday: Rehearsal from 10-12:00, Auditions from 12:15-2:15
Tuesday-Thursday: Rehearsal from 10:00 - 12:00 PM, followed by a 15-minute snack/lunch break and then additional rehearsal from 12:15-2:15.
Friday: Dress Rehearsal and an evening performance, most likely 7:00 PM
Saturday: A mid-day performance, most likely at 11:00 AM
Location: Byron Middle School's Auditorium
Storybook Theatre is a professional touring theatre company serving the upper Midwest, bringing extraordinary theatrical experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young artists through summer and school-year programs!
Please note: no refunds will be issued after this session begins.
In addition to the play, students who are signed up for the play will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops focused on specific areas such as:
1. Intro to Acting
- Ages 5-7
- Acting through the five senses of taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing.
2. Basic Acting
- Ages 8-13
- Observation, memorization, concentration, and imagination.
3. Intermediate Acting
- Ages 14 and up
- Preparing a monologue for an audition.
4. Stage Makeup
- All ages
- Why we use makeup on stage, and how it is used in the show that is being performed in your community.
5. Improv
- All ages
- Acting without a script.
More information to follow!
