Madrona Children's Theatre: August 2011

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

MCT | Positions to be filled!

MCT has an opening for a Director and Choreographer.

All applicants should have experience working with children, either teaching capacity or as a Director/Choreographer. Please contact Brandis to request an application package: roundyclan@comcast.net or 206.920.9231

MCT needs a Costume Designer. This position will have a lot of support available for help. Please contact Brandis for more information: roundyclan@comcast.net or 206.920.9231

Junior Thespian Festival, October 29th, 2011

This is an awesome opportunity for our students! In preparation, Shileah Corey from Edmonds Heights K-12 is willing to come one day and coach our actors after they have memorized or nearly memorized their monologue. Mark Press is excited to help actors with their musical choices and vocal improvement.

Please contact Brandis by email ASAP. She has monologues and can help you get started. We are recommending that the actors start looking before school starts in September.

This is a new opportunity to give our students an experience preparing them for what high school has to offer on a less intimidating scale. Below is the information from the Festival Committee.

Junior Thespian Festival for 6th-9th grade students on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at River Ridge High School in Lacey, Washington (near Olympia). Carpools will be used. Cost is $35 per student. As a performer, the students have an opportunity to see and be seen by other middle school performers as well as a chance to get constructive feedback from professional adjudicators. It’s also a great way to prepare for the high school IE Festival, where top scoring students can advance to state and national levels. The adjudication gives the students valuable feedback on what they are doing well and what areas they need to work on. The students can perform and be adjudicated in 4 categories:

Monologues - One student performs a 3 min. (or less) cutting of a single monologue from a play or musical.

Duo/Group Acting - 2-10 students perform a 5 min. (or less) cutting of a multi-character acting scene from a play or musical.

Solo Musical - One student performs a 5 min. (or less) solo song from a musical with a self-provided CD accompaniment recording.

Duo/Group Musical - 2-10 students perform a 5 min. (or less) cutting of a multi-character piece of musical theatre with a self-provided CD accompaniment recording.

Festival registration and logistical information will be available in mid-September.

MCT | Values

We believe:
• Life skills including leadership, mentorship, cooperative learning, effective
communication, as well as theatrical skills can and should be emphasized during the
rehearsal process.
• We do our best work when all are involved as collaborators in the pursuit of the
artistic vision.
• We provide a valuable multiage experience through teamwork, modeling and
mentorship
• The lasting experience of being an integral part of a large, diverse and complex
organization assembled to accomplish a specific goal will be valuable in any future
endeavor.
• Artists of all ages and abilities must be valued and provided with the tools to achieve
excellence and realize their vision.
• Every child should have an equal opportunity to reach their potential as artists and
performers.
The Director, Producer and Musical Director Positions will be filled based on the above Vision
and Mission statements and the following criteria:
• No one with any family ties to the possible lead cast should have any influence over
casting.
• Madrona recent alumni may not be in the lead cast.
• All extra curricular policies of the School and District must be followed to allow
participation.
• The MCT must involve the entire Madrona community including DHH, Intermediate,
Middle School and Staff.
• The Performance piece must be approved by the Madrona Theatre Administrative
Board.
• The performance piece must be a child centered production giving the most students
the most opportunities to participate