Wednesday, January 20, 2016

The CAST Program

The CAST Program
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A part of the
Youth Singers of Calgary’s
SUMMER STAGES.

Our goal is to give young performers (ages 15-24*) a unique training experience and the tools necessary to take their love of the arts to the next level as they continue to pursue post-secondary, community or professional performance opportunities.

* Participants age 15 must include a letter of recommendation from a performing arts coach or instructor.
* Opportunities exist for individuals over age 24 to participate, please inquire if interested.

Follow link to sign up for an audition:

AUDITION DATES:
Friday February 5th, 2016 7:00-10:00pm
Saturday February 6th, 2016 7:00-10:00pm

AUDITION LOCATION:
Performing Arts Youth Centre (1371 Hastings Cres SE)

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please prepare one musical theatre piece that best shows your vocal quality and personality. Audition times include dance call and cold read auditions (details on signup page). Being a training program these audition components are not arduous but are to see how you follow direction and assess your current level.

IMPORTANT
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Please visit www.youthsingers.org/programs/cast [2] for complete details on program dates.

Program offerings for ALL participants include:
- private one-on-one coachings (voice/acting/dance)
- masterclasses with guest instructors from local professional companies
- vocal masterclasses
- dance classes in ballet, jazz & tap
- acting classes & scene study
- audition masterclasses
- a role in our 2016 Production: The Drowsy Chaperone

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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
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Come for a visit with the Man in the Chair as his all time favourite musical comes to life in his living room. Will Janet Van De Graaf really give up the stage for love? Can Feldzieg save his theatre without his leading lady? Hijinx is bound to happen under the watch of the Drowsy Chaperone!

CHARACTERS
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Man In Chair
Mrs. Tottendale
Underline
Robert Martin
George
Feldzieg
Kitty
Gangsters (2)
Adolpho
Janet Van De Graaf
The Drowsy Chaperone
Trix the Aviatrix
Ensemble (Staff, Reporters)(3-5)

Additional inquiries can be addressed to STEVEN at thecastprogram@gmail.com

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THE COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS' SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM A division of Youth Singers of Calgary www.youthsingers.org/programs/cast [2]



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