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The Acting Loft Audition Call For
Scrooge - The Musical
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/25/08: MANCHESTER: The Acting Loft Academy of the Performing Arts is holding open call auditions for their upcoming production of Scrooge – The Musical on Wednesday, Oct. 1 & 8.
Based on the classic film starring Albert Finney, Scrooge – The Musical is an updated musical retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol.
Filled with memorable characters including Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and of course, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, and including over twenty high energy musical numbers, Scrooge – The Musical is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to participate in a theatrical show together. The Acting Loft is searching for a cast of over 30 performers and encourages entire families to audition. Auditions are open to any performer aged 6 and up.
Those wishing to audition should prepare a short song and a short reading or poem. A brief and simple dance combination will be taught at the audition so performers should come dressed in comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. Auditions will be held at The Acting Loft studios located at 516 Pine Street in Manchester. Those interested in auditioning should call 666-5999 to schedule an audition appointment.
Scrooge – The Musical will be directed by Toby Paul, musical directed by Cait Cole and choreographed by Jessica Goodman and will be presented Friday thru Sunday, December 12-14. Scrooge – The Musical is part of the Acting Loft's Mainstage series which performs full-scale musical productions for the entire family using live musicians as well as complete sets and costumes and is produced with generous support from William L. Ritchie Jr.
The Acting Loft Academy of the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts organization dedicated to offering the highest quality theatre arts education and entertainment to children and adults of all ages from the Southern New Hampshire region.
Fall Classes for everyone at The Acting Loft!
The Acting Loft announces its exciting line-up of Fall classes.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--Manchester, NH 8/13/08—The Acting Loft is pleased to announce its 2008 line-up of fall classes. The Acting Loft has always strived to offer high quality classes at an affordable rate. This fall, in addition to the usual fare, the Acting Loft is thrilled to announce some brand new classes that not only expand their education department, but also invite a wider age range to come and learn at the Loft.
For the littlest actors, aged 3-5, there is the brand new "Storybook on Stage" class, which is a drama class and dance class all rolled into one. Each week a new read-aloud book will be featured and explored through drama and dance exercises.
It is an exciting semester for teens at the Acting Loft. The brand new teen classes promise to challenge and excite! These classes include: "Directing Lab", "Young Playwrights", and "TV and Film Acting"—just to name a few.
Adult classes have also been updated. New Adult classes include: "It's Never too Late to Learn to Dance": a dance class especially designed for students aged 30 and up; "Hark! The Herald": a long form improvisation class led by Boston Improv Alum, Larry Pizza, and "Drama in the Classroom": a class designed to help teachers incorporate drama in their lesson planning.
There will be an Open House on Thursday, August 28th from 6:00-8:00pm at 516 Pine Street in Manchester. The teachers will be present to answer any questions you might have, and you will be able to see our brand new classroom renovations!
"It was my goal to offer classes that would be exclusive to the Acting Loft," says Kirstin Kennedy, the Director of Education, "It is important to me that our classes not only challenge the students who take them, but the instructors as well. Education is on-going and the last thing we want at the Acting Loft is teachers who aren't feeling challenged and excited by the classes they are teaching. I am confident that this will be a highly successful semester!"
To see our entire class catalog, to enroll, or for more details, please visit the Acting Loft website at: www.actingloft.org or contact Kirstin Kennedy at kirstin@actingloft.org or 603-666-5999. Financial Aid is available for Manchester residents. Enrollment is limited…don't wait! Sign up today!
About the Acting Loft: Now in its eleventh season, The Acting Loft Academy of Performing Arts is a non-profit 501(c3) Educational Theatre serving the greater Manchester area. The Acting Loft's mission is to provide the community with quality class, camps and productions, all at affordable prices.