Academy/Summer 2021

Depot Theatre Academy

INTO THE WOODS, JR.

PERFORMANCES

NOTICE:

 
 
As the CDC has now placed Essex County in a “High Transmission” zone – the audience will be limited to vaccinated members of the immediate household of participants. Masks will still be required for both the audience and cast/crew.
 
Performances will be recorded – and a link will be provided to families so they can enjoy the wonderful work these artists have done!
 
Performance dates:
  • Friday, August, 20 at 7PM 
  • Saturday, August 21 at 7PM 
  • Sunday, August 22 at 2PM

TICKETS: Donations welcome.

Contact the Depot Theatre box office with any questions at 518.962.4449 or tickets@depottheatre.org.

2021 Program Details*

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS: June 26, 2021 at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY

  • Junior auditions (ages 8-12): 10am-Noon
  • Senior auditions (ages 13+): 1pm-3pm
WHAT TO EXPECT:
 

Juniors’ (ages 8-12) auditions include:

• “Get to know you” theatre games.  
• Some improvisation and imagination exercises.
• Everyone will be taught a section of a song and asked to sing it all together. They will then sing in small groups, and (if they choose to) as a solo.
 

The seniors (ages 13+) will be:

• Reading from the script,
• Learning a song section, and
• Testing vocal ranges with scales

NOTE REGARDING AUDITIONS: Participants who want to be considered for a larger role but are unable to attend the June 26 auditions can submit a video of themselves singing a song of their choice (a cappella is fine) to academy@depottheatre.org.

SUMMER 2021 PROGRAM

PARTICIPANT AGES: 8 and older and enrolled in school (inclusive of home school and college)
PROGRAM DATES:
August 9-22, 2021
PROGRAM DAY SCHEDULE: 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
       INTO THE WOODS: Fri., August 20 at 7pm; Sat., August 21 at 7pm; Sun., August 22 at 2pm
       ACADEMY CABARET (for senior participants): August 27, 2021 at 8pm
PROGRAM REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Whallonsburg Grange Hall, 1610 NYS Route 22, Whallonsburg, NY

Junior (ages 8-12) registration includes:

  • Workshops led by Equity professionals in acting, voice, and dance, culminating in performances of this year’s production, INTO THE WOODS, JR.
  • 2 tickets to each performance of INTO THE WOODS, JR.
  • Live musical accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.
  • Opportunities to interact with and learn from visiting professional theatre personnel.

Senior participants’ (ages 13+ enrolled in school – inclusive of home school and college) registration includes

ALL OF THE ABOVE, PLUS:

  • Senior participants will participate in exclusive workshops (for ages 13+ only)
  • Senior participants will have the option to also perform in a special Academy Cabaret performance.
  • Senior participants (ages 13+) will have access to Depot Theatre staff and Equity professionals to receive college theater preparation assistance.

POLICIES:

Details regarding rehearsal procedures and safety protocols will be provided at auditions. Filming and photography is prohibited during performances. Professional photographer will be in attendance. 

*Subject to change

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FEE:

$300/student. If registering two or more students, first student registration is $300, subsequent student registration will be $200/student. Please download, print, and send in the Participation Guidelines and Registration Form.

DEADLINE FOR ENROLLMENT: Audition day, June 26, 2021 (Space is limited.)

SCHOLARSHIPS:

The registration fee may be waived in cases of financial hardship. Generally students will be considered for a scholarship if they qualify for the free and reduced price lunch program at school. This information will be kept strictly confidential. Contact Depot Theatre Executive Director Kim Rielly for scholarship information.

 DOWNLOAD 2021 SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM

Completed forms should be sent to Depot Theatre, PO Box 414, Westport, NY 12993 -OR- scanned and emailed to krielly@depottheatre.org.

THE 2021 DEPOT THEATRE ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAM IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE ROGERS-CARROLL FOUNDATION.

THE 2021 DEPOT THEATRE ACADEMY SENIOR CABARET IS SPONSORED BY TRAILNORTH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

THE DEPOT THEATRE ACADEMY IS PROUDLY UNDERWRITTEN BY THE BROOKS AND JOAN FORTUNE FAMILY FOUNDATION.

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