Austin Children's Theater News

Spring Break 2012!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:23:33 GMT

Austin Children’s Theater and Sky Candy join forces for

Aerial Theater Spring Break Camp

March 12-16

This spring break camp will have you Defying Gravity. Play theater games, create stories, sing, dance, act, and to top it all off, learn how to fly! There is something for everyone as you spend the week picking up theater skills on and off the ground. Soar into the wonderful world of aerial arts while experiencing the magic of theater. Learn to do tricks in the air, using silks, ropes and hoops with the help of Austin’s wildly popular aerial arts group, Sky Candy. On Friday, show off your new-found skills in your very own variety show!

Session 1:

Time: 9am – 3pm
Friday Show at 1pm (a lunch time special*)
Ages: 6-10
Tuition: $225
Maximum Students: 30 (two classes of 15)
*Camp is over after the show, if additional care is needed, please call in advance and we can work something out!

Session 2:

Monday through Thursday ONLY
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Ages: 11-13
Tuition: $165
Maximum Students: 10

Two Great New Spring Classes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:07:23 GMT

12-week Vocal Technique Class

To perform at your best in musical theatre requires knowledge of unique vocal techniques. Students in this class will learn about how the voice works together with their bodies to produce exciting, healthy sounds while singing onstage. We’ll explore topics like range, resonance, placement, and alignment through fun, energetic exercises that will have you on your feet as early as day one. Join us to learn more about special techniques for singing in musicals, and practice your newfound skills as we go along!

Instructor: Adam Roberts

All vocal technique classes are on MONDAYS
- DATES:
  Feb. 13, 20, and 27
  Mar. 5, 19, and 26
  April 2, 9, 19, 26 and 30
  May 1

Time: 4:45-6:15
Grades: 4th – 7th
Tuition (in three monthly payments): $155
Maximum Students: 15

8-week Triple Threat and Audition Technique Training Class

This class is designed to help develop your technique and skill in musical theater training while also preparing you for any musical theater audition. You will take classes in each of the three areas of musical theater: dance, acting and voice. The last class will be a mock audition for a panel of directors, choreographers and music directors. At the end of the last class, a talk-back session with the panel of auditioners will take place.

Instructors: Adam Roberts and others

All Triple Threat classes are on SUNDAYS
- DATES:
  February 19 and 26
  March 4 and 25
  April 1, 15, 22, and 29

Times: 1:30 – 4:30
Grades: 4th through 8th
Tuition: Three monthly payments of $165
Maximum Enrollment: 18

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:00 GMT

Austin Conservatory of Theater Presents Family Favorite

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical bursts to life in vivid Technicolor as Austin Conservatory of Theater pre-professionals take the stage. A perfect show for the whole family to enjoy!

Performance Dates:

Saturday, February 18 at 7 pm
Sunday, February 19 at 2 pm and 6 pm
Friday, February 24 at 7 pm
Sunday, February 26 at 2 pm and 6 pm
Friday. March 2 at 7 pm
Saturday. March 3 at 7 pm
Sunday, March 4 at 2 pm

Performances will take place at the Hyde Park Baptist High School Auditorium
11400 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759

Tickets:

$10 in advance online
$15 day of / at the door

Standardized Testing - The Musical

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:45:43 GMT

Austin Conservatory of Theater Presents World Premiere Production of Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!!

Performance Dates:

Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 pm (Industry Night)
Friday, January 27th at 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 28th at 2:30 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 29th at 2:30 (Industry Matinee) and 7:30 pm

This ain’t yo mama’s SAT.

This January the advanced students of the Austin Conservatory of Theater face their fears, foes and futures in the first-ever fully staged production of Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!! New York writer Sam Willmott is the brainiac behind this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers who, in the course of a standardized test, create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs. Adam Roberts directs.

Says Willmott, “I couldn’t be more thrilled for ACT to present the premiere production of my show. Adam’s galvanizing directorial insights and the unbridled enthusiasm of the cast are going to make this a truly not-to-be-missed production!”

(BTW, this test is totes rated PG-13 :).

Testing will take place at the Baker Center in Hyde Park, 3908 Avenue B.

Tickets:

$10 in advance
$15 at the door
$5 Industry Night and Matinee Spacial Prices!

My Life As A Musical: An ACT Scholarship Fund Benefit

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:21:10 GMT

Austin Conservatory of Theater Students Perform with Award-Winning Broadway Performer!

Two Exclusive Performances

December 17 and 18, 2011

2307 Manor Rd, Austin Tx. 78722

Adam Overett teams with local musical theater talent and high school students in world-premiere cabaret showcase benefiting Austin’s young artists.

On December 17 and 18, Austin Conservatory of Theater (ACT) and award-winning Broadway artist Adam Overett will team up to present the world-premier cabaret My Life is a Musical: The Songs of Adam Overett. Directed by Adam Roberts, the performance showcases 15 of Overett’s original songs, serving up a rambunctious romp through the life and mind of an NYC writer-performer.

Advanced students from ACT will perform alongside Overett and local musical theatre artists Eve Alonzo, Joseph Banks, Libby Dees, Trevor Detling, Eric Ferguson and Lucy Jennings. All proceeds benefit the ACT Children’s Theater and Conservatory Scholarship Fund, which supports Austin’s youth in creating, exploring and producing all aspects of art.

The event performs twice only at The VORTEX on 2307 Manor Road:

December 17, 2011 at 8 p.m.
December 18, 2011 at 2 p.m.

Tickets:

available in “select your donation” increments of $25, $35 and Sponsorship.

Call 512-927-6633 for more information or to reserve tickets.

Master Classes with Broadway Artist, Adam Overett

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:09:02 GMT

Master Classes Available:

While in residence with ACT, Overett will teach master classes open to middle and high school musical theater students.

High school student session (grades 9 – 12):

Thursday, December 15,
6:00-9:00 p.m.
at the ACT Studios, 906 E. 5th Street

Middle school student session (grades 6 – 8):

Saturday, December 17,
2:00-5:00 p.m.
at the ACT Studios, 906 E. 5th Street

Tuition for each workshop is $125 for the general public and $75 for current ACT students. Space is strictly limited to ensure that every student receives individual attention.

OLIVER! The Musical Coming Soon to a theater near you

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:37:15 GMT

OLIVER! The Musical

Join Oliver as he sings and dances his way through London, meeting a variety of characters along the way, including the Artful Dodger, Fagin, and Nancy. With well-known and catchy songs, such as “Food, Glorious Food”, “I’d Do Anything”, & “Consider Yourself”. this fun and charming musical is sure to have everyone singing along!

OLIVER! Performance Schedule

Performs at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor

Friday, December 9, 2011 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:30pm
Friday, December 16, 2011 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:30pm

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door

BUY TICKETS. OLIVER! The Musical

OLIVER! Performance Schedule

Performs at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor

Friday, December 9, 2011 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:30pm
Friday, December 16, 2011 7:30pm
Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:30pm

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door

BUY TICKETS

Join the OLIVER! chorus

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:32:42 GMT

OLIVER! The Musical

JOIN THE CAST as a CHORUS MEMBER!
Be a chorus member in this full filled full-scale musical production! Sing, dance and perform as an orphan, a pick-pocket, a street vendor, and many other characters! The chorus of this production meets for 4 weeks of rehearsal and performs for 2 weekends of shows in December.

Dates: November 11 – December 17th
Meets: Fridays 4:45-7:45 and Saturday 9:30-12:30 (plus tech week)
Cost: $275 per actor or
Sign up with a friend: $250 per actor
Grades: 1st-5th
Call 512.927.6633 to enroll

OLIVER! Performance Schedule

Performs at The VORTEX, 2307 Manor
- Friday, December 9, 2011 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:30pm
- Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:30pm
- Friday, December 16, 2011 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 17, 2011 2:30pm

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door
Call 512.927.6633 to purchase tickets.

Kid & Teen Night Out - At The Chasco Family YMCA

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:35:32 GMT

Kid & Teen Night Out – At The Chasco Family YMCA

November 19th

6pm to 11pm
At the Chasco Family YMCA in Round Rock
Ages 6 weeks to 13 years
Blankets and PJs welcome.

1812 N. Mays Street,

Round Rock, Texas 78664

(512) 246-YMCA (9622)

$15 for YMCA members
$25 for non-members

Come join ACT at the YMCA as we learn awesome make-up tricks to become anything in our imaginations….BE A Dragon! A Butterfly! A Rock Star! A Zombie!….Make-up can make it come to life!

The Particulars

Children enjoy a safe place to play while mom and dad enjoy a worry free evening of their own! This night includes a pizza meal (pizza, cookie & Capri Sun), theatre make-up fun, playtime on the indoor play scape or the Zone. The evening winds down with snacks and a movie (G or PG). Parents may purchase a Snack Card for snacks.

This is a YMCA sponsored event. Please register through the Chasco Family YMCA.

1812 N. Mays Street,

Round Rock, Texas 78664

(512) 246-YMCA (9622)

Please register before noon on the day of the event to avoid late fees at the front desk. After 11pm a late charge of $1 per minute per child will be applied. Please note we are note responsible for misplaced items.

Financial Assistance may be available (through the YMCA) upon request.

FLEA - Fostering Life, Education & Awareness

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:01:18 GMT

FLEA – Fostering Life, Education & Awareness

November 12th from Dawn to Dusk

sponsored in part by Dub Academy
benefit Austin Children’s Shelter

Located at 1046 Clayton Ln.

Come be a part of the ACT family and give back to the Austin community by joining us for our quarterly rummage sale and fundraising event, FLEA. With live music, artwork, thrift and vintage items, Austin-made goods, food and beverages, and huge sense of community, FLEA is a can’t-miss event for everyone.

November’s rummage sale will benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter, which provided over 11,400 nights of shelter to Austin-area young adults from birth-22 years last year. Coming to FLEA, you will not only support a very important cause, but you’ll have the opportunity to learn about ACT, chat with locals and, well, rummage through all those treasures waiting to be found!

We’ll start bright and early, so join us for breakfast and a great morning filled with rest and relaxation (you’re welcome to bring over a lawn chair). Later on we’ll pop popcorn and watch a movie, so be ready to snuggle up and enjoy the show! If not to support ACT, if not to support Austin Children’s Shelter, come out and hang with us to catch up with old friends and make new ones.

About DUB Academy:

Dub Academy is an Austin TX DJ/Music Academy dedicated to the teaching and understanding of the modern DJ/Producer. Our goal is simple: to provide an amazing environment that inspires creativity, supported and surrounded by the best gear in the industry and knowledgeable instructors who have a love for this art form.

About Austin Children’s Shelter:

Austin Children’s Shelter provides a safe home and supportive services for children, youth and young adults from birth to 22 who have experienced significant loss, trauma, abuse and/or neglect in their lives. Most children at the Austin Children’s Shelter have been removed from their homes by Child Protective Services because of severe abuse or neglect.

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Austin Children's Theater News

Spring Break 2012!

Austin Children’s Theater and Sky Candy join forces for

Aerial Theater Spring Break Camp March 12-16

Two Great New Spring Classes

12-week Vocal Technique Class

8-week Triple Threat and Audition Technique Training Class

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Austin Conservatory of Theater Presents Family Favorite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Performance Dates:

Tickets:

Standardized Testing - The Musical

Austin Conservatory of Theater Presents World Premiere Production of Standardized Testing – The Musical!!!!

Performance Dates:

Tickets:

My Life As A Musical: An ACT Scholarship Fund Benefit

Austin Conservatory of Theater Students Perform with Award-Winning Broadway Performer!

Two Exclusive Performances December 17 and 18, 2011 2307 Manor Rd, Austin Tx. 78722

Tickets:

Master Classes with Broadway Artist, Adam Overett

Master Classes Available:

OLIVER! The Musical Coming Soon to a theater near you

OLIVER! The Musical

BUY TICKETS. OLIVER! The Musical

BUY TICKETS

Join the OLIVER! chorus

OLIVER! The Musical

Kid & Teen Night Out - At The Chasco Family YMCA

Kid & Teen Night Out – At The Chasco Family YMCA

November 19th

FLEA - Fostering Life, Education & Awareness

FLEA – Fostering Life, Education & Awareness

November 12th from Dawn to Dusk

View the Flyer!: Flea Flyer

Aerial Theater Spring Break Camp

March 12-16

Austin Conservatory of Theater Presents Family Favorite

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Two Exclusive Performances

December 17 and 18, 2011

2307 Manor Rd, Austin Tx. 78722