Chicago - Teen Edition - Summer 2023
About the Studio Series...The Studio Series provides performance opportunities that are generally targeted towards specific age groups. Studio Series productions may contain a limited number of roles. As such, not everyone may be cast. Smaller cast sizes allow for an experience that places a particular focus on developing participants' skills and abilities in greater depth as well-rounded performers and storytellers. With a stronger focus towards artistry and storytelling, the production designs and performance venues of these productions will vary to allow for flexible staging, creative concepts, and audience experiences.
Our Creative Team members bring with them substantial experiences in educational and professional theatre that have made them masters of their respective creative disciplines. These Teacher-Artists are adept at designing and facilitating a nurturing, yet rigorous experience to challenge performers to achieve their personal best. Our goal is to create an environment where each individual feels safe to learn, grow, risk and have fun while engaging with this art form in meaningful ways that elevate their understanding of the craft, themselves and others as people and artists, and the world around them.
Our Creative Team members bring with them substantial experiences in educational and professional theatre that have made them masters of their respective creative disciplines. These Teacher-Artists are adept at designing and facilitating a nurturing, yet rigorous experience to challenge performers to achieve their personal best. Our goal is to create an environment where each individual feels safe to learn, grow, risk and have fun while engaging with this art form in meaningful ways that elevate their understanding of the craft, themselves and others as people and artists, and the world around them.
Age Requirements:
Freshman in High School to College/Age 22
Encore COVID19 Participant Vaccination Policy - All cast members ages 5 and up must be up to date on their COVID19 vaccinations before auditions (this means initial doses and all boosters participant is eligible for). Encore complies with the Americans with Disabilities act. All requests for accommodation must be presented before auditions.
Freshman in High School to College/Age 22
Encore COVID19 Participant Vaccination Policy - All cast members ages 5 and up must be up to date on their COVID19 vaccinations before auditions (this means initial doses and all boosters participant is eligible for). Encore complies with the Americans with Disabilities act. All requests for accommodation must be presented before auditions.
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Important Dates
Informational Meeting: Via Zoom TBD Auditions (Dance and Vocal): Wed. June 28 (**No walk-ins will be seen. Anyone wishing to audition must register online.**) Callbacks: Thurs. Jun 29 - late afternoon/evening - by invitation First Rehearsal: Wed. July 5 - Evening General Rehearsal Times: Monday - Friday Evenings Tech Week: July 24 - 27 430-1030p Performance Dates: July 28-30 |
Registration and Fee Information
Registration : $550 Priority Registration Date* : Fri. June 16 *$200 deposit is due at registration. Full balance is due when the cast list is released, unless a payment plan has been requested for an additional $35. Deposit is refundable if not cast. Materials Fee: $125 per cast member Ticket Commitment: 20 tickets per family ($400) Volunteer Commitment: Required per cast member approx. 10-15 hours before and during Tech Week/Performances. Buyout Option: $275 Additional Important Dates: Materials Fees due on 2023 Ticket Fees due on 2023 We will place all fees on your family account the day after the cast list is released. Fees are due on specific dates but may be paid at any time prior to the due date. Late fees of $15 per week will be added to any fees not paid on time. Tuition fees are due after the cast list is released, unless a payment plan has been requested. |
Important Locations
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Rehearsal Location
Encore Studio 25318 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505 |
Performance Venue
El Segundo Performing Arts Center 640 Main St. El Segundo CA 90245 |
Vocal Audition Information
- Please prepare 30 to 60 seconds (16-32 bars) of an uptempo musical theatre song written after 1967 in the key in which you wish to sing. Do not prepare a ballad as your primary audition song.
- Bring sheet music for your audition song that has the vocal and piano lines. An accompanist will be provided.
- Choose an uptempo musical theatre song that will best represent your storytelling and vocal ability, as well as your ability to express something heartfelt through song.
- Do not sing from the following musicals: Into the Woods, Descendants, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, The Little Mermaid, Matilda, any animated movie musical that does not have a stage adaptation, and The Greatest Showman.
- Additionally, singing from heavily stylized pop or rock musicals (such as Rent, Spring Awakening, Next to Normal, Be More Chill, etc) is discouraged.
- Selected candidates will be asked to attend callbacks. For callbacks, you will be given selections of music and sides to prepare.
- Character Breakdown
- Please bring or wear appropriate attire to move comfortably and closed toed shoes! You will have time to change if you would like separate outfits for dance and vocals.
- Choreography will be taught at auditions and students will present in small groups after about 30-45 mins of learning the choreography.
What is Priority Registration ?
Register by the priority registration date to
- Guarantee you will get a script on audition day
- Pick your audition timeslot
- Have earliest access to materials in Canvas
Register by the priority registration date to
- Guarantee you will get a script on audition day
- Pick your audition timeslot
- Have earliest access to materials in Canvas
