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:
Incoming High School Freshman to enrolled in or recently graduated college (approx 22-23) (No exceptions)
Encore COVID-19 Participant Vaccination Policy - All cast members must have received their full primary COVID19 vaccination course before auditions. Encore complies with the Americans with Disabilities act. All requests for accommodation must be presented prior to the beginning of each respective camp.
Audition Only Production
Chicago will be an audition only production. All perspective participants must turn in an in person audition by the audition day or a virtual one( info provided after registration and request). All perspective participants must pay the deposit to enroll and then will be charged the remainder upon notification of being cast into the production. If the participant is not cast into the production all payments will be refunded to the card on file.
Incoming High School Freshman to enrolled in or recently graduated college (approx 22-23) (No exceptions)
Encore COVID-19 Participant Vaccination Policy - All cast members must have received their full primary COVID19 vaccination course before auditions. Encore complies with the Americans with Disabilities act. All requests for accommodation must be presented prior to the beginning of each respective camp.
Audition Only Production
Chicago will be an audition only production. All perspective participants must turn in an in person audition by the audition day or a virtual one( info provided after registration and request). All perspective participants must pay the deposit to enroll and then will be charged the remainder upon notification of being cast into the production. If the participant is not cast into the production all payments will be refunded to the card on file.
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Important Dates FREE Audition Workshop Friday May 12 - 6p - about 9p Register Here Auditions (Dance and Vocal): June 4 at 2p Virtual Audition Option Available after Registration if needed (**No walk-ins will be seen. Anyone wishing to audition must register online.**) Callbacks (by Invitation): TBD likely June 7 & 9 evenings First Rehearsal: Wed. July 5 - Evening General Rehearsal Times: All Mondays - Fridays, 1-2 Saturdays or Sundays~ July 5 - July 21 Afternoon/Evenings Please contact us at Admin@EncoreSouthBay.org if you perceive more than 2 possible conflicts with this schedule but would still like to participate. Tech Week: July 24 - 27 430-1030p at performance venue Performance Dates: July 28-30 |
Registration and Fee Information
Registration : $550 Priority Registration Date* : Fri. May 19 *$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: 16 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 July 1, 2023 Ticket Fees due on July 10, 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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Audition and 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 preferably in the style of the show.
- Bring sheet music for your audition song that has the vocal and piano lines. An accompanist will be provided. (Subject to change, will let you know ahead of time.)
- 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.
- Do not sing a song you have sung in the past year.
- 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
- Pick your audition timeslot
- Have earliest access to materials in Canvas
Register by the priority registration date to
- Pick your audition timeslot
- Have earliest access to materials in Canvas
