The Drowsy Chaperone
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
(13 year olds can send a request to audition to [email protected])
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
(13 year olds can send a request to audition to [email protected])
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): Fri. Jan. 27 - Dance (Everyone) - 6pm - 7pm Vocal (5 minute Appointments) - Starting at 7 until 10pm (**No walk-ins will be seen. Anyone wishing to audition must register online.** Please email admin if any questions or intending to audition but have questions about registering) Callbacks: Sun. Jan 29 - late afternoon/evening - by invitation First Rehearsal: Fri. Feb. 3 - Evening General Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays (5-10 PM) beginning Feb. 7 Fridays (5-10 PM) beginning Feb. 3 Various Sundays (2-10 PM) Load in: April 30th Tech Week: May 1- May 4 430-1030p Performance Dates: May 5 - May 7 |
Registration and Fee Information
Registration : $550 Priority Registration Date* : Fri. Jan. 20 limited scholarships available, first come first serve *$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 February 15, 2023 Ticket Fees due on March 15, 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
Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 |
Vocal Audition Information
- Please prepare 45-60 seconds of an uptempo musical theater song (approx 1 verse and 1 chorus if applicable) in the key in which you wish to sing. Do not prepare a ballad as your audition song.
- Prior to auditions, please submit an instrumental track of your song of choice. A Dropbox link will be emailed to all participants to upload to. If you are able to edit your own track down to the cut you will be singing, please do. If not, simply upload the full track and make a note of your preferred start and end times. Please title your track with your name and the name of the song, for example "John Doe- I Love Betsy". You can write down the time stamps for your track when you sign in, if it is not already edited.
- Choose an uptempo musical theater song that will best represent your storytelling, vocal ability, and heartfelt expression.
- Singing songs from heavily stylized pop or rock musicals (such as Rent, Spring Awakening, Be More Chill, etc.) is generally discouraged, BUT at the end of the day if you feel it best shows off you, then do what you feel is best.
- Pick a song and style that will best showcase YOUR voice. We want to hear you at your most confident. Play to your strengths!
- 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
