Tacoma Youth Theatre will be holding auditions for THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER on Saturday May 11th. The audition is open to all young actors ages 5-18. Walk-ins are welcome. Tacoma Youth Theatre is also offering THE ART OF ACTING: Individualized concentrated instruction to any young actor ages 5-18. No audition is required for this open enrollment acting experience. Registration forms are available at http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/registration-form.html . *AUDITIONS: Saturday, May 11th 2pm - 2:45: Suggested for non-readers, and young actors ages 5 - 7 3pm - 4:30: Suggested for actors ages 8+ * *If cast*, tuition is PAY WHAT YOU CAN* *No preparation is necessary. * The auditions will consist of games, exercises & reading from the script. Actors should plan on staying throughout the auditions. Parents may stay throughout, but should at least plan on attending the first 15 minute of auditions. Tuition is pay-what-you-can* and due, if cast, on the first day of rehearsals. *REHEARSALS: *May 17th – June 21st -- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4pm - 6pm Performances: May 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Early rehearsals will be reserved for scene-work and blocking of smaller groups, and will include only a portion of the cast. All actors will attend at least the last week of rehearsals together and a detailed schedule will be provided at the first read-through. Schedule below: Sat, May 11th: Auditions Wed, May 15th: Casting calls will be made by this date Fri, May 17 - Read-through: FULL Cast Mon, May 20 - PARTIAL Cast Wed, May 22 - PARTIAL Cast Fri, May 24 - PARTIAL Cast Mon, May 27 - PARTIAL Cast (Memorial Day) Wed, May 29 - PARTIAL Cast Fri, May 31 - PARTIAL Cast Mon, June 3 – run-through: FULL Cast Wed, June 5 – run-through: FULL Cast (OFF-BOOK Day) Fri, June 7 – PARTIAL Cast Mon, June 10 – PARTIAL Cast Wed, June 12 – PARTIAL Cast Fri, June 14 – run-through: FULL Cast Mon, June 17 - FULL Cast Wed, June 19 – FULL Cast Fri, June 21 – TBA Performances: Fri, June 21 at 7pm Sat, June 22 at 7pm Sun, June 23 at 3pm *The Art of Acting - Individualized, Concentrated Instruction Open enrollment: pay-what-you-can * The perfect opportunity for both the very new, youngest actors to learn the basics, as well as the more experienced actors to perfect their craft. Through scene study and/or monologue work, actors will spend their entire rehearsal time working directly with Maggie Knott. Pairs and individuals will meet on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays to concentrate on small scenes. All instruction will be geared directly to each young actor's specific needs. *For example:* Two 5-6 yr olds might perfect a small scene from The Secret Garden. Two teens might work on a Neil Simon scene or some classic Shakespeare. A very serious young actor might perfect both a classical and contemporary monologue for auditions. *Rehearsals: * May 28 - June 20, will be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with each actor meeting for at least 45 minutes, twice weekly. Actors will be scheduled to best meet the needs of their individualized instruction. *Schedule: * Thursday, May 23rd: Actors and their parents will meet with director, Maggie Knott, to create an individualized plan. 30 minute meetings will be arranged between 3pm and 7pm. Performances: Fri, June 21 at 7pm Sat, June 22 at 7pm Sun, June 23 at 3pm Performances are open to the public and admission is PAY WHAT YOU CAN. Please help us to spread the word! *Auditions & rehearsals will be held in Tacoma Youth Theatre's current space at 206 North J Street, The Center For Spiritual Living. Tacoma Youth Theatre is an educational theatre company, with no religious affiliation. * www.tacomayouththeatre.org (253) 226 - 6962: Maggie Knott *PAY WHAT YOU CAN tuition is not free. Tacoma Youth Theatre is funded through tuition payments. Families are asked to pay the full tuition amount or an alternate amount they can afford. Tom Sawyer: $300 Individualized Acting: $200 Please visit http://tacomayouththeatre.blogspot.com/2012/10/ pay-what-you-can-tuition.html to see a breakdown of costs. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to Tacoma Youth Theatre by clicking the "Donate Now" button on the left. Tacoma Youth Theatre is dedicated to creating high-quality theatre entirely produced by young artists. The company strives to build community by emphasizing core values of self-esteem, empathy, responsibility, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability. Tacoma Youth Theatre provides professional expectations, resources, and mentors that lead young people through the exploration of multiple theatrical disciplines. This process works best in a nurturing, respectful atmosphere where unique individuals, ages 5-18, can discover the impact, success, and joy of theatre for themselves. -- Scott Campbell, Managing Director Tacoma Youth Theatre 253-677-0531 www.tacomayouththeatre.org *Join our Email list*<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=n6xae4jab&p=oi&m=1110219710381>