Mainstage Musical:
Annie, Jr.
Mainstage Company: Grades 6-12*
Mondays; January 26-April 7
5:30-7:30 PM
Redemption Hills Church
In 1930s New York City, it's a hard knock life for Annie and her friends at the orphanage run by cruel, conniving Miss Hannigan. But when Annie is invited to spend the holidays at the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, both of their lives are about to change. While Annie is determined to find her real mother and father, she manages to win over the hearts of Oliver and his staff. With a Tony-award-winning book, timeless songs, and plenty of fantastic roles to challenge performers of all experience levels, this beloved musical is sure to delight actors and audiences alike!
**Performers in the Mainstage and Mini Companies will spend some rehearsal time together, but will split up by company for most class activities. We recognize that every child has different needs, and families who would like to request an age exception in either direction should reach out to stagebugztheatre@gmail.com. Students in both companies will have equal opportunities to be in the spotlight and to learn at their own pace.
About
The Mainstage Musical is Stagebugz's big event of the season, where performers of all experience levels work to present a two-act, full-scale musical! This program is designed to bring together the Stagebugz community, with exciting roles for all participants and opportunities for each student to highlight their strengths and develop new ones. Actors will spend time in peer groups where they'll bond with other students their age while still working with and learning from those older and younger than them, though all material and activities will be kept age-appropriate. Performers will spend rehearsal time singing popular Broadway songs, learning cool dances, and exploring character study and basic script analysis as they develop their show. They will learn skills and techniques to carry with them in any future path they choose, all while making lifelong friends and participating in the magic of live theatre. The production ends with a full tech week, followed by a weekend of performances for family, friends, and fans!
Dates
Auditions: Monday, January 19th from 5:00-8:30 PM
*Performers will audition in 1-1.5 hour slots. Time slots will be assigned the week prior to auditions.
(students unavailable for auditions may submit a video audition)
Rehearsals: Mondays, January 26th-March 30th from 5:30-7:30PM
*Extra rehearsals on Wednesdays, March 4th, 11th, and 18th from 5:30-7:30 PM (location TBA). Not all performers will be called to extra rehearsals.
**No rehearsal March 23rd for spring break
Tech Rehearsals: April 6th-8th from 5:00-8:00 PM
***Tech rehearsals are required additional rehearsals for all cast members.
Performances:
April 9 at 6 PM (Parent preview)
April 10 & 11 at 6 PM
April 12 at 2 PM
Location
Instructors
Rehearsals will take place at:
Redemption Hills Church
7462 S Everett St
Littleton, CO 80128
Tech Rehearsals and Performances will take place at:
Three Leaches Theatre
1560 Teller Street
Lakewood, CO, 80124
Director: Aspen Somers
Choreographer & Stage Manager: Ashley Somers
Assistant Director: Sophia Badia
Payment Information
Tuition: $375
*Tuition includes script and all relevant rehearsal materials, costumes and props (to be returned), program T-shirt, and two complimentary performance tickets. There are no hidden fees at Stagebugz!
In addition to tuition, there is a minimum of 2 volunteer hours required per registered student, which can be completed by parents, family members, friends, or students aged 12+. Please see below for more information on volunteer hours!
A non-refundable deposit of $200 will be due at the time of registration. Families may choose to pay in full, or may pay only the deposit when registering. The remaining tuition amount will be due no later than Sunday, January 18th. Failure to pay remaining tuition before the deadline may result in forfeit of student's spot with no refund of the deposit.
The $200 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds of any amount will be issued after January 18th.
Stagebugz is committed to making arts education available to all and offers Excellence Scholarships and Theater Accessibility Grants are available to those unable to cover the full cost of registration. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
Performances
Performances will be held at 6 PM on Thursday-Saturday, April 9th-11th, and 2 PM on Sunday, April 12th at the Three Leaches Theatre.
Each registered performer will receive at least two complimentary (free) tickets to parent preview night on Thursday, April 9th (exact number dependent on availability). Public performance tickets will go on sale starting March 9th for $10 each ($7 for children and seniors).
Auditions and Casting
Auditions will be held workshop-style prior to the first day of class on Monday, January 19th. Performers will be scheduled in groups in 1-1.5 hour time slots, which will consist of icebreakers, singing and reading from the script, and learning a simple dance. Script material will be sent two weeks prior to auditions for those who would like to prepare in advance.
Every student is guaranteed a role with at least one line and one solo upon registering, and our small class sizes ensure that each performer receives ample stage time. Auditions are simply the only way to allow us to determine everyone's strengths so we make sure they get to show them off, and to help us find the place where each child will learn the most and have the best experience. Stagebugz auditions are a low-stress, low-pressure environment that we encourage participants to view as nothing more than an opportunity to do what they love: perform!
We do our best to find a role that each child will be excited about, but please remember that in Stagebugz shows, there truly are no small parts. Additionally, many factors go into casting a show, and not receiving their desired role is not a reflection of a child's level of talent.
Parent Volunteers
For this program, there is a minimum of two volunteer hours required for each registered performer. Volunteer hours may be completed by parents/guardians, family members, or friends. More information and sign-ups will be sent out after the start of rehearsals, but volunteers are primarily needed during tech week and the run of the show, and generally cover positions such as green room chaperones, costume/prop assistants, stagehands, ticket/concession sales, and ushers. There will be volunteer opportunities outside of this time frame, as well as positions that can be completed at home, for families who are unavailable.
Families who prefer not to complete volunteer hours may pay an opt-out fee of $40 per registered student.
*We do not want volunteer hours to be the reason any child cannot participate! If there are extenuating circumstances and no one is able to volunteer for your child and you are unable to pay the opt-out fee, please email stagebugztheatre@gmail.com.
*Please Note: Program dates, times, and location subject to change. Stagebugz Theatre can offer no refunds or transfers for drops, postponements, or other issues arising out of COVID-19 or any other unanticipated safety emergency.