Opportunities for Kids to Learn, Grow in Theatre Arts!
Photo Credit: Cathy Breslow
Appearing in Photo Top L to R: Amber Gee, Elliott Keim, Curtis Manning, Karin Richey, Julia Wright, Sophie Meldrum, Louis Keim. Bottom L to R: Noah Richey, Jayelle Richey, Allison Mikowski
Auditions for Once on This Island
Now through March 19 video auditions are being accepted for our June production of Once on This Island. This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book, and Score. Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life.
The show calls for 8 adults (ages 16+) and several children ages (8+). Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings in April and May at Heirloom East Bay in Castro Valley. Performances will take place June 3-12 at TwiningVine Winery in Castro Valley. Participation is free. Details and sign up at plethos.org/auditions
Stagecraft Play Production Camp
Starting Monday, June 20 Plethos Productions will be launching Stagecraft Play Production camp for kids who have completed grades 3-8. Stagecraft Play Production camp will be led by professional Theatre Teacher Andrew Acevedo and will feature Bay Area Theatre professionals who come in to teach workshops on various topics related to all things play production.
The camp takes place at the beautiful Heirloom East Bay - a communal farm in the Castro Valley hills. Each camp day includes fun games, exploring the farm, seeing & feeding animals, plus snacks and lunch will be provided.
Students are invited to join for one or both weeks of camp, as the activities will differ. Week 1 (Monday-Friday June 20-24) will be Create Camp which focuses on Playwriting, Set Building, Costume & Prop Making, Lights, Sound & Technical Theatre Workshop.
Week 2 (Monday-Friday June 27-July 1) will be Performance Camp where kids participate in Acting, Singing & Dancing, & Tech Workshops, along with Dress Rehearsals for the final performance. The student-written original play for families, friends, and the public will be performed on Saturday, July 2.
Scholarships and sibling discounts are available. Details and sign up at plethos.org.
