Young Actors STUDIO
Ages range
STUDIO is an audition-based program for performers eleven to eighteen with director invitation or approval.
- Level I – 11-14
- Level II – 11-14
- Level III – 14-18
Participation
Students interested in STUDIO are considered at NWCT season auditions, held each June.
Time Commitment - Flexible! Past members have been cast in main stage productions, Kid’s Company NW and Interns NW. STUDIO is a year long program.
Program Features - STUDIO is a tuition based program offered through the Education and Production departments of NWCT. Weekly workshops allow members to explore the wide world of performing arts, interact with professional guests and participate in hands-on training. To better meet the individual needs of young performers we offer three STUDIO Levels.
Basic STUDIO Level I (ages 11-14)
- Weekly workshops with professional guest artists
- Portland Theater excursions – fall, winter and spring
- Free family admittance to NWCT’s annual Star Struck Seminar and a copy of the Resource Book
- Advance notice of theater classes, season selection and special discount offers
- A 20% discount on all NWCT advanced classes (excludes Summer Nights workshop)
- Invitation to Season Kick-Off, End-of-Season Celebration and other NWCT events
- Access to the STUDIO blog
Acting Intensive STUDIO Level II (ages 11-14)
- Level II offers everything listed above plus -
- A year of Advanced Acting workshops with curriculum suited to individual needs
- A chance to audition for two Second Stage shows
Advanced STUDIO Level III (ages 14-18)
- Level III offers everything listed above plus -
- A year of Advanced Acting workshops with curriculum suited to individual needs
- A chance to audition for ALL THREE Second Stage shows.
- Level III members will sometimes meet with Interns NW for special events
- Level III members serve as volunteer assistants for NWCT classes.
- Direct Level II scenes/songs in spring term
How to Become a Member - STUDIO members will be selected from NWCT’s 2012-13 season auditions. An informational Roundup Event for prospective members and their parents will be held September 9th from 1pm to 3pm. At that time the STUDIO season schedule of events will be provided and there will be time to answer program questions. KidsPro NW 2011-12 members who audition are invited to automatically continue membership into STUDIO for the upcoming season.
STUDIO Performance Opportunities
Second Stage productions use STUDIO and INTERNS NW casts with the support of professional adult actors. They are mounted against the backdrop of our main stage shows, providing students with professional training, performance experience and a chance to develop new work. This educational focus allows for the production of material that challenges and highlights the unique abilities of the cast. Experiences from past seasons have allowed student actors to focus on the artistic process of acting techniques including script analysis, character development, new work development, and much more. Productions vary by term and offer a range of challenging and rewarding experiences for these exceptional performers.
Casting Information
Each term an ensemble will be cast from Callbacks of STUDIO and INTERNS NW students. Roles are assigned and developed during rehearsals. The callbacks will be held per term and actors will be notified with preparation instructions and scheduling details.
Time Commitment and Project Information
Fall 2012: Sept. 11 – Oct. 27, 2012
Callbacks for: STUDIO LEVEL III, INTERNS NW on September 11th
Rehearse twice each week September through October
Performances will be Oct. 25-27, 2012.
Winter 2013: Jan. 26 – Mar. 23, 2013
Callbacks for: STUDIO LEVEL II AND III on January 26th
Rehearse two/three times each week February through March
Performances will be Mar. 21-23, 2013.
Spring 2013: April 2 –May 18, 2013
Callbacks for: STUDIO LEVEL II & III, INTERNS NW on April 2nd
Rehearse twice each week April through May
Performances will be May 15, 16, 18, 2013.
Tuition
STUDIO is a tuition based program. Tuition assistance for qualifying families is available. Please contact the Program Director for more information.
Contact
Program Director, Suezann Kitchens
503-222-2190, ext 11
