[NEohioPAL] Introducing Mercury Theatre Company's THE JUNIOR COMPANY

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The Junior Company



Seeking the area's best musical theatre students!


About the Company


Mercury Theatre Company and Notre Dame College's Performing Arts have joined forces to launch a Junior Company for emerging young artists. This ten-week program invites 12 rising high school students to participate in an immersive theatrical experience like no other!



The first portion of the Junior Company introduces you to the professional life of a performer. While rehearsing alongside the adult company 8 students prepare to perform in the area premiere of Disney's The Little Mermaid while 4 students interested in only technical aspects of theatre get to work alongside the tech staff of their interest. During the second half, students receive pre-collegiate training from Notre Dame College. Classes include acting, voice, improv, movement and dance as well as technical aspects of theatre. Students also have the opportunity to earn college credit through this program.



Breakdown

  *   8 rising high school students will be accepted into the performance track and 4  students into technical track. This means you are entering your high school as of fall 2016.
  *   All students will rehearse and perform onstage in Disney's The Little Mermaid (August 5-20, 2016). Rehearsals for The Little Mermaid begin July 11. This does not prevent you from being part of My Mercury! Theatre Intensive.
  *   Students take master classes from actors, directors, choreographers and artists currently in residence at Mercury Theatre Company.
  *   10 specified training day classes at Notre Dame College will focus on voice, dance, acting, improv and audition technique for the performance track. For technical classes will focus on build, paint, stage makeup, stage management and costume design.
  *   At the end of the program there will be a showcase of the student's talent with top college professors in attendance and commercial talent agents.
  *   The total cost for each participant is $500.00. There is also a photo shoot for a new headshot.
  *   College credit available for an additional cost of approximately $250 per credit with a 2 credit maximum.
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Requirements


We are seeking bright, talented young artists with a hunger to grow and learn from every experience. You must possess a strong voice, solid dance technique, and the ability to connect with an audience to tell the story.

To apply you will need to submit online with a headshot and resume as well as a video of your best musical theater song - (can be either a 32 bar cut or a full song) and a short personal introduction.

The final step will be an interview with the staff of Mercury to find the best fit for the student.


Application Calendar


The selection process for the 2016 Intensive has BEGUN.

·      Submissions will be accepted through March 11, 2016.

·      Acceptances will be announced March 21, 2016.

·      April 18, 2016 acceptance deadline and $250.00 deposit due.

           May 9, 2016 final deposit & paperwork due.





Mercury Theatre Company

216.771.5862

www.mercurytheatrecompany.org
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