MT ED
Quality Musical Theatre Education
585-802-1902
2021-22 SEASON
FALL PRODUCTION PROGRAM
2nd-12th Grade
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Auditions are 9/11 from 9a-12p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 9-11:30a. Tech week, which is mandatory, 10/25-10/28 from 5-9p. Performances 10/29 at 7p and 10/30 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $350
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Tina Crandall-Gommel
Music Director: Andy Kittleson
Choreographer: Amanda Hartmann
HOLIDAY PRODUCTION PROGRAM
2nd - 12th Grade
Claus tells the incredible story of a human child brought up by Immortals in a magical forest. But when Claus discovers there’s a whole world outside of the forest, inhabited by humans like him, his life takes a different path.
Claus leaves the magical forest behind to be with his own kind and soon discovers a gift for toy-making. Children instantly love him, but the evil Awgwas, who revel in making children naughty, wage war on Claus who calls on his immortal friends for help.
But even free from the Awgwas, Claus faces a bigger battle – he’s getting older and can’t continue to deliver presents to children for ever, or can he…? Based on the book The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum (writer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), Claus is a musical for all the family.
Auditions are 11/13 from 9a-12p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 9-11:30a. Tech week, which is mandatory, 12/13-12/16 from 5-9p. Performances 12/17 at 7p and 12/18 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $350
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Tina Crandall-Gommel
Vocal Director: Emily Beseau
Choreographer: Sheralyn Hendrickson
WINTER YOUTH PRODUCTION PROGRAM
2nd-7th Grade
Based on the hit 1976 film, starring a pre-teen Scott Baio and Jodi Foster, and featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone JR. is good, clean, comedic fun!
Two gangs in a fictitious city populated only by children are in a rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since acquiring the "splurge" gun (a weapon that shoots whip cream). Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust into the limelight when he becomes the last chance Fat Sam's gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his new love, Blousey... but that just isn't in the cards for our hero.
Auditions are 2/5 from 9a-11:30p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 9-11:30a. Tech week, which is mandatory, 3/28-3/31 from 5-9p. Performances 4/1 at 7p and 4/2 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $325
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Tina Crandall-Gommel
Vocal Director: Heather Lonardo
Choreographer: Holly Lowden
WINTER TEEN PRODUCTION PROGRAM
8th-12th Grade
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
Auditions are 1/8 from 12-2:30p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 12-2:30p. Tech week, which is mandatory, 3/7-3/10 from 5-9p. Performances 3/11 at 7p and 3/12 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $350
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Tina Crandall-Gommel
Vocal Director: Heather Lonardo
Choreographer: Amanda Hartmann
SPRING YOUTH PRODUCTION PROGRAM
2nd-7th Grade
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
Auditions are 4/9 from 9a-11:30p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 9-11:30a. Tech week, which is mandatory, 6/6-6/9 from 5-9p. Performances 6/10 at 7p and 6/11 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $325
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Jill Oddo
Vocal Director: Heather Lonardo
Choreographer: Holly Lowden
SPRING TEEN PRODUCTION PROGRAM
8th-12th Grade
Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Aladdin... from the villain's point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom, one misunderstood Royal Vizier will go on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan, an invading prince, and the most notorious thief to ever live! With the help of the Kingdom's free-spirited, teenage Princess, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing a wish-granting Djinn (who's really funny, by the way) and defeat the city's most-wanted criminal... Aladdin! This musical adventure celebrates and lovingly pokes fun at everyone's favorite series of hand-drawn, animated films. *Please note - the content of this show is PG-13.
Auditions are 3/19 from 12-2:30p. Rehearsals will take place Tuesdays and Fridays 6-8:30p and Saturdays 12-2:30p. Tech week, which is mandatory, 5/16-5/19 from 5-9p. Performances 5/20 at 7p and 5/21 at 2p and 7p. Tuition - $350
Non-refundable deposit of $100 is due upon registration to hold spot. Balance is due before audition day.
Director: Tina Crandall-Gommel
Vocal Director: Heather Lonardo
Choreographer: Amanda Hartmann
MT ED WISH LIST
In December of 2020, MT Ed relocated to our own dedicated space at 4785 Lake Ave, the historic Penny Arcade at Charlotte Beach. We are thrilled to rejuvenate this landmark into a performance venue for generations of students to come. Due to our generous community members and their contributions, we are able to continue running all of MT Ed programs and events, as well as add more to our offerings each year. MT Ed has a wish list of items that we could use to help grow our program. Your donation to MT Ed will help us expand our programs and continue to bring you amazing shows and performances.
UPDATE JUNE 19, 2021
We are thrilled that the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter as we move toward live theatre making a full come back. We are confident that after a year of offering safe programming for all of our participants that with continued vigilance, we will continue to keep students and their families and friends safe as we invite them back to summer camps and various programs with live audiences. We will continue to keep up with the latest Covid guidelines. In accordance with the news of restrictions lifting as NYS has reached 70% vaccinated, we are moving to face coverings being optional for our students, with unvaccinated audience members being encouraged to continue masking. We will continue our cleaning practices including HEPA filtration and daily heath screen.
ABOUT US
We must all do theatre, to find out who we are, and to discover who we could become. ~Augusto Boal
At MT Ed we provide quality educational experiences to students of all ages. Classes are available in voice, dance and acting from educated professionals. Performance opportunities are provided through recitals and musical theatre productions.
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