STAGES OF THE GAME MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPROV TROUPE

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

For Students in Grades 5 - 7

 

Coached by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

 

REGISTRATION:

To register for the troupe:

•   please fill out and submit Registration Form. *For your convenience, the rehearsal schedule has been provided in calendar form Commitment Calendar. Please review.

•   Payment can be made on our website insert link to PayPal button/payment page   

 

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•   Or mail check payable to "Stages" to:

            Stages of the Game Improv Troupe

            875 E. Main Street

            Auditorium Center, Third Floor

            Rochester, NY 14605

•   You will receive an email/call confirming your spot on the troupe.

 

TROUPE:

Calling performers in Grades 5 – 7 -- serious performers willing to work as part of a team to share their talents, refine their skills, and create a high quality show.  Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.  Please consider your commitment to the troupe and show prior to your audition.  Each troupe member is crucial to the success of the show.  The experience will be exciting, fun and valuable.

 

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will be on Mondays in April and May — see Commitment Calendar. You will be called to all rehearsals and need to have no more than two conflicts.

 

PERFORMANCES:

There will be a showcase performance for both the Middle and High School Troupes on May 29. 

•   Middle School - May 29 at 7:00PM

•   High School - May 29 at 8:00PM

 

COMMITMENT:

·         $150 Commitment Fee for comedy/improv performance training to develop your talent in a supportive,   

          nurturing environment culminating in full performances.  Includes a t-shirt fee.  A limited amount of

          partial tuition assistance available.

·         Attend all rehearsals to which you are called.

·         Families are asked to contribute volunteer hours in a variety of production areas to help make the show a

          success.

 

THE SHOW:

Middle school students will explore the basic elements of comedy improv such as building relationships, character development, listening and agreeing, within the framework of short-form improv, in the style of the popular TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway.”  Over a period of eight 1.5-hour rehearsals and one tech rehearsal, the group will learn a variety of improv games, culminating in a Stages showcase performance.  Oh yeah, and they’re going to have a ton of FUN!

 

LOCATION:

Rehearsals, and show are held at:

STAGES

875 E. Main Street

Third Floor, Auditorium Center

Rochester, NY 14605

Parking located behind the building (enter from College Ave).  Tell the attendant you are  attending a Stages rehearsal or show.

 

QUESTIONS:

935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or email Greg@MJTStages.com

 

Hope to see you in the troupe!