Click the links below to download your own copies of the Summer Musical Theatre brochure & registration form:

Brochure

Click here for highlights of Mulgrave's 2008 & 2009 summer Musical Theatre programs.

Participants are invited to sign up for one of the following programs, according to their age and interests: 

1. Musical Theatre (Entering Grades 3 to 10) If you love performing in musicals or have always wanted to be in a musical... if you love to sing, dance or act... or if you simply want to gain performance skills in a fun, supportive    environment... this is the program for you!  Each day will include a variety of different activities such as singing, dancing, scene work, auditions, theatre games, character-building exercises,    and more... all working towards a final evening performance in Mulgrave’s Linda Hamer Theatre. As always, we welcome all levels of experience, and we firmly believe in giving each participant as many opportunities to learn and excel as possible.

NEW FOR 2010:  We have made some changes to our assessment process, in order to ensure an inspiring and stimulating learning experience for everyone. We will hold assessments for all registered participants in advance (see below for more details). **Please note that ALL registrants will be accepted; the assessment will simply allow the directing team to determine each participant’s level and assign them to one of three sub-groups: Advanced, Intermediate or Ensemble. A package with assessment criteria and materials to prepare will be provided to all registrants. This type of process is a fundamental aspect of theatre, and part of the learning experience, so we make every effort to ensure that it is as positive and constructive as possible. The directing team also reserves the right to reassess during the first few days of the program, and could move someone from one category to another (e.g. if they have made significant progress in the intervening weeks, or demonstrate that they are ready for more than their assessment suggested). Regardless of the sub-group to which they are assigned, all participants will benefit from the same amount of coaching time and expertise from the teaching team - it is simply the content of the coaching that will be tailored to each level. Everyone is pushed to excel, to progress, to gain confidence and to acquire new skills.

2. Junior Musical Theatre (Entering Grades K to 2) An opportunity for younger children to participate in the summer musical theatre program, in addition to a variety of other activities such as arts and crafts, stories and indoor/outdoor playtimes. Children will join the Musical Theatre program for part of each day, and will sing and dance in the final production.

4. Stagecraft & Theatre Tech (Entering Grades 6 to 12)

Interested in what goes on behind the scenes? Like to help projects run smoothly and make things look and sound good on stage? Then Stagecraft & Theatre Tech is for you. Gain hands-on experience in stage management, set design/construction, microphone set-up, lighting design, follow spot operation and much more. Participants will be an integral part of the production team; they will act as stage crew and assist in running sound and lights for the final performance.

ADVANCE ASSESSMENT (Program #1 Participants Only) 

Please note that all registrants will be accepted into the program. This assessment will simply determine each person’s level (Advanced, Intermediate, or Ensemble) so that the coaching team can tailor the material to be learned accordingly.

Once your registration has been submitted, you will be contacted to schedule an assessment within one of the following time slots:

Tuesday June 15th, 3:30 - 7:30pm                Wednesday June 16th, 3:30 - 6:30pm                Monday July 12th, 2:00 - 7:00pm

The assessment will involved singing, acting and basic choreography. Materials to prepare will be provided in advance.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE (All Participants)

July 19 to 23 (Monday to Friday)
9am to 4pm

July 24 (Saturday)
Programs #1 & #2: Costume fittings for all Musical Theatre & Junior Musical Theatre participants (performers will be given a specific 1 to 2 hour call time)
Program #3: Possible tech day for participants in Stage Craft/Theatre Tech

July 26 to 29 (Monday to Thursday)
9am to 4pm

July 30 (Friday)
9am to 7pm: Dress rehearsals, dinner & show prep
7pm: SHOWTIME!
9pm onwards: Tear-down and clean-up

Extended child care is available from 8am to 9am and 4pm to 6pm; $50 per child per week.

Additional Field Trips (optional)
There will be two evenings out to attend musical productions at Theatre Under the Stars.

Monique Creber, the creator and artistic director of Mulgrave’s summer Musical Theatre programs, has over 30 years of music teaching and stage production experience. In addition to running vocal music programs at Mulgrave School, she maintains a very busy career on stage and in the studio as a professional vocalist, voice artist, producer and musical director.

Glen Pope is the Director of Theatre and a teacher of Theatre Arts and Theatre Tech at Mulgrave School. He is also an experienced stage director, writer and lighting designer; recent show credits include The Laramie Project, Hairspray,  Little Women and Fame.

Chad Matchette is a successful director, writer, producer, educator and actor; performance credits include “Daddy Warbucks” in Annie, “Tevye” in Fiddler on the Roof and “Reuben” in Joseph. He is currently the Artistic Director at the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts.

Melanie Thompson is a stage manager, production coordinator, and writer. She is the author of seven original children’s musicals and has also adapted many musicals for kids.

The two week production will be supported by several additional teaching and administrative staff.