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Theater Productions
Would you like to play a part in an SCA Production? Follow these simple steps to audition for a show!
STEP 1: Review the upcoming theater productions below
STEP 2: Call SCA (440) 337-1400 to schedule an audition time!
STEP 3: Need help preparing for your audition? Sign up for one of SCA’s Specialty Audition Workshops or private acting sessions to help YOU do your best when auditioning. Need help preparing for a Vocal Audition? Call SCA at (440) 337-1400 to schedule a Vocal Audition Preparation Lesson with SCA’s Voice Instructors!
- Peewee Playbillder (Grade 2-3)
- Stories on Stage (Grades 4-5)
- Spotlight Youth Theater (Grades 6-8)
- Act II Players
- Special Theater Events
STONE SOUP
Directed by Rachel Murar
Told for generations and by many different cultures, Stone Soup tells of a hungry stranger who convinces the people of a town to each share a small amount of their food in order to make a meal that everyone enjoys. Students will love adapting and staging this age old folk story about how a little sacrifice and sharing can go a long way. This is a perfect program for kids new to the stage.
Enrollment Opens: July 26 *There will be no formal auditions for this production. Students should familiarize themselves with the story. Roles will be assigned throughout rehearsal. Please sign your child up before the first rehearsal. Limit 20 students.
Rehearsals: Saturdays (9 am - 11 am) September 9 - October 28
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals: Saturday, November 11 (9:00 am - 11:00 am) at SCA and Monday, November 13 (5-7 pm) at Solon Library
Performances: Thursday, November 16 (7:00 pm) at Solon Library & Saturday, November 18 (2:00 pm) at SCA
Production Fee: $135 *Due by Saturday, September 9, 2017
JUNKYARD WONDERS
Directed by Rachel Murar
Enrollment Opens: January 15*
Performances: March 8 & 10
*Limit of 20 students
10th ANNUAL SCA ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
GRADES 2 - 8
The SCA One-Act Festival will be the result of the 10th-Annual SCA Playwriting Competition. This production will feature original one-act plays written by young playwrights from all over North East Ohio and performed by SCA's Youth Theater students.
Enrollment Opens: March 24
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (5 pm- 7 pm) and Saturday (11 am - 2:30 pm) April 10 - May 17 *Students must be available to rehearse at least two days a week.
Tech & Dress: May 21- May 24
Performances: May 25 (7pm) & May 26 (2pm)
Stories on Stage
This series is designed both to promote theater education in mind and to encourage literacy in all children. Twice per year, SCA Stories on Stage students, grades 4 - 5, adapt a classic children’s book for the stage and present it at SCA and local libraries. To cap off the school-year and round out their theatrical training, these young performers also present a musical based on a children’s book. Those wishing to audition for a Spotlight Youth Theater production are encouraged to enroll in a theater Technique Class concurrent to the production and should call SCA at (440) 337-1400 to sign-up for an audition appointment. Students auditioning for the Stories on Stage program need not prepare anything prior to auditions; however, it is suggested that they familiarize themselves with the classic children’s book being adapted as well as the musical score on www.mtishows.com
Upcoming Productions:
THE SNEETCHES
By Dr. Seuss
Directed by Allison St. John, Adapted by the Stories on Stage Students and Allison St. John
The Sneetches, by Dr. Seuss, tells of a group of yellow creatures, some of whom have "bellies with stars" and some of whom have "none upon thars". The star-bellied Sneetches and the plain-bellied Sneetches just can't get along, until one day "the Sneetches got really quite smart" and "thy decided that Sneetches are Sneetches, and no kind of Sneetch is the best on the beaches". This wonderfully whimsical story gets straight to the source of discrimination in a way in which kids can relate and learn from.
Group Audition: Thursday, September 7 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) *Students should familiarize themselves with the original book.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) September 12 - November 16
Mandatory Technical Rehearsals: Tuesday, November 28 & Wednesday, November 29 (6pm-8pm)
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals: Thursday, November 30 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Performances: Friday, December 1 (7:30 pm) & Saturday, December 2 (2 pm) at SCA
Production Fee: $135 *Due by Tuesday, September 12, 2017
HONK! Jr.
Directed by Allison St. John
Group Auditions: January 9 & 11
Performances: April 6 & 7
10th ANNUAL SCA ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
GRADES 2 - 8
Featuring the Winner of the 10th Annual SCA Playwriting Competition
Directed by Dominick Chicotel & Allison St. John
Due to the success of the past 9 years, SCA is now expanding the One-Act Festival to include multiple generations of young actors and playwrights.
Enrollment Opens: April 21 *Limit 40 Students
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (5 pm- 7 pm) and Saturday (11 am - 2:30 pm) April 10 - May 16 *Students must be available to rehearse at least two days a week.
Tech & Dress: May 19 - May 24
Performances: May 27 (7:30 pm) & May 28 (2 pm)
Spotlight Youth Theater
GRADES 6 - 8
FALL 2017
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR.
Music by Jerry Bock, Book by Joseph Stein, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on Sholem Aleichem's stories, by special permission of Arnold Perl.
Directed by Dominick Chicotel
This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, JR. follows Tevye the mildman as he tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world. This show is a great introduction to the world of musical theater. Young performers will love its humor, warmth, honesty, and great balance of male and female roles.
*Students MUST LIST ALL conflicts with regular rehearsals on audition form & cast contract. Availability will be a consideration in casting. Absences from rehearsals not previously disclosed may mean removal from parts of or the entire show (except in cases of emergency or illness). There are NO ABSENCES permitted during Mandatory Technical or Dress Rehearsals.
Mandatory Group Dance Audition: Monday, August 28 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) *Come dressed & prepared to learn & repeat a combo.
Individual Vocal Audition Appointments: Tuesday, August 29 & Wednesday, August 30 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) *Students should prepare 16 to 32 bars of a vocal piece (piano sheet music required for accompanist). Monologue selections will be provided. Call for Appointment.
Call Backs: Thursday, August 31 (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm) *By invitation only. Students will do cold readings and sing music from the show.
Cast List Posted: August 26 at 3:30 pm at SCA & via Email
Regular Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm), Saturdays (11:00 am - 2:30 pm) September 6 - October 25
Mandatory Technical Rehearsals: Saturday, October 28 (11:00 am - 2:30 pm) & Monday, October 30 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals: Wednesday, November 1 & Thursday, November 2 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Performances: Friday, November 3 (7:30 pm), Saturday, November 4 (2:00 pm & 7:30 pm) and Sunday, November 5 (2:00 pm) at SCA.
Production Fee: $135 *Due no later than Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Winter Play - TBD
Directed by Dominick Chicotel
Auditions: December 5, 6 & 7
Performances: March 16, 17, & 18
10th ANNUAL SCA ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
GRADES 2 - 8
Featuring the Winner of the 10th Annual SCA Playwriting Competition
Directed by Dominick Chicotel & Allison St. John
Due to the success of the past 9 years, SCA is now expanding the One-Act Festival to include multiple generations of young actors and playwrights.
Enrollment Opens: April 21 *Limit 40 Students
Rehearsals: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (5 pm- 7 pm) and Saturday (11 am - 2:30 pm) April 10 - May16 *Students must be available to rehearse at least two days a week.
Tech & Dress: May 19 - May 24
Performances: May 27 (7:30 pm) & May 28 (2 pm)
10TH ANNUAL SCA PLAYWRIGHTING COMPETITION
GRADES 4 - 8 / 9 - 12
Students, grades 4 - 12, are eligible to enter a short play of their own creation into this competition. The winners will get the chance to see their work performed by the SCA Youth Theater Students (grades 2 - 8) on the SCA stage. Students will be judged in two separate groups. Grades 4 - 8 are asked to submit a piece no more than 10 pages typed and grades 9 - 12 may submit works up to 15 pages typed. Deadline for submissions is 1/19/2018 but it is never too early to start writing.
ACT II Players
Wednesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Solon Center for the Arts
There is growing evidence that creative expression has positive effects on health and quality of life. Older adults have a rich array of life experiences and cultural backgrounds from which they draw when engaging in creative and performing arts programs. Through their participation in arts programs, they help to create a living legacy for their community.
Solon Center for the Arts and the Solon Department of Senior Services have created exciting new programs for those 55+. Come and be a part of this exciting opportunity to find your hidden talents, meet new friends and have some fun!
Players will meet once a month to read scripts, discuss ideas for future productions and participate in exciting theater games and exercises. Whether you are an experienced thespian or a novice to the theater world, you will enjoy developing your creative side. Interested participants or for more information, call Christine at (440) 337-1401. No audition required.
SCA MOVIE DAY!
(AGES 6+)
Join instructor Alli St. John as she hosts a monthly movie day to introduce students to classic movie adaptations of musical theater, theater and literary works. Movie snacks will be provided by SCA. A post movie discussion will follow each feature. *Please review all movie ratings and content to determine if the film is appropriate for your child before signing them up.
FEE: $5 per movie, includes instructor and snack
AUGUST
Fiddler on the Roof (G)
Saturday, August 26 (11am - 2:30pm)
SEPTEMBER
Dr. Suess' The Sneetches & other Suess Cartoons (G)
Tuesday, Septembet 5 (6:30pm - 8:00pm)
SCA THEATER FIELD TRIP
Join SCA on a field trip to Mercury Theater to see a fabulous and family-friendly show. Minors grade 5 and up have the option of attending an event with other students as part of a chaperoned group from Solon. Minors grade 4 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any minor, grade 5 and up, not accompanied by a parent or guardian must take the Solon Bus.
MERCURY THEATRE COMPANY
Notre Dame College's Professional Theatre Company
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure!
Saturday, August 12 (12:30pm - 3pm) *If taking the Solon Bus
Production begins at 1pm
FEE: Taking the Bus: $18
FEE: NOT Taking the Bus: $10
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 21, 2017