Performance-based Opportunities
Dive into the magical world of theatre! Everyone who signs up will participate in the collaborative process of putting on a play or musical for the community (provided they are able to work cooperatively in a group setting for extended period with minimal conflicts) . Through the rehearsal process, each participant will be cast in a role as they rehearse and prepare scenes, learn songs, choreography and staging in a safe, supportive and instructive setting. By show time, each performer will have a Marquee moment to shine, sharpen skills as a performing artist, and stand up taller after the final bow! Rehearsals require more dedication than workshops and are a longer time commitment each week and recommended more for performers who are able to withstand the rehearsal process. Check out our Audition Q&A for the scoop on auditions.
"Shrek Jr"
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Auditions: Select one and attend entire time: Tuesday May 24 and Wednesday May 25, 5:30-8:30pm
Rehearsals begin June 13: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 5:30-8:30
Tech Week: July 25th-28th
Shows for Cast 1: Friday, July 29th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, July 30th @ 4:00PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, July 31st @ 1:00PM & 4:00PM.
Shows for Cast 2: Friday, August 5th @7:3oPM
Saturday, August 6th @ 4:00PM & 7:30PM
Sunday August 7th @ 1:ooPM & 4:00PM
Tuition: $270
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Auditions: Select one and attend entire time: Tuesday May 24 and Wednesday May 25, 5:30-8:30pm
Rehearsals begin June 13: Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays 5:30-8:30
Tech Week: July 25th-28th
Shows for Cast 1: Friday, July 29th @ 7:30PM
Saturday, July 30th @ 4:00PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, July 31st @ 1:00PM & 4:00PM.
Shows for Cast 2: Friday, August 5th @7:3oPM
Saturday, August 6th @ 4:00PM & 7:30PM
Sunday August 7th @ 1:ooPM & 4:00PM
Tuition: $270
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
SHOWS IN PRODUCTION
PUFFS (One-Act Edition for Young Wizards)
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
Auditions: Wednesday, March 23rd from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Rehearsals: (Beginning April 6th)
Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm; Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tech Rehearsals: May 16th-19th
Shows: May 20th-22nd
Tuition: $255
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
Auditions: Wednesday, March 23rd from 6:00pm-8:30pm
Rehearsals: (Beginning April 6th)
Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm; Saturdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tech Rehearsals: May 16th-19th
Shows: May 20th-22nd
Tuition: $255
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
Madagascar Jr. (A Musical Adventure)
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.
Auditions: Friday, April 8, 5:30-8:30 & Saturday, April 9th 12:30- 3:30pm
Rehearsals begin April 12: Mondays & Tuesdays 5:30-8:30, Sats 10-12:30pm
Tech Week: May 30th - June 2nd
Shows: June 3rd-5th
Tuition: $255
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.
Auditions: Friday, April 8, 5:30-8:30 & Saturday, April 9th 12:30- 3:30pm
Rehearsals begin April 12: Mondays & Tuesdays 5:30-8:30, Sats 10-12:30pm
Tech Week: May 30th - June 2nd
Shows: June 3rd-5th
Tuition: $255
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
“Les Miserables (School Edition)” @ Batavia Fine Arts Centre
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.
Auditions: April 3rd (4:00pm-6:00pm by appointment)
Callbacks: April 3rd (6:30pm-8:30pm IF called back)
Rehearsals begin April 7th: Thursdays & Fridays 5:00pm-9:00pm, and Sundays 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tech Week: June 20th-23rd
Shows: Friday, June 24th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, June 25th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, June 26th @ 1:00pm
Tuition: $310
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.
Auditions: April 3rd (4:00pm-6:00pm by appointment)
Callbacks: April 3rd (6:30pm-8:30pm IF called back)
Rehearsals begin April 7th: Thursdays & Fridays 5:00pm-9:00pm, and Sundays 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tech Week: June 20th-23rd
Shows: Friday, June 24th @ 7:00pm
Saturday, June 25th @ 7:00pm
Sunday, June 26th @ 1:00pm
Tuition: $310
Need-based scholarships available; email info@marqueeyouth.org for more info
Improv Troupe (Grades 6 and Up)
Learn how to trust your creative impulse while building ensemble through several games and exercises. Students will develop character building and live performance skills through team building, listening, pantomiming, reacting and adapting to unscripted material generated by their peers and a live audience. This class culminates with an improv showcase that will make any audience laugh out loud.
ONGOING - Stay tuned for the next session!
Learn how to trust your creative impulse while building ensemble through several games and exercises. Students will develop character building and live performance skills through team building, listening, pantomiming, reacting and adapting to unscripted material generated by their peers and a live audience. This class culminates with an improv showcase that will make any audience laugh out loud.
ONGOING - Stay tuned for the next session!