FRIDAYS AT THE 5TH

Workshops for High School Students

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents special workshops for high school students with an interest in musical theater. Students have the opportunity to sing the songs, learn the choreography, and meet with the cast and crew for the productions on our stage. At each workshop the students enjoy a pizza party, tickets to the show, and a talkback with the cast after the evening's performance. 

We are now registering for the Oklahoma! workshop on February 10 or February 17.

SATURDAY MUSICAL THEATER CLASSES

For Youth

For Broadway-bound youth, The 5th Avenue Theatre offers Saturday morning classes in Musical Theater. Whether you're just starting out, or well on your way to the Great White Way, you'll find a class to fit your needs.

We have an exciting schedule of classes for young performers including some exciting new classes for our youngest students!

Now accepting registrations for our winter classes beginning on January 14, 2012!

• Gotta Dance (ages 6-8)
• Creative Drama (ages 6-8)
• Scenes and Songs Spotlight (ages 9-18)
• Intro to Musical Theater Dance (ages 9-13)
• Ballet for Musical Theater (ages 14–18)
• Jazz for Musical Theater (ages 14–18)
• Beginning Tap for Musical Theater (ages 14–18)
• Intermediate/Advanced Tap for Musical Theater (ages 14–18)

Classes will be held at Theatre Puget Sound (TPS)

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Summer Musical Theater School 
For ages 11-18
July 23-August 3, 2012
August 6-17, 2012

Professional Intensive
For ages 16-20
August 6-24, 2012

Dance Intensive
For ages 16-20
August 20-24, 2012

At The 5th Avenue Theatre's summer programs for youth, the focus is on training. During the one, two and three week sessions students learn from the professionals and acquire the skills to be a true triple threat.

Daily classes teach the fundamentals and help young performers build confidence in a fun and supportive environment. From instruction on proper warm-ups to the creation of a full musical production number, each day reveals new secrets and new appreciation for the world of musical theater.

Join us at The 5th, where YOU are the star!

TECH TUESDAYS

Workshops for High School Students

The 5th Avenue Theatre presents special workshops for high school students with a strong interest in technical theater. Students have the opportunity to tour backstage, observe during technical rehearsals, and meet working theater professionals and technicians.  At each workshop the students enjoy a pizza party and receive tickets to a preview performance of the production.

Workshops are for high school students, ages 14–18 only. Parents or chaperones who wish to attend the later performance with their students should contact the box office at 206.625.1900 / 888.5TH.4TIX or purchase tickets online.

We are now registering for Oklahoma! Tech Tuesday on January 31.

THE OKLAHOMA! PROJECT

In February 2012 The 5th Avenue Theatre will present the much-loved, time-honored musical Oklahoma!  In a unique partnership with Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras we are reaching out to area students (ages 14-19) to mount an “all-region” student production of Oklahoma! on the 5th Avenue stage.

This production will be entirely student-performed and will be run by a student technical crew under the mentorship and close guidance of theater professionals.  The production will be coordinated, marketed, and produced by a student administrative team under the coaching of 5th Avenue Theatre staff.  Through this project, a collective of students with diverse interests will meet and work together with the singular goal of creating a show for the historic 5th Avenue stage.  Students will be immersed in authentic experiences and gain an appreciation for collaboration—in addition to real skills used in the professional world.

TIMELINE

All rehearsals and work sessions will be scheduled on weekdays and weekends, with minimal commitments during the school day.

• November 29, 2011 Application deadline for Administrative Teams (Production, Development, Marketing & Communications, Finance & Ticketing, Stage Management)
• December 5 – 9, 2011  Performer auditions and application deadline
• January 16, 2012 Application deadline for Technical Teams (Technical Crew, Costumes Team)
• December 2011 Admin students meet 5th Avenue mentors and begin work on development, marketing and production
• February 11, 2012   Rehearsals begin
• March 16 – 17, 2012   Performances

TUITION

Upon acceptance, students pay no fees or tuition.  This program is supported by The 5th Avenue Theatre.

THE TEAMS

Local students (ages 14-19) have the opportunity to audition or apply for a number of positions all crucial to the success of the production:

THE PRODUCTION TEAM will be led by the production director and work with the artistic team.  Duties include rehearsal support, research, script reading, production paperwork, special projects, and other administrative work.  The production team will also provide cast and company management support when needed.  Students involved in drama clubs and extracurricular leadership are ideal candidates.

THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM will work with The 5th Avenue Development department to raise funds for the production.  Students on the development team will gain first-hand experience in fundraising for a national leader among non-profit theaters.  Students involved in Key Club, ASB, or school fundraising are ideal candidates. 

THE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM will develop marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, and promotional events for the production.  This team will work closely with 5th Avenue staff to ensure that the production has an audience.  Students involved in DECA or students with an interest in graphic arts will be ideal candidates.

THE STUDENT FINANCE & TICKETING TEAM will work with 5th Avenue staff to manage the production budget.  This will be an amazing opportunity for interested students to learn first-hand about the business operations of a major regional theater.  Students involved in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are ideal candidates.

THE STUDENT TECHNICAL TEAM will work with the 5th Avenue Professional Technical Theatre team. The professional team will mentor students in industry standard safety and best practices of running shows. Students will run the show under supervision of the 5th Avenue professional technical team.

THE STAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM will work primarily with production stage management and assist stage management during pre-rehearsal, rehearsal, tech and performances.  Students in this team will also have the opportunity to shadow members of The 5th Avenue technical crew.  Duties will include rehearsal set-up and strike, taking blocking notes, tracking paperwork, and running shows.  Upon acceptance, students will need to pre-arrange conflicts that occur during rehearsals.  No show conflicts will be accepted for students wishing to help run shows.

THE COSTUMES TEAM will learn how to fit costumes on actors, alter pieces and “rig” them for quick changes.  Students will analyze costume designs and learn about the design process as well as help in ironing and prepping costumes for the show and running the show backstage. Students may also have the opportunity to learn basics skills for hair/wigs and makeup.  No show conflicts will be accepted for students wishing to help run shows.

STUDENT PERFORMERS Auditions will be held for high school performers (actors and dancers) to constitute the production’s cast.  Please see application for more details.

For more information please call 206 625-1418