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Showstoppers Auditions and Youtheatre Classes Coming Up!

Arts and Entertainment

November 28, 2023

From: Erie Playhouse

SHOWSTOPPERS are back!
Auditions Dec. 14 & 15 at 4:30pm

Showstoppers is an auditioned youth show choir with the mission of providing unparalleled quality performances paired with service for the community.

And new in 2024, we're introducing Showstoppers: Originals, an all-new group focused on devised theatre!

Showstoppers
Sundays Jan - May | 6 - 8 PM
Ages 8 - 16


Ever get tired of those post-show blues? Wish you could be on stage all year round? Now you can, because Showstoppers is BACK! Showstoppers is an auditioned show choir that works on musical theatre pieces all semester with performances throughout. In this group you will strengthen your skills as a singer, dancer, and actor all while collaborating as a group to find ways to make everyone shine.

Showstoppers: Originals
Sundays Jan - May | 4 - 6 PM
Ages 12 - 18

For the advanced thespian looking for an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills and explore the possibilities of the world of theatre; this group will work together to create a completely original work to be performed for the public at the end of the semester. During the process of devising their own theatrical piece, the students will learn advanced techniques in movement, voice, and storytelling to utilize in the creation of their work. Additionally, all design and production aspects will be led by the students with guidance from industry professionals.

Audition Information
December 14 & 15 @ 4:30 PM
Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall (1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503)
You can audition for both groups if you wish!

Auditions for Showstoppers: Prepare one 16-32 measure cut of a song (  1 minute) WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT or a karaoke track. Auditions will include a short range test with scales, echo singing portion, and part singing test.

Auditions for Showstoppers: Originals: Prepare one  1 - 2 minute Monologue OR prepare a short creative writing sample to read aloud.

More Info on Showstoppers

Youtheatre Classes Start Jan 8.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR WINTER / SPRING 2024

Session 1: January 8 - February 23, 2024
Session 2: March 4 - April 19, 2024
Session 3: April 22 - June 7, 2024

Questions? Email [email protected]

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The Whole Family
Saturday Morning Stretch & Mingle
Saturdays - 9:30 - 11 - FREE

The whole family can enjoy a relaxing Saturday morning with the Playhouse! Join in for some yoga-based movement and conversation with your Playhouse community while the kids are in classes. Open to all ages and abilities; this group is for anyone looking for some chill time with your theatre family.

Theatre Career Exploration Days
Saturdays in March - 12 - 2 - FREE

Each Saturday afternoon in March, explore a different career in the theatre! See what is involved in a career in sets, costumes, directing, or administration. Each afternoon workshop will be led by a professional currently working in the field and will include some activities to help you explore what it would be like to work in the theatre.

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