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Auditions for THE ENSEMBLE, grades 5-8


THE PERFORMER'S SCHOOL based in Highwood, Il. announces Auditions for THE ENSEMBLE, a professional performance troupe for actors Grades 5-8
AUDITIONS MAY 3 and May 4th at Highwood Rec Center

en·sem·ble

  [ahn-sahm-buhl, -sahmb; French ahn-sahn-bluh]  Show IPAnoun, plural en·sem·bles  [ahn-sahm-sahm-buhlz, -sahmbz; French ahn-sahn-bluh]  Show IPA.1.all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole.2.the entire costume of an individual, especially when all the parts are in harmony: She was wearing abeautiful ensemble by one of the French designers.3.a set of furniture.4.Music.a.the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc.b.the group so performing: a string ensemble.5.a group of supporting entertainers, as actors, dancers, and singers, in a theatrical production.

The Ensemble is a professional level performance troupe of grades 5-8 actors selected by audition to work alongside top Chicago professional talent culminating in Concert Style Performances. The Ensemble will be Ambassadors for The Performer's School and participate in outreach programs and performances along with the opportunity to be mentored by the teachers, guest artists and Advisory Board of The Performer's School. The Ensemble Members will see two professional productions in the Chicago area with backstage talks and transportation provided to all venues.
The Ensemble will be under the direction of the Founders of The Performer's School, Stacey Flaster and Liz Fauntleroy.
"The Ensemble" is a natural outgrowth of our classes and workshops with leading professional actors, directors, casting directors and agents and gives the kids a chance to be part of a professional performance based ongoing troupe" says award winning director Stacey Flaster. "We combine the highest level of professionalism with a supportive and experienced mentoring process that is unlike anything else available for these young performers." 
The Ensemble will meet starting in Fall 2014 with sessions going Fall 2014- Spring 2015.Meetings will be one week day after school and one weekend day
Auditions: Sat. May 3  3pm-5pm               Sun. May 4th 3:15-5:15pm
Highwood Rec Center 432 Green Bay Road Highwood, Il. 60040
Please prepare 2 contrasting (up tempo and ballad) 32 bar cuts of music. BRING SHEET MUSIC.  May be asked to do a cold reading.
Audition slots will be in 10 minute increments.Email Stacey@theperformersschool.com for specific audition timeYounger actors may be accepted with permission of Directors of The Performer's School
Fee information is on www.theperformersschool.com

         

Advisory Board of The Performer's School:

Sam Samuelson
Senior Agent, Stewart Talent 

Rick Boynton
Creative Producer, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Felicia Fields
Tony-Nominated Actress, The Color Purple

Susie McMonagle
Professional Actress, Broadway's Fantine in Les Miserables

George Keating
Professional Actor and Co-Creator Schoolhouse Rock, Live! 

Heidi Kettenring
Professional Actress, Chicago's Wicked

Rob Rahn
Professional Actor, Singer, Dancer, Director/Choreographer
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