Youth Theatre Carson City returns with live and in-person programs, performances for spring and summer
Youth Theatre Carson City is pleased to announce that it will resume live programs and performances this spring and summer at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
“It has been over a year since our students have been on stage”, said Artistic Director Andie Wilkerson. “We are so excited to get back to performing live and give our youth the opportunity to connect with a live audience.”
Youth Theatre Carson City will kick off with a live performance of "The Wind in The Willows" that will run May 14, 15, and 16 at the Carson City Community Center.
In July, Youth Theatre Carson City will offer two performance opportunities for our local youth. For students grades K-5 we are offering a week-long “80’s Dance Party” Musical Theatre Camp, and students grades 6-12+ can participate in a 4-week Musical Theatre Intensive production of Footloose, The Musical.
More details for each production are below. For information, tickets, and registration, visit our website www.youththeatrecarsoncity.com.
May 14-16, The West Coast Premiere of The Wind in the Willows Young@Part
The Wind in the Willows Young@Part is a brand new musical that follows the wacky adventures of Mr. Toad, Badger, Mole, Rat and a menagerie of animal characters in this musical adaptation of the classic Kenneth Grahame children’s book. The production is the spring project of the national award-winning Youth Theatre Carson City Showstoppers performance group. The cast includes 17 youth ages 10 – 17. The Showstoppers performed a snippet of production during the 2021 virtual MTCA competition in March.
Mask, distancing and capacity protocols will be followed for this production. We ask that all attendees follow these protocols as they allow us to offer live, in-person performances for our performers and our audiences.
Performances will be held May 14th, 15th at 7 pm and May 16th at 2 pm. at the Bob Boldrick Theatre. Tickets are available online only at youththeatrecarsoncity.com at this time to ensure capacity limitations, with limited in-person tickets. Additional ticketing may be available as state and local guidance changes. Tickets are General Admission $15, student/senior $12, kids under $5.
June 28 – August 1 – Footloose: The Musical, Musical Theatre Intensive for youth grades 6-12+
Students who graduated in 2020 and missed their senior performances are eligible to audition.
One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage in this exhilarating adaptation of this Oscar and Tony-Nominated Footloose the Musical. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren isn't prepared for his new home, or the ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to gain control over the town's youth, including his own daughter. To the rockin' rhythm of its top 40 score, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
In this 5-week Musical Theatre Intensive, students will learn basic and advanced techniques in acting, musicianship, vocal performance, dance, and more as they work together to produce a fully-staged Broadway-style musical.
First round of auditions will be by video submission due June 15, 2021. Auditioners should prepare a one minute song of their choice that showcases their vocal and acting range as well as learn a provided dance routine. Callbacks will be held in-person June 26, 2021.
Schedule: Mondays through Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. June 28-July 29, 2021
Performances July 30-August 1, 2021
Tuition: $150. Scholarships available by application.
All information on this production can be found online at www.youththeatrecarsoncity.com/auditions.
July 19-23, “80’s Dance Party” Musical Theatre Camp for youth grades K-5
Spend a week full of singing, dancing, acting, games, and more culminating in a performance for friends and family on the last day! No audition necessary! This musical theatre camp is the perfect introduction to the world of performing arts!
It was a totally awesome decade of big hair, torn jeans and lots of new young artists! In this one-week summer camp, students will learn the basics of reading music, singing with an ensemble, dancing and choreography to songs like Footloose, Flashdance, Thriller, and more!
Students registered for this camp will receive a complimentary ticket to Youth Theatre Carson City's production of "Footloose: The Musical."
Schedule: Mondays-Friday 9am-12pm July 19-23 at the Carson City Community Center
Performance for families July 23 @ 12pm
Tuition: $100. Scholarships available by application.
About Youth Theatre Carson City
Youth Theatre Carson City is an award-winning youth theatre group in Carson City, Nevada. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for young people and their families to explore, create, learn and grow through quality theatrical experiences. We strive to be a model for excellence in theatre with an emphasis on quality theatre education and exceptional family entertainment. Youth Theatre Carson City operates in partnership with the Carson City Department of Recreation and the Bob Boldrick Theatre and is a Nevada non-profit organization.
For more information visit our website youththeatrecarsoncity.com or look for us on Facebook and Instagram.