Alice In Wonderland: Intermission Photos
January 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Productions Age 7-12
MTA’S “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” Intermission Photos can be viewed at:
http://gallery.digitalpanoramic.com/mta
More photos to be posted next week, so check back!
2010 Spring Show: Bye Bye Birdie
January 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Productions Age 7-12
AUDITIONS/REHEARSALS BEGIN FEB. 24, 2010….REGISTER NOW! Registration form here
First Audition/Rehearsal Begins 2/24/10 and continue 2/26/10
Everyone welcome!
SPECIAL AUDITION REHEARSAL HOURS:
Wednesday, 2/24/10 4:00pm to 7:00pm AND CONTINUINGB
Friday, 2/26/10 4:00pm to 7:00pm (PLAN ON COMING BOTH DAYS)
Bye Bye Birdie is MTA’s second ever All Academy Musical! The younger age group will be playing the younger kids in the show, and the older age group will play the teenagers and adults. We will rehearse the age groups separately, and sometime in May, the two age groups will be blended together for rehearsal.
Regular rehearsals beginning March 3, 2010 are every Wednesday 4:00pm-6:30pm and some
Friday’s 4:00pm-6:00pm
Director & Choreographer: Jimmy Hippenstiel
Vocal Director: Holly Bisaha
Mandatory 5 Days Tech: Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:30am-5:00pm, And
Mon.-Thurs. June. 14-17, 2010, 5:30pm-10:00pm
Pick up Rehearsal: Thurs., June 24, 2010, 6:00pm-9:00pm
8 Performances: June 18-20 and June 25-27, 2010
Performances at the Rose Center Theater, Westminster
BRING A LIST OF ANY CONFLICT DATES, a 3 ring binder, and a pencil to the FIRST DAY
Musical Theatre Academy is a non-profit, tuition based teaching academy. The students are trained in the arts of acting, singing and dancing by industry professionals. All who enroll are cast in the show, however we do audition for specific roles.
SYNOPSIS:
It’s the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager, Albert Peterson, is going into debt and has staked his financial future on Conrad’s success. Albert’s secretary, Rosie, is increasingly frustrated with the time and money Albert is losing on his project. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Thus, Albert attempts to stage a farewell party for Conrad in which he is to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to be kissed. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous, and Rosie becomes fed-up with the treatment she receives from Albert’s mother. Eventually, things turn out alright. Kim and Hugo resolve their problems while Albert agrees to leave managing, become an English teacher, and marry Rosie.
BYE BYE BIRDIE Ticketing Info
January 4, 2010 by admin
Filed under Productions Age 7-12, Tickets
Bye Bye Birdie
Performing at the beautiful State-of-the-Art Theater Complex:
The Rose Center Theater
14140 All American Way
Westminster, Ca 92683
TICKETS AVAILABLE DIRECTLY THRU THE THEATER BOX OFFICE:
Box Office: 714-793-1150
www.rosecentertheater.com
PERFORMANCES:
June 18, 2010 - Friday @ 7:30pm
June 19, 2010 - Saturday @ 2:00pm
June 19, 2010 - Saturday @ 7:30pm
June 20, 2010 - Sunday @ 2:00pm
June 25, 2010 - Friday @ 7:30pm
June 26, 2010 - Saturday @ 2:00pm
June 26, 2010 - Saturday @ 7:30pm
June 27, 2010 - Sunday @ 2:00pm
TICKETS (Reserved seating)
General Admission $16.00
Seniors and Children $13.00
Group Sales: Buy 12 or more tickets to any 1 performance $12.00 per ticket
SYNOPSIS -”Bye Bye Birdie” It’s the late 1950s and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Meanwhile, his manager, Albert Peterson, is going into debt and has staked his financial future on Conrad’s success. Albert’s secretary, Rosie, is increasingly frustrated with the time and money Albert is losing on his project. Disaster strikes when Conrad receives a draft notice to join the military. Thus, Albert attempts to stage a farewell party for Conrad in which he is to kiss one lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Kim MacAfee, from Sweet Apple, Ohio, is the lucky girl chosen to be kissed. But conflict arises when her boyfriend, Hugo Peabody, gets jealous, and Rosie becomes fed-up with the treatment she receives from Albert’s mother. Eventually, things turn out alright. Kim and Hugo resolve their problems while Albert agrees to leave managing, become an English teacher, and marry Rosie.
BYE BYE BIRDIE Rehearsal Schedule
March 22, 2009 by admin
Filed under Productions Age 7-12
MTA’S REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR BYE BYE BIRDIE
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, ALL Wednesday Rehearsals are from 4:00-6:30pm and ALL Friday Rehearsals are from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tech week begins on Saturday, June 12, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010: 9:30am to 5:00pm at MTA
Monday, June 14, 2010 thru Thursday, June 17, 2010: 5:30pm to 10:00pm At The Rose Center Theater
Opening night performance, June 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
ALL TECH DAYS AND PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY
MTA’S “BYE BYE BIRDIE” REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(YOUNGER KIDS SCHEDULE FOLLOWED BY OLDER KIDS SCHEDULE ALL IN ONE!)
YOUNGER KIDS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
WEDS. 3/10 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Stage “Telephone Hour” Act I, Scene 2
FRI. 3/12 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:00 pm FULL CAST
Fix and Finish “Telephone Hour” Act I, Scene 2
MANDATORY PARENT/CAST MEETING with MICHELE immediately
following rehearsal at 6:00 p.m. (30 to 40 minutes long usually)
WEDS. 3/17 (NO Ashley / Noah / Nathan) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
4:00-4:45: Vocal Clean-Up with HOLLY on “Ed Sullivan” and “Telephone Hour”
4:45-5:30: Stage “Ed Sullivan”
5:30-5:45: Break!
5:45-6:30: 1950’s-Style Dance Workshop
FRI. 3/19 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:00 pm ALL GIRLS Only
Learn “Put on a Happy Face” Choreography Act I, Scene 4
WEDS. 3/24 (NO Conflicts ) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Learn Choreography to “Honestly Sincere” Act I, Scene 6
FRI. 3/26 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:00 pm FULL CAST
Stage “Kids- Reprise” Act II, Scene 6
WEDS. 3/31 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CASTStage “A Healthy, Normal American Boy” Act I, Scene 4 As time allows, review other production numbers learned thus far.
FRI. 4/2 NO REHEARSAL! (Off for Easter/Holiday Weekend)
WEDS. 4/7 NO REHEARSAL! (Too many Cast Spring Break/Vacation Conflicts)
FRI. 4/9 NO REHEARSAL! (Too many Cast Spring Break/Vacation Conflicts)
WEDS. 4/14 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
4:00-5:00: GIRLS with JIMMY in Big Room to stage “Bye Bye Birdie” Opening
BOYS with HOLLY in Back Room to fine tune and review all material
5:00-5:30: Learn all about 1950’s Hairstyles and Shoes with TAWNY and JIMMY
5:30-6:30: Review and Clean “Telephone Hour” Choreography
FRI. 4/16 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:00 pm LUCAS Only
Learn and Drill 2nd Tenor Part of “Baby, Talk to Me”
LUCAS: Please bring a recording device to record your harmonies, so you can
continue to rehearse at home on your own…Thank-You!
WEDS. 4/21 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Block Act I, Scene 9 and Stage “One Last Kiss”
FRI. 4/23 NO REHEARSAL! (JIMMY in tech for “Beauty and the Beast” at Newport
Coast Elementary School…an MTA sponsored event)
WEDS. 4/28 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Review all “We Love You Conrad” Sequences
Run Crossover lines from Act I, Scene 7
Review Act I, Scene 4 Includes “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Healthy, Normal
American Boy”
FRI. 4/30 (Possibly NO Madeleine) 4:00-6:00 pm ALL GIRLS Only
Add ALBERT as well as NATALIE LOWENSTEIN and SARAH STERN to
“Put on a Happy Face”
WEDS. 5/5 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY/REHEARSAL! Singing, dancing, mini-tacos, chips
and salsa, punch, and fun mi amigos! Please bring your favorite South of the
Border dish to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Some food and punch will be
supplied by MTA. Also, we will be working on whatever our biggest weakness
is at this point. A padding day to catch up on problem areas and have a little
Mexican-themed fun!
**THURS.** 5/6 Special rehearsal with the older kids! 6:30-9:30 pm LUCAS Only
Block Act II, Scene 4 (Pages 84-89) and Stage “Baby, Talk to Me” with
the Older Kids cast.
FRI. 5/7 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:00 pm BOYS Only (NOAH / LUCAS / NATHAN)
Get a Head Start on “Shriner Ballet” Choreography
**SAT.** 5/8 Special rehearsal with the older kids! 9:30 am-1:00 pm NOAH / LUCAS /
NATHAN Only
Block Act II, Scene 5 and Stage the “Shriner Ballet” with the Older Boys and ROSIE
GABRIELLA: Please come to this rehearsal and learn what the Boys do, so
you can help them if necessary.
WEDS. 5/12 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Review and Clean “Honestly Sincere” Act I, Scene 6
FRI. 5/14 NO YOUNGER KIDS CALLED TO REHEARSAL…JIMMY will be working
with ALBERT and ROSIE at the Studio
WEDS. 5/19 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Run and Fix all Act I Blocking and Choreography
FRI. 5/21 (NO JIMMY / CHRISTI…Opening day of “Alice in Wonderland” at Harbor
View Elementary, an MTA sponsored event) 4:00-6:00 pm FULL CAST
Final Vocal Brush-Up day with HOLLY and a Substitute Pianist
WEDS. 5/26 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm FULL CAST
Learn “Finale” and Stage the Bows
Run and Fix all Act II Blocking and Choreography
FRI. 5/28 NO REHEARSAL! (Off for Memorial Day weekend)
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO LONGER FRIDAY REHEARSALS. WE NOW REHEARSE ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS UNTIL TECH WEEK BEGINS.
JUNE SCHEDULE
WEDS. 6/2 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm YOUNGER KIDS Only
Run Your Entire Show before the “Merge” with the Older Kids!
SAT. 6/5 (NO Conflicts) 9:30 am-1:00 pm FULL CAST
Combine the Younger Kids and Older Kids Day! Yay!
WEDS. 6/9 (NO Conflicts) 4:00-6:30 pm YOUNGER KIDS Only
Final Clean-Up of all Dance Numbers and Vocals
SAT. 6/12 (NO Conflicts) FULL DAY REHEARSAL / FULL CAST
9:30 am-12:45 pm Run and Fix Act I
12:45 pm-1:45 pm Lunch Break
1:45 pm-5:00 pm Run and Fix Act II
Last Day at MTA!
From now on ALL rehearsals and performances are held at Westminster’s Rose Center Theater
in the City of Westminster by the Police Station. The address is 14140 All American Way,
Westminster, CA 92683 Website: www.rosecentertheater.com Michele will have directions
to the theater available for those who need them. The phone number to the Rose is (714) 793-1150
and Jimmy’s Cell Phone number is (714) 397-5075.
MON. 6/14 (NO Conflicts) 5:30-10:00 pm (Younger kids out by 9:15) FULL CAST
Tech Act I on the Stage…No mics/costumes
TUES. 6/15 (NO Conflicts) 5:30-10:00 pm (Younger kids out by 9:15) FULL CAST
Tech Act II on the Stage…No mics/costumes
WEDS. 6/16 (NO Conflicts) 5:30-10:00 pm (Younger kids out by 9:30 if possible)
5:30 pm FULL CAST CALLED, GET INTO COSTUMES/MICS
6:45 pm FULL DRESS REHEARSAL with HAL as ALBERT
9:30 pm Notes
THURS. 6/17 (NO Conflicts) 5:30-10:00 pm (Younger kids out by 9:30 if possible)
5:30 pm FULL CAST CALLED, GET INTO COSTUMES/MICS
6:45 pm FULL DRESS REHEARSAL with ADAM as ALBERT
9:30 pm Notes
FRI. 6/18 OPENING NIGHT! 5:30 pm CALL TIME (Alex J. may be a little late due to Graduation…Congratulations!)
7:30 pm PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
9:45 pm Clean and pick-up Dressing Rooms and Theater
Please note: We will do this on a rotation basis
after ALL Performances.
SAT. 6/19 THE MIDDLE DAY!
12:30 pm CALL TIME
2:00 pm PERFORMANCE (Hal as ALBERT)
4:30 pm DINNER BREAK (We may NOT stay at Theater)
6:15 pm CALL TIME
7:30 pm PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
SUN. 6/20 FIRST WEEK ENDS! 12:30 pm CALL TIME
2:00 pm PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
THURS. 6/24 PICK-UP REHEARSAL 6:00-9:00 pm NO Costumes/Makeup/Mics
For memory only.
FRI. 6/25 THE 2ND WEEK! 6:00 pm CALL TIME
7:30 pm PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
SAT. 6/26 THE HOME STRETCH!
12:30 pm CALL TIME
2:00 pm PERFORMANCE (Hal as ALBERT)
4:30 pm DINNER BREAK (We may NOT stay at Rose)
6:15 pm CALL TIME
7:30 pm PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
SUN. 6/27 CLOSING DAY! 12:30 pm CALL TIME
2:00 pm FINAL PERFORMANCE (Adam as ALBERT)
Please note: After the show there will be a MANDATORY Strike of all of the “Bye Bye Birdie”
Sets/Costumes/Props in the Theater. We NEED help from you and all your family members….Especially the muscular/strong ones! Please bring a drill to help disassemble the set if you have one. There is lots to do, and the more help we have, the more fun it is and the quicker it goes. Everything must be moved OUT of the Theater and be taken to either the MTA Facility or our storage unit near Euclid and the 405. Thank you ahead of time for all your hard work in making this production of “Bye Bye Birdie” a success!
THANKS TO ALL CAST AND PARENTS! I ONCE AGAIN KNOW IT’S GOING TO BE GREAT!
BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast List
March 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Productions Age 7-12
See the awesome cast here!
MTA is thrilled to perform it’s second ever All Academy Musical featuring the talents of MTA’s students ages 7-18!
There are 22 kids ages 7-12 and 29 kids ages 12-18 in the cast.
ROSE ALVAREZ: Alex Camastro
KIM MACAFEE: Hailey Tweter
MRS. DORIS MACAFEE: Robyn Mack
MRS. MAE PETERSON: Symphony Barth
URSULA MERKLE: Ashley Woods
DEBORAH SUE MILLER: Dalia Sevilla
NANCY: Elizabeth Torres
HELEN: Alexa Zachary
SUZIE: Eve Morris
CHARITY: Madison Christiansen
PENELOPE ANN HENKEL: Austin Kendrick
GLORIA RASPUTIN: Jill Sargeant
EDNA, THE MAYOR’S WIFE: Lilac Schwalb
MRS. MERKLE: Alexa Zachary
TRAVELER: Elizabeth Torres
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Jamie Knauer
Sara McFarland
“HAPPY FACE” DANCERS:
Natalie Lowenstein
Sarah Stern
PHYLLIS: Molly Brown
GIRL’S VOICE : Natalie Lowenstein
MOM: Sara McFarland
2 WARDROBE WOMEN:
Jamie Knauer
Molly Brown
2 ASSISTANTS TO THE STAGE MANAGER:
Sarah Stern
Elyssa Melmet
QUINTET OF SWEET APPLE TOWNSWOMEN:
Alexa Zachary
Lilac Schwalb
Elizabeth Torres
Jill Sargeant
Dalia Sevilla
TEEN CHORUS:
Madison Christiansen Austin Kendrick
Natalie Lowenstein Eve Morris
Dalia Sevilla Sarah Stern
Elizabeth Torres Ashley Woods
Alexa Zachary Jill Sargeant
SWEET APPLE PARENTS:
Molly Brown Jamie Knauer
Elyssa Melmet Lilac Schwalb
Sara McFarland Jill Sargeant
Alexa Zachary Austin Kendrick
ALBERT PETERSON: Adam Levy
Hal Beardall (Saturday Matinees)
CONRAD BIRDIE: Taylor Simmons
HUGO PEABODY: Zach Bilgore
MR. HARRY MACAFEE: Alex Jean
RANDOLPH MACAFEE: Cooper Reynolds
MAYOR OF SWEET APPLE, OHIO: Jonathan Haidl
ED SULLIVAN’S VOICE: Chris Eifler
MR. JOHNSON: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Saturday Matinees)
CHARLES F. MAUDE/QUINTET: Chris Eifler
MAUDE’S DISHWASHER/QUINTET: Evan Troutt
MAUDE’S FIRST CUSTOMER/QUINTET: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Sat. Mat.)
MAUDE’S SECOND CUSTOMER/QUINTET: Lucas Dysart
MAUDE’S THIRD CUSTOMER/QUINTET: Ben Teincuff
HARVEY JOHNSON: Jonathan Haidl
FREDDIE: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Sat. Mat.)
KARL: Evan Troutt
FABIAN: Ben Teincuff
TROY: Taylor Simmons
BOBBY: Chris Eifler
POLICEMAN WITH LINE ACT I/SCENE 4: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Sat. Mat.)
2nd POLICEMAN: Jonathan Haidl
TRAINMAN/CONDUCTOR:
Lucas Dysart
CONRAD’S GUITAR MAN:
Noah Wright
FIRST REPORTER: Ben Teincuff
THIRD REPORTER: Evan Troutt
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nathan Levy
LEE: Ben Teincuff
FOURTH VOICE: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Sat. Mat.)
MAN’S VOICE: Chris Eifler
THIRD VOICE: Noah Wright
DAD/ANOTHER PARENT: Jonathan Haidl
DOCTOR: Ben Teincuff
STAGE MANAGER: Hal Beardall
Adam Levy (Sat. Mat.)
T.V. CAMERAMAN: Jonathan Haidl
STAGE HANDS: Evan Troutt
Noah Wright
Chris Eifler
2 AUDIO MEN: Lucas Dysart Nathan Levy
SWEET APPLE PARENTS:
Alex Jean ( Mr. MacAfee)
Hal Beardall/Adam Levy (Mr. Johnson)
Jonathan Haidl (Another Parent)
Chris Eifler (Yet Another Parent)
ICE HOUSE TEEN DANCERS:
Ben Teincuff
Evan Troutt
SHRINERS:
Jonathan Haidl (as Mayor)
Chris Eifler (as Maude, not dressed as a Shriner)
Evan Troutt
Hal Beardall / Adam Levy (Sat. Mats.)
Noah Wright
Lucas Dysart
Nathan Levy
Ben Teincuff
YOUNGER KIDS ENSEMBLE:
Rebecca Bailey Lauren Henke
Emma Botros Nathan Levy
Gabriella Brooks Abby Matzke
Ashley Bussell Madeleine Nagy
Eby Calvo Natalie Rose
Lucas Dysart Alexis Sawyer
Emily Frazier Katie Smith
Ali Gutierrez Cheyenne Terborg
Crissy Gutierrez Anysa Wilson
Laura Harris Keely Wright
Erin Henke Noah Wright
ALICE: Ashley Bussell (Week 1)
Alexis Sawyer (Week 2)
MARGIE: Ali Gutierrez (Week 1)
Anysa Wilson (Week 2)
ADDITIONAL “TELEPHONE HOUR” SOLOISTS: Gabriella Brooks Natalie Rose
SAD GIRLS: Crissy Gutierrez Laura Harris
ONE GIRL (Act I, Scene 4): Cheyenne Terborg
ANOTHER VOICE (Act I, Scene 7): Lauren Henke
“KIDS” SOLOIST: Emma Botros
YOUNGER KID’S DANCE CAPTAIN: Gabriella Brooks