Annie Jr. Performance Class
Show: Annie Jr
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Class description
This season, we are bringing our entire Playact community together for one unified production experience. Annie Jr. will be a full-scale musical theatre production open to students in Kindergarten through 10th grade, creating a vibrant, multi-age cast that mirrors how theatre actually works.
Students will rehearse and perform alongside peers of different ages and experience levels. Younger actors gain confidence and learn by example, while older students are given the space to lead, support, and deepen their craft. Every role is shaped to meet each student where they are and move them forward.
This is not a drop-in camp. It is a structured, intentional rehearsal process.
Each week, students work with experienced theatre professionals on blocking, choreography, vocal performance, and storytelling using an authorized, age-appropriate script and score. The focus is on building strong performers and a connected ensemble, not just putting on a show.
The process leads to two fully produced, ticketed performances on the mainstage at Valparaiso University. From first read-through to final curtain, students experience what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves and take pride in work that is fully realized in a professional setting.
This Show Package Includes:
- 8 weeks of instruction in singing, movement & acting taught by trained and experienced Theatre Professionals (60+ hours of training!)
- Workshops in choreography, character development, and vocal coaching
- All Show Fees (i.e. Licensing, Sets, Venue, etc.).
NOTE:
A minimum of 2 parent volunteer hours are required for this production (or pay the Volunteer Buyout Fee).
Dates:
April 10-June 6
Who:
Grades 1 - 10
Cost:
Grades 1-2: $255
Grades 3-5: $297
Grades 6-10: $360
Costume Fee:
$0 fee. We will send Amazon links for actors to purchase their own costumes, shoes, makeup, wigs, and underclothes.
PAYMENT DUE DATES:
Tuition divided evenly and paid on the following dates:
#1: Registration
#2: 4/10
#3: 5/1
Class Meets:
FRIDAYS: 5:00-8:00 PM
SATURDAYS: 1:00-4:00 PM
Audition Info:
Auditions will take place in person for all students on the first day of the program. Each actor should come prepared to sing about 30 seconds of a song from a musical of their choice (please choose something other than Annie). This gives us a chance to meet everyone, hear their voice, and begin placing students in roles that fit them best.
Rehearsal/Performances:
+Regular Rehearsal Dates:
APR 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
MAY 2, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Dress Rehearsals & Performances Dress Rehearsals
JUN 1-4, 5:00-*9:00 PM
*(we will plan to dismiss the 1st-2nd graders by 8 PM on the 1st-3rd)
JUN 5, 5:00-7:30 PM
Performances
Show #1: JUN 5 at 7:30 PM
Show #2: JUN 6 at 2:30 PM
*+Rehearsals on MAY 22, 23, 29, 30 and all Dress Rehearsals & Performances cannot be missed for any reason (unless there are extenuating circumstances- contact us!).
LOCATION
Rehearsals will be held at our studio location in the Merrillville Area (6819 E Lincoln Hwy, Crown Point - 1/2 mile from Albanese Candy Factory). Performances will be held at Valparaiso University.
