Priority Registration

Priority registration is now open.

Steps:

1. Fill out the form located at http://empressyouththeatre.blogspot.com/p/registration.html.

2. Look for enrollment confirmation via email.
3. Choose a payment option ($15 registration fee + tuition later; or pay full tuition now).
4. Sit back and know you have signed up for the BEST way to spend your summer!

To Add to Your Radar

A few EYT related items to add to your radar:

1. The scholarship application is now officially live, and I am really excited to be able to offer SIX $50 scholarships and EIGHT $25 dollar scholarships.  I am so grateful to a generous donor for making that option available to us this year.  Check the applications tab for more info, but then feel free to message or text or email if you have any questions.

2. After meeting with the director this morning, I have added two more leadership applications.  One (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR) is for a young adult not planning to enroll this summer.  The other (DANCE CAPTAIN) is for a chance to be a leader within the cast.  Check out those details and apply soon; I need to get this well-oiled machine assembled!

3. Because our 2016 director is brand new to EYT, we will need to hold a callback this year.  This will take place on Thursday, July 7th in the afternoon and will affect on the FULL DAY students.  While it is not absolutely required to attend the callback, chances of getting cast in a large role certainly improve with attendance.  So put that important date on your calendar now.

4. I am also starting to assemble a team of parents and other adults to help do all the work that it takes to have a successful EYT year.  Contact me in the Facebook group if you are interested in being involved!

Applications and Enrollment

First things first - the dates for priority and general registration!

The priority registration window will be from April 1st to April 15th.  This registration window is for returning EYT students or the siblings of current/former students.  Be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.

General registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23rd and will remain open until the 72 available registration spots have been filled.  I do not anticipate this window being very long this year, so make sure your friends and neighbors who are hoping to get in have this date and time in mind!  These new students should also be prepared to pay either a $15 registration fee or the full $100 (full day) or $75 (half day) tuition at that time.

In addition to all of that, I am very excited to announce two brand new application forms this year (and there are a few more to come)!

HALF-DAY LEADER APPLICATION:

The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for young adults to grow into leadership positions in their local communities.  The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for four qualified young adults (ages 18 to 25) who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.

"Half-Day Leaders" are responsible for a group of 10 elementary school children during the Empress Youth Theatre summer workshop experience (M-F July 11-29).  Half-Day Leaders spend 4 hours a day at the theater (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) providing the following for their summer workshop group:

1. Friendly guidance throughout the workshop experience
2. Choreography and vocal support, reviewing scenes and songs per the Director
3. Supervision during educational workshops, arrival, and dismissal

The position of "Half-Day Leader" is a volunteer position.  However, half-day leaders will receive a show t-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the production.

YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION:

The Empress Youth Theatre program strives not only to provide education and opportunities for youth in theatre but also to provide opportunities for teenagers to grow into leadership positions in their local communities.  The Empress Youth Theatre program is currently looking for seven hard-working high school students who want to give back to the youth theatre community while gaining this leadership experience.

Youth Council members are responsible for aiding the EYT Program Staff, Production Staff, and Parent Volunteer Committee in accomplishing a variety of tasks leading up to the summer workshop series.  Youth Council members are expected to be enrolled in the summer program.

Council positions include:

1. President - works directly with with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
    - organizational tasks regarding enrollment, auditions, workshop materials, etc

2. Production Assistant - works directly with the director (Jacqueline Vuki)
    - organizational and creative tasks regarding costume, set, and technical elements

3. Volunteer Liaison - works directly with the parent volunteer committee head (to be determined)
    - organizational tasks related to volunteer opportunities such as ushering and building cleaning

4. Educational Outreach - works directly with workshop coordinator (Jamie Victor)
    - public relations tasks related to greeting and hosting workshop instructors

5. Half-Day Ambassador - works directly with Half-Day Leaders (to be determined)
    - public relations tasks related to befriending and recognizing half-day EYT students

6. Publicity Chairperson - works directly with producer (Andrea Fife)
    - organizational and creative tasks related to social media updates and ticket sales

7. Social Coordinator - works directly with program coordinator (Andrea Fife)
    - organizational, creative, and public relations tasks related to organizing and hosting parties and events

All positions on the Youth Council are volunteer positions.

2016 Workshop Dates

I know it is time to start planning your summers, and I can't believe I didn't publish this yet!  Mark your calendars now with the official EYT dates.

Also, check back frequently for details and updates.  A few things to come soon include:

• Priority and general enrollment dates
• Audition dates and times
• EYT Youth Council applications
• Scholarship information and applications
• Production staff information
• NEW "production crew" information
• Parent Volunteer Committee meeting and information
• Workshop instructors (so many great things coming!)

And, I am certain, plenty more exciting things!  Remember to sign up for updates via email to make sure you never miss out on an update.

Can't wait to get started!

Andrea K. Fife

Producer

2016 Season Schedule and EYT Show!

Have you heard the exciting news?  Here it is - the 2016 Empress Season, including the announcement of the 2016 EYT show: Li'l Abner.  If you are like the kids who got to perform for the Gala, you have probably never heard of this fun show.  Check out the tabs above to start your research early, and get excited for what promises to be yet another amazing year at EYT!

Questions for Jan Davis

Tomorrow's workshop teacher would like to answer YOUR questions.  Submit them using the form below.  Submissions will only be accepted through 9 pm today.  Submit as many questions as you would like; there will be a drawing for a prize!

The Wiz Cast List

Wow, the talent at auditions this year was unbelievable!  In addition to these listed rolls, there will still be many opportunities for soloists and featured dancers.  These will be earned during rehearsals.

FULL DAY CAST LIST:

(Most actors will participate as Ozians and Winkies in addition to the listed roles.)

Aunt Em: Brynne Hill

Uncle Henry: Nicholas Maxwell

Dorothy: Lindsay Woodward

Toto: Dodger Packer

Scarecrow: Travis Hymas

Tinman: Zachary Linnett

Lion: Ryan Bullock

Addaperle: Gracie Lopez

Evillene: Nnennaya Ukoh-Eke

Glinda: Reeve Sikalis

The Wiz: Hayden Hill

Gatekeeper: David Whatcott

Lord High Underling: Nicholas Maxwell

Soldier Messenger: Christian Hartman

Winged Monkeys: Trevor Tharp, Tristen Tharp

Yellow Brick Road:

Savannah Barker, Elnora Brunson, Jackki Ryann Ruiz

Golden Brick Road:

Ashley Archer, Kimberly Childs, Alex Tharp

Poppies:

Brynne Hill, Reeve Sikalis, Nnennaya Ukoh-Eke

Crow #1: Jaidyn York

Crow #2: Kara Gifford

Crow #3: Kandace Keddington

Crow #4: Maddison Flores

Crow #5: Trinity Nichols

Field Mouse #1: Spencer Patane

Field Mouse #2: Angel Flores

Field Mouse #3: Jacob Murphy

Field Mouse #4: Katelyn Alles

Field Mouse #5: Edlena Mitchell

Citizen #1: Edlena Mitchell

Citizen #2: Charly Searcy

Winkie #1: Mari Kingsley

Featured Tornado and Kalidah Dancer: Kira Holgerson

HALF DAY CAST

Munchkin Welcoming Committee (Speaking Lines, Munchkins, Ozians, Winkies):

Cassidy Dalton (#1), Kaleb Jones (#2), Kirby Rickett (#3), Alex Packer (#4), Blake Whatcott (#5), Sam Elliss (#6), Maddie Mills (#7), Sierra Young (#8), Kaelia Tuttle (#9), Caitlin Goodfellow (#10), Alissa Packer (#11), Sydnie Archer (#12), Madeleine Murphy (#13), Lincoln Tuttle (#14), Delainee Hill (#15)

Winkie Soloists:

Kaleb Jones, Cassidy Dalton, Kaelia Tuttle, Alissa Packer, Madeleine Murphy

Lollipop Guild (will appear as Munchkins, Ozians, Winkies, and Scenery)

Joseph Bair, Lily Parkinson, Hailey Harmon, Lucie Murphy, Hannah Elliss, David West, Sean McFarland, Easton Packer, Sydnee Alles, Chloe Tuero

The Lullaby League (will appear as Munchkins, Ozians, and Winkies)

Sydnee Hill, Michelle Elliss, Benson Packer, Kortnee Linnett, Kate Parkinson, Aaron Bair