Summer 2015

Frisco Youth Theatre Major Productions

2012 Awards

“Best Community Partner” Plano Chamber of Commerce

“Best Community Organization” Junior League of Collin County

“Best Children’s Theatre” Dallas Observer

Fun House Theatre and Film

(made possible by Plano Children’s Theatre)

For more information visit www.friscoyouththeatre.org or call 972-422-2575

Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr.

Performs: August 20-23, 2015 (6 performances) Location: Frisco Discovery Center Ages: 7-18 Directed by: Nick Mann Starts: Thursday, June 11 Rehearses : Thursdays 6-9 pm Cost: $320 (includes FYT summer camp tshirt) 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS Auditions: May 28 6-9 pm, & May 30 10 am-1 pm Callbacks: June 6 9 am-1 pm n a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Little Mermaid, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684www.mtishows.com

To schedule an audition, please sign up online at our website: www.friscoyouththeatre.org Please prepare a one minute musical theatre song (memorized) and a one minute monologue.

Guys and Dolls, Jr. Performs: Sept. 11-20, 2015 (8 performances) Location: Frisco Discovery Center Ages: 10-18 Directed by: Melinda Bellatti Starts: Tuesday, June 30 Rehearses: Tuesdays 6-9 pm Cost: $320 (includes FYT summer camp tshirt) 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS Auditions: June 20 9am-12 & June 22 6-9 pm Callbacks: June 23 6-9 pm In this adaptation of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. In the end, everyone ends up where they belong. Guys and Dolls JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

To schedule an audition, please sign up online at our website: www.friscoyouththeatre.org Please prepare a one minute musical theatre song (memorized). Auditions will also consist of cold reads from the script. Come early to your audition to read over the scene if you like.

Camps will take place at Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX To register, call 972-422-2575 or visit www.friscoyouththeatre.org

Art and Drama Ages 5-9 Monday-Friday 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Cost: $150 (includes FYT summer camp tshirt)

SUMMER SPECIAL: 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS

Summer Drama Camps

Grouped by age, students actively participate in visual and performing arts. Every student will perform on Friday to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Each week’s theme will involve a varie-ty of visual art projects including painting, pottery, mixed media, cartooning, sculpture, drawing, collage and/ or printing. Performing arts activities include story dramatization, improvisation, theatre games, poetry, movement, singing, puppetry & pantomime. (Bring a snack and drink)

The Amazing Matilda World of Wizards June 15-19 July 13-17

Frozen Princesses Alice’s Wonderland Adventures June 22-26 July 20-24

Orphan Annie: August 3-7 Peter Pan & Pirates: August 10-14

All Day Camps Ages 7-12 Monday-Friday 9:00 am –5:00 pm

Cost: $300 (includes FYT summer camp tshirt)

SUMMER SPECIAL: 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS

Acting, choreography, costuming, set building and more! According to each week’s theme, students will work on acting skills and technical theatre in the morning and rehearse in the afternoon for a whole day of theatre fun. Performances for family and friends at 5:00 pm on Friday of each week. (Bring a snack, lunch, & drink.)

Frisco Two Week Musical Production Camp

Dorothy Gale dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin-

man, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel through her imagination. This timeless tale comes to life on the stage with all of your favorite songs from the classic movie.

Ages: 7-18

Director: Nick Mann

June 15-26, Frisco Discovery Center

Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 pm each week

6 Performances June 25-28, Frisco Discovery Center

Cost: $320 includes FYT summer camp tshirt); 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS

Wizard of Oz (Young Performers Edition)

Acting Skills Classes

Designed to develop acting skills in specific areas, these training classes will benefit actors of all experience levels.

The Monologue class will focus on selecting, blocking, and developing a character in a piece you can use for future auditions.

The Voice & Diction class will focus on fundamentals of voice production including breath control, posture, tone, volume,

articulation, and accents. Classes run June 11-August 13. SUMMER SPECIAL: 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIIRST CLASS

Monologues

Ages: 10-18 Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Cost: $190 (includes summer shirt)

Voice & Diction

Ages 7-12 Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Cost $190 (includes summer shirt)

Auditions: June 13 1:00-3:00 pm, Frisco Discovery Center

To schedule an audition, please sign up online at our website: www.friscoyouththeatre.org

Prepare a one minute musical theatre song (memorized) and a one minute mon-ologue.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Produced by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark

Frisco Two Week Non-Musical Production Camp

The Hobbit

Ages: 10-18

Director: Becca Johnson-Spinos

Jul7 13-24, Frisco Discovery Center

Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 pm each week

6 Performances July 23-26 at Black Box Theater, Plano Children’s Theatre, 1301 Custer Road, Plano

Cost: $300 (includes FYT summer camp tshirt); 30% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST CLASS

To Register: Call 972-422-2575

A suspenseful, fast-moving journey through the sometimes dark, sometimes charming, always compelling world of Middle Earth. Join Bilbo Baggins, Gan-dalf, and all your favorite characters in the stage version of this timeless Tol-kien adventure.

Auditions & Callbacks: July 11 1:00-400 pm, Frisco Discovery Center

ALL registered students will attend the audition session from 1-4 pm. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script which will be emailed to registered stu-dents in advance. Students need to at-tend the entire audition & callback ses-sion.

Non-Profit Org.

US Postage Paid

Plano, Texas

Permit No. 22 1301 Custer Road #706

Plano, Texas 75075

Financial scholarships available. See www.planochildrenstheatre.org for details.