Disney’s NEWSIES JR
Performing Arts Academy
Sept. 26-Oct. 5
[Middletown]
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
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The Performing Arts Academy presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Nina Markle, in the Ben Bender Theatre at The Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis St., Middletown.
Show playing January 26, 27, 28 and February 2, 3, 4, 2024.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors (65+) and children (12 and under)
Visit www.theperformingartsacademy.com or call 513-594-7242 for more information.
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” was destined to become the world’s most-beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and the title number, “The Sound of Music” won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars for the feature film version. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows a young nun in-training who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
“The Sound of Music” stars Evan Rawlins, (Trenton) as Captain Gorg von Trapp, Leah Busick, (Lebanon) as Mother Abbess, Brock Noble, (Middletown) as Max Detweiler, Lily Whitt, (Franklin) as Elsa Schraeder, and Rachael Kindred, (Franklin) as Maria Rainer.
Featuring Johanna Keller, (Middletown) as Liesl von Trapp, Owen Lyons, (Monroe) as Rolf Gruber, John Hatcher, (Franklin) as Friedrich von Trapp, Zoey Collins, (Middletown) as Louisa von Trapp, Levi Jarrett, (Middletown) as Kurt von Trapp, Sophia Blanton, (Monroe) as Brigitta von Trapp, Dylan Hudson, (Lebanon) Marta von Trapp and Violet Busick, (Lebanon) as Gretl von Trapp.
Performance Schedule
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR – Grades 5-12
AUDITIONS: Saturday, February 3 @ 10:00 AM
Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis Street, Middletown
Audition material can be found at www.theperformingartsacademy.com.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO TO PREPARE
Rehearsals: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Beginning: February 10, 2024
Performances: April 26, 27 and May 3, 4 @ 7:00 PM, April 28 and May 5 @ 3:00 PM
Tickets: $14 Adults, $10 Sr. Adults (65+) and children (10 and under)
Character Roles
Tevye -Tevye is the heart and conscience of Fiddler on the Roof JR. Tevye is often cast as a larger young man, but his stature really comes from his integrity and zest for life. Tevye should be able to show the wide range of conflict, joy and pain that this character feels throughout the story.
Golde – Golde is the backbone of the family. She has a rather gruff exterior, but in her heart is sheer dedication to her family. When casting Golde, remember that she must be able to manage Tevye. She runs the household, and must be able to keep Tevye s more emotional side in check.
Tzeitel -Tzeitel is the oldest daughter of Tevye and Golde. She is the first to challenge the traditions of Anatevka by pleading with her fateher to let her marry Motel the tailor, to whom she has pledged her love.
Hodel – Hodel is a strong, independent middle child. She is outspoken but respectful. She has her eye on the Rabbi s son at the outset of the story, but she is charmed by the revolutionary Perchick the moment she meets him, though she may not show it right away. Her dedication and love is real as she follows him to Siberia.
Chava – Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. Her love the Russian, Fyedka, tests her father to the very limit and provides the largest conflict in the story.
Shprintze and Bielke – Shprintze and Bielke are the youngest daughters of Tevye and Golde. They are considerably younger than the three matchmakerdaughters.
Motel – Motel is the poor, young tailor who is charmed with Tzeitel. He is an endearing sort of Woody Allen type.
Perchik – Perchik is a young student who brings with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions of the community. Perchik should be able to hold his own with Tevye.
Lazar Wolf – Lazar Wolf is a butcher, the town s wealthiest citizen and is the same age as, if not older, than, Tevye.
Fiddler – The Fiddler must be an actor who can hold the attention of an entire audience with stylized movement, facial expression and dance. The Fiddler is a silent role, yet an important one, and can easily be played by either a boy or a girl.
Yente – Yente is the middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in hopes that they will marry. She is a village busybody and knows all the news of the town.
Constable – The constable is the local sheriff representing the Russian government. The constable is a complex character, caught between his good nature towards the people of Anatevka and his duty to the non-Jewish Russian government.
Fyedka – Fyedka is a strong, young, Russian soldier who falls in love with Chava.
Featured Ensemble – Mordcha, Yussel, Avram, the Rabbi and Mendel are smaller roles that add much to the richness of the community portrayed in Fiddler on the Roof JR. Mordcha is a friendly, interesting innkeeper. Yussel is a hatter. Avram is a bookseller. Mendel is the Rabbi s son. The Rabbi is the spiritual center of the community and the actor should be able to play an old man onstage. He should have a comic feel, although this is a serious role. These roles have a short part in To Lifethat can be spoken or sung.
Villagers- The Villagers will portray the people of the village as Papas, Mamas, Sons or Daughters. Also included in this group are the Guests, Inn Patrons, Motels Parents and Motels Relations. Keep the musicians consistent throughout the show, choosing a few actors with a great rapport. Also, keep family units when casting Motel s parents and relations. This can be as large a group as your stage can safely accommodate. They are the faces of Anatevka. This is a wonderful opportunity to cast anyone regardless of his or her talent level or experience.
Ensemble – The First Man, Second Man, Another Man, First Woman, Second Woman and Third Woman all have spoken lines and are great featured roles, perfect for performers who are new to the stage.
Russian Soldiers – The Russian Soldiers are under the command of the Constable. These are perfect roles for kids who have had little or no experience. Sasha has two short lines, and all the Russians sing together.
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The Performing Arts Academy in Middletown is proud to present the beloved musical, Hello Dolly! with our MainStage theatre group, August 11 through August 20, 2023. Performances will take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm, and Sundays at 3pm.
Jerry Herman’s energetic Hello, Dolly! is a musical filled with charisma and with heart. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler — but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. Set in New York City at the turn of the century, Hello Dolly! is boisterous and charming from start to finish, featuring such memorable songs as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “It Takes a Woman,” and—of course—the title number, “Hello, Dolly!”
Full of humor, romance, and exquisite dancing, this is the classic that everyone needs to see.
Directed by Nina Markle, and choreographed by Mark Norris. DON’T MISS this theatrical event of the summer!
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $15 for Sr. Adults (65+) and children (12 and under.) For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit theperformingartsacademy.com For handicap seating call the Box Office at 513-594-7242. The Performing Arts Academy is located at 4400 Lewis Street in Middletown, OH.
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CAROUSEL
Performing Arts Academy
Jan. 20-29
Middletown
Carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, captivates millworker Julie Jordan, in Broadway’s most dramatic love story. But when Billy is drawn into a life of crime, he pays with his life. Allowed to return to earth for one day, Billy finds the grace to renew hope to Julie in a dramatic testimony to the power of love. The great score features “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, “If I Loved You” and “June is Busting Out All Over”.
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