Workshops
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Ages 8-18, all youth are cast
In Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR., the classic tale of toymaker, Geppetto’s, little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz. Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish to bring his beloved puppet to life, the new father quickly learns that being a parent is full of challenges. He struggles to make his son "the perfect boy," only to lose him to a gang of Roustabouts. It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally.
Auditions, Dance Call, and Callbacks
Monday, June 5, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Rehearsals and Tech
June 5-9, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
June 12-15, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Performances
June 15-17, 2023
Production Staff
Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.
Click here to read the Character Descriptions.
Click here to view the Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
(Ages 8-11 and 12-18)
MTA Summer Acting Intensive (no singing or dancing) with a performance opportunity at the conclusion of the week, divided by ages 8-11 and 12-18. Performers will hone their acting skills through scene work and improv under the direction of the incredible, Jim Gradillas!
June 26-30, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11) $150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18) $150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
July 10-14, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11)
$150
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July 10-14, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18)
$150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 AND July 10-14 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11)
$250
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 AND July 10-14 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18)
$250
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
A minimum of 10 participants is needed for the session to take place.
Ages 13-18, all youth are cast
CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines, including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. CATS: Young Actors Edition is a one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical.
Auditions, Dance Call, and Callbacks
Sunday, July 16, 2023
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 P.M.
Rehearsals and Tech
July 17-21, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
July 22, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
July 24-27, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Performances
July 27-29, 2023
Production Staff
Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.
Click here to view the Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Ages 10-13 Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Ages 14-20 Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
4:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 6:00 P.M.; performance will run about 30 minutes
Intermediate - The intermediate level will be geared toward participants who have been in 6-15 productions.
Advanced - The advanced level will be geared toward participants who have been in over 15 productions. For dance, they have been actively taking class, and for voice, they are studying privately with a teacher. Prior permission is necessary in order to enroll at the advanced level. Please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com to request permission.
Beginning Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Beginning Tap
Intermediate Tap
Advanced Tap
Beginning Musical Theatre Dance
Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance
Advanced Musical Theatre Dance
Beginning Movement for Acting
Intermediate/Advanced Movement for Acting
Beginning Improv
Intermediate Improv
Advanced Improv
Beginning Vocals
Intermediate Acting through Song
Advanced Acting through Song
Beginning Dance Call
Advanced Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk
Advanced Fosse
Beginning Character Development
Intermediate/Advanced Character Development
Ages 6-18, all youth are cast
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.Audition Prep Workshop
Read scenes from the show with the Director!
Get a leg up on your audition by working with the production staff of the Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. show through character and scene study, cold readings from the script, and more. Cost is only $35. 10% sibling discount.
Wednesday, August 9th, 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Friday, August 11th, 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Friday, August 11th, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Ages 14-18
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Audition Prep Workshop
Read scenes from the show with the Director!
Get a leg up on your audition by working with the production staff of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee show through character and scene study, cold readings from the script, and more. Cost is only $35. 10% sibling discount.
Wednesday, August 9th, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Ages 12-18
8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/27
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 12-18
Auditions October 11th @ 5:15 P.M.; Classes meet Wednesdays 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 with a performance on 11/29/23 @ 7:00 P.M.
Improv Squad rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:15 P.M. - 6:10 P.M.
Improv Zone rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:15 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
Improv Squad and Improv Zone will join together for a performance on November 29th @ 7:00 P.M.
If cast, you will receive an invoice for $175 to be paid within 24 hours of casting.
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 11-18
October 19th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 20th Workshop 5:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.
October 21st Workshop 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
October 22nd Workshop 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
October 23rd Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 24th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 25th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. (preview)
October 26th Haunted House Opening Night (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 27th Haunted House (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 28th Haunted House Closing Night (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:000 P.M.
October 29th Haunted House Strike 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 3-5
Class will meet on the following days with a performance on 12/12/23:
Tuesday 11/7 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/14 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/21 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/28 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 12/5 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.tech
Tuesday 12/12 5:00 P.M. Performance (call time is 4:30 P.M.)
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 12-18
1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/14
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 8-18, all youth are cast
In Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR., the classic tale of toymaker, Geppetto’s, little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz. Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toyshop to discover the meaning of family. When the Blue Fairy grants Geppetto's wish to bring his beloved puppet to life, the new father quickly learns that being a parent is full of challenges. He struggles to make his son "the perfect boy," only to lose him to a gang of Roustabouts. It is only when faced with the thought of never seeing Pinocchio again that Geppetto truly learns the joys of being a father and loving his child unconditionally.
Auditions, Dance Call, and Callbacks
Monday, June 5, 2023
9:00 A.M.
Rehearsals and Tech
June 5-9, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.June 12-15, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Performances
June 15-17, 2023Production Staff
Tuition & Fees
The tuition and costume fee for this production is $375 for youth ages 8-18, 10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Please note: Registration ENDS Friday 6/4 @ 8:00 P.M.
Audition Information
Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.
Click here to read the Character Descriptions.
Click here to view the Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
NEW SUMMER OFFERING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
(Ages 8-11 and 12-18)
MTA Summer Acting Intensive (no singing or dancing) with a performance opportunity at the conclusion of the week, divided by ages 8-11 and 12-18. Performers will hone their acting skills through scene work and improv under the direction of the incredible, Jim Gradillas!
Registration Options:
June 26-30, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11) $150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18) $150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
July 10-14, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11)
$150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
July 10-14, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18)
$150
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 4:30-6:30 AND July 10-14 from 4:30-6:30 (Ages 8-11)
$250
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
June 26-30, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 AND July 10-14 from 7:00-9:00 (Ages 12-18)
$250
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
A minimum of 10 participants is needed for the session to take place.
Ages 13-18, all youth are cast
CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines, including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one, they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. CATS: Young Actors Edition is a one-hour adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical.
Auditions, Dance Call, and Callbacks
Sunday, July 16, 2023
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 P.M.
Rehearsals and Tech
July 17-21, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.July 22, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
July 24-27, 2023: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Performances
July 27-29, 2023Production Staff
Tuition & Fees
The tuition and costume fee for this production is $450 for youth ages 13-18, 10% sibling discount. Please note due to the complexity of costuming and hair and make- up needs for the musical Cats, there is an additional cost of $75 per participant. Performers will get to keep their costumes, wigs, and make-up. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Please note: Registration ENDS Saturday July 15th @ 8pm.
Audition Information
Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.
Click here to view the Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
SPAI 2023 Convention
August 3-6, 2023
Thursday and Friday from 4:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Ages 6-9 Beginner/Intermediate/AdvancedAges 10-13 Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Ages 14-20 Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Performances
Sunday, August 6, 20234:00 P.M., 5:00 P.M., and 6:00 P.M.; performance will run about 30 minutes
Production Staff
Description
The Summer Performing Arts Institute has been restructured this year! Now called the Summer Performing Arts Institute Convention, the restructuring will allow us to offer more targeted instruction to participants based on age and skill level. Participants will choose between two options. The first option is an elective only option. Participants will attend elective classes on Thursday and Friday only (no performance, just training). The second choice is the elective classes and performance option which includes Thursday-Sunday training, and concludes with performances on Sunday. All participants in both options will choose age and skill level when registering.Level Options:
Beginner - The beginner level will be geared toward participants who are new to theater or have been in 5 or less productions.Intermediate - The intermediate level will be geared toward participants who have been in 6-15 productions.
Advanced - The advanced level will be geared toward participants who have been in over 15 productions. For dance, they have been actively taking class, and for voice, they are studying privately with a teacher. Prior permission is necessary in order to enroll at the advanced level. Please contact musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com to request permission.
Elective Classes Only $150
10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.- Thursday and Friday from 4:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
Each participant will be in 8 classes from the below list (Below is just a sampling of classes and are subject to change)Beginning Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Beginning Tap
Intermediate Tap
Advanced Tap
Beginning Musical Theatre Dance
Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance
Advanced Musical Theatre Dance
Beginning Movement for Acting
Intermediate/Advanced Movement for Acting
Beginning Improv
Intermediate Improv
Advanced Improv
Beginning Vocals
Intermediate Acting through Song
Advanced Acting through Song
Beginning Dance Call
Advanced Hip-Hop/Jazz Funk
Advanced Fosse
Beginning Character Development
Intermediate/Advanced Character Development
Elective Classes and Performance $275
10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received.- Elective Options Thursday and Friday from 4:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
o Participant will be in 8 classes- Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
o Using the skills learned on Thursday and Friday, learn and perform songs and scenes from MTA’s 16th Season!Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Ages 6-18, all youth are cast
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr.Audition Prep Workshop
Read scenes from the show with the Director!
Get a leg up on your audition by working with the production staff of the Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. show through character and scene study, cold readings from the script, and more. Cost is only $35. 10% sibling discount.
Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Ages 14-18
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Audition Prep Workshop
Read scenes from the show with the Director!
Get a leg up on your audition by working with the production staff of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee show through character and scene study, cold readings from the script, and more. Cost is only $35. 10% sibling discount.
Registration
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.Ages 12-18
Fall 2023 Intermediate/Advanced Drama Session
Intermediate/Advanced Drama Session will focus on dramatic improv with the culmination of an original Jim Gradillas and Michelle Marie Production! This non-musical, dramatic work will feature actors ages 12-18 who are interested in improving their acting technique while working on a production. $250Rehearsals
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/27
Performance
10/11 at 7:00 P.M. (call time 6:00 P.M.)Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 12-18
MTA's Improv Squad and Improv Zone Fall 2023
Join us on October 11th at 5:15pm for Improv Auditions! Auditioners will have a chance to be cast in the Improv Squad or Improv Zone group that best fits their level/experience and will both be taught by MTA’s Improv Director, Jim Gradillas.Auditions October 11th @ 5:15 P.M.; Classes meet Wednesdays 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 with a performance on 11/29/23 @ 7:00 P.M.
Improv Squad rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:15 P.M. - 6:10 P.M.
Improv Zone rehearses on Wednesdays from 6:15 P.M. - 7:10 P.M.
Improv Squad and Improv Zone will join together for a performance on November 29th @ 7:00 P.M.
If cast, you will receive an invoice for $175 to be paid within 24 hours of casting.
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 11-18
MTA's Halloween Haunted House 2023
Actors join us at the Musical Theatre of Aaaahnthem for our annual haunted house! Performers will work for the month of October on developing, decorating, and designing a haunted house experience! All participants will help to decorate the haunted house as well as perform inside the house during the Halloween season! $95Dates
October 16th Workshop 5:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.October 19th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 20th Workshop 5:30 P.M.- 8:30 P.M.
October 21st Workshop 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
October 22nd Workshop 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
October 23rd Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 24th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
October 25th Workshop 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. (preview)
October 26th Haunted House Opening Night (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 27th Haunted House (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
October 28th Haunted House Closing Night (call time 5:00 P.M.) 6:00 P.M. - 9:000 P.M.
October 29th Haunted House Strike 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 3-5
2023 Holiday Minis
MTA Minis classes for ages 3-5, will focus on various aspects of an MTA show: Vocal Technique (projection, enunciation, tone, blending as a group), Dance Skills (coordination, synchronization), Showmanship, and Basic Theater Terminology. Skills will culminate in a performance for friends and family at the end of each session. This session is our "Holiday Minis" where we will be working on some of your favorite holiday tunes! By working with MTA staff and performing on stage in front of an audience, participants will be prepared to participate in full MTA shows when they come of age. $125Dates
Tuesdays 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. $125 per child (10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received)Class will meet on the following days with a performance on 12/12/23:
Tuesday 11/7 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/14 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/21 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 11/28 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.
Tuesday 12/5 4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.tech
Tuesday 12/12 5:00 P.M. Performance (call time is 4:30 P.M.)
Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
Ages 12-18
Spring 2024 Intermediate/Advanced Drama Session
Intermediate/Advanced Spring 2024 Drama Session will focus on dramatic improv with the culmination of an original Jim Gradillas and Michelle Marie Production! This non-musical, dramatic work will feature actors ages 12-18 who are interested in improving their acting technique while working on a production. $250Rehearsals
Wednesdays from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/14
Performance
3/6 at 7:00 P.M. (call time 6:00 P.M.)Click here to Register then click the 'Express Registration' button on the bottom-right of the next page to register online.
