Musical Theatre Performance Company Annie Auditions!

The Musical Theatre Performance Company is holding their annual auditions for the 2012-2013 year production of Annie. Here are some quick tips you will need to know for the big day!

Audition Dates and Times:

McLean:           Monday, August 27^th

                        Sign-in at 5:15 PM

                        Auditions 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Potomac:          Tuesday, August 28^th

                        Sign-in at 4:15 PM

                        Auditions 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Bethesda: 

                        Friday, September 7^th

                       

                        Ages 5 and 6

                        Sign-in at 3:45 PM

                        Auditions 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

                        Ages 7 and 8

                        Sign-in at 4:45 PM

                        Auditions 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

                        Ages 9+

                        Sign-in at 5:45 PM

                        Auditions 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

FAQs:

What can my child expect at the auditions?

Auditions will start with a physical warm-up followed by the instruction of choreography. Students will learn the combination together and then be broken down into smaller groups to show in front of our teachers. The acting portion of the audition includes a warm-up, acting games, and a possible read from the script.  Lastly, the audition will finish with the vocal section. They will learn a piece of music from the show and perform in smaller groups for the teachers. 

I'm auditioning and I am really nervous...help!

Relax! Get a good night's sleep and eat a good meal the day of. Don't worry about how the other auditioners look or do in class just focus on your performance. If it helps, get yourself in the 'Annie' mindset by watching the movie or listening to the music prior to the audition. This will help familiarize yourself with the story, characters, and music. 

When are the rehearsals?

           

The Bethesda Company rehearses on Friday afternoons.

                       

Showtime: 4 PM – 5 PM

                        Encores/Headliners:  5 PM – 7 PM

            The Potomac Company rehearses on Tuesday afternoons:

                        Showtime only:  5 PM – 6 PM

            The McLean Company rehearses on Monday afternoons:

                        Showtime only:  6 PM – 7 PM

*All other information about the production will be discussed at the audition during your sign-in process and/or during parent meetings for selected students on September 14th.

 

When are the performances?

           

            February 8-10, 2013!!

When/how will we be notified of casting?

 Regardless of when they tried out, students will be notified of their rank in the company by email by September 12^th . Specific casting will not be discussed until Friday, September 14^th.

How old do you have to be to audition?

All students need to be 5 years old by September 1st, 201...NO exceptions!

Who do I talk to for more information or questions? Who is the director and how can I get in touch with her?

You can call Ballet Petite at 301-229-6882 to find out any information. Also, you are welcome to e-mail the director at sallyk@balletpetite.com. Do keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response by e-mail, but they will be answered in a timely fashion. 

GOOD LUCK!!!

Camp may be ending soon, but Fall Classes are here!

Whose ready for another year of exciting and magical times at Ballet Petite and Youth Performing Arts? Fall classes start August 25th and there are a ton to choose from. From ballet to broadway to hip hop, there is a genre for every child.

Are you itching to dance sooner? It is not too late to register for one of our camps. The camp themes range from Tappin' Toes to American Girls. Visit our website for details or call us at 301-229-6882 for more details.

...And in honor of the camps sessions we have had so far, we wanted to include the some memorable quotes from some of our campers. This is just a little insight into a child's hardships during the Ballet Petite and YPA Camps:

"I just don't like this tutu. I need something fluffier."

"I have glitter in my belly button"

"Why is my mom staring at me in the window with a big smile on her face?"

"Can't we just stay in dance class all day and night? We do not ever have to go home!"

What has your tiny dancer said about Ballet Petite? We want to hear it! Post it on our blog!

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Julie Zetlin

 The 2012 Olympics boasts many athletes, but we have a special attendee from close to home - Julie Zetlin from Bethesda, Maryland! She is the only Rhythmic Gymnast the US sent to London and will be competing for Team USA against some powerful performers from Russia and Eastern Europe. If you've never heard of rhythmic gymnastics before, you're not alone - the sport has a very short history in the US and no one from Team USA has ever medaled at the Olympics. The sport is built around four apparatuses: ball, ribbon, clubs, and hoop. Flexibility, balance, complicated turns, and ballerina-like feet are crucial to a gold-worthy performance. Each routine is performed to music - ranging from the classical to the contemporary. Zetlin, in an interview with DC 101, said she came to the 2012 Olympics to encourage other rhythmic gymnasts to keep working hard, especially in the US. As opposed to artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnasts reach their peak in their 20s, a much older standard. Julie will be competing August 9th and 10th, so be sure to watch for her on TV and cheer her on!