The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger
Family Center for the Arts
Fall Play
The Boxer
by Matt Lyle
Directed by Emily Gray
November 3, 4, 5, 2016
Performed in the The Lacerte Family Black Box Theater
We will be able to utilize our amazing new facility with innovative staging and the audience wrapping the playing spaces for a more intimate experience.
A hilarious silent movie written for the stage, replete with a hard luck story, an unlikely romance, music and percussion on stage. Written by Dallas based playwright Matt Lyle who is making a splash nationally. Lyle's work has been commissioned by Dallas Theatre Center and has been written about in American Theatre Magazine. He will be working with the cast and crew to create the world of his wacky play, leading workshops on physical comedy and traditional vaudeville style, as well as visiting to give notes throughout the rehearsal process.
Gender and color blind casting will be used in the audition process.
(Ensemble company of female and male actors and musicians, looking for a pianist, banjo or fiddle player and percussionists, approximately 15 performers total)
Auditions:
August 30 & 31 | The Lacerte Family Black Box Theatre | 4:00 p.m.
Callbacks on September 1 | Auditorium | 4:00 p.m.
(female and male actors, 9-12 Grades may audition)
US Musical
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Directed by Emily Gray
Musical Director Bonnie Jean Coleman
Technical Director Robert Kallos
Choreographed by Beth Wortley and Christie Sullivan
Costumes by Susan Hubbard
Performed in The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Center for the Arts On the Ed Long Stage
February 2, 3, 4, 5, 2017
This magical and timeless tale will spring to life on our brand new mainstage with all the joie de vivre it truly deserves! The student singers, actors and dancers will have the opportunity to perform a full Broadway production of a beloved Disney tale. The roles are many and varied but each is colorful and enchanting. The entire performing arts faculty will be involved and both cast and crew will have a spellbinding experience.
Gender and color blind casting will be used in the audition process.
Auditions:
November 9 & 11, 2016 | Ed Long Stage | 4:00 p.m.
Callbacks on November 12 | Ed Long Stage | 4:00 p.m.
(Company of featured performers, plus chorus, featured dancers, 9-12 Grades, Female/male breakdown to be determined.)
Spring Play - Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Directed by Emily Gray
PRESENTED BY HOCKADAY THEATRE COMPANY CLASS
April 19, 20, 21, 22, 2016
Performed in The Margaret Doggett Crow ’37 Amphitheater
This quintessential, classic tragedy will be performed by an all female cast from the Hockaday Theatre Company (advanced theatre class). The company will be given Shakespeare text workshops, stage combat lessons and fight choreography instruction. The performance will run under 2 hours. This play contains some of the most beautiful and creative language ever written. It is a fascinating exploration of what it is to be human.
Daisy Company Adaptation of International Children's Stories
Directed by Emily Gray
PRESENTED BY DAISY COMPANY CLASS.
April 24, 25 2016 for a Lower School Audience
Performed in The Lacerte Family Black Box Theater