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Youth Summer Program 2009
July 6-July 18, 2009
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"Grease" is the Word this summer at The Hanover Theatre. We are pleased to announce our first Youth Summer Program designed for students ages 12 through 18. Classes focusing on music, drama, and dance as well as rehearsals for the final production will be held daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will present two performances of the hit musical "Grease" on Saturday, July 18. Teachers and directors for the session include the following well-known instructors: Kallin Johnson, music, Doug Ingalls, drama, and Jennifer Agbay, dance. Workshops will also be held with professionals in the fields of lighting and sound design! Tuition: $600 Deposit: A $200 deposit is due at the time of registration. The $400 balance must be paid before May 31, 2009. Registration: Registration is available online by clicking the "Buy Tickets" button for the "Youth Summer Program Registration" event. By purchasing one ticket to the "Youth Summer Program Registration Event", you are registering one student and should expect to receive a registration packet in the mail after one week. When registering, please use the parent/guardian or billing information as the child's information will be collected through follow-up materials. You can also register by phone at 1.877.571.7469. Schedule: Friday, March 13, 2009 – Registration Opens Sunday, May 31, 2009 - Registration Closes & Balances are Due Monday, July 6, 2009 - Program Begins Monday- Friday 9am- 12pm Classes in Music, Drama, & Dance 12pm-12:30pm Lunch (Students are asked to bring bag lunches) 12:30pm-3pm Rehearsals Saturday, July 18, 2009 -Programs Ends with 2 performances of Grease Auditions Auditions will take place during the first day of the program. Grease features roles for 9 males, 8 females and a chorus of at least 20. More information will be sent to registered students as a part of their registration packet. About the Show "Grease" tells the story of Rydell High's senior class of 1959; duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'", "It's Raining on Prom Night", "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals. Meet Our Educators Kallin Johnson is the Director of Music at Notre Dame Academy, a member of the Clark University music faculty and principle pianist for the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. He is the recipient of many awards including the 1994 Worcester Telegram & Gazette's Vision 2000 Cultural Enrichment Award. Mr. Johnson holds a Master of Music degree from New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Utah State University. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees for the Hanover Theatre. Mr. Johnson was the Founder/Executive Director of the Pakachoag Community Music School in Auburn, MA and a former Director of Music at the Performing Arts School of Worcester. He served as Executive Director of the New England Theatre Company for eight years, and is a past president of both ARTSWorcester and the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association. Doug Ingalls is the artistic director of theater at Wachusett Regional High School, where he is a member of the English faculty. He also serves as 2nd Vice President of the Massachusetts High School Drama Guild. Doug is a resident director with Stageloft Repertory Theater in Sturbridge. His work has also been seen on the stages of The Barre Players, Sterling Community Theater, Worcester County Light Opera, and the former Worcester Children's Theater. Doug is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in over sixty-five productions throughout New England. Jennifer Agbay is the celebrated Director of the Ballet Arts Worcester whose recent production of the Nutcracker graced the stage at The Hanover Theatre. She received a Bachelor of Science in Dance and Dance Education from New York University. While in New York City Jennifer worked with several professional companies including The Washington Square Repertory Dance Company and the New York City based "Ballet for Young Audiences". She was the Director of Dance at the Performing Arts School of Worcester and directed the Worcester Youth Ballet Company choreographed all school productions including the Nutcracker. While at PASOW, Jennifer founded and directed, Company X, created for professional dancers. The Company made its debut January 29, 2005 at the PASOW theatre. She was selected by The Pulse Magazine as one of Worcester's 25 to watch in 2005.
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Tickets: Tuition: $600 Deposit: A $200 deposit is due at the time of registration. The $400 balance must be paid before May 31, 2009.
Info Phone: 1-877-571-7469
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Dates:
July 6-July 18, 2009Times:
Friday, March 13, 2009 - Registration Opens
Sunday, May 31, 2009 - Registration Closes & Balances are Due
Monday, July 6, 2009 - Program Begins
Monday- Friday
9am- 12pm Classes in Music, Drama, & Dance
12pm-12:30pm Lunch (Students are asked to bring bag lunches)
12:30pm-3pm Rehearsals
Saturday, July 18, 2009 – Programs Ends with 2 performances of “Grease” -
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Event Name: Youth Summer Program 2009
"Loved It!"
Review posted by: Attendee from Worcester MA, Jul 23, 2009
It was spectacular I am not a parent of any of the kids from this show so this is not me trying to be proud of some kid I have never had. The performances were great everybody sang wonderfully and... Expand
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Event Name: Youth Summer Program 2009
"Shouldnt have bought tickets."
Review posted by: Not Easily Impressed. from Shrewsbury, MA USA, Jul 19, 2009
It was an interestingly horrific experience. The choreography was ok, but the dancers didn't even get close to pulling it off. Some of them looked like they didn't even want to be onstage. Danny... Expand
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Event Name: Youth Summer Program 2009
"Loved It!"
Review posted by: Attendee from Worcester MA, Jul 23, 2009
It was spectacular I am not a parent of any of the kids from this show so this is not me trying to be proud of some kid I have never had. The performances were great everybody sang wonderfully and... Expand
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Event Name: Youth Summer Program 2009
"Shouldnt have bought tickets."
Review posted by: Not Easily Impressed. from Shrewsbury, MA USA, Jul 19, 2009
It was an interestingly horrific experience. The choreography was ok, but the dancers didn't even get close to pulling it off. Some of them looked like they didn't even want to be onstage. Danny... Expand
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