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Matchbox Players:
SUMMER Troupe!
OUR SUMMER THEATRE YOUTH GROUP
At Matchbox Children’s Theatre, we provide theatre education to young people from all walks of life. Kiddos approved to be in our Summer Troupe program are given the opportunity to rise to the challenge to develop their theatre skills. We strive to help them learn important social skills and build self-esteem, confidence, and creative thinking. They also learn the importance of teamwork and respect. Our passionate instructors provide a safe and supportive environment for the students to grow in all areas of their acting skills. We are more than just a theatre program, we are a theatre family, and your kiddo would experience that this summer...for FREE!
We have worked hard to create a program with all costs covered, so no one is limited. We only ask one thing from you: your commitment. Apply below and tell us why this program would be meaningful for you.
NOTE: In order for our program to maximize the personalized attention to each student, space is limited to 8 students. Application deadline is June 14, so don't wait too long!
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SUMMER TROUPE APPLICATION
● Troupe Members must submit an application, which are all contemplated by the MCT Education Committee
● Applicants must be between ages of 11 - 17 years old
● Troupe members must display exemplary behavior
● Members must list conflicts in application. If more than three of the fourteen meetings would be missed, then applicant does not qualify for the Summer Troupe program.
ALL THE INFO
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WEEKLY MEETINGS AND CURRICULUM
● Weekly meetings will be on Mondays starting June 24 and ending August 19. To keep up with accurate dates and times, please check the Matchbox Calendar.
Every Monday 4:00pm-6:00pm
● The program will cover a theatre curriculum, covering the following curriculum subjects: Prop Making and Design, Set Design, Theatre Technology, Acting and Stage Skills, Dance and Choreography, and Behind the Scenes Organization.
● Curriculum will be supplemented with rehearsing a production together from a pre-written script, creating all other aspects of it themselves with teaching artists' guidance. They will perform this production at Matchbox and Austin Artworks Festival at the end of the summer.
Matchbox performance: Thursday, August 22 (time TBD)
Artworks Festival performance: Saturday, August 24 (time TBD)
● There will also be a Parent Meeting before the start of Summer Troupe where parents will be expected to attend an informational meeting. Meeting: Monday, June 17 @ 5:00pm
SUMMER TROUPE CALENDAR
READY TO APPLY? LET'S GO!
All applications will be reviewed and responded to
within 24 hours on a business day.
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