Musical Theatre Workshop for Children and Teens--Wombat Stew!

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The 2015 Children's Summer Musical Theatre Workshop will be Monday-Friday, July 6-July 17, 1:00-3:00 daily.

A two-week commitment is required for workshop participation.
This is the ninth year that the Parnell Memorial Library Foundation, with the support of contributions from the Montevallo community, is underwriting the workshop, making it free to participants! Donations are welcome at the link at the bottom of this page.

Parents of participants are asked to visit this website frequently for updates and announcements.
The director will be Philip McEntee aka Mr. Mac!
He will be directing an original script entitled

Wombat Stew!

Registration

  • Registration forms will be available at the Parnell Memorial Library circulation desk starting in April and will be distributed at Montevallo Elementary School in the Wednesday Folders.
  • You can download a copy of the flyer and the application below.
  •     Flyer
  •     Application
  • Children ages 6-12 are eligible to apply.
  • If you are interested in being a Teen Helper, click here.

Auditions/Casting

  • Auditions for the workshop for registered students will be held on May 7 OR May 14 from 3:30-5:00 pm.
  • The auditions will help the director cast the students in appropriate roles. Every eligible student who wants to participate in the workshop and who comes to one of the auditions will be given a role.
  • Participants should come to the audition prepared to sing a short song such as Happy Birthday. An adult must attend audition with child.

Performances--Make Plans to Attend!

  • There will be two workshop performances on July 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm in the Library Theater.
  • Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
  • Mark your calendars!

Cast List and Script (Coming Soon)

Choreography News
Soon, you will be able to  download and print your copy here or you can visit Parnell Library and make a copy for yourself. Ask for details at the front desk.
Cast Copy--Coming Soon
Teen Volunteer Copy--Coming Soon
Cast--Once the workshop is underway, you'll be able to download a video of your dance here. If your file won't download, email Kristen Gilbert.
Here is the list of Basic Dance Steps that everyone should be working on.
Leap
Hop
Brush Spin
Kick
Grapevine
3-step turn
Step touch
Point
Gallop
Chasse
Pivot
Turn

Announcements

We will post the latest announcements from the workshop above. You can read them here or you can subscribe to the blog (click on the blue title below and type your email in the subscribe box on the right) so that you'll receive updates right in your email. This is especially important if your child is attending the workshop!  We want to stay in touch.
If there is a problem and the announcements don't appear above you can go them directly by clicking here.
Contact Lorrie Ozley for more information at (205) 915-1609.