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And, to avoid disappointment and the heartbreak of regret, don’t wait: get your tickets early!

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MUSICAL THEATRE FAST TRACK (ages 12-18) is directed by Mary Norwood and Brock Butler.

Older students will experience the excitement of putting on a full-fledged musical in just two weeks. They’ll be challenged to learn lines, songs, choreography, blocking, and how to work together as a team. It’s crazy fast but very rewarding. Many ECT students have returned to participate for several years to enjoy the fun and the final results of their efforts. The Musical Theatre Fast Track is limited to 50 students.

Musical Theatre Fast Track campers will perform Hang Ten, which features surfing songs in the style of the Beach Boys, the Ventures, and other surf music bands.  An Italian immigrant’s Surfin’ Burger restaurant sits on one of California’s best beachfronts.  But his dream of owning a restaurant in America is about to be shattered.  Not only are his granddaughters becoming too American for Luigi’s tastes, but scheming land developers try to steal his property to build a huge hotel on it.  Filled with both hijinks and heart, audiences will cheer as Luigi is able to thwart the developers thanks to the help of his daughter, granddaughters, their surfer friends, and a bird-watching society!

STORYTELLERS’ THEATRE (ages 8-11), is directed by Annette Kaczanowski.

Designed for younger actors, this camp will help them develop vocal projection, stage presence, characterization, and self-confidence. Along with having a great time, kids will learn how to work together to create something special. At the end of camp, the kids will perform Snow White and the Seven Endings, in which “happily-ever-after” gets turned on its head. It’s a comedic retelling of Snow White’s classic princess fairy tale.  When the seven forest dwellers (who can be tall or short, it doesn’t matter!) reminisce about their recent run-in with a royal run-away, they each have a different take on how the story unfolds and who the real hero is.  But which is the real ending?  The only thing they agree about is that the Prince shouldn’t get the credit!

The Storytellers’ Theatre camp is limited to 15 students.

Camp performances will take place on June 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Opera House. Students may receive a reduced camp fee by signing up by April 10.  Final sign-up deadline is May 26.

Elkhart Civic Theatre summer camps are part of the Michael Cripe Studio, which is supported by generous underwriting from Jeff Cripe and Label Logic, Inc.

Both camps fill up fast, so parents are urged to register students early. The enrollment form and further information are available at elkhartcivictheatre.org/camp26.

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Elkhart Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its production of Dear Evan Hansen at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 13 and 12:00pm on Saturday, May 16 at the Bristol Opera House located at 210 E Vistula in Bristol, IN. Performances will be held July 24, 25, and 31 and August 1 and 2 at the Bristol Opera House.

Auditions will consist of vocals and readings from the script. All materials will be taught at auditions. Please bring a list of all conflicts from June 2- August 2. Dear Evan Hansen is directed by Brock Butler assisted by Stacey Nickel with vocal direction by Liesl Bell and choreography by Heather Holland.

About the show:

Seventeen-year-old Evan Hansen has felt invisible his entire life. But when a tragedy shocks his community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else. As his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel, though, Evan is forced to confront the fact that the price of belonging may be far steeper than he bargained for.

Character Breakdown

Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Dear Evan Hansen contains adult language and explores key themes of suicide, depression, anxiety, and drug use. Please note that all auditioners MUST be 16 years of age or older to audition for this production.

Evan Hansen: Smart, sincere, and excruciatingly self-conscious, Evan prefers to hover in the background, a supporting player in his own life, too afraid to step forward into the spotlight and risk ridicule or, what might be worse, no one noticing him at all. Playable age: 17 Pop tenor G2-B4

Heidi Hansen: Evan’s mother. Overworked and stretched too thin, Heidi loves her son fiercely, but fears they have begun to grow apart. She is prepared to do anything to repair the damage. Playable age: Late 30s- 40s. Pop Mezzo Soprano: F3-Eb5 (belt)

Zoe Murphy; Sensitive and sophisticated, with a sharp sense of humor, Zoe could care less about the status games and popularity rites of high school. She feels a terrible ambivalence over her brother’s death.  Playable age: 16. Pop Soprano F3-E5

Connor Murphy: An angry, disaffected loner, Connor has been a troubled kid for as long as anyone can remember, an enigma and a source of endless consternation to his long-suffering parents. Playable age: 17 Pop Bari-Tenor G2-G4

Cynthia Murphy: Connor and Zoe’s mother. To Evan, she seems to be the perfect mother, nurturing, available, and willing to talk about anything. To her own children, it’s a bit more complicated.  Playable age: Late 30s- 40s Pop Soprano F#3-E5 (belt)

Larry Murphy: Connor and Zoe’s father. Though often tense and taciturn, Larry shows a different face to the world, representing for Evan the dad he always wished for: strong, confident, and more than anything, reliable, someone to be counted on. Playable age: Late 30s- 40s Pop Bari/Tenor F#2-G4

Jared Kleinman:  Droll and sarcastic, Jared covers his own insecurities with a well-practiced swagger and a know-it-all arrogance. Playable age: 17 Pop Tenor: A2-B4

Alana Beck:  Earnest to a fault, prone to melodrama, Alana hides a deeper loneliness beneath an ever-present smile and an almost aggressive friendliness.   Playable age: 17 Pop Soprano: F3-E5

Ensemble:  In addition the above listed roles, this production will be feature a small ensemble of 6 additional performers. This ensemble will be utilized in Waving Through A Window, You Will Be Found, and select other moments throughout the show. They serve as both observers and participants in Evan’s story, embodying the pervasive presence of social media, public opinion, and collective empathy.

All auditioners are welcome and no fees are charged for participation in any Elkhart Civic Theatre Production.

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Elkhart Civic Theatre presents “Moriarty,” Ken Ludwig’s fast-paced mystery-comedy, for five performances at the Bristol Opera House; performances are scheduled for April 10, 11, 17, 18, and 19.

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Elkhart Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its production of The Sound of Music at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 22 and 6:30 Tuesday, March 24 at Saint Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church located at 411 W Vistula in Bristol, IN. Performances will be held May 29, 30, and 31 and June 5, 6, and 7 at the Bristol Opera House.

Auditions will consist of vocals and cold readings from the script. All materials will be taught at auditions. Please bring a list of all conflicts from March 25- June 7. The Sound of Music is directed by Demarée Noneman assisted by Leah Alburtus with vocal direction by Sandy Hill.

About the show: 

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Austria, The Sound of Music follows Maria, a high-spirited postulant who becomes governess to the seven children of a naval captain. Throughout the course of the show she brings joy, music, and love back into their lives, ultimately marrying the Captain. But when the family falls under the shadow of fascism, they are forced to make a choice between their ideals and the country they call home. This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic was the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical and was famously adapted into a Best Picture winning film starring Julie Andrews.

Characters: Ages listed below are only suggested. All casting decisions are at the discretion of the directing team.

• Maria Rainer, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey age: 20-30s
• Captain Georg von Trapp, a captain in the Austrian navy age: 30-50
• Liesl von Trapp, age 16
• Friedrich von Trapp, age 14
• Louisa von Trapp, age 13
• Kurt von Trapp, age 11
• Brigitta von Trapp, age 10
• Marta von Trapp, age 7
• Gretl von Trapp, age 5
• The Mother Abbess, the head of Nonnberg Abbey age: 40-60s
• Baroness Elsa Schraeder, Captain von Trapp’s “wealthy and sophisticated” fiancée age: 30-50
• Max Detweiler, Captain von Trapp’s friend, a music agent and producer age: 30-50
• Rolf Gruber, the 17-year-old Nazi delivery boy who is in love with Liesl
• Sisters Bertha, Margareta and Sophia, nuns at the Abbey age: 30-60s
• Franz, Captain von Trapp’s butler age: 30-60 (non-singing)
• Frau Schmidt, Captain von Trapp’s housekeeper age: 30-60s (non-singing)
• Herr Zeller, the Gauleiterage: 30-60 (non-singing)
• Admiral von Schreiber, of the German Navy age: 30-60 (non-singing)
• Ensemble of nuns, high-society neighbors of Captain von Trapp, Nazi soldiers and festival concert contestants ages: 15+

All auditions are welcome and no fees are charged for participation in any Elkhart Civic Theatre Production.

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It’s true, after over 120 years, our front awning, a historic feature of the Bristol Opera House, has to come down to accommodate roadwork on State Road 120.

The work will start March 1, and we hope to finish the rebuilding and repairs by early summer. Any donations beyond what is needed for this project will be applied to ECT’s building fund for future use.

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Tickets are available at elkhartcivictheatre.org/seuss or by calling the box office at 574-848-4116.

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Elkhart Civic Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 7, and 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 9 at the Bristol Opera House, Located at 210 E. Vistula St. in Bristol, IN. The show is underwritten by Maplecrest Animal Hospital.

Performances will be held February 20, 21, 27, and 28, and March 1. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is directed by Annette Kaczanowski.

Auditioners should come prepared with a short (30-60 second) Shakespearean monologue. There will also be cold readings from the script, movement, and dance.

About the show:

Midsummer is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. Theseus, Duke of Athens, is preparing to marry Hippolyta. They are interrupted by Egeus, whose daughter, Hermia, refuses to marry Demetrius, her father’s choice, because she is in love with Lysander. Hermia and Lysander flee to the forest to escape the unwanted marriage, pursued by Demetrius, who loves Hermia, and Helena, who loves Demetrius. In the forest, Oberon, the king of the fairies, is quarreling with his queen, Titania. He overhears Helena and Demetrius arguing and sends his servant, Puck, to use a love potion on both Titania and Demetrius. Puck accidentally uses it on Lysander, who instantly falls in love with Helena. Mayhem ensues between the four lovers. Meanwhile, a group of tradesmen are preparing a play for the Duke’s wedding. Puck, out of mischief, turns the lead actor into an ass, and Titania, seeing him immediately after also receiving the love potion, falls in love with him. Eventually, all is restored, and the tradesmen perform their play at the wedding feast.

Character Descriptions

HUMAN COURT

Theseus – Duke of Athens, recently returned from conquering the Amazons, a race of warrior women and is about to marry the conquered Amazon Queen Hippolyta. May be double cast as Oberon.

Lysander – Young nobleman of Athens. In love with Hermia. Hermia’s father is against her marrying him; he persuades Hermia to run away from home & family into the forest.

Demetrius – A young nobleman of Athens. In the past he acted as if he loved Helena, but after Helena fell in love with him, he changed his mind and having the approval of Egeus, he pursues Hermia. (But she’s not interested)

Egeus – An Athenian upper-class respected gentleman who wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, his choice for her.

Philostrate – Theseus’s Master of the Revels (party planner) who is responsible for organizing the entertainment for the Duke’s marriage celebration.

Hippolyta – The legendary Queen of the Amazons engaged to marry Theseus. May be double cast as Titania

Hermia – Egeus’s daughter. Both Demetrius and Lysander are in love with her. She is in love with Lysander. Very strong-willed and independent.

Helena – A good friend of Hermia’s and is in love with Demetrius. She tends to be more self-pitying and puts herself in dangerous and humiliating situations, running after Demetrius through the forest even though he wants nothing to do with her.

FAIRY COURT

Puck – (AKA Robin Goodfellow) A mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals; he is Oberon’s servant. He has a connection not only to the fairy and human worlds of the play, but also to the world of the audience. Must move well.

Oberon – The King of the Fairies who rules with Titania. May double as Theseus.

Titania – Queen of the Fairies who rules with Oberon. May double as Hippolyta.

Thistleweed – featured in dialogue; needs to move well (dances)

Peasebottom, Moth, Cobweb, and Mustardseed – Fairies with a few lines, need to move well (dance)

THE MECHANICALS – Aspiring Thespians who provide comic relief

Nick Bottom – The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the play that a group of craftsmen have decided to put on for the wedding celebration.

Peter Quince – A carpenter and the writer/director of the play

Francis Flute – The bellows-mender chosen to play Thisbe in the play. Forced to play a young girl in love.

Robin Starveling – The tailor chosen to play Thisbe’s mother in the play/ends up playing the part of Moonshine

Snug – The joiner (a tradesperson who builds things by joining wood) chosen to play the lion in the play.

Tom Snout – The tinker (someone who does odd jobs) chosen to play Pyramus’s father in the play. Ends up playing the part of the Wall, dividing the two lovers in the play.

Auditions for ECT shows are open to everyone. No fees are charged for participation in our productions. 

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