Villagers Teen Ensemble
(Grades 9-12)
Emphasis on Professionalism, Versatility, Creativity and . . .
REGISTER EARLY FOR A DISCOUNT
Executive Producer of Theatre Arts Donna Kimberlin
Director Corey Rubel
Musical Director François Suhr
Choreographer Jillian Kimberlin
SUNDAY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
REHEARSALS
TECH WEEK—MANDATORY
Sundays, October 5 —December 7, 2014 — 6:00-10:00pm
(1 Sat, Oct 4 3-6pm,)
Sunday thru Thursday, December 7-11, 2014 — 6:00-10:00PM
PERFORMANCES — MANDATORY
Friday, December 12, 2014 — 8:00PM ~ Saturday, December 13, 2014 — 8:00PM ~ Sunday, December 14, 2014 — 3:00pm
LAST FALL was the Villagers Teen Ensemble first session as we
presented GODSPELL. This fall, VTE will present the 2012 Revival
Version of GODSPELL. Last session’s attempt was to allow the
company to have a large say in the collaboration process in directing
their production – while this presented a fantastic opportunity for our
teens, the company found itself pressed for time and execution. This
year, the Villagers Teen Ensemble is taking a new spin on producing
the production of GODSPELL:
 Full director-actor collaboration – teens will have the ability to
collaborate in an ensemble piece that is guided by the adult staff and
allows room for growth as actors throughout the entire process.
 Process over Product – by producing this piece of theatre and
telling this story, the actors will receive new points of view on theatrical
techniques that can help further their career. By placing more emphasis
on the rehearsal process, actors will be self-reflective on their journey
as actors.
 A New Vision – without giving anything away, this production of
GODSPELL will have a new spin, a spin that is relevant to today’s
society and completely relatable for all high-school aged students.
 Professional Environment – all actors will be treated and will be
expected to follow professional guidelines throughout the rehearsal
process.
 Focus on Ensemble – under the direction of our adult staff,
emphasis will be placed on the creation and execution of ensemble.
For a majority of the production, all actors will be present on stage for
the duration of the songs. The script/songs may be distributed differently
as written.
CASTING – Information about what is required for auditions will be sent
out prior to auditions.
AUDITION WORKSHOP — Saturday, October 3pm-6pm
CALLBACKS – Sunday, October 4 — 6pm-10pm
PERFORMANCE — Students and families will participate in this musical
theater experience on the Villagers’ Main Stage. GODSPELL will be
performed on December 13, 14 & 15 (Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm,
Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets for this production are $13; all seats will be
secured online.
Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging educational environment through the completion of a musical
production. We strive to provide a high-quality and diverse experience in all areas of the performing arts. In this light,
it is our goal to foster an appreciation, understanding, and love of the performing arts with a clear intent to touch the heart,
engage the mind, and transform lives by creating extraordinary theater experiences for the young people in our
program. Excellence in art changes lives; empowered young people create artistic excellence.
This program is made possible, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/Department of State, a partner
agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through
the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program.
COREY RUBEL, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Corey Rubel is the program director of four different youth programs here at the Villagers Theatre; Miniature Musical
Makers, Villagers Teen Ensemble, TeensVill and the Summer Theatre Arts Program. Corey is a graduate of Rutgers
University and is attaining his masters in Educational Theatre this fall from New York University. This fall, Corey will also
become a full-time Middle School Drama Teacher at Rye Country Day School. When he's not working at the Villagers,
Corey has taught classes at Paper Mill Playhouse and George Street Playhouse as well as directed for ReVision
Theatre. Corey's focus and passion has centered around youth-theatre and the development of young actors -- he is
always finding ways to challenge young actors to reach new goals that are beyond anything that they have ever dreamed!
REGISTRATION FORM
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis for this Saturday theater workshop and will be
limited in size to 20 cast members. Each registration includes: 1 5x7 head shot, 1 production t-shirt,
1 performance DVD and 20 x 30 poster (additional DVDs/posters can be purchased at $25 each).
$595
11-week program
————————$100 EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT———————–
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED
All checks should be made payable to the Villagers Theatre
For additional information, contact the Executive Producer at villtheatrearts@villagerstheatre.com or call 732-873-2710.
Registrations will be accepted by postal mail, fax or e-mail.
Mail to: The Villagers Theatre, PO Box 6175, Somerset, NJ 08875-6175
OR Fax to: 732-873-1149 OR Email to: villtheatrearts@villagerstheatre.com
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