Fall Teen Musical:
Amélie: The Musical
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Peek into the enchanting world of Amélie, an imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner! As a young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. Amélie’s secret good deeds and acts of kindness bring joy and mayhem to the many colorful characters who live in the small village of Monmonarte in Paris, France. Based on the 2001 motion picture Amélie by Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Guillaume Laurant, the musical is written by Craig Lucas with Music by Daniel Messé and lyrics by Nathan Tysen & Daniel Messé. Produced by special arranged with Concord Theatricals. |
Production Details
- Performances: November 19-21 at The Backyard Venue
- Ages: Open to actors 13-19
- Free Workshops: Two Free Teen Workshops covering singing, acting, and dancing will take place to help prepare for Amélie auditions:
- Friday, August 8, 4:00-6:30 - part 1
- Friday, August 15, 4:00-6:30 - part 2
- Workshops are optional but highly encouraged for those planning to audition. However, participation in a workshop is not required to audition, and auditions are not required to attend a workshop. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience, skill level, or audition plans. Workshops are free to attend, but reservations are required. Please sign up on this form.
- Auditions: August 23. Auditions will consist of a group song/dance and an individual audition with a song and reading from the show.
- Production Fees:
- Non-Member Production Fees: $290/1 child. $100 per additional child
- Discounted RPL Member Fees: RPL Members in active standing save 2/3 off the regular production fees. For "Amelie" the member rates are: $120/1 child, $160/2 children, $200 for 3 children. Click here for info about RPL Membership.
- Other potential costs may include:
- Costume costs: We will aim to keep costs as low as possible, emphasizing thrift store/borrowed finds
- Printed Script: You can purchase an official bound Concord Theatricals for $10, or print your own.
- A Concessions/Supplies Donation of $10 per production is requested of all families to help with paper/cleaning products and concessions needs.
- Tickets to the live shows (no minimum ticket purchase is required)
- Optional Fundraisers, such as t-shirts, photobooks, raffles, and silent aucitions, are optional and up to the discretion of each family.
- Rehearsals: Starting August 28, rehearsals will be at RPL on Thursdays and Fridays, 4:00-7:00. Not all roles will be called for every rehearsal.
- Final Rehearsals & Performances - Required by ALL:
- Final rehearsals November 17 & 18 at The Backyard Venue.
- Performances at The Backyard Venue November 19, 20, 21.
- Parent Volunteer Time- Please know that parents are expected to volunteer in a capacity, based on their interests, skills and time available. A form for indicating preferences is given the first week of rehearsals. This investment of time is crucial for an all-volunteer production, and we work with each family to find the best fit that works with your schedule.
The Backyard Venue in Lowry Crossing is an enchanting spot just around the corner from RPL, where we have loved performing our past two Teen Musicals!
What Makes Read Play Love Different?
What makes Read Play Love different is.... the Love! Whether a production features a script we are licensing - such as is the case with this production -- or a musical we have written and developed ourselves, our focus is always the same: to nurture the creative self-discovery of each one of our kids.
Theatre is an extension of RPL's mission: to empower children through the arts and create an inclusive culture of love. We believe all youth can thrive on stage, regardless of experience, skills, background or ability. We mentor kids where they are and help them feel great, stretching them a bit further than they expect...all while being part of an artistic experience.
Because of its encouraging atmosphere, RPL is the ideal place for kids of all ages to try theatre for the first time, while also is a supportive and safe environment for more experienced performers who are ready to stretch their wings and push themselves to grow further through developing characters and up-leveling performance skills.
Theatre is an extension of RPL's mission: to empower children through the arts and create an inclusive culture of love. We believe all youth can thrive on stage, regardless of experience, skills, background or ability. We mentor kids where they are and help them feel great, stretching them a bit further than they expect...all while being part of an artistic experience.
Because of its encouraging atmosphere, RPL is the ideal place for kids of all ages to try theatre for the first time, while also is a supportive and safe environment for more experienced performers who are ready to stretch their wings and push themselves to grow further through developing characters and up-leveling performance skills.
