Holiday Musical 2023 - Alive!
Our goal is to provide a nurturing, compassionate atmosphere that focuses on the creative expression of each individual child. Our upcoming Musical is ALIVE:
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A Quick Look at the Dates
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About the Show
Kids age 4-16 are invited to join our world of aliens, androids, astronauts, scientists, and intrepid travelers and brave children who must open their eyes and hearts to a whole new world!
One Star Apart is a wild and fun interplanetary adventure with a message about acceptance and courage. One of Read Play Love's series of new musicals for a new generation, One Star Apart originally premiered in 2016, and now it's back for 2023!
As always, we write our musicals specifically for the kids in the show- so we'll be updating the show for the new 2023 cast. At RPL, not only does every child get a part, but they get a role actually written especially for them!
One Star Apart is a wild and fun interplanetary adventure with a message about acceptance and courage. One of Read Play Love's series of new musicals for a new generation, One Star Apart originally premiered in 2016, and now it's back for 2023!
As always, we write our musicals specifically for the kids in the show- so we'll be updating the show for the new 2023 cast. At RPL, not only does every child get a part, but they get a role actually written especially for them!
Production Details
Auditions
*Children age 3-17 are welcome to audition. Our goal is to make auditions a fun, empowering experience where the kids feel great!
*We create a role for every single child participating! As we produce our own original musicals, we can freely adjust script and songs to give every child a chance to shine.
*In-person auditions are preferred, but we also will accept video auditions if none of the in-person times work. If you plan to submit a video, please sign up on the audition form.
* Go here for suggestions for preparing for auditions
Rehearsals
* Our rehearsal times are Thursdays & Fridays at 4:00-7:00, starting Feb 16. We try to accommodate conflicts whenever possible, and ask that families indicate conflicts with audition paperwork, so we can create the rehearsal schedule around these needs.
* Most roles will rehearse 1 day a week on a regular day (either Thursday or Friday) until the final rehearsals, which begin April 6. Some roles may need to rehearse 2 days a week, but perhaps not every week.
* Rehearsal is 4:00-7:00 at Read Play Love, but all groups may not be called for the entire time. It is likely, for example, that one group could rehearse regularly from 4:00-5:30, and another group to rehearse 5:30-7:00.
* When auditioning, families select their preference/availability and the show will be cast accordingly. The more flexible your schedule, the more casting options there are.
* While we are largely a homeschool organization, we welcome any family who is able to make rehearsal times work, and we will work with your schedule as best as we can.
* At-home practice is required. Since our rehearsal time is limited, we need each family to commit to rehearsing at home. We will give you tools to help kids with repetition and memorization in between group rehearsals.
* Parents are expected to volunteer in a capacity, based on their interests, skills and time available. A form for indicating preferences is given at the time of auditions.
* Our rehearsals are held at Read Play Love, a combination of both indoors and outdoors.
Production
* Production Week is April 11-13, and you can expect to rehearse 4:00-8:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during that week. Dress rehearsals include dinner breaks at a predetermined time.
* Performances are April 14-16, 2023, at 6pm, held at our outdoor theatre at Read Play Love! Call time is 4:30pm for the 6pm show.
*Children age 3-17 are welcome to audition. Our goal is to make auditions a fun, empowering experience where the kids feel great!
*We create a role for every single child participating! As we produce our own original musicals, we can freely adjust script and songs to give every child a chance to shine.
*In-person auditions are preferred, but we also will accept video auditions if none of the in-person times work. If you plan to submit a video, please sign up on the audition form.
* Go here for suggestions for preparing for auditions
Rehearsals
* Our rehearsal times are Thursdays & Fridays at 4:00-7:00, starting Feb 16. We try to accommodate conflicts whenever possible, and ask that families indicate conflicts with audition paperwork, so we can create the rehearsal schedule around these needs.
* Most roles will rehearse 1 day a week on a regular day (either Thursday or Friday) until the final rehearsals, which begin April 6. Some roles may need to rehearse 2 days a week, but perhaps not every week.
* Rehearsal is 4:00-7:00 at Read Play Love, but all groups may not be called for the entire time. It is likely, for example, that one group could rehearse regularly from 4:00-5:30, and another group to rehearse 5:30-7:00.
* When auditioning, families select their preference/availability and the show will be cast accordingly. The more flexible your schedule, the more casting options there are.
* While we are largely a homeschool organization, we welcome any family who is able to make rehearsal times work, and we will work with your schedule as best as we can.
* At-home practice is required. Since our rehearsal time is limited, we need each family to commit to rehearsing at home. We will give you tools to help kids with repetition and memorization in between group rehearsals.
* Parents are expected to volunteer in a capacity, based on their interests, skills and time available. A form for indicating preferences is given at the time of auditions.
* Our rehearsals are held at Read Play Love, a combination of both indoors and outdoors.
Production
* Production Week is April 11-13, and you can expect to rehearse 4:00-8:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during that week. Dress rehearsals include dinner breaks at a predetermined time.
* Performances are April 14-16, 2023, at 6pm, held at our outdoor theatre at Read Play Love! Call time is 4:30pm for the 6pm show.
What Makes Read Play Love Different?
* Our primary focus is simple: building confidence & nurturing the creative self-discovery of each one of our kids!
* Even our auditions are designed to be 100% empowering, inspiring experiences where the kids feel GREAT!
* We create a role for every single child participating! Our tradition of producing original musicals allows us complete flexibility to adjust our scripts & songs in order to give every single child a chance to shine!
* We mentor kids where they are and help them feel great, stretching them a bit further than they expect...all while being part of a high quality production!
* Busy schedule? We always do our best to work around the schedules of busy families.
* We are known for developing new musicals as part of our series of "New Musicals for a New Generation!" Our musicals feature rich storytelling with affirming, positive messages for our kids. One of our musicals, The Whimsical World of Sherlock Holmes, recently made its New York debut in New York City in September 2021, performing Off-Broadway in the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
* RPL is the ideal place for kids to try theatre for the first time, as well as more experienced performers to stretch their wings & grow!
* Even our auditions are designed to be 100% empowering, inspiring experiences where the kids feel GREAT!
* We create a role for every single child participating! Our tradition of producing original musicals allows us complete flexibility to adjust our scripts & songs in order to give every single child a chance to shine!
* We mentor kids where they are and help them feel great, stretching them a bit further than they expect...all while being part of a high quality production!
* Busy schedule? We always do our best to work around the schedules of busy families.
* We are known for developing new musicals as part of our series of "New Musicals for a New Generation!" Our musicals feature rich storytelling with affirming, positive messages for our kids. One of our musicals, The Whimsical World of Sherlock Holmes, recently made its New York debut in New York City in September 2021, performing Off-Broadway in the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.
* RPL is the ideal place for kids to try theatre for the first time, as well as more experienced performers to stretch their wings & grow!
What Does It Cost?
* Non-Member Production Fees: $199/1 child and Family Friendly Pricing for more than one child in show:
25% off both when 2 = $ 298 total for 2 children (Non-Member)
35% off all when 3 = $ 390 total for 3 children (Non-Member)
50% off all when 4+ = $ 398 total for 4 children (Non-Member)
* Read Play Love Members: For current RPL Members in a six-month membership commitment to the RPL Community, there is a one-time production fee of $60 for 1 child, $90 for two children, with a family-friendly cap of $120 for 3 or more children. Membership is $30/month for 1 child and $60/month for 2+ children. Click here for info about RPL Membership.
* Costume costs are the responsibility of parents, but parents work together to decide and make everything as easy and most importantly, cost-effective as possible, often using shared, donated, or secondhand materials to keep costs minimum and much less expensive than other theatre production opportunites.
* Printed Script: Each actor who reads is responsible for the printing and binding of their script at their own cost. For music, we will send song links of MP3 tracks, which you can download to a playlist or burn to your own CD.
* A Concessions/Supplies Donation of $10 per production is requested of all families to help with paper/cleaning products and concessions needs.
* Fundraisers, such as t-shirts, photobooks, and production DVDs, are optional and up to the discretion of each family.
* Parent Crew - Parents are expected to volunteer in a capacity, based on their interests, skills and time available. A form for indicating preferences is given at the time of auditions. 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.
25% off both when 2 = $ 298 total for 2 children (Non-Member)
35% off all when 3 = $ 390 total for 3 children (Non-Member)
50% off all when 4+ = $ 398 total for 4 children (Non-Member)
* Read Play Love Members: For current RPL Members in a six-month membership commitment to the RPL Community, there is a one-time production fee of $60 for 1 child, $90 for two children, with a family-friendly cap of $120 for 3 or more children. Membership is $30/month for 1 child and $60/month for 2+ children. Click here for info about RPL Membership.
* Costume costs are the responsibility of parents, but parents work together to decide and make everything as easy and most importantly, cost-effective as possible, often using shared, donated, or secondhand materials to keep costs minimum and much less expensive than other theatre production opportunites.
* Printed Script: Each actor who reads is responsible for the printing and binding of their script at their own cost. For music, we will send song links of MP3 tracks, which you can download to a playlist or burn to your own CD.
* A Concessions/Supplies Donation of $10 per production is requested of all families to help with paper/cleaning products and concessions needs.
* Fundraisers, such as t-shirts, photobooks, and production DVDs, are optional and up to the discretion of each family.
* Parent Crew - Parents are expected to volunteer in a capacity, based on their interests, skills and time available. A form for indicating preferences is given at the time of auditions. 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.
Audition Details
RPL auditions are designed to be fun and empowering experiences for kids of all ages.
Go here for more details about auditions for One Star Apart.
Go here for more details about auditions for One Star Apart.
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