Northglenn Announces Winter Cultural Listings
Winter/Spring 2011 Auditions, Performances, Events, Films, Classes
Youth AuditionsSleeping Beauty
Presented by Missoula Children's Theatre
Auditions for youth ages 6-18 are being held for the Missoula Children's Theatre's musical production of "Sleeping Beauty." Approximately 60 roles are available. In order to audition, you must be available to attend all rehearsals. No prepared materials are necessary.
Auditions: January 17
Check-In: 3-3:55 p.m.
Audition begins promptly at 4 p.m. Late-comers will not be able to audition. The audition will be a full two hours. Roles will be cast at the end of auditions.
Fee: $55, payable only if cast
Rehearsals: Mon., Jan. 17 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tues., Jan. 18-Fri., Jan. 21 4-8:30 p.m.
Performances: Sat., Jan. 22 3 and 7 p.m.
Rogers and Hammerstein's
The Sound of Music
Presented by Northglenn Youth Theatre
Auditions for youth ages 8-18 are being held by appointment only for the classic and loved Broadway musical production of "The Sound of Music." Approximately 45-50 roles available. Please prepare a ONE MINUTE dramatic monologue. Music to sing will be taught during the audition. Bring a head-shot and resume with you to the audition.
Auditions: By appointment only Feb. 1-3.
Call 303.450.8800 to schedule an appointment.
Cost: $100 only if cast
Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs. 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon beginning Feb. 8
Performances
Missoula Children's Theatre presents
Sleeping Beauty
Written and Conceived by Jim Caron. Music Written and Arranged by Michael McGill. Additional Music by Don Collins. Additional Dialogue by Jeff Hall. Original Staging by Jim Caron
An original adaptation of the classic fairy tale. A new princess is born, and from far and wide the people of the kingdom gather to celebrate. One simple mistake is made-an invitation is misplaced-and the wrath of the vicious Scarella falls upon the poor infant in the form of a spell. Over 500 years later, Sleeping Beauty wakes to find herself in a Rock ‘n Roll dream! This is definitely no sleeper. Sponsored by SCFD, NAHF, and the City of Northglenn.
Performances: Jan. 23 at 3 and 7 p.m.
Tickets: $6.50 students/seniors, $7.50 adults
Northglenn Youth Theatre presents
Roger's and Hammerstein's
The Sound of Music
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers"
Presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnhteatricals.com
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time. Sponsored by SCFD, NAHF, and the City of Northglenn.
Performances:
April 1, 2, 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. April 3 & 10 at 2 p.m. April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m.
Tickets: $6.50 students/seniors, $7.50 adults
Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, call 303.450.8800 or stop by the Recreation Center.
Space Time presents
I Want to be an Astronaut
Kids get to see and feel what it is like to train for launching into space and exploring the planets, moons, comets, and asteroids of our Solar System. They will learn about the programs and facilities that NASA uses to get astronauts ready for space travel, figure out how to design their own space missions, see what strolling on another planet is like with our Micro Gravity Boots, experience a simulated rocket launch, and more. Thursday, January 27
10 a.m.
$3.75
Celebrate Black Arts Month!
The Black Hand Drum Ensemble
D.L. Parsons Theatre is thrilled to welcome back the very popular group, the Black Hand Drum Ensemble! This national touring group honors the Black experience using African Drums, dancing, songs and stories from Africa as well as Plantation Spirituals from the United States. What a great way to excite your senses and expand your knowledge.
Thursday, February 17
10 a.m.
$3.75
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Top O' The Morning with Beth Epley
One of our favorite performers is back, this time telling tales all about the blarney! Beth is a national touring artist, affectionately dubbed the "Quintesential Queen of Comedy." Her fun show features comedy, stories, and interactive songs on the guitar. This show is great for young audiences!
Thursday, March 17
10 a.m.
$3.75
3rd Law Dance
This innovative, unique and exciting dance company will surprise and mesmerize you with their beautiful imagery, dramatic soundscapes, imaginative costumes, and engaging narration. Based out of Boulder, Colorado, this group has performed all over the Rocky Mountain region including the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. A visual feast you don't want to miss!
Thursday, May 5
10 a.m.
$3.75
Events
2011 Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball - 50's Sock Hop
Come back with us to the era of poodle skirts, saddle shoes, Doo-wop playing on the jukeboxes, hair crème, and soda fountains! The annual Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Ball is the premier event of the year. Dads and their special little ladies ages 5-13 are invited to enjoy light refreshments, dancing, and fun activities. Each couple will receive a commemorative photograph and a special memento of this gala event. Daddies, Grandpas and Uncles are welcome to attend as appropriate. Please register in person at the Northglenn Recreation Center or call 303.450.8800. This event traditionally sells out, so register early. The deadline to register is February 18.
Date: February 26
Time: 5-6 p.m. Classic Car Show
in the parking lot!
6-9 p.m. Dance, music,
and light refreshments
Ages: 5-13
Cost: $50 Resident
$55 Non-Resident per couple; $20 additional daughter
Dress: Participants are encouraged to dress thematically or in formal attire. Prizes for the best costumes!
Code: 12054
5th Annual Night of the Stars Talent Show!
Calling all aspiring youth performers ages 5-18
Here's your chance to show off your amazing talents and compete against other youth from the North Metro area. Both individuals and groups (no more than four participants) are welcome to participate.
This popular competition is broken into the following categories:
• Vocal-Singing or Oral Interpretation
• Dance-All styles welcome
• Variety-Any performance based piece such as juggling, magic, ventriloquism, drama, etc.
Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups:
• Grades K-4
• Grades 5-8
• Grades 9-12
Medals are awarded to the top three finalists in each age group. The 1st place winner in each category will go on to compete in the Regional Grand Finale against finalists from participating communities around the Denver metro area. Due to the popularity of this competition, all acts will need to go through an audition process. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 303.450.8800. If selected for the competition, each participant must submit an entry fee of $5. A dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, March 9 and all selected acts must attend in order to compete in the finals.
Auditions at the D.L. Parsons Theatre
February 21 or 23 4-8 p.m.; call for an appointment (303) 450-8800
Local Competition at the D.L. Parsons Theatre
March 11 7-9 p.m.
Regional Grand Finale at the Lakewood Cultural Center
April 23 7-9 pm
Tickets for the Local Competition held at the D.L. Parsons Theatre are on sale now! General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance ($4) or at the door ($5). 303.450.8800
Check out the website for all the details: www.northglenn.org/talentshow
Travel Film Series
Join us for the second half of our 23rd season of exciting travel and adventure films! Tour guides are professional filmmakers who personally narrate their films. Shows begin at 10:30 a.m. and include a 15-minute intermission with refreshments. (303) 450-8800 for more information and reservations.
Adults: $7.50 • Seniors/Students: $6.50
Corsica & the Rivieras Wednesday February 23, 2011
Texas Highways & Byways Wednesday March 23, 2011
Gulf Coast Adventure Wednesday April 13, 2011
Classes
Art
Young Rembrandts Pre-School
Ages 3 ½-5
Young students are eager to learn and a joy to teach. Young Rembrandts instructors provide a nurturing and strong learning environment that expands Pre-schoolers' image vocabulary as they draw familiar images. We'll concentrate on the skills of drawing and coloring while we develop fine motor skills, focus, listening, staying on task, patience and spatial organization!
Tuesdays 4-4:45 p.m.
Session One (8 weeks): Jan. 11-Mar. 1 Code: 12530
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident
Session Two (8 weeks): Mar. 29-May 17 Code: 12531
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident
Young Rembrandts Elementary Drawing
Ages 6-12
Our elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. The Young Rembrandts teaching staff believes that drawing is the bedrock skill required for future artistic success. This class will give budding artists the skills to express their creativity in a positive and nurturing environment. You'll see increased art abilities, learning skills, self-confidence and self-esteem.
Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 11-Mar. 1 Code: 12532
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident
Young Rembrandts Cartooning
Ages 6-12
Learning to draw can be fun, especially when we create silly characters, funny expressions, and draw sequences that tell a joke! This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts' innovative, step-by-step drawing method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor, and their vivid imaginations. (8 weeks)
Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.
Dates: Mar. 29-May 17 Code: 12533
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident
New Spring Break Mini-Camps
Junior Monster Camp
Ages: 5-7
Boys and girls will love these inventive, original, and playful monsters! Learn to draw wild faces, exaggerated features, and scary bodies. Children will learn a variety of basic cartoon techniques, while enjoying the fun our creatures offer. The "monster under the bed," the "closet monster," and many more will appear, along with a multitude of original monster characters! Pencils, color pencils, markers and SharpiesTM will be used.
Tuesday-Thursday 1:30-3 p.m.
Dates: Mar. 22-24
Code: 12536
Fee: $40 Resident/$45 Non-Resident
Castles/Medieval Times Camp
Ages: 6-12 yrs
We will jump into medieval times as we explore the land of castles, knights, and dragons. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this exciting camp filled with adventure. We will draw a variety of characters and items familiar to this time, including: knights in armor, jesters juggling, jousters, catapults, and more. We will even take our castle theme and enter the funny land of cartoons as we illustrate the humor of the time. Monday-Thursday 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Dates: Mar. 21-24
Code: 12537
Fee: $50 Resident/$55 Non-Resident
Music
Group Guitar
Ages 6-16
New Now for teens too!
This group class is a great way to de-mystify one of the cornerstone instruments in building a strong musical base. In this 8-week course, areas covered include: proper posture and positioning, age-appropriate and kid friendly music theory and fret-board harmony, notation (how to read music), beginning and advanced chords, ear training (playing by ear), and rhythmic training using the natural percussive qualities of the guitar. Great music games too! This is a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere to ensure confidence and success. Come on and give it a try. (8 weeks) Participants: bring your own appropriate sized guitar to class.
Wednesdays
Ages 6-12 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ages 13-16 7:15-8 p.m.
Session One: Jan.12-Mar. 2
Ages 6-12 Code: 12534
Ages 13-16 Code: 12538
Session Two: Mar. 30-May 18
Ages 6-12 Code: 12535
Ages 13-16 Code: 12539
Fee: $110 Resident/$120 Non-Resident + $10 materials fee payable to instructor at first class
Group Guitar Continuation Class - special arrangements can be made for continuing students. Please call 303.450.8785 for more information.
Cultural
New Hands in Motion
Beginning Sign Language
Ages 10 and older
Learn the art of communicating in a silent language. Beginner basics will be taught, including some song interpreting. Taught by Jimmy Cruz, an experienced sign interpreter for a variety of theatre groups in the metro area. (8 weeks)
Monday/Wednesday 7:30-8:30 p.m.
January 10-March 2
Code: 12110
Fee: $60 Resident/$66 Non-Resident
Drama
From Page to Stage Ages 5-6
Students will put their heads together as they take themes and characters from their favorite fairytales and twist them into a new magical story. This class combines team work and literacy with beginning acting and then culminates with a short presentation of the new piece for family and friends. Different authors/books will be used each session. (6 weeks)
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Session One: January 18 - Feb. 22 Code: 12056
Session Two: Mar. 29-May 3 Code: 12057
Fee: $40 res./$44 non-res.
Spectacle Makers Ages 7-8
This beginning level class will introduce basic acting elements through the use of games and skits designed to develop and challenge the creative mind. (8 weeks)
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 18-Mar. 8 Code: 12055
Fee: $53 Resident/$58 Non-Resident
Introduction to Acting Ages 9-13
This is a great class for the want-to-be actor! Students will work on a series of scenes or skits that focus on movement and character development. There's also some great games and activities thrown into the mix. It's a ton of fun! The final class is a short presentation for family and friends (8 weeks)
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Session One: Jan. 24-Mar. 14 Code: 12058
Session Two: Mar. 28-May 16 Code: 12059
Fee: $53 Resident/$58 Non-Resident
Auditioning Workshops Ages 8-18
If you've never auditioned before, or would like some pointers on how you're doing, these workshops are for you! Taught by Northglenn Youth Theatre director, Kimberly Jongejan.
Beginner Level
In this session we will break down all the specific things to prepare for an audition, what the director will be expecting or looking for, and some tips to calm any nerves.
Date: Thurs., January 13 , 6-7 p.m. Code: 12050
Fee: $25 (No materials needed)
Intermediate Level
In this session we will review resumes, talk about selecting and preparing a monologue and headshots, and tips for a strong audition.
Date: Thur., Jan. 13, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Code: 12051
Fee: $30 (Please bring resume to class)
Advanced Level
For this level, participants will perform a prepared monologue and receive constructive criticism. We will also cover resumes, agents and where to find auditions.
Date: Sat., January 15, 1-3:30 p.m. Code: 12052
Fee: $35 (Please bring prepared monologue and resume to class)
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