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Madagascar The Musical Adventure Begins This Weekend

Madagascar – The Musical Adventure Begins This Weekend

Branson Regional Arts Council’s Youth Troupe presents DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. at the Forsyth Performing Arts Center (Forsyth High School) this Friday, June 23rd at 7pm, Saturday, June 24th at 7pm, and Sunday, June 25th at 2pm.

General admission for adults and children is $5.00 per person at the door. BRAC Members can attend all three performances at no charge. Annual membership may be purchased in advance at BransonArts.org/membership.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows the hilarious animal stars as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo, only to find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

We are very excited that our Youth Troupe will be one of the first groups in the nation to present Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. To celebrate, we are inviting all of our supporting members to see this production at no cost.

– Lisa Murphy, BRAC Board President

Youth Troupe cast members of Madagascar are between the ages of 8 and 18 and features: Carter Hendrickson as Alex the Lion, Isabella Hall / Jordan Kendrick as Marty the Zebra, Danielle Groff as Gloria the Hippopotamus, Dakota Cooner as Melman the Giraffe, Ryan Cardwell as Mason the Monkey, Cole Hill / Micah Collins as Skipper the Penguin, Tobias Collins as Kowalski the Penguin, Carlie Strong as Rico the Penguin, Emrie Straka as Private the Penguin, Bo McHenry as Zookeeper Zelda, Audrey Echols as Zookeeper Zoe, Kevin Williams as Zookeeper Zeke, and Micah Collins / Kevin Williams as Ship’s Captain, Abigail Sundahl as King Julien, Jacob Deter as Maurice Lemur, Hallie Groff as Mort Lemur, Anna Cardwell as Lynn Lemur, Austin Cardwell as Lee Lemur, Morgan Brown as Lew Lemur, Cadence Kleeman as Lars Lemur, with the conspiracy of Lemurs played by Lee Brown, Ruthawna Collins, Charis Myers, Jael Frost, Korey Brown, Olivia Sundahl, Luke Sundahl, Caleb Sundahl and Molly McNeil.

Zoo Guests are played by Lee Brown, Ruthana Collins, Cadence Kleeman, Charis Myers, Jael Frost, Caleb Sundahl, Luke Sundahl, Olivia Sundahl, Betsy Sundahl, and Hallie Horn.

Lionesses are played by Olivia Fennell, Ashley Williams, Isabella Hall, Abigail Sundahl and Macy Martin.

The Head Foosa is played by Derek Brown with other Foosa’s Katie Sundahl, Betsy Sundahl, Audrey Echols, Bo McHenry and Hallie Horn.

Steaks are played by Macy Martin, Ashley Williams, Audrey Echols, Isabella Hall and Olivia Fennell.

Other featured actors include Cameron Hammernose and Morgan Brown as New Yorkers, Katie Sundahl as the Camerawoman, Audrey Echols as the Subway Announcer, Korey Brown as Police Officer #1, Morgan Brown as Police Officer #2, Derek Brown as Police Officer #3, Jacob Deeter as Animal Control Officer / Newspaper Man, and Molly McNeil as the Old Lady.

DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker in 1952, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.

 

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Youth Troupe Actors Run Wild In Madagascar A Musical Adventure

Branson Regional Arts Council presents Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.

Place: Forsyth Performing Arts Center, 178 Panther Road, Forsyth, MO 65653

  • Friday, June 23rd at 7pm

  • Saturday, June 24th at 7pm

  • Sunday, June 25th at 2pm

BRAC Youth Troupe Actors RUN WILD with their production of DREAMWORKS MADAGASCAR – A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR.

The Branson Regional Arts Council (BRAC) invites area residents to escape the “zoo” of life and join them on a transatlantic musical adventure when its Youth Troupe actors perform DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. beginning Friday, June 23rd.  Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture, the show follows a group of Central Park Zoo animals who are unexpectedly shipped to Africa.

Drew Cohen – President of Music Theatre International

DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows four friends who are thrust into an exciting, high-stakes, international adventure at the very moment in which they start to imagine the possibilities beyond the safe environment in which they live. The BRAC Youth Troupe actors are on a similar journey, they are experimenting with new skill sets as they venture into new territory personally and creatively, and they are forming new friendships through the shared experience of collaborating on this show.  MTI, through its Broadway Junior™ division, works with the authors of classic musicals to create special editions suitable for students to perform.

– Drew Cohen – Music Theatre International

Branson Reginal Arts Council presents DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.  at the Forsyth Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 23rd at 7pm, Saturday, June 24th at 7pm, and Sunday, June 25th at 2pm.

General admission for adults and children is $5.00 per person at the door.
BRAC Members can attend all three performances at no charge.

Lisa Murphy – President of Branson Regional Arts Council

We are very excited to announce that our Youth Troupe will be one of the first groups in the nation to present Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. Families will really enjoy experiencing this production together, and we have a great cast of talented young actors who will sing and dance their way into your hearts.

To celebrate our first show of the year, we are inviting all of our supporting members to see this production at NO COST! If you aren’t a member yet, we encourage you to join us today!

 – Lisa Murphy, BRAC President

Claim This Member Benefit… Join BRAC Today!

Annual BRAC Memberships may be purchased online for only $20 (individual) or $50 (family) and provide additional benefits throughout the year. Visit BransonArts.org/membership/ for more information.

DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. features original music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan and a book by Kevin Del Aguila.  As the show opens we learn that Marty the zebra may be celebrating his tenth birthday at the Central Park Zoo with his friends Alex the lion, Gloria the hippo, and Melman the giraffe, yet he longs to experience life outside of the zoo’s walls. When Marty eventually escapes, his animal friends from the zoo pursue him into New York City. After reuniting, the animals are chased by the police, and ultimately felled by tranquilizer darts. They awake, trapped in crates, on a ship, which – through a series of events – is thrown off course.  Upon reaching land the animals discover they have been shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar.  Ultimately, it is only in being so lost that they can begin to discover where they really belong. 

DreamWorks Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker in 1952, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.

MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theaters in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide.

MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30 and 60-minute musicals for elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.

 

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Madagascar Jr. Cast List Announced

The Branson Regional Arts Council is excited to announce the cast list for our upcoming productions, Madagascar Jr. and Shakespear’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Congratulations to all who were selected.  Cast list subject to change if actors are unable to accept roles.

Madagascar Jr. Cast List

Alex – Carter Hendrickson

Marty –  Gianna Redding/ Jordan Kendrick

Gloria – Danielle Groff

Melman – Dakota Cooner

Mason the Monkey – Ryan Cardwell

Skipper – Jacob Foreman

Kowalski – Tobias Collins

Rico – Carlie Strong

Private –  Emrie Straka

Zookeeper Zelda– Izzy Hall

Zookeeper Zoe – Alexis Fischer

Zookeeper Zeke – Kevin Williams

Ship’s Captain – Micah Collins

 

Zoo Guests:

Lee Brown

Ruthana Collins

Cadence Kleeman

Electra Arndt

Charis Myers

Joel Frost

TBA……

 

New Yorkers:

Candy Hammernose – Lucy Riley

Camera Woman  – Katie Sundahl

Police Officer #1 – Korey Brown

Police Officer #2 – Morgan Brown

Animal Control Officers –  Anna Cardwell, Sabrina Kulis

Newspaper Man  – Jacob Deeter

Old Lady – Molly McNeil

Passerby – Hallie Horn

TBA………

 

Lionesses:

Lead Lioness – Bo McHenry                  Olivia Fennell

Ashley Williams                                         Lauren Rantz

Anna Foreman                                            Gemma Redding

Audrey Echols                                            Jordan Kendrick

 

Lemurs:

King Julien – Abigail Sundahl

Maurice – Jacob Deter

Mort – Hallie Groff

Lynn Lemur – Macy Martin

Lee Lemur – Austin Cardwell

Lew Lemur – Morgan Brown

Lars Lemur – Paige Stanford

Lee Brown

Ruthana Collins

Cadence Kleeman

Electra Arndt

Charis Myers

Joel Frost

TBA……

 

Foosa:

Head Foosa – Derek Brown

TBA………. 

Congratulations to all cast members!!!

We are very excited to have such a great group of students. Please note, the directors will be casting students in multiple (TBA) roles as we begin the rehearsal process.

 

 

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Production Cast 

Bo McHenry                        Derek Brown

Lucie Riley                          Morgan Brown

Audrey Echols                    Olivia Fennell

Abigail Sudahl                    Jordan Kendrick

Anna Foreman                    Danielle Groff

Jacob Foreman                   Carter Hendrickson

Gianna Reding                    Jacob Deeter

Gemma Reding                   Carlie Strong

Austin Cardwell                 Dakota Cooner

 

 

 

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Youth Troupe Auditions Next Weekend – Madagascar Jr.

 

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An important reminder for Taney and Stone County area youth, ages 8-18… You’ve Got To Move It, Move It!

Branson Regional Arts Council auditions for Youth Troupe and Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. are this coming Saturday and Sunday!

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

As a member of the theatre “Youth Troupe,” area youth will also have the opportunity to audition for our Shakespeare Theatre Group (ages 11 and up) and MidSummer Night’s Dream.  Performers will be part of the productions and receive professional instruction in workshops designed to build artistic skills in musical theatre, voice, dance, and acting.

Come prepared to sing a one minute Broadway or Disney style song.

Audition Times & Locations

Saturday, April 29th – 10am to 12pm noon
Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive, Branson, MO 65616
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Sunday, April 30th – 2pm to 4pm
Forsyth Performing Arts Center, Forsyth High School

Audition Information & Cost

Who: Students ages 8 to 18 years old
Tuition: $50.00 for the entire Summer Program (May 23-June 25)
Scholarships Available (call us for information)

Full Audition & Rehearsal Schedule Available Here

Production Dates

Performance Dates: June 18, 23, 24 and 25 

[fac_icon icon=”calendar”] Click Here To Download the Entire Troupe Audition & Rehearsal Schedule

 

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Branson Regional Arts Council Announce Auditions For New Theatre Productions

The Branson Regional Arts Council proudly announces auditions for Youth Troupe and Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”

As a member of the theatre “Youth Troupe,” area youth will also have the opportunity to audition for our Shakespeare Theatre Group (ages 11 and up) and MidSummer Night’s Dream.  Performers will be part of the productions and receive professional instruction in workshops designed to build artistic skills in musical theatre, voice, dance, and acting.

Come prepared to sing a one minute Broadway or Disney style song.

Audition Times & Locations

Saturday, April 29th – 10am to 12pm noon
Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive, Branson, MO 65616
-or-
Sunday, April 30th – 2pm to 4pm
Forsyth Performing Arts Center, Forsyth High School

Audition Information & Cost

Who: Students ages 8 to 18 years old
Tuition: $50.00 for the entire Summer Program (May 23-June 25)
Scholarships Available (call us for information)

Full Audition & Rehearsal Schedule Available Here

Production Dates

Public Performance Dates: June 23, 24 and 25 

[fac_icon icon=”calendar”] Click Here To Download the Entire Troupe Audition & Rehearsal Schedule

 

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2017 Branson Regional Arts Council Youth Troupe Audition & Rehearsal Schedule

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Branson Regional Arts Council – 2017 Youth Troupe Audition & Rehearsal Schedule

[fac_icon icon=”star”] Auditions Saturday April 29th 10 am- noon (Branson Community Center)

[fac_icon icon=”star”] Auditions Sunday April 30th 2-4pm (Forsyth Performing Arts Center)

Madagascar/Shakespeare Troupe Rehearsal Schedule

Location: Forsyth Performing Arts Center

  • Tuesday May 23: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Wednesday May 24: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Thursday May 25: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Friday May 26: 3:00 -6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Tuesday May 30: 3:00- 6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Wednesday May 31: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Thursday June 1: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Friday June 2: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Monday June 5: 3:00 -6:00  (Shakespeare Troupe) Rehearsal
  • Tuesday June 6: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Wednesday June 7: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr.  Rehearsal
  • Thursday June 8: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Friday June 9: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Monday June 12: 3:00-6:00 (Shakespeare Troupe) Rehearsal
  • Tuesday June 13: 3:00-6:00 Madagascar Jr. Rehearsal
  • Wednesday June 14: 3:00-7:00 (Headshots will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm) Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and King Julian at 2:00 for Make up.
  • Thursday June 15: 3:00-7:00 Madagascar Jr. Dress Rehearsal and Tech with lighting
  • Friday June 16:3:00-7:00  Madagascar Jr. Dress Rehearsal and Tech with lighting
  • Monday June 19: 3:00-6:00 (Shakespeare Troupe) Rehearsal
  • Tuesday June 20 3:00-8:00  Madagascar Jr. Dress Rehearsal and Tech
  • Wednesday June 21 3:00-8:00  Madagascar Jr. Final Dress Rehearsal
  • Thursday June 22: Madagascar Jr. School Performance 1:00 pm Call Time 11:30 am  Brush up Rehearsal 2:30-5:00
  • Friday June 23  Madagascar Jr. Show at 7:00 pm  Call Time 4:30
  • Saturday June 24 Madagascar Jr. Show at 7:00 pm Call Time 4:30
  • Sunday June 25  Madagascar Jr. Show at 2:00 pm Call Time 12:00

Shakespeare Rehearsals & Performance Schedule

  • Monday June 5th    3:00-6:00 Shakespeare Rehearsal
  • Monday June 19th 3:00-6:00 Shakespeare Rehearsal
  • Monday July 17th Shakespeare Rehearsal  (Hollister park) Time TBA
  • Monday July 24th Shakespeare Rehearsal (Hollister park) Time TBA
  • Sunday July 30 Shakespeare Show 7 :00 pm  Call time 5:30 (Hollister Park)
  • Monday July 31 Shakespeare Show  7 :00 pm  Call Time 5:30 (Hollister park)
  • Sunday August 6th Shakespeare Show 7:00pm Call Time 5:30 pm (Hollister Park)
  • Monday August 7th Shakespeare Show  7 :00 pm Call Time 5:30  (Hollister park)
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Springfield Symphony Educates Students Through Music

On January 31st, 2017 the Branson Arts Council proudly presented the annual Young People’s Concert at the Hughes Brothers Theater in Branson, Missouri.

Under the direction of Music Director, Kyle Wiley Pickett, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra entertained and educated over 500 young students from across the Ozark Mountain area.

The students traveled to Branson to listen to live symphonic music and to gain valuable exposure to the elements of musical styles and eras. Area schools in attendance included, Taneyville, Dora Elementary, Shell Knob, Hurley, Hollister, Branson, Galena and Harrison AR.

Both school groups and home schoolers were treated to a musical journey lead by a young explorer, who introduced each of the musical selections.

The music was interspersed with entertaining facts about each composition. Musical instrumentation were explained, as were differences in musical styles.

The program was provided by the Branson Arts Council in cooperation with the Hughes Brothers Theatre.

See more pictures of this event on the Branson Arts Council Facebook Page, and while you’re there… please LIKE us!

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Pictures from Yes Virginia, The Musical

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Branson Arts Council Youth Troupe Audition Announcement

We are proud to announce auditions for the Branson Arts Council Youth Troupe & Yes, Virginia the Musical.  As a member of the theatre youth troupe you will meet each Tuesday beginning September 6th through December 11th from 4:00 to 6:00.  You will be part of the production of Yes, Virginia the Musical and receive instruction in workshops designed to build artistic skills in musical theatre, voice, dance, & acting.  Come prepared to sing a one minute Broadway or Disney style song.

Audition Location:
Branson Community Center
201 Compton Drive

Audition Time:
September 6, 2016 4:00-6:00 pm
 
Who Can Audition and Cost:
Students ages 8 to 18 years old
$75.00 for the semester September 6th-December 11th.
Payment plan & Scholarships Available

Production Dates:
December 9, 10, & 11th

For more information:
Bransonartscouncil.com
417-336-4255/417-546-0095

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MUSIC MAN JR Auditions

The Branson Arts Council (BAC) Educational Youth Performing Arts Camp and Youth Troupe
Ages: 6-18
Audition Dates: May 5th and May 6th 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Branson Community Center  201 Compton Drive
Please be prepared to sing a one minute musical theatre song.  Optional: 30 second to 1 minute monologue.
CD player and digital speaker will be provided to play background music off of iphones, ipads.
Performances will be June 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm and June 19th at 2 pm at the Historic Owen Theatre, downtown Branson
Theatre Camp will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm with the following schedule
Week of May 23 Monday through Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Week of May 31: Tuesday through Friday 1:00 to 4:00 pm. No camp on Monday May 31 Memorial Day
Week of June 6: Monday though Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  No camp on Friday June 10
Production (Tech) week: June 12-17th production rehearsals to be announced with some evening rehearsals
Dress Rehearsal: June 17th at 7:00 pm
Performance Dates: June 18th at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and June 19th at 2:00 pm
Cost: $55.00 per student      $50.00 per student for BAC members
For questions regarding this audition please contact Kimberly Hale (417) 546-0095   Kimberly.hale@hotmail.com
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Youth Theatre Troupe

New this year, is the BAC Youth Theatre Troupe.  The purpose is to expand into a year round program with initial training during three weeks of camp in the summer.  Music Man Jr. will be performed in conjunction with the Art Walk at the Historic Owen Theatre on June 18th and 19th.  Then continue in the fall with projected performances in the fall and/or Christmas season.

Target Population:  30 children ages 6-18.

Auditions will be held May 5th and 6th , 5:30pm to 8:00 pm at the Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive.

Theatre Camp will be held 1-4pm for the weeks of May 23, 31st and June 6th.   Camp will be at the Branson Community Center, 201 Compton Drive, Branson.

Performances will be June 18th , 2pm and 7pm, and June 19th, 2 pm at the Historic Owen Theatre, downtown Branson.

Cost is $55 for non-members and $50 for BAC members.

Email bransonartscouncil@yahoo.com for more information and registrations.

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BAC presents Australian Kaleidoscope at Branson Schools

 

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Branson Arts Council is proud to present an Australian Kaleidoscope to Buchanan and Cedar Ridge Elementary Schools in Branson, MO.

CULTURE MATTERS! Cultural Kaleidoscopes presentations expose students to other cultures in ways that create lasting impressions and understandings.  The world our students are entering is interconnected and diverse.

“Out of the Dreamtime” – From the only continent that is also a country comes “Australian Kaleidoscope” with Martin and Nellie Beggs from Sydney, New South Wales. The Program willl introduce students to both the young nation of Australia that was federated in 1901 and the ancient land of the indigenous aboriginal people who have lived there for at least 40,000 years.

Martin and Nellie will intertwine songs and stories with a multi-media presentation to give a look at the “Land Down Under” through the eyes of the original aboriginal inhabitants, the convicts sent to the “colony of New South Wales” and the very first European settlers who arrived in the 1700’s. These early explorers, farmers, shearers, cattlemen and miners brought their pioneering vigor to this fascinating land of the kangaroo, platypus and emu.

Cedar Ridge Elementary—Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Buchanan Elementary—Thursday, April 14, 2016

http://www.culturalkaleidoscope.org/?q=australian-kaleidoscope

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