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Staccato Performance Troupe Auditions For 2023-2024 Season Scheduled

  • dateAugust 8, 2023
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The Branson Regional Arts Council is holding auditions for new students to participate in the 2023-2024 Staccato Performance Troupe on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 9am. Auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. No pre-registration required, just show up prepared to audition!

We are looking for students between the ages of 13-18 who have a passion for performing and building their skills.

BRAC’s Staccato Audition Info:

  • Saturday, August 19, 2023, 9 am – 12 pm (be prepared to stay the entire time)
  • Historic Owen Theatre (205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616)
  • Class Schedule: Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm (rehearsal times may be adjusted to work best with the troupe)
  • 1st Semester Dates: Saturdays, Sept 26 – November 11, 2023. 2nd Semester Dates: Saturdays, Jan 6 – March 30, 2024

Tuition & Fees (if selected):

$25.00 Registration Fee (Covers both Semesters)

[fac_icon icon=”star”] BIG NEWS: BRAC will provide a $425.00 tuition scholarship TO ALL STUDENTS this year! We want every interested student to be able to participate!

Costume and/or Dance Shoes are Required at cost to student. 

Our Staccato Performance Troupe is an ADVANCED MUSICAL GROUP that combines a challenging music repertoire with entertaining choreography, ending with a MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION!

Under the direction of Jacob Estes, students will focus on elevating their “triple threat” skills while studying:

  • ADVANCED MUSIC THEORY
  • VOCAL & PHYSICAL WARM UPS
  • MUSICAL THEATRE VOCAL TECHNIQUES (belting, mixing, telling a story)
  • STAGE ETIQUETTE
  • HIP HOP – JAZZ – MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE

Staccato Audition Information:

Please have two contrasting songs, one minute in length, each in the style of a musical theatre / pop song. (You will  most likely only be asked to sing one, but have two just in case we need to hear more).

  • Submission songs must be no longer than 60 seconds.
  • Please, NO a cappella singing
  • Bring an MP3 instrument track (on Bluetooth phone or ipad type device, we provide speaker)
  • Please be prepared to dance (arrive in dance-wear for the entirety of the audition)

  We prefer you audition in person, but if you absolutely cannot make it, video submissions or other questions can be sent to edu@bransonarts.org no later than August 19, 2023.  The easiest way to submit your video auditions is to upload it to YouTube, set the video to unlisted, then email the link to BRAC.

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Fall Semester for Crescendo Youth Performance Troupe Announced

  • dateAugust 8, 2023
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Calling All Kids Ages 7-12!!! Come audition to be a part of Crescendo /krəˈSHenˌdō/!

The Branson Regional Arts Council is gearing up for the return of an exciting educational youth performance troupe featuring children who love to sing, dance and act!

BRAC’s Crescendo Audition Info:

  • AUDITION: Monday, August 14, 2023 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm
  • Historic Owen Theatre (205 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616)
  • Class Schedule: Mondays, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
  • Class Dates: August 21 – November 13, 2023

     

    Members of Crescendo will meet on a regular basis (see class schedule below) and will be presenting two public showcase performances at the Historic Owen Theatre, November 17-18, 2023.

    Crescendo: “Meaning growing, as in swelling of sound, or becoming louder.”

    Students will have fun developing their performance skills in the areas of voice and dance, while gaining new friendships, skills and increasing their confidence.

    The students will learn and perform under the direction of their talented and qualified instructors Jacob Deck and Julie Brinkman.

    Additional Audition Notes:

    Those auditioning will be asked to sing a cut from a song of their choice, no longer than a minute. Karaoke or mp3 track preferred, but a cappella is also welcome.
    There will also be a short movement call at the end of the singing portion of the audition. Everyone is encouraged to wear clothes that they can move in. Jazz shoes or tennis shoes preferred.

    Crescendo Class Schedule (Mondays 4:30 – 6:00pm)

    • Aug 21, 28
    • Sept 11, 18, 25 (no class on Labor Day)
    • Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
    • Nov 6, 13
    • Public Showcase Performances – Nov 17, 2023 (7pm), Nov 18, 2023 (2pm)

    Tuition & Fees (if selected):

    • $150 Registration Fee* (covers entire semester class schedule).  *Scholarships available to qualified candidates

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] We prefer you audition in person, but if you absolutely cannot make it, video submissions or other questions can be sent to edu@bransonarts.org no later than January 25, 2023.  The easiest way to submit your video auditions is to upload it to YouTube, set the video to unlisted, then email the link to BRAC.

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    Final Week To Laffalot With Spamalot – Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateAugust 3, 2023
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    RATED PG13 | Mature and Risqué Content (May not be appropriate for younger audiences)

    The Branson Regional Arts Council presents a comedy musical, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.

    The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “[fac_icon icon=”music”] always look on the bright side of life. [fac_icon icon=”music”]”

    Public performances at the Historic Owen Theatre run July 27 – August 6, 2023 with 7pm showtimes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no matinee).

    Advance Reserved Tickets on Sale at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the Box Office at 417-336-4255.
    – Ticket prices are $20.00 (Adults 18+) and $12.00 (under 18)

    Here’s just one of our many rave reviews for this production…

    “Just wanted to share with you how much we enjoyed Spamalot on the opening night! What a marvelous performance by one and all. I met a woman during intermission who said she had buried her mother that day and really needed the show. Then she happened to be the audience member picked to go up on stage. She thoroughly enjoyed herself and made the show doubly memorable for her. I told several cast member including King Arthur the story and they immediately went over to her to express their condolences and hug her as we were leaving. What a great cast! We love all the shows but this was our very favorite. Our daughters were huge Monty Python fans when they were 10 and 12 so we took them to Minneapolis to see Spamalot as that was the only place in the midwest where we could find it. Thanks for bringing it to Branson!” – Debbie Redford and Jae Jones

    Spamalot is under the direction of Jacob Estes, who has directed many BRAC productions including Something Rotten!, The Marvelous Wonderettes, A Christmas Carol – The Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Legally Blonde – The Musical and many others.

    Music Director Caitlyn Secrest, Choreographer Kristen Dasto, and Assistant Director Dimitri Tsahiridis round out the talented directorial team!

    Spamalot features a hardworking, talented cast of eighteen actors, most of whom play multiple roles to fill out this high-energy musical.

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Adam Henry (King Arthur)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Michael Phillips (Sir Robin / Mother Galahad / French Taunter / Brother Maynard / Lancelot Dancer / Knight tapper)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Chase Sumner (Sir Lancelot / Tim the Enchanter)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Andrew McCoy (Patsy / Finland Mayor / Guard 2)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Andrew Castleman (Sir Galahad / Prince Herbert’s Father / Knight of Ni / Black Knight / Finland Dancer / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Jose Delatore (Sir Bedevere / Concorde (Lancelot horse) / Kevin / Monk in beginning / Herbert’s Guard 2 / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Juli Biagi (The Lady of the Lake)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Jake Deck (Prince Herbert / Historian / Not Dead Fred / Dancing Guard / Singing Minstrel)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Oscar Gillam (Sir Not Appearing in Show / Dancing Monk / Featured Monk / French Guard / Minstrel / Finland dancer / Dead Body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Lancelot Dancer / All alone Knight / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Carter Hendrickson (Sir Bors / French Guard / Minstrel / Finland dancer / Monk / Dead Body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Herbert’s Guard 1 / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Briton Szydloski (One of Robins Minstrels / Finland dancer / Monk in Beginning / man in rags / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight / Rabbit Puppeteer / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Morgan Sweeney-Legore (One of Robins Minstrels, Lancelot Dancer / Knight of Ni / Dead body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Bridget Mahoney (Woman 1- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Can Can Dancer / Knights of Ni / Lovely Lady, Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Emily Hanner (Woman 2- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Knights of Ni / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Adele Hebert (Woman 3- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer / Dancer in Succeed  on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Sierra Anastasia (Woman 4- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Camelot Show Girl / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Emma Spurling (Woman 5- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Camelot Cocktail Maid / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer: Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Megan Bone (Woman 6- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Camelot Cocktail Maid / Knights of Ni / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

     

     

    The production team for Spamalot include: Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale, Kristine Brown (Producers), Jacob Estes (Director), Dimitri Tsaharidis (Assistant Director), Caitlin Secrest (Music Director), Kristen Dasto (Choreographer), Myles Stevens (Audio Technician), Cyrsten Rainey (Audio Assistant), Pamela Meadows (Lighting Designer), Bee Rice (Lighting Assistant), Emily Rivere (Spotlight), Lexi Keaton (Spotlight), Josh Silvy (Theatre Inventory), Lorie Best (Volunteer Coordinator), Kyle Blanchard (Set Design & Construction), Marshall Meadows (Photographer) and Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director, Marketing & Design).

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    Monty Python’s Spamalot Will Make You Laffalot At Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateJuly 20, 2023
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    RATED PG13 | Mature and Risqué Content (May not be appropriate for younger audiences. Please read reviews below.)

    The Branson Regional Arts Council presents a comedy musical, lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.

    The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “[fac_icon icon=”music”] always look on the bright side of life. [fac_icon icon=”music”]”

    Public performances at the Historic Owen Theatre run July 27 – August 6, 2023 with 7pm showtimes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (no matinee).

    Advance Reserved Tickets on Sale at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the Box Office at 417-336-4255.
    – Ticket prices are $20.00 (Adults 18+) and $12.00 (under 18)

    REVIEW: Monty Python’s Spamalot bears the warning “irreverent adult content”. Here’s the good news: the irreverence is based on equality: the ridicule reaches out to all people and institutions on an equal basis, so no one can take particular offense. The show makes fun of Royals, the English, the Finns, the French, Gays and Jews, and yes; there is a poke at Christians, too. It takes shots at ancient legends, traditions, religion, Las Vegas and Broadway. There is no respect shown for anything or anyone, and I have never heard so much laughter in a theatre!
    – Mary Anderson – EntertainThisThought.com

    The musical is under the direction of Jacob Estes, who has directed many BRAC productions including Something Rotten!, The Marvelous Wonderettes, A Christmas Carol – The Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Legally Blonde – The Musical and many others.

    REVIEW: If you’re a fan of Monty Python you will definitely want to see Spamalot. If you want to share your enjoyment of Monty Python with your kids, well – if they’re younger than 13 you may want to start somewhere else. There is some risqué content that isn’t appropriate for younger audiences.
    – John Kubalak – EclecticDad.com

    Spamalot features a hardworking, talented cast of eighteen actors, most of whom play multiple roles to fill out this high-energy musical.

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Adam Henry (King Arthur)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Michael Phillips (Sir Robin / Mother Galahad / French Taunter / Brother Maynard / Lancelot Dancer / Knight tapper)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Chase Sumner (Sir Lancelot / Tim the Enchanter)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Andrew McCoy (Patsy / Finland Mayor / Guard 2)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Andrew Castleman (Sir Galahad / Prince Herbert’s Father / Knight of Ni / Black Knight / Finland Dancer / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Jose Delatore (Sir Bedevere / Concorde (Lancelot horse) / Kevin / Monk in beginning / Herbert’s Guard 2 / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Juli Biagi (The Lady of the Lake)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Jake Deck (Prince Herbert / Historian / Not Dead Fred / Dancing Guard / Singing Minstrel)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Oscar Gillam (Sir Not Appearing in Show / Dancing Monk / Featured Monk / French Guard / Minstrel / Finland dancer / Dead Body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Lancelot Dancer / All alone Knight / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Carter Hendrickson (Sir Bors / French Guard / Minstrel / Finland dancer / Monk / Dead Body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Herbert’s Guard 1 / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Briton Szydloski (One of Robins Minstrels / Finland dancer / Monk in Beginning / man in rags / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight / Lancelot Dancer / All Alone Knight / Rabbit Puppeteer / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Morgan Sweeney-Legore (One of Robins Minstrels, Lancelot Dancer / Knight of Ni / Dead body / Tap Dancing Camelot Knight)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Bridget Mahoney (Woman 1- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Can Can Dancer / Knights of Ni / Lovely Lady, Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Emily Hanner (Woman 2- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Knights of Ni / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Adele Hebert (Woman 3- Finland dancer / Dead Body / Laker Girl / Camelot Showgirl / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer / Dancer in Succeed  on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Sierra Anastasia (Woman 4- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Camelot Show Girl / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Emma Spurling (Woman 5- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Camelot Cocktail Maid / Knights of Ni / Can Can Dancer: Finale Ensemble)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] Megan Bone (Woman 6- Finland dancer / Laker Girl / Camelot Cocktail Maid / Knights of Ni / Dancer in Succeed on Broadway / Finale Ensemble)

     

    The production team for Spamalot include: Karie Dykeman, Kim Hale, Kristine Brown (Producers), Jacob Estes (Director), Dimitri Tsaharidis (Assistant Director), Caitlin Secrest (Music Director), Kristen Dasto (Choreographer), Myles Stevens (Audio Technician), Cyrsten Rainey (Audio Assistant), Pamela Meadows (Lighting Designer), Bee Rice (Lighting Assistant), Emily Rivere (Spotlight), Lexi Keaton (Spotlight), Josh Silvy (Theatre Inventory), Lorie Best (Volunteer Coordinator), Kyle Blanchard (Set Design & Construction), Marshall Meadows (Photographer) and Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director, Marketing & Design).

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    Auditions Announced For The Addams Family Musical Comedy

    • dateJuly 20, 2023
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council announces open auditions for it’s October 2023 production of The Addams Family – A Musical Comedy!

    Directed by Jacob Deck, the auditions will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre (205 S. Commercial St., Branson, MO 65616) on Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 2pm – 4pm, and Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 6pm – 8pm.

    WHAT TO BRING:

    Those auditioning are asked to bring:

    • a music cut, no longer than a minute, in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable and are even preferred if you’re auditioning for a specific role.
    • bring your own music tracks on phone or player to connect to sound board (no sheet music)
    • a short jazz combo will be taught at auditions so please dress accordingly.

    If you have any questions, please call 417-336-4255 or edu@bransonarts.org.

    Anticipated Rehearsal Schedule will be discussed at auditions.

    Performance dates at the Historic Owen Theatre are October 19 – 29, 2023. Thu (7pm), Fri (7pm), Sat (7pm), Sun (2pm).

    ROLE BREAKDOWNS:

    Gomez Addams, Stage Age: 35-55, Vocal Range: Bb2 – G4
    A suave man of Spanish descent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife, being forced to hide Wednesday’s big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer. Spanish accent is a plus!

    Morticia Addams, Stage Age 35-55, Vocal Range: G3 – Bb5
    The beautiful, leggy and mysterious head of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. She is a strong mover (tango skills a plus!)

    Wednesday Addams, Stage Age: 18 – 22, Vocal Range; A3 – E5
    Gothic big sister Wednesday who has her father’s heart and her mother’s sensibility falls in love with a “normal” boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with “strange” family with that of her new love and his “normal” family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and strong will. She has a strong belt.

    Pugsley Addams, Stage Age 10 – 13, Vocal Range: A3 – F5
    The youngest of the Addams Family, Pugsley loves to be tortured by his big sister. He is lost trying to figure out his place now that she has a new boyfriend and family dynamics are changing. Pugsley is charming and funny, ideally with an unchanged singing voice.

    Uncle Fester, Stage Age: 30-50, Vocal Range; C3 – G4 (optional C5)
    Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. Ukulele skills a plus!

    Grandma, Stage Age: 102, Vocal Range: G4 – F5
    Fun, quirky and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and physicality.

    Lurch, Stage Age: 25 – 50, Vocal Range: Eb2 – E4
    A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Must have great non-verbal story-telling abilities (think: facial expressions and sound). Lurch has a rich bass voice.

    Mal Beinecke, Stage Age 35 – 55, Vocal Range: C3 – A4
    The uptight and father of Lucas and cold-shouldered husband to Alice, cynical Mal meets the Addams with skepticism. He finds the Addams to be too bizarre for his liking and cannot fathom being related to them.

     Alice Beinecke, Stage Age: 35 -55, Vocal Range: Ab3 – G#5
    Lucas’s mother and Mal’s wife, Alice is strongly devoted to her family. She presents herself as reserved and collected (even when speaking in rhyme) until she learns to unleash her wild side at dinner with the Addams. She is a strong comedic actress with a strong belt.

    Lucas Beinecke, Stage Age : 18 – 22, Vocal Range: C3 – C5
    The hopeful romantic and son of Alice & Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intends to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his ‘normal’ family and the macabre Addams. Strong singer.

    The Ancestors, Age: 18+, All Vocal Ranges, Male & Female
    The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured both singing and dancing throughout the entire show (once relapsed from the family crypt!). Seeking actors with both vocals and dancing abilities.

     

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    2023 Summer Youth Institute Productions Open At Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateJune 16, 2023
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    Rated G | Family Favorites
    The 2023 BRAC Summer Youth Theatre Institute offers TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS during the SAME WEEKEND that will be summer favorites for kids and adults alike. Under the direction and supervision of the educational staff of the Branson Regional Arts Council, Sixty-three talented young actors from across the Ozarks have been rehearsing for three-weeks to bring these exciting musicals to the stage of the Historic Owen Theatre.

    [fac_icon icon=”star”]  Ticket Proceeds benefit the Youth Arts Education Programing developed by the Branson Regional Arts Council.

    High School Musical JR | June 22 – 25, 2023 on Thur (7pm), Sat (7pm), Sun (2pm)

    Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR | June 22 – 25, 2023 on Fri (7pm), Sat (2pm), Sun (7pm)

    [fac_icon icon=”star”]  Tickets are available online at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the Historic Owen Theatre box office at 417-336-4255.

    Disney’s High School Musical JR features a cast between the ages of 13-18.

    Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life at the Historic Owen Theatre in Disney’s High School Musical JR. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

    The production team for High School Musical JR includes: Kyle Bradley (Director), Kellsey Bradley (Assistant Director), Danielle Hardin (Music Director), Emily Hanner (Choreographer), Dimitri Tsahiridis (Stage Manager) and Lacey Kellett (Education Assistant).

    High School Musical JR cast includes: Erika Robles-Pesqueira (Gabrielle Montez), Ben Stevens (Troy Bolton), Georgia Griffith (Sharpay Evans), Jason Prince (Ryan Evans), Bekah Williams (Kelsi Nielson), Morgan Carlson (Chad Danforth), Caleb Spurling (Zeke Baylor), Macy Everett (Taylor McKessie), Renee Elkady (Martha Cox), Bee Rice (Ms Darbus), Josh Reed (Coach Bolton), Mercy Griffith (Cathy/Thespian), Juanita Wilson (Cyndra/Thespian), Jack Brown (James/Thespian), Millie Stauffer (Susan/Thespian), Emma Spurling (Jack Scott), Brooklyn Giannotti (Kratnoff/Brainiac), Kelsi Stokes (Moderator/Brainiac), Willow Rice (Ms Tenny), Kylee Chandler (Cheerleader Captain), Alivia Prince (Cheerleader), Lyndyn Mitchell (Cheerleader), Ashlei Rivera (Cheerleader), Brennan Bilberry (Cheerleader), Hallie Groff (Cheerleader), Harper Farley (Jock), Ember Straka (Jock), Mattie Cox (Brainiac), Alex Rivera (Brainiac), Sophia Terhardt (Brainiac) and Emma Callaway (Thespian).

    School House Rock JR features our cast between the ages of 6-12.

    Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR is based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon! This energetic musical follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life.

    The production team for Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR includes: Jacob Deck (Director), Lara Menard (Assistant Director), Ellie Faggion (Music Director), Dimitri Tsahiridis (Stage Manager), Pamela Meadows (Education Assistant), Somer Dean (Education Assistant), Bee Rice (Student Helper) and Emily Rivere (Student Helper).

    Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR cast: Evan Wolfe (Tom Mizer), Indy Griffith (George), Zoey Viola (Dina), Hope Menard (Schulie), Josslynn Silvy (Dori), Lee Brown (Joe), Scarlett McManus (Janet), Evan Carr (Bill), Royal Steelman (Elvis), Adelaide Allen (Ensemble), Eliza Allen (Ensemble), Sterling Brockhouse (Ensemble), Lexi Carr (Ensemble), Kynadee Carter (Ensemble), Emma Chandler (Ensemble), Zack Cole (Ensemble), Layla Gabriel (Ensemble), Mia Hatten (Ensemble), Luke Johnson (Ensemble), Xia McElwee (Ensemble), Scout McManus (Ensemble), Sully McManus (Ensemble), Anabella Meyer (Ensemble), Louise Morlang (Ensemble), Katy Patton (Ensemble), Alton Prince (Ensemble), Brenna Prince (Ensemble), Austen Rivera (Ensemble), Emery Shafer (Ensemble), Benni Lynn Stein (Ensemble), Berkley Tatum (Ensemble) and Gwen Tsahiridis (Ensemble).

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    Open Auditions for A Midsummer Nights Dream Announced

    • dateJune 11, 2023
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council announces Open Auditions for William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Monday, June 26, 2023 – 5:00pm at the Historic Owen Theatre.

    Production Description

    Casting non-union actors, movers and musicians for all roles in BRAC’s first touring show, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. A romantic magical comedy of music and movement put on by a traveling troupe of players.

    Josh Boulden – Director, Madi Trammel – Music Director, Audrey Noll – choreographer

    Performance Dates

    • Historic Owen Theatre: Sept 7 – 17, 2023
    • School Tour Dates: TBD (Cast and Band must be available mornings on school days between Sept 7 – 18)

    Rehearsals begin July 24th, Monday (Evenings), Tuesday – Friday (Mornings).

    Audition Breakdown

    Auditions will begin with a movement/dance call for all actors at 5:00pm. All actors must attend. Dress accordingly. This will be followed by audition packages, followed by callbacks with scenes and monologues from the show.

    Note: Musicians may audition for only the band.

    Auditionees should bring printed headshot and resume with theater and/or music experience.

    Actors: Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue from Shakespeare’s works, preferably in verse. Actors may audition using material from the show.

    Actors/Musicians: Please prepare a 90 second monologue from Shakespeare’s works, preferably in verse. Actors may audition using material from the show. In addition, prepare a 90 second demonstration of musical ability in the style of the Celtic band “Omnia.” Full audition not to exceed 3 minutes.

    Musicians: Please prepare a 2 minute demonstration of musical ability in the style of the Celtic band “Omnia.” Musicians may play as many instruments as desired in the time allotted.

    Instrumentation Needed: Classical and acoustic guitar, world strings, Irish and world whistles/winds, various hand drums/percussion, didgeridoo.

    Note: A guitar and drum will be provided at auditions. Please bring any other instruments.

    Show Synopsis

    The play is set in Athens, and consists of several subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot involves a conflict among four Athenian lovers. Another follows a group of six amateur actors rehearsing the play which they are to perform before the wedding. Both groups find themselves in a forest inhabited by fairies who manipulate the humans and are engaged in their own domestic intrigue.

    Character Breakdown

    Note: Musical and movement ability is a plus for all roles. All actors will play multiple roles, some varying genders, some in the band.

    Oberon (20s-40s): Male. King of Fairies. At odds with his wife. Kingly, jealous, and conniving, yet takes pity on Helena. Doubled with Theseus.

    Titania (20s-40s): Female. Queen of Fairies. At odds with her husband yet seeks resolution. Proud, womanly, strong-willed. Doubled with Hippolyta.

    Robin/Puck (20s-30s): Any gender. A mischievous and magical spirit in Oberon’s employ. Delights in chaos. Strong dancer/mover. Small build. Athletic and acrobatic ability preferred. Doubled with Philostrate.

    Hermia (20s): Female. Daughter of Egeus and in love with Lysander. Loyal, mild yet strong-willed and confident. Short build preferred. Strong Mover. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Lysander (20s): Male. In love with Hermia, they flee into the forest to escape her father. Caring, romantic, and valiant. Strong Mover. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Helena (20s): Female. Once betrothed to Demetrius, her confidence was crushed when he began to pursue Hermia. Loyal to a fault, peacemaker, passionate. Tall build preferred. Strong Mover. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Demetrius (20s): Male. Picked by Egeus to marry Hermia. Brash, rude, and even violent in his pursuits. Strong Mover. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Nick Bottom (20s-40s): Any gender. A weaver turned overconfident actor. Full of advice yet makes frequent mistakes. Comically, foolishly, and charmingly arrogant. Must have comedic ability.

    Peter Quince (20s-40s): Any gender. A carpenter, and director of the mechanical’s rendition of Pyramus and Thisbe. Often usurped by the overconfident Bottom. Old, task oriented, people pleaser. Must be able to play an old man. Doubled with Egeus and Fairy Ensemble.

    Theseus (20s-30s): Male. Duke of Athens, and conqueror of the Amazons. Sense of justice and reason, yet self-oriented. Doubled with Oberon.

    Hippolyta (20s-30s): Female. Queen of the Amazons, now Theseus’s bride. A strong and measured woman, can disagree with and at times calm Theseus. Doubled with Titania.

    Egeus (20s-40s): Any gender. Hermia’s overbearing and rigid father. Doubled with Peter Quince and Fairy Ensemble.

    Francis Flute (20s-30s): Male. A bellows-mender. Young and aspiring. Looks up to Bottom. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Tom Snout (20s-30s): Female. A Tinker. Old and just over it. Must be able to play an old man. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Snug (20s-30s): Female. A Joiner. Old and fearful. Must be able to play an old man. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Robin Starveling (20s-30s): Female. A Tailor. Old and trying to do his best. Must be able to play an old man. Doubled with Fairy Ensemble.

    Philostrate (20s-30s): Any gender. Theseus’s master of revels. Doubled with Robin/Puck.

    Fairy Ensemble (20s-30s): Fairies that attend Oberon and Titania. Must have dance and/or movement ability. Doubled with various roles.

    Band: A variety of world/celtic instruments to be played live for the show. Option to be doubled with various roles.

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    Save The Date For ARTS GALA 2023 At The Branson Convention Center

    • dateMay 26, 2023
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council invites you to attend our First Annual ARTS GALA this Fall at the Branson Convention Center.  It’s an exciting evening of Delicious Dining, Excellent Entertainment, Incredible Artwork, and a Classic Masquerade Game of Jeopardy!

    More details will be announced in the coming weeks, but for now, please…

    SAVE THE DATE!!! 10-13-23

    Mark the evening of Friday, October 13, 2023 on your calendar now to participate in OUR GREATEST ARTS EVENT OF THE YEAR!

    It’s not superstition… this will be THE PLACE TO BE on Friday the 13th!

     

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    Free Lighting Design Workshop At Historic Owen Theatre

    • dateMay 9, 2023
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    The Branson Regional Arts Council invites anyone interested in theatrical lighting design to attend a free educational workshop presented by BRAC Lighting Designer Pamela Meadows on Monday, May 22nd from 5pm- 7pm at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson.

    Pamela has been the lighting director for all of the incredible musicals, plays and special events presented at your community theatre.  This is your chance to learn some basic production techniques of programming the lighting equipment used at the Historic Owen Theatre from a true professional.

    A graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Pamela earned her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre: Design & Technology, as well as Lighting & Projection Design. Her phenomenal abilities have been a blessing to the Historic Owen Theatre, and now she is offering to share her knowledge and lighting tips with anyone who may be interested in getting involved here at the Branson Regional Arts Council.

    Again, this is a free workshop, no registration required. Simply come to the theatre on Monday, May 22nd at 5pm ready to learn and have a great time!

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    Crescendo Youth Theatre Troupe Spring Concert This Week

    • dateApril 26, 2023
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    The public is invited to enjoy a free community event this week at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson. The Branson Regional Arts Council’s Crescendo Youth Troupe presents their Spring Concert this Friday, April 28th (7pm) and Saturday, April 29th (2pm).

    Crescendo: “Meaning growing, as in swelling of sound, or becoming louder.”

    Since early February, the Crescendo students have been developing their performance skills under the direction of their talented and qualified instructors Jacob Deck and Julie Brinkman. The Spring Concert will feature musical presentations by these talented young performers and includes several popular songs from both stage and screen.

    Performing on stage was a key aspect of both of our childhoods, continuing throughout high school and college into the present day. So much is learned on and off stage in the theater and neither of us would be who we are without the teachers and directors that invested into us as little performers. This love for performing has also created a love for teaching and instilling a love for the arts in the performers who come after us. We have so enjoyed getting to work with this amazing group of performers – their joy for life and love for others is contagious!
    – Julie Brinkman & Jacob Deck – BRAC’s Crescendo Instructors

    The 2023 cast of Crescendo include: Lee Brown, Promise Brunson, Paisley Cizek, Sydney Henson, Sydney Johnson, Tori Parks, Katy Patton, Brenna Prince, Seth Roland, Kate Sutherland, Royal Steelman, Benni Stein and Emmie Wilks.

    Come enjoy these talented young performers as they sing and dance their way into your hearts! No reservations required, doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

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    Twice The Fun – Registration Open For 2023 BRAC Summer Youth Institute

    • dateApril 25, 2023
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    The 2023 BRAC Summer Youth Theatre Institute is now accepting students for it’s productions of Disney’s High School Musical JR (ages 13-18) and Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR (ages 6-12).

    TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS with public performances during the SAME WEEKEND! 

    “We appreciate your interest in having your child participate in our upcoming BRAC Summer Youth Institute Theatre Education Program.

    We believe it will be a highlight of their summer, as well as contribute to their overall self-esteem and confidence… not to mention, it’s a lot of FUN!”

    – Kim Hale, BRAC President & Education Director

    NOTE: Summer Registration is Now CLOSED! – CLASSES ARE FULL!

    CALL FOR MORE INFO: 417-336-4255

    Register your child (ages 6-18) to experience the Branson Regional Arts Council’s exciting summer theatre camp at the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson. The theme is Fun Education this year we are expanding the program to include two performance groups limited to 35 students in each group.

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] The younger group (age 6-12) will attend classes on Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 11:30am from June 5th thru June 25th, culminating with (3) public performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR on Friday, June 23 (7pm), Saturday, June 24 (2pm), and Sunday, June 25 (7pm).

    [fac_icon icon=”star”] The older group (age 13-18) will attend classes on Monday thru Friday, 12:00pm – 3:30pm from June 5th thru June 25th, culminating with (3) public performances of High School Musical JR on Thursday, June 22 (7pm), Saturday, June 24 (7pm), and Sunday, June 25 (2pm).

    Note: There will be an important parent/student meeting for everyone on Friday, June 2nd from 6pm-7pm.

    No auditions or previous experience required to participate!

     

    Tuition is $175 per student for all 3 Weeks of Fun!

    Tuition includes all classes, performances, personal script and logo t-shirt. 

    [fac_icon icon=”caret-right”] A limited amount of scholarships are available based on need and situation.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD an info sheet or contact edu@bransonarts.org for more information.

    The students will learn acting, dancing, singing, and stage movement culminating in a magnificent stage production of Disney’s High School Musical JR or Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR with public performances June 22 – 25, 2023. Reserved seat tickets for BOTH SHOWS are on sale now at BransonArts.org/tix.

    Register your child for this EDUCATIONAL award-winning musical theatre experience!

    NOTE: Summer Registration is Now CLOSED! – CLASSES ARE FULL! – CALL FOR MORE INFO: 417-336-4255

    About the Musicals…

    Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life at the Historic Owen Theatre in Disney’s High School Musical JR. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.
     
    Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR is based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon! This energetic musical follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life.
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    Nunsense The Mega Musical May Be Habit Forming

    • dateApril 13, 2023
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    RATED PG | Parental Guidance

    The Branson Regional Arts Council presents a comedy musical, so hilarious… it would be a sin to miss it!

    Nunsense, is a popular musical revolving around eight nuns, one Revered Mother and one Father. These however, are not your normal nuns, but self-proclaimed “fun nuns,” who are faced with financial issues after losing 52 of their fellow sisters to food poisoning caused by the infamous Sister, Julia Child of God.

    The musical is portrayed as a “fundraiser” towards the audience, as they attempt to raise the money they need to bury the remaining four nuns, who are currently being kept in the freezer of the Mount Saint Helen’s Catholic Middle School in Hoboken, New Jersey.

    The BRAC version of this comedy is super-sized to present a mega-musical extravaganza!

    The production, directed by Jeremiah Reeve, will run for eight performances at the Historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson from May 11 – 21, 2023 on Thursdays (7pm), Fridays (7pm), Saturdays (7pm), and Sundays (2pm). Advance reserved tickets are on-sale now at BransonArts.org/tix or by calling the box office at 417-336-4255.

    The cast includes Claire Denton (Reverend Mother Mary Regina),  Loran Polson (Sister Mary Hubert), Kellsey Bradley (Sister Robert Anne),  Jennifer Buttell (Sister Mary Amnesia),  Madison Hewitt (Sister Mary Leo), Abby Reeve (Sister Julia, Child of God),  Kyle Bradley (Brother Brendan),  Mindy Law (Sister Mary Luke), Christina Schanda (Sister Mary Wilhelm), Jimmy Bratz (Father Virgil), Beth Lambeth (Sister Mary Timothy) and Kyle Denton (Father Patrick). The Singing/Dancing Sisters of Hoboken include: Kayleigh Dominish, Emily Hanner, Madison Hatfield, Peyton Seymore, Amy Lynne Sorenson, Jenny Steelman, Brittony Tiger and Sarah Williams.

    The production team includes Karie Dykeman and Kim Hale (Producers), Kristine Brown (Assistant Producer), Jeremiah Reeve (Director), Kyle Denton (Music Director), Heather Stolfa (Choreographer), Brooke Sams (Stage Manage), Dimitri Tsahiridis (Assistant Stage Manager),  Pamela Meadows (Lighting Design), Myles Stevens (Sound Technician), Kyle Blanchard (Theatre & Special Events Manager), Lorie Best (Volunteer Coordinator), Josh Silvy (Theatre Inventory), Marshall Meadows (Photography), and Jim Barber (BRAC Executive Director, Marketing and Design).

    Get your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss a single holy moment

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