PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION

North Shore Dance & Theater

children's theater

Our theater division (formerly known as Take Two Children’s Theatre) is a theater for children performed by children ages five to eighteen! We believe that different age groups can work together to create a high-quality production. Our young actors and actresses work together while learning stage directions, voice projection, fluency, and movement all while they bring the magic to life on stage come opening night! Most auditions, rehearsals, and performances take place at Glenview United Methodist Church in Glenview, IL. It's easily accessible from the North and Northwest Suburbs in Cook and Lake Counties. Our young actors come from throughout North Chicago and the North Shore suburbs.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be offering three programs this fall- Musical Production, Production Partners and Crew Clique!

MUSICAL PRODUCTION

Actors and actresses ages five through eighteen are encouraged register for Annie Jr.!

All actors and actresses interested in joining the musical production must register prior to August 31st. The performers will audition within the first two weeks of rehearsals and everyone will be assigned a role. You won’t want to miss your chance to be a part of one of the world's best-loved, award-winning musicals!

Rehearsals

There is a possibility for two casts for the Annie Jr. production!
If having one cast, rehearsals will be on Fridays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 3-5pm.

If having two casts, the Green Cast will rehearse Fridays from 4:30-6pm and Saturdays from 2-4pm and the Blue Cast will rehearse Fridays from 6-7:30pm and Saturdays from 4-6pm. The Green Cast is currently at capacity.

THERE ARE STILL SPOTS AVAILABLE IN BLUE CAST!

Rehearsals begin on September 10th.

Please Note: Some cast members will be asked to come in on the following Mondays for small group and private coaching: October 4th, October 25th

Tech Rehearsals

Annie Jr. tech rehearsals will be held on November 13th from 3-6pm, November 15th and November 17th from 5-7:45pm if having one cast.

If having two casts, the Green Cast will have tech rehearsals on November 13th from 3-6pm and November 15th and November 17th from 5-7:45pm. The Blue Cast will have tech rehearsals on November 14th from 3-6pm and November 16th and November 18th from 5-7:45pm.

All tech rehearsals are mandatory, as well as October 30th’s rehearsal.

Shows

Annie Jr. shows will be on November 19th at 7pm (call for cast members is at 5:30pm), November 20th at 7pm (call for cast members is at 5:30pm) and November 21st at 2pm (call for cast members is at 12:30pm), if having one cast.

If having two casts, the Green Cast will perform the following shows: November 19th at 7pm (call for cast members is at 5:30pm) and November 20th at 2pm (call for cast members is 12:30pm). The Blue Cast will perform the following shows: November 20th at 7pm (call for cast members is at 5:30pm) and November 21st at 2pm (call for cast members is 12:30pm).

Tuition*

1st Child: $550, Early Bird Discount: $500 (min: 20 / max: 25)

2nd Child $525, Early Bird Discount: $475

For Grades K-12th

*Includes participation fee, script, shirt and downloadable link to rehearsal music and performance video.

Registration has been extended to September 4th!

TRAINEE PROGRAMS

Production Partners

(Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals & Shows)**

Students enrolled in Production Partners, will work directly with our teachers and younger students and will be trained and become assistants in one or more of the following areas: directing, musical direction, choreography, costumes and props. They will attend and assist with a specific cast’s rehearsals, tech rehearsals, shows and additional rehearsals as assigned. Rehearsals begin on September 10th.

1st Child: $325, Early Bird Discount: $300 (min: 2 / max: 6)

2nd Child: $300, Early Bird Discount: $275

For Grades 7th-12th

**Register on or by August 25th to receive the Early Bird Discount. Tuition includes: participation fee, script, shirt and downloadable link to rehearsal music and performance video.

Crew Clique

(Tech Rehearsals & Shows)***

Students enrolled in Crew Clique, will work directly with our teachers and parent volunteers and will be trained and become assistants in one or more of the following areas: stage crew, light design, sound/microphones, publicity, and house management. They will attend and assist with a specific cast’s tech rehearsals and shows beginning on November 12th.

Child: $75, Early Bird Discount $70 (min: 2 / max: 6)

For Grades 7th-12th

***Register on or by October 1st to receive the Early Bird Discount. Tuition includes: participation fee, script, shirt and downloadable link to rehearsal music and performance video.