Summer Programs

ADDITIONAL SUMMER WEEKLY DANCE, THEATRE, VOICE AND SPECIAL PROGRAM/WORKSHOPS WILL BE POSTED ON OR BY THE WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2008 THE LATEST. THANK YOU AND LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU!

· 2 classes per week for 2 weeks $70.00 For 4 weeks $150.00 For 6 weeks $220.00

o Point ………………………………… 8:30PM - 9:00PM Additional $8.00 per class per week

Private and group classes TBA. Information should be updated shortly. In the meantime, for more information, please contact the studio at (508) 876-9797.

“Little Shop of Horrors”.... ………………………...July 12, 13, 18, 19

“A Chorus Line”………………………..................July 26, 27, August 1, 2

“The Producers”……….…….....……………............August 9, 10, 15, 16

SUMMER THEATER PROGRAM

BABES IN TOYLAND

Auditions will be held on the first day of program. A full list of available parts will be available shortly

PROGRAM # 1:

This is a program for children from 12 to 16 years old. This program will be held from Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00PM to 6:00PM beginning July 22 and running through the performances on August 22, 23, 24. Registration Fee is $250.00 for the 3 weeks.

PROGRAM #2:

This is a program for children from 8 to 11 years old. This program will be held from Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00AM to 1:00PM beginning July 22 and running through the performances on August 22, 23, 24 Registration Fee is $250.00 for the 3 weeks.

SYNOPSIS

Act I:

The unpopular Barnaby holds a party in the vain hope of winning the approval of the Piper family for his pursuit of Contrary Mary (even though she is in love with his own nephew, Alan). As he is driven off by the townspeople, he brags about inheriting the fortunes of Alan and his sister Jane, who—he says—have died in a storm at sea. Shortly after Mary’s brother Tom Tom sets off in search of them, Alan and Jane appear, disguised. Alan is mistakenly convinced that Mary no longer loves him, they argue, and Mary runs away. Barnaby, determined to marry her, pursues.

All follow Mary to Toyland. Barnaby hires Inspector Marmaduke to find her and the Toymaker gives the young Piper children toys. While the rest of the Piper children search for their sister Mary, Jill meets Grumio, the Toymaker's Apprentice. He saves her doll from Barnaby, and, with one look, he and Jill fall in love. Barnaby asks the Toymaker if he can make toys that will hurt children. Jane overhears and realizes that her uncle is trying to kill her and Alan in order to get their money. They must flee Toyland. Jill takes them to the Toymaker’s shop to change into disguises their uncle will not recognize. They find Mary there, and Grumio agrees to help them escape. First, though, he wants Alan to pose as a wooden soldier and lead the parade of toys.

Act II:

The toy shop bustles to prepare a shipment that will include Jane and Alan. Grumio plans to get them out of Toyland, disguised as toys. Barnaby enters and asks the Toymaker if he has considered his offer. Mary barely escapes his view. She confesses to Alan, who is posing as a doll, that she loves him and is sorry for everything. They are interrupted by the Toymaker who reveals his book of dark magic and begins the incantation to bring his dolls to life. Alan sees that the toys are moving toward the Toymaker with intentions to kill him. He tries to warn the Toymaker, who dismisses him as an ungrateful toy. Although Alan breaks the enchantment, the Toymaker has already died. Barnaby arranges for Alan to be arrested for the Toymaker’s murder.

Alan escapes from the police station and runs off with Mary. Tom Tom informs Jane that the King of Toyland will convict Alan without a hearing. Grumio and Jill enter, soon followed by Alan and Mary who are both in disguise. Barnaby enters and sees through their disguises. When Alan goes to the passport office, Barnaby reveals himself to Mary. He tells her that he knows all, and will turn Alan over to be executed unless she marries him. Gonzorgo and Roderigo present a document stating that Alan will be executed. Mary agrees to marry Barnaby in order to save Alan’s life. Jane arrives to find that Mary is now Barnaby’s wife and that Alan (betrayed by Barnaby after all) has been arrested and is about to be executed. Luckily, Tom Tom enters and reveals an old Toyland law. Alan could be spared if a widow of Toyland wants to claim him for her husband. A group of widows enter to look Alan over but none is taken with him. Gonzorgo and Roderigo, hoping to spare Alan a horrible execution, convince him to drink a glass of poisoned wine that will put him to sleep before he steps up to the scaffold. Everyone has come to watch Alan’s execution. Tom Tom stops the action to announce that he has found another widow, his mother. But she, it emerges, has already married Inspector Marmaduke. Barnaby, victorious, drinks the poisoned wine prepared for Alan and dies. Now a widow, Mary instantly claims Alan as her husband.

This is the debut performance of Steps Off Broadway Summer Program 2008 the week of August 11^th through the 15^th. Our instructors are some of the finest talent you will find in the country. They include:

Steps Off Broadway Summer Program 2008 will be a sold-out hit! This year, paid registrations will be limited to 80 children for the week, ages 9-17,on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re seriously interested in sending your child to Steps Off Broadway Summer Program 2008, register now,

Steps Off Broadway activities will take place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and include five days of singing, dancing, acting, and master classes. The week will culminate with a special performance for family and friends on the Steps Off Broadway stage on Friday afternoon.

The Steps Off Broadway Summer Program will provide lunch each day. Students will at all times be chaperoned by adult teachers and staff members.

To secure your child’s spot in the Steps Off Broadway Summer Program 2008, fill out the enclosed registration form and send it with your non-refundable deposit check payable to Steps Off Broadway Productions Incorporated in the amount of $99 to Steps Off Broadway, 799 South Main Street #18, Bellingham, MA 02019, When your application is received, you will be sent a confirmation letter and additional summer program information when it becomes available. The balance of $351 will be payable by June 30, 2008..

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the studio at (508) 876-9797, or e-mail us at info@stepsoffbroadway.com . And don’t delay sending your registration.* The cast will fill up quickly!!

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