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Auditions
April 23-26
The Sacred Heart Center for the Arts
For our summer production
Flanagan's Boys
Plan on auditioning for this dynamic musical dedicated to the life and work of
Servant of God, Father Edward Flanagan
Founder of Boys Town
This show is designed for every age level for both male and female roles
Kids as young as 9 can audition for this show, as well as teens and adults. We are especially looking for experienced dancers and gymnasts, as well as, a diverse cast of performers.
Rehearsals will begin in June with performances landing July 31-August 9.
Scroll down to Flanagan's Boys FAQ
for more information on audition requirements
Other Theater Opportunities:
FUN FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
A PUPPET EXTRAVAGANZA Join S.T.A.G.E. Theater for the art of puppetry/POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2026 Students will perform using puppetry, lines, and dance. The Creation Story will unfold with music, humor, and exciting neon puppets set with black-light effects. Super Cool! No auditions necessary. Challenging and creative movements for older students, along with simpler puppetry for younger. Taught by Lee Hotovy For ages 7-14 years** $65 Tuition* Class Size is limited Receive a discount for families who enroll more than one student. $35 for second child. **NOTE: If your child is close to age listed and you would like to enroll them, contact Lee at [email protected] |
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Spring Camp
April 7
10:00-2:00pm
$40
Bring a sack lunch
ONE DAY CAMP
Poetry, Prose, and Props
Class size is limited
Join Lee Hotovy for an
One-Day theater camp where
students will explore the beauty of expressing themselves through poetry,
Presentation for parents included.
Great class for beginners!
**If you have a child close in age to our cut-offs contact us
at [email protected].
April 7
10:00-2:00pm
$40
Bring a sack lunch
ONE DAY CAMP
Poetry, Prose, and Props
Class size is limited
Join Lee Hotovy for an
One-Day theater camp where
students will explore the beauty of expressing themselves through poetry,
Presentation for parents included.
Great class for beginners!
**If you have a child close in age to our cut-offs contact us
at [email protected].
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NEW TO STAGE! Tuition packages: To simplify the financial side of our program, we are now offering tuition packages. Tuition packages include the following: *Instruction in Theater, Dance, and Music (over 50 hours worth) *Costume(s) (you may be asked to provide basic needs like shoes etc.) * Production fees (battery, insurance, make up, scripts, music booklets, misc.) *Downloadable photos from Dropbox *DVD of show *Summer packages may include: A t-shirt and meals during the final week of rehearsals. 
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FAQ for One-Day Camp: What does the One Day Camp schedule look like? 9:30: Registration and sign in will take place beginning at 9:30 am in St. Teresa's basement. Parents or guardians must sign their child "in" and leave emergency phone numbers and information. 10:00 Theater Camp begins *We will begin with some ice-breaker games and warm ups. *10:30 An introduction to our theme 10:45-Noon-Development of techniques Noon: Lunch and Breaktime (you will need to provide a sack lunch). 12:30-2:00 Further development of of theme for a mini-performance 2:00 Wrap up and parents may attend to see results 2:15 Dismissal What should I wear? * Wear comfortable and modest clothing. Basement tends to be on the cool side, so long sleeves or a hoodie are recommended. Stage will provide a few costumes as needed. What should I bring? Water bottles, sack lunch, snack, and a positive attitude:) How do I register and pay for the camp? Please send your check and registration to Lee Hotovy at 6500 Carlsbad Drive, Lincoln, 68510 by October 1/April 15. 
NEW TO STAGE! S.T.A.G.E. crews! If you like the idea of learning about another aspect of theater and helping out behind the scenes, then consider joining one of our S.T.A.G.E. Crew Teams. We are now offering crew spots in Backstage; Hair and Makeup; Cast Crew; House Crew, Tech Crew for our winter shows. Contact Lee Hotovy ([email protected]) if you are interested in this. Ages 12 and up. SET CREW Summer Camp Watch for update Set building crew under the direction of Sam Brox We will be offering a session on woodworking and set building under the direction of Sam Brox, owner of Big Step Construction and former STAGE builder. If you like working with tools and want to learn more about set building and design, then sign up for our SET CREW. Students will learn how to construct set pieces, furniture, and stages with rules of safety and expertise in construction and also learn about good stewardship, responsibility, and Godly virtues tied to construction. Classes will take place Saturdays from 10am-Noon at the Sacred Heart Center for the Arts (540 N. 31st Street). Students may sign to simply learn construction techniques or they can sign up for the classes and also participate in our Winter productions as crew. $65 Crew Fee *All students will be required to sign a safety waiver prior to first class. Classes and Set Build Weeks: TBD Use sign up genius below. |
Open Your Eyes Music Link for Older Newsie Boys (12 and up)
Read All About It is the music link for older Newsie girls 10 and up
I Just Can't Wait to Be King is the Music link for younger voices of boys or young girls/prepare 00:25-1:13 only
Female Adult or High School Female Teen/style/soprano/Danny boy
Please prepre :00-1:10 Male/ Adult or Older Teen/Empty Chairs and Empty Tables or King of New York
Please prepare :50-1:27 on Empty Chairs Please prepare approximate 1 minute of KONY Ready to Audition?? Be sure to include the following: 1. State your name, age, and the roles you are interested in. 2. Present a short monologue from choice list/these should be memorized and NOT READ 3. Read the part of your character from the selected scenes (see buttons on right side of this page) Just read your parts or you may have a second voice (sibling/parent) read the other voice with you. 4. Present your vocal audition 5. Dance: if you are an untrained dancer, but would like to demonstrate 8 counts of movement to music, you may do so. 6. If you are a trained dancer (13 and up), please state the number of years you have danced and whether you have participated in Irish Dance. Please demonstrate 3-4 of your highest level skills, along with an 8-count movement to music (your choice). We will contact you for an individual dance audition as needed. SPECIAL SKILLS: 7. Please let us know if you can play violin well; if you are a gymnast; if you have taken Irish dance. Feel free to demonstrate (1 minute or less) on your video. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF STAGE AND WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT THAN OTHER THEATER EXPERIENCES?
The main mission of STAGE is to use the medium of theater (and the arts) to teach about God and the message of love. It is based on the Call to Artists by John Paul II. Our theater team of professional adults, work with this philosophy in order to give the students a full experience of learning about theater, dance, and music, while having the fun of expressing it to others. It gives them an opportunity to hone their art, develop confidence, experience their faith in a lively and productive way, and learn about teamwork in a positive environment that focuses on Godly virtues. S.T.A.G.E. makes every effort to produce a high quality show with superb music and choreography, great costumes, and colorful sets with creative lighting and sound. We pride ourselves on thinking outside the theater box at times, to give the audience a fresh taste of live performance, especially with kids! With over fifteen years under our belt, the STAGE team is committed to providing each student with one on one time to learn their part, along with many group activities to give them a fun, social experience throughout the four weeks, all in the Spirit of S.T.A.G.E.! Come join the fun this summer and be a part of S.T.A.G.E.! Additional questions may be directed to Lee Hotovy at [email protected] FAQ FOR ONE DAY CAMPS
Camps are designed to give students a fun day of theater, and to offer them a taste of the art if it is new to them. This camp will be presented by Mrs. Hotovy along with student assistants. When is the registration and tuition due? Classes will be filled in a first-come basis and class sizes are limited. Registrations are due three days prior to camp date. What will my child get out of the camp? Students will learn the basics of theater within the theme of the camp. How should my child dress and what should they bring? Comfortable and modest clothing for movement and fun. Tennis shoes or jazz/dance shoes if you have them preferred. Students should provide their own sack lunch or snack for break mid-way through the camp, along with water bottles. We will provide costumes for the presentation. |
FLANAGAN'S BOYS Audition Materials
Scenes: Please select the scenes particular to the characters you would like to read for and submit with your vocal audition. You will also need to select a monologue and a song from left side list as well as rehearse a dance number (see dance audition button). FAQ: Where will shows be performed and rehearsals take place? All rehearsals and shows will be held at the Sacred Heart Center for the Arts located at 540 N. 31st Street. What will the basic schedule look like? Following casting, the schedule will be as follows (tentative): June 5, 12, 19 Evening rehearsals June 29-July 3 Evening rehearsals July 6-24 Evening rehearsals July 27-30 Tech/Dress Evenings Performances: July 31, August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8,9 Rehearsals will be broken in groups with off days for different age groups. Final tech week will be mandatory, but with early notice we can adapt our schedule for individual needs. Rehearsals typically start around 4pm and go to 8:30 or 9:00. Younger students will rehearse earlier, followed by adults or older teens for the evening spots. Is there a tuition or production fee? Yes there will be a minimal production fee for adults and older experienced teen students. Younger students who need additional training will have a regular tuition fee with scholarships available. See below. We will be looking for sponsorships for this show to help minimize costs for our performers. Adult Production fee: $75 High School Production fee: $175 Ages 9-14 years: $225 Partial scholarships available based on need. Look for it at auditions. Can I have days off or miss some rehearsals? STAGE will allow for some days off and missed rehearsals, however, once the production reaches its final weeks with full-out tech and dress, rehearsals will be mandatory unless special permission by director has been given. Older Girl Roles: We are looking for older girls (12 and up) to portray Newsies, who operate as narrators and bit characters. These characters have several solo lines and group songs with dance. We are also looking for experienced (high school aged) DANCERS to perform some dynamic dance sequences. This would include the ability to perform numerous pirouettes, leaps, and other technical moves. Solos may be possible for this group in specific songs. Young Girl Roles? Roles for young girls will be that of young boys (dressed like boys) since this will follow the story-line. Song and dance adapted for all. Younger girls may also join older girls in bit parts or Newsie Narrator scenes. |
S.T.A.G.E. PHOTO GALLERY LINKS
Find photos and download for your very own! S.T.A.G.E. password required.
Find photos and download for your very own! S.T.A.G.E. password required.