EMPIRE THEATRE ACADEMY
In this seven week academy, students ages 14-19 will rehearse She Kills Monsters (a non-musical) by Qui Nguyen. Throughout the academy, students will learn how to analyze text, character development, voice projection, stage movement, working with props, theatre protocols, audition techniques, and resume writing taught by visiting professional theatre artists and academy director, Ryan King.
Each participant will receive a professional headshot by Erica LaMarca
Each participant will receive 2 complimentary tickets to distribute.
Empire Theatre Academy runs for 7 weeks.
June 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-July 2, 7-10.
Time: 6-9pm daily.
Performances July 11-13.
ABOUT THE PLAY
She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. The plot takes place in reality and in the imaginary game world; In the game world Agnes embarks on an action-packed quest to save her sister's soul, coming face to face with homicidal fairies, raunchy ogres and blood thirsty cheerleaders, learns about Tilly's exploration with her sexuality and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Participation in the Empire Theatre Academy is by video audition. Please send a 1-min. video performing a monologue or reciting a poem to etc@empireartscenter.com by May 1st. Sixteen people will be accepted. Twelve will be cast in the show, four will serve as understudies and either assistant to the director, stage manager, light, or sound operator, prop master, or costume assistant. Cost for the 7 week workshop is $175.
Due to a generous grant from the City of GF, one full scholarship and two partial scholarships are available for participants. If interested in a scholarship, the applicant should send a letter defining need along with their video audition.