We are excited to announce the opening of our new,  dedicated theater space in Anoka!!!

(1138 Bunker Lake Blvd Anoka, MN 55303)

Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $10.00 (CASH ONLY) or in advance through the front desk at Jam Hops (763-413-0647). Due to limited seating we recommend you purchase your tickets IN ADVANCE. (Matinee's in particular tend to sell out.) Tickets sold through the front desk will be held at Will Call. All ticket sales are final. No refunds allowed, however, you may exchange tickets for a different performance. Seating is general admission. Tickets at the door will go on sale 1 hour prior to each performance. Doors will open to the theater 30 minutes prior to each performance.

REGISTRATION                                                                         

Deadline: December 20

You may register over the phone, in person at Jam Hops or online. After registering we will send you a confirmation email that will have information regarding auditions, the registration form and the parent meeting.

AUDITIONS

December 21 from 11:00 - 3 :00

NOTE: There is a possibility that certain participants will be called back to perform additional material the following day.

REHEARSALS

January 4 – March 5, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 – 8:00 and Saturdays from 12:00 – 3:00.

The MANDATORY dress rehearsal will be on Friday, February 28 from 5:00 - 8:30

PERFORMANCES

February 29 & March 7 at 3:00 & 7:30 

March 1 & 8 at 3:00 

A cast party will follow the performance on March 8.

AGE

This show is open to children ages 7 to 17. 

COST

$225.00 (tax included) 

Participants will also need to invest in basic attire that will be used for costumes.

ATTENDANCE                                                                               

Not every participant will be called to every hour of every rehearsal. It is, however, VERY IMPORTANT that participants are able to attend the rehearsal time they are scheduled to be at. Anticipated absences must be noted on the registration form that is sent out after you register. If too many absences are anticipated your child may need to drop from the show (money fully refunded). If absences do occur, participants may need to make up the time missed. 

1. Come to the audition PREPARED! Practice the script read with a friend or family member until you can express the following points.
2. Read IN CHARACTER! Be familiar with what the scene/song is about and what the characters personality is like!
3. Speak with good VOCAL EXPRESSION! Practice reading in a mono-tone voice (no expression) then with an ANIMATED voice (good expression). Which sounds more entertaining? 
4. Speak/sing with good FACIAL EXPRESSION! Practice in front of the mirror using a straight face (no expression) then with an ANIMATED face (good expression). Which appears more entertaining?
5. Gesture when appropriate. Don't be afraid to move around and express with your body!
6. Speak/sing with good ARTICULATION! Pronounce your words clearly. Pay special attention to the consonants! 
7. Speak/sing with good PROJECTION! Speak/sing with good volume. Pretend that you are speaking/singing to a person in the very back row of the theater.
8. HAVE FUN! Remember that it's FINE if you make mistakes.