Annie Jr SOLD OUT!!!

Annie Jr SOLD OUT!!!

The Music Den is proud to announce that all six showings of our production of Annie Jr completely sold out in only four weeks! Our first showing will be tonight, November 14th, with five other showings on the 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.

This is The Randolph Performing Arts Center's (RPAC)  first-ever production of Annie Jr., a Broadway Junior play. Two casts consisting of a total of 29 performers between the ages of 7 and 14 were selected through a series of auditions back in June 2014, and have been rehearsing for over two months since.

Adapted for young performers, Broadway Junior productions feature condensed author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works that accommodate a variety of age ranges and ability levels.

The idea for doing a full-scale theatrical production at the RPAC was the brainchild of Angela Marcone (Education Coordinator for The Music Den), Angelica Laucius (Musical Director and Co-Director), Bernadette Fivehouse (Costuming, Props, Choreography), and Rosalie Tenseth (Acting Coach, Co-Director, and founder of The Acting Academy).

Congratulations to our two casts! Thank you for all your hard work! Good luck!

The Randolph Performing Arts Center Announces First Production Of Annie Jr., A Broadway Junior Play

The Randolph Performing Arts Center Announces First Production Of Annie Jr., A Broadway Junior Play

The Randolph Performing Arts Center (RPAC) at The Music Den in Randolph, NJ announces it’s own production of Annie Jr. with six shows in November 2014.

Randolph, New Jersey (PRWEB) August 28, 2014

The Randolph Performing Arts Center (RPAC) at The Music Den today announced it will debut an original, first-ever production of Annie Jr., a Broadway Junior play. A casting call and auditions were held last June, and nearly 50 children between the ages of 7 and 14 tried out for parts. Two casts consisting of a total of 29 performers were selected, with rehearsals beginning in September. Six shows have already been scheduled for November 14-16 & 21-23, 2014.

Adapted for young performers, Broadway Junior productions feature condensed author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works that accommodate a variety of age ranges and ability levels.

The idea for doing a full-scale theatrical production at the RPAC was the brainchild of Angela Marcone (Education Coordinator for The Music Den), Angelica Laucius (Musical Director and Co-Director), Bernadette Fivehouse (Costuming, Props, Choreography), and Rosalie Tenseth (Acting Coach, Co-Director, and founder of The Acting Academy).

“We are extremely excited about how everyone is cast,” said Rosalie. “Everyone's strengths are going to be used in a way that is going to make this show and ensemble shine!”

Starring in the lead role as Annie is Marina Millelli of Denville, NJ and Tori Murray of Long Valley, NJ. Starring as Oliver Warbucks for both casts is Frank Cruze of Wayne, NJ. Rounding out the cast are: Anastasia Booth, Leah Chan, Lila Cook, Amanda Decraine, Samara Fishkin, Liam Gallagher, Jayson Goldner, Maraida Gonzales, Isabella Hermey, Olivia Howell, Brooke Iglar, Hope Keil, Abby Lamour, Masha Lilov, Jenna Manderioli, Giuseppe Milelli, Natalie Paitchel, Olivia Pescatore, Annabelle Plociniak, MacKenzy Reilly, Joelle Rivellese, Alexa Scano, Sydney Sieb, Max Young, Vivian Young, Alexa Yudoff, and a dog named Leila.

The Randolph Performing Arts Center is a 120-seat auditorium located at The Music Den in Randolph, NJ. Unveiled in 2010, the Randolph Performing Arts Center has had a huge impact on the community, providing a much needed home for student recitals, concerts, clinics, band camps and plays.

The Music Den is a true, full line musical instrument store. More than just guitars, bass, and drums, The Music Den sells pianos, rents and repairs band and orchestra instruments, offers private and group musical instrument lessons, and offers concerts and clinics. They also have a contracting division that does PA installations for churches, schools, gyms, venues, concert halls, and stadiums.

The Music Den is also one of only four music retailers in the country that have a musical GSA schedule contract which allow them to directly and efficiently sell to the federal government and federal customers wishing to purchase music related goods.

For more information on The Music Den or the Randolph Performing Arts Center, please visit their website at http://www.themusicden.com, stop by their locations in Randolph or Butler, New Jersey, or call them at (800)-479-1189.

Casting Call and Audition for Annie Jr - A Broadway Jr Play

Casting Call and Audition for "Annie Jr.",
A Broadway Jr. Play

The Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den proudly presents: Annie Jr.

Come and join our cast for our first production of a Broadway Jr. Play! This delightful and well-known play will bring years of wonderful memories and enrichment to your child's musical and acting experiences. The children will audition for their roles in June and the cast list will be announced by June 30th. This will give each cast member an opportunity over the summer to hone his or her role to perfection by the time rehearsals begin.

FREE Pre-Audition Workshop: June 21st 2014, 10:00AM to 1:00PM
 
Cast Size: 20
Ages: 7 - 14
Two Casts: Leads will perform 3 times each.
Ensemble: Leads will perform in ensemble when not scheduled for lead performance.

Auditions:
June 26 - 2-4 PM
June 27 - 2-5 PM
June 28 - 10-2 PM
(For Audition Material and a Cast List: Go to BroadwayJr.com, click resources, click audition central, and then click "Annie Jr".)

Cost: Once accepted as a cast member, the cost of participation is $300. Payment can be made in three separate installments of $100 each.

Performances: November 14, 15, & 16 and November 21, 22, & 23, 2014

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin in September after the school year is underway. All rehearsals will take place after school. In September and early October, rehearsals will be twice per week broken down by Cast I and Cast II. Rehearsals will increase as the end of October approaches. All cast members must commit to a rigorous schedule set forth in the contract.

Parental Assistance:
Parents are encouraged to sign up for production assistance as soon as their child has accepted a role in the production. There will be a sign up list at the acceptance meeting.

Contracts:
Each cast member will be given a contract with rehearsal dates, rehearsal etiquette, and care of materials used in the production. Contracts will be given out upon cast list release.

Associated additional costs:
Ad copy: Each cast member will be expected to gather a minimum of $50 in playbill advertising.
Pizza Night: At the end of the production, a cast party will take place. Each cast member must contribute $10 to the pizza party.
T-shirts: Cast members will receive one free memory Tee and may purchase additional t-shirts for $20 each.
Cast Group Photo: Each cast member must purchase a cast photo. Cost TBD.

Other Volunteer Roles Available:
Stage Hand
Lighting
Prop and Set Creator
Costume Assistant
Make-up
Door, Seating, and Program attendants
Intermission Sales

Thank you for your interest and participation! 

Angela Marcone, Education Coordinator, The Music Den (973) 927-5800 ext. 106 

Angelica Laucius, Musical Director and Co-Director
Bernadette Fivehouse, Costuming, Props, Choreography
Rosalie Tenseth, Acting Coach, Co-Director (The Acting Academy)