Summer Youth Project
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17th Annual Project
JUNE 11 - JULY 20, 2008

Lakeshore Players’ 17th Summer Youth Project (SYP) is a five-week long opportunity for 52 students (entering grades 4-12 in Sep. 2008) to work collaboratively in producing an original play.

A hands-on learning opportunity in all aspects of theatrical production, SYP students experience the art of acting, set and costume construction, plus sound and lighting design. Led by artistic professionals, who are also educators, the project will culminate in a premiere of four performances, July 18-20, 2008, by two different casts of 26 student actors (each cast performs two shows).

Lakeshore Players’ Summer Youth Project provides students with a positive theatrical experience designed to furnish participants with improved skills both on stage and behind the scenes.

• SYP is limited to 52 students (two casts of 26 students).
• Students are accepted through an application process, so we may better know our students before SYP begins.
• Students will be notified of acceptance by May 13.
• SYP begins Wednesday, June 11, with two days of auditioning to better serve the play. It is imperative that new students and returning students attend both June 11 and June 12 class days for proper casting.
• Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 noon, culminating in a fully realized productions July 18-20. All students will be on the same schedule until show weekend, eliminating any need for “carpool casting requests.” As with last year, no vacations are allowed. It hurts the rest of the cast and SYP is designed to end early so family vacations may be scheduled.
• Optional tech/design will occur from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Approximately 10-12 students will be chosen for set construction/lighting and another 10-12 students will be chosen to build costumes and props. These choices will be made by the designer through the student’s application.
• SYP tuition is $395 for the 5-1/2 weeks, plus a $16 fee for a theater make-up kit. (Limited scholarships are available for returning students or students of Lakeshore’s acting classes.)
• If a student withdraws before May 13, a refund will be issued (less a $25 dollar administrative fee).
• No refunds after May 13.

CLICK HERE to download application/brochure

Or, if you would like to receive a brochure in the mail,
call 651-426-3275 or 651-429-5674, or send us your mailing address with subject line "2008 SYP" to office@lakeshoreplayers.com

Ciao Cinderella!

The 2008 SYP production, Ciao Cinderella!, was written by award-winning youth playwright Claudia Haas especially for SYP and tailored to the abilities and needs of each student.

Set in Renaissance Italy, Ciao Cinderella! is not your average “Cinderella.” The play brings to life a tapestry of tales and culture from Renaissance Italy. As a young, troubled girl struggles with her present situation, she discovers ancient tales from her Italian ancestors and a connection to an Italian Cinderella story that help her initiate a new, positive future.

A plentiful cast of wacky and colorful characters will challenge the experienced actor and welcome the newcomer as emotional shopkeepers, wily servants, a magical dove and more populate the stage. Only in Italy could such an emotional and intriguing group of people be created. Please join us as we look forward to a summer of teamwork, laughter and wonder.

SYP Hours
(Monday thru Thursday)

• 9 a.m. - 12 noon
  Rehearsals
• 12 noon - 12:30
  Lunch (bring your own)
  
• 12:30 - 3:30
  Tech

Important Dates to Remember

Monday, May 6
Applications due

Monday, May 13
Accepted students notified and last day to withdraw with refund

Wednesday, June 11
First Day- Cast auditions held

Thursday, June 12
Cast auditions held

Thursday, July 3
OFF for holiday

Friday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Performance (Cast 1)

Saturday, July 19, 2 p.m.
Performance (Cast 1)

Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Performance (Cast 2)

Sunday, July 20, 2 p.m.
Performance (Cast 2) and Mandatory Set Strike (All)