Summer Musical Production of Seussical, Jr.

Our Immersives provide experiential learning with students having close collaboration with master level faculty as well as peers who are equally passionate about the topic. Immersives generally range from one week to two weeks in length. The students’ immersion in the topic of study over the course of a day is long enough to provide a depth of knowledge and skills building in the targeted areas. We have some exciting offerings this year that range the gamut across three major themes: Art and Design; Theater, Movement and Music; and STEM Leadership & Environmental Conservation.  Look at the description that follows for more information about Seussical, Jr. Immersive programs include opportunities for health and wellness activities where students participate in team-building games and get a sampling of athletics offerings in tennis, fencing, archery, yoga and golf.

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We’re excited about our return to LIVE theater. This summer students will audition, rehearse and perform the Broadway musical Seussical, Jr. We also have a specific track for students interested in tech theater. 
 
This Summer Connections production of Seussical, Jr. provides participants with a firsthand experience of putting on a musical theater performance. This Musical Theater Immersive is ideal for aspiring actors, singers, and dancers as well as students interested in technical theater. Cast members ages 10-14 will work with experienced musical theater educators and receive coaching in dancing, acting, and singing. And for those interested in technical theater, lighting, scenery and sound, we have a special opportunity to learn as well from an award winning tech theater director.  
 
Students who wish to perform will audition and be cast in this fun, high energy and beloved musical. Complete with costumes, lights and sounds, this is one theatrical experience budding theater enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Join us in for the two-week immersive musical theatre experience. All students auditioning will be cast. The audition videos will help us cast individual roles in advance so that students could begin working on their parts before the first day of rehearsal. Items to be sent include:
1. Sheet Music and or Lyric Sheets
2. Karaoke links for accompaniment support
3. Character Descriptions
4. Other assorted support information
 
Note that all appropriate COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will be put in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
Fee: $1490
Extended Registration deadline: June 15, 2021
Enrollment: Limited to 24 students in cast/ 12 in tech theater (Grades 5-9)
Casting Auditions in June by video submission after registration is accepted
Directors Cast & Crew Orientation on June 23 or 24 by Zoom: Participants will be invited to select which specific date they’d prefer  
Performance: Friday, August 13 at Noon 
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Sample Schedule

Session Times (August 2 - August 6)

  • 9:00-9:50am Full Cast Vocal Rehearsal
  • 9:50-10:00am Full Cast Musical Staging/Choreography
  • 10:00- 10:50am Acting and Blocking Rehearsals
  • 11:00-11:45am Solo Vocal/Acting Coaching/Camp Athletics
  • 11:55-12:30pm Hearty Snack Break
  • 12:40-1:30 Full Cast Review and Run-through

Session Times (August 9 - August 13)

  • 9:00-9:50am Full Cast Vocal Rehearsal
  • 9:50-10:00am Full Cast Musical Staging/Choreography
  • 10:00- 10:50am Acting and Blocking Rehearsals
  • 11:00-11:45am Solo Vocal Coaching/Camp Athletics
  • 11:55-12:30pm Hearty Snack Break
  • 12:40-1:30 Full Cast Review and Run-through

Session Times (August 13)

  • 9:00-11:30 Full Cast Run-through and Tech Rehearsal
  • 11:30-12:00 Hearty Snack Break
  • 12:00-12:30 Warm-ups, Costumes and Make-up
  • 12:30-1:30 Performance

About the Facilitator

John Giresi

Director

JOHN GIRESI (Director) John Giresi is currently the Director of Musical Theatre Productions at Fair Lawn High School. John is a multiple “award winning” director, film documentarian, and visual artist with over 30 years of experience instructing students in the visual and performing arts. He is a graduate of Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and has directed over 300 plays and musicals in the tri-state area including Steel Pier, Company, Cabaret, Grand Hotel, Nine, A Man of No Importance, Runaways, as well as the award winning amateur premiere of Once. Many of his former students may currently be seen in various Broadway, Regional Theatre, film and television projects.

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