Portsmouth Christian Academy - Grace Thorsen, Theatre Teacher

Grace Thorsen, Theatre Teacher

Auditions for the Spring Musical!

Fiddler on the Roof

As one of the longest running Broadway musicals in history, “Fiddler” is hailed as “One of the great works of American musical theatre. It is touching, beautiful, warm, funny and inspiring. It is a work of art."

All Upper School and Jr. High welcome to audition for the many strong male and Female roles! There are even roles that don’t have to sing solos, so non-singers are encouraged to audition too!

When: Monday and Tuesday February 6^th and 7^th in Troiano’s upstairs music room .Sign up for an audition and pick up an audition from in the library. Callbacks will be held by invitation on Wednesday and Thursday the 8^th and 9^th in Troiano from3:30 until finished.

What to Prepare: You need to prepare 16-32 bars of a song. Bring your sheet music for the accompanist, or a karaoke/accompaniment CD. You will also need to perform a 1 minute monologue of your choice. The audition will be private so don’t be shy!

What to do first: You must go to the library for information on the rehearsal schedule a nd show before you audition. There is also a list of song suggestions in the library if you need help. Contact Mrs. Thorsen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have any questions.

Rehearsals start February 13^th and the show closes on May 12^th

*We encourage you to watch the movie if you are unfamiliar with the musical*

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Welcome to the Portsmouth Christian Academy Theatre Program! My name is Grace Thorsen and I am the theatre director at PCA. I bring with me rich experience in theatre, a passion for education, and for the Lord. I am excited to guide your child in the exploration of their God given artistic talents as they participate in our school plays and theatre classes.

Your middle and Upper School students are highly encouraged to be a part of the fall and spring productions that will take place at PCA.Your lower school students are encouraged to join our children's theatre program that is offered through Kaleidoscope. There are many ways to become involved in a theatre production including acting, assistant directing, stage managing, designing, set construction, sound, costuming, lighting, props, backstage crew, publicity, ushering, concessions, and ticket sales.

We needs your help as well. Since theatre is a collaborative art, it requires many people's involvement for the optimal experience. If you or a family member can assist the Theatre Department this year in any of these categories please let me know.The rewards of being a part of a theatre community are great. I have listed the tasks that we need your help with for current and future productions.

Set Design

Set Construction

Painting

Lighting Design/Hanging

Sound Design

Costume Construction and Collection

Props

Makeup/hair design and application

Concessions

Box Office

Fundraising

Chaperones backstage

Poster/Program Design

Poster Distribution

Provide meals for late nights

Other

Thank you for your support. Please contact me if you would like to help or if you have any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it I look forward to meeting you and working with your students in this exciting endeavour.

Sincerely,

Grace Thorsen