Youth Theatre Project
Interest List Forming Now!
Summer 2010: The Little Mermaid and Annie
The Cabrillo Playhouse is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Michael Wallot of San Clemente's own, Broadway Bound.
Michael’s work with children spans 15 years with various children’s theater productions on the East Coast. He starred in the American Family Theater national tours of A Christmas Carol (Fred) and Wizard of Oz (Lion. and directed Snow White, The Sword in the Stone, and Cinderella for Shawnee Playhouse’s professional Children’s Theater Company. In California he worked with the renowned Chamberlain’s Fine Art Academy in Beverly Hills for 2 seasons directing productions of The Wizard of Oz and Little Mary Sunshine. Both shows featured a cast of over 100 students and performed at the beautiful state-of-the-art Smothers Theater at Pepperdine University. Michael is also a director with Christian Youth Theater in San Diego County where he directed a multi- award-winning production of HONK and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Michael began his local children’s program in 2006 as The Young Performers Academy in San Juan where he produced The Wizard of Oz and Annie. In 2008 he opened this full-time studio in San Clemente. Michael believes that teaching his student’s focus, responsibility, and hard work are paramount to their success onstage and in their own lives. He also believes in having A LOT of fun! Michael is continually developing his BROADWAY BOUND program which now includes Voice lessons, Dance classes, Broadway Master Classes and a year-round advanced program for students called the Elite Company. He hopes his programs can provide a positive learning environment for the amazing children and the families of this area.
Michael's Broadway Bound students will perform their production of The Little Mermaid on the Cabrillo stage June 18th through the 24th.
The following week, Michael will offer a youth theatre summer camp at the Cabrillo Playhouse! The program we have selected is the broadway classic, Annie. The two-week session starts Monday, June 28, 2010. Classes will be held from 9:00am - 1:00pm and the cost is $350 per student and is open to students ages 8-15 years of age. Performances will be held July 9, 10 and 11.
The interest list is forming now, so please provide your name and information on the form below or call the Cabrillo Box office at (949) 492-0465 today!
Previous Workshops
Summer 2009: Seussical the Musical!
The Cabrillo Playhouse is extremely pleased to announce that our Youth Theater workshop for this summer will be Seussical the Musical!
The workshop will begin the Monday after school is out (June 22, 2009) and will be held Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm through Friday, July 10, 2009. Performances are tentatively scheduled for July 10, 11, 12, 16,17, 18 and 19.
Alumni registrations (registrations for returning young actors) will be held on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 - 4:30pm. Open registration will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 9:00am - 11:00am. Registration fees are $425 and must be paid by the first day of the workshop.
Winter 2008 Musical: Scrooge!
Building on the sold-out success of the summer’s hit production of “Alice in Wonderland”, the Cabrillo Playhouse's Youth Theatre presented the musical “Scrooge!” This production is the Leslie Bricusse adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
Under the veteran direction of 20-year high school drama teacher, Austin Peay, the “Alice” participants blossomed into real performers and were the talk of the town during and after the shows successful run. “These young people came to a first-ever summer camp at the Cabrillo and sang and danced and acted their little hearts out. It was amazing to watch their transformation,” said Nancy Keck the Playhouse board member charged with overseeing the Youth Theatre.
Luckily for the new “Scrooge!” participants, the same directorial team from Alice came back, including: Austin Peay who has directed four plays for the Cabrillo including last season’s very successful, “Caught in the Net,” the equally veteran choreographer/dancer Jimmy Hippinstiel and musical director Debbie Owens. All three have worked extensively and have presented award-winning productions in the South Orange County area.
This sold out show ran from December 11-14 and December 18-21.
Summer 2008 Musical: Alice in Wonderland
This summer, as a part of its 55th year anniversary celebration, the Cabrillo Playhouse presented its first Youth Theatre Project offering Disney’s musical, “Alice in Wonderland.” The production was directed by Austin Peay, a veteran actor/director and 20-year high school drama teacher. Mr. Peay has directed four productions for the Cabrillo including this season’s very successful, “Caught in the Net”. Joining him is veteran choreographer and dancer, Jimmy Hippinstiel. Both have worked extensively in South Orange County and have presented award-winning productions.
“Alice in Wonderland” featured such favorites as, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” “I’m Late,” the “Tweedles,” the “Mad Hatter,” and many more. The sold out performances were July 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19.
The objective of this first-class musical production was both to provide young people, ages 8 to 18, a quality musical theatre experience and our audience with a fun-filled evening of entertainment.
The initial musical offering was a grand success so look for more youth theatre next summer!
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