This program is full. If you have signed up and made a deposit ($100), please pay the remaining balance of $595 to @Kelly-Nespa by May 15th.
Alice In Wonderland JR
Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery.
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Dates:
Monday-Friday, 7/29 -8/9 from 9:00am- 3:00pm. Rehearsals will be held at the NESPA studio in North Reading and Quannapowitt Playhouse in Reading.
Ticketed performances will be on Saturday 8/10 @ 6pm & Sunday 8/11 @ 2pm.
The non-refundable deposit for Alice in Wonderland Jr is $100.00. The full cost of the program is $695.00. The balance can be paid by check or through venmo at @kelly-nespa. A payment plan can be instituted if requested.
Please visit our Summer 2024 page for additional information about our programs. Hope to see you this summer! There are no refunds after registration for our summer programs.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Ages 14-20
Very competitive, not all actors will be cast.
OVERVIEW / SYNOPSIS
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Auditions-
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Each actor will get a 10-minute timeslot. Auditions will consist of singing 16 bars and song choices will be sent out after registration. Audition dates and times will be sent out following registration.
Rehearsal Dates
Spelling Bee rehearsals will run from July 8th- July 24th from 9am-3pm.
Ticketed Performances-
Thursday, July 25th @ 7pm
Friday, July 26th @ 7pm
Saturday July 27th @ 7pm
Sunday July 28th @ 2pm
This show may be double cast and not all performers may be appearing in all shows.
If cast, the show fee is $895.00. Rehearsals and performances will be held at The Quannapowitt Playhouse in Reading.
This program is full. If you have signed up and made a deposit ($100), please pay the remaining balance of $595 to @Kelly-Nespa by May 15th.
Willy Wonka Jr (ages 10+)
Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA JR follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Dates: Monday-Friday, 8/12-8/23 from 9:00am- 3:00pm. Rehearsals will be held at the NESPA studio in North Reading for week one and Quannapowitt Playhouse for week two.
Ticketed performances will be on Saturday 8/24 @ 6pm & Sunday 8/25 @ 2pm.
The non-refundable deposit for Willy Wonka Jr is $100.00. The full cost of the program is $695.00. Balance can be paid by check or through venmo at @kelly-nespa. A payment plan can be instituted if requested. The full balance is due by May 1st. All unpaid spots will be released after that date.
Please visit our Summer 2024 page for additional information about our programs. Hope to see you this summer! There are no refunds for our summer programs.