"I love the Children's Theatre at OBD! Miss Colleen is so nice and patient, and I look forward to seeing my friends each week at rehearsal."
We are excited to announce our show schedule for the 2010-2011 season. Producer/Director Christian Mayer and our Director of Theatre Programs, Colleen Green, worked long and hard to put together a list of shows that is sure to please actors of all ages:
"THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" - November 5 - 14
AUDITIONS - August 22 from 2:00 - 6:00
We are now taking names for auditions. Call 770-664-2410 to reserve your time slot.
- DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM
Performance Dates - 2 weekends: November 5, 6, 7 and 12, 13, 14
This fun-filled show will be produced in our black box theatre in November, under the direction of Award-winning director, Nathan Gerrells.
Junior Theatre Festival - January 14 - 16, 2011 (MLK, Jr. Weekend)
A 20 minute excerpt of this production will compete in the “Junior Theatre Festival” held in Atlanta on MLK, Jr. weekend; January 14 – 16, 2011. NOTE: If you are cast in a Principal role you MUST be available to participate in the Junior Theatre Festival. No exceptions.
Rehearsals for JTF will be held in December/January. There is a fee to participate in JTF of approximately $175 which will be due around October/November. Click here for information on the 2011 Junior Theatre Festival.
Audition Requirements:
• Open to Boys and Girls Ages 8 - 18;
• Prepare a 16-bar audition and bring CD accompaniment (CDs must have music only, no vocals, and preferably be trimmed down to the 16 bars);
• Come prepared to learn a dance audition. If you tap dance please bring your tap shoes;
• Production Fee - $150. Students currently registered at Off Broadway will receive a $50 discount.
Because "Millie" features lively tap numbers, Off Broadway will offer a Tap Dance Bootcamp this summer prior to auditions. The bootcamp is a great way for non-tappers to become familiar with the most popular tap steps, and is a great head-start for the show's dance audition.
"MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS" -
December 10 - 19
"In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines..." So begins the delightful musical story of Madeline's Christmas, based on Ludwig Bemelmans' best-selling books. The show is an exciting opportunity to feature our junior performers ages 8 - 12, in addition to several teen leads. Auditions will be held in the fall.
"GODSPELL" -
May 6 - 22 (two weekends)
With music by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is among our favorite shows here at Off Broadway not only for its catchy songs but because of its ensemble nature. Under the Direction of Colleen Green, this production is sure to become a crowd favorite, too! Auditions will be held in January, 2011.
"FAME" - August 5 - 11
Next summer it will be a real treat as we offer a full Children's Theatre production in addition to our summer camps! Stay tuned for details.
The production fee for our Children's Theatre is $150 for non-registered students and $100 for those registered. (To be considered registered, students must be currently enrolled and active in at least one VOICE, DANCE, MUSICAL INSTRUMENT or THEATRE class during the 2010-2011 season.) The production fee covers the professional instruction your child will receive, administrative costs, most costumes, the props, the scenery/set design, marketing materials, and the licensing costs associated with running a production.
» CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION DATES and INFORMATION
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The goal of the Off Broadway Children’s Theatre (OBCT) is to expose children to the wonders of theatre both as audience and participants. We are dedicated to producing quality children's theatre, performed by children, for an inexpensive cost.
 Children who participate learn about art, music, theatre, and most importantly, teamwork. Our programs develop creativity, self-expression and social consciousness through acting, singing, dancing and comedy. We inspire performers to discover their own unique voice while building valuable skills that extend to all facets of life. Self-discipline and joy are encouraged! The Off Broadway Children’s Theatre is a theatre that provides training and performances for the entire community.
Off Broadway Children's Theatre prides itself on being a place where every child gets an equal chance. No parts are given based on seniority or how many classes a child takes, performing opportunities are given to everyone who shows an interest. Every student is a “Star” in our studio.
 Colleen Quigley Green - Director of Children's Theatre
Colleen Quigley Green is pleased to be directing our Children's Theatre. Colleen received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia. For the past seven years Colleen has been very busy as the Executive Artistic Director of the historic Holly Theatre in Dahlonega; she was the creator of the Holly's Children's Theatre program and the Artistic Director of the Holly Theatre Company. At the Holly she has directed, choreographed and starred in over 30 productions over the past 10 years.
Some of Colleen's favorite roles include Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun", Reno Sweeny in "Anything Goes", the Sour Kangaroo in "Seussical" and Polly in "Crazy for You". Locally, Colleen has appeared with the Savoyards Musical Theatre Company, Actors Express, and Neighborhood Playhouse; and with regional theatres in Rhode Island, Texas, North Carolina and Vermont.
In addition to directing The Off Broadway Children's Theatre, Colleen is a freelance director, voice teacher and drama coach.
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 Olivia Kaye Sloan - Director/Musical Director
Olivia Kaye Sloan is a graduate of Shorter College with a bachelor of music in Voice Performance. While at Shorter, she worked with notable teachers and performers: Dr. Linda Lister, Dr. Regina Zona, Dr. Sherri Weiler, and Dr. Brian Nedvin in both private voice and opera scene studies. Ms. Sloan has had extensive performance opportunities in opera, musical theatre, and solo recitals. She was seen on the Shorter Stage performing lead roles in Mozart's The Impresario and in Menotti's The Old Maid and the Thief, in addition to supporting roles in other theatre revues. Ms. Sloan is a 2008 NATS Finalist, and in 2005 she was nominated in The Metropolitan Atlanta Theatre Award's Best Actress category. She has been cast professionally in musical theatre productions, in Broadway revues, and in original works. Her choral experience includes singing with the acclaimed Shorter Chorale under the direction of Dr. Martha Shaw, where she was featured as a soloist in Bernstein's The Chichester Psalms, and with the Shorter Chorus, where she was featured as a soloist in Faure's Requiem.
In addition to her performing career, Ms. Sloan has served as director for many musicals and opera scenes. Ms. Sloan now maintains a private voice studio in which she teaches and coaches young musical theatre talent and serves as a workshop clinician for Atlanta area middle and high schools.
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