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American Idol Top 3 finisher Alex Preston will be performing at the Medallion Opera House on Sunday , Feb . 12 , at 6 p . m . Courtesy photo .
will be held at the Littleton Opera House on Wednesday , Jan . 25 from 6-9 p . m . and Sunday , Jan . 29 , from 1-4 p . m . Callbacks are to follow on Jan . 29 , if necessary .
A winner of five Tony Awards , The Drowsy Chaperone is one of the funniest lighthearted musicals of the last 50 years . Start with two lovers , a desperate theatre producer , two gangsters posing as pastry chefs , a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone . Then , add a generous splash of glitz , glamour and drama . The result is a loving send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song-and-dance number after another . “ Drowsy ” is an excellent opportunity to get involved with theatre and the Upstage players . There are several feature cast members but also a chorus of characters for actors of all ages to get involved in this high energy production .
Interested actors are asked to prepare a short song they know well , preferably from musical theatre repertoire . Please bring sheet music . Singing with accompaniment preferred . An accompanist will be provided . Actors may be asked to do some movement and / or read from the script . Come prepared to move .
The Drowsy Chaperone will be directed by Andrew Lidestri , Artistic Director for Upstage Players with Musical Direction by Rachel Norton , and choreography by Andrew Lidestri & Madalyn Sheehy . The show will rehearse and perform at the Littleton Opera House . Rehearsals begin Feb . 1 and will take place most Wednesday and Thursday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons . Performance dates are April 7 , 8 , 9 , 14 , 15 and 16 . Any theater lovers interested in working with set crews , prop and tech production or costuming are welcome to come to auditions and sign up for this production .
For more information , please visit the Facebook page at www . facebook . com / upstageplaye rsnh , our website at www . upstageplayersnh . org or contact Andrew Lidestri at andrewlidestri @ gmail . com / 838- 2462 .
Upstage Players is also pleased to announce its first Acting Studio Class offering training opportunities for adults and teens who are interested in learning about the craft of acting . This class is suitable for people from all walks of life , not just experienced actors who want to better hone their skills but also perfect for those who have always wanted to give acting a try or who simply want to polish presentation skills and gain experience and comfort in front of an audience . Upstage ’ s first class will be a general acting studies class touching on many elements of performance including stage presence , speaking skills , imagination , warming up the body and mind , memorization , rehearsal etiquette and how to audition . The class will then focus on scenes and monologues , analyzing the script and creating well developed characters culminating in an acting showcase performance open to the public .
The Acting Workshop will be taught by Upstage Players Artistic Director Andrew Lidestri . Andrew earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Rhode Island Theatre Program . After living and working in theatre in Los Angeles and New York City , Andrew relocated to the North Country and has spent the last three years as Upstage ’ s Artistic director . He has worked to develop a welcoming and accessible program for community members to create quality theatre in a community environment that feels like a professional setting . He is excited to bring a new theatrical experience to the local community here in the North Country .
Dates are Mondays , Feb . 6 to May 8 , across 12 sessions . There will be no class on April 3 or 17 . Classes will run from 6-9 p . m .
There will be a dress rehearsal on May 10 , with three showcase performances on May 12 and 13 at 7 p . m . and May 14 at 3 p . m .
Classes are open to all ages , high school through adult . Class is accessible to all skill and experience levels and will be tailored to the group registered . No audition is required . They will take place at the Littleton Opera House . Some rehearsals may be held in other facilities but all in close proximity to the Opera House . All performances will be held at the Littleton Opera House .
Cost is $ 420 ($ 30 per class for 12 classes and $ 60 for the showcase ). There will be a 10 % discount if registered by January 20 ($ 378 ).
Cast and crew members of Upstage Productions from 2013 to 2016 receive $ 100 class credit .
Classes cannot be split up , and students must register for the entire workshop .
Registration is required . Please visit online at http :// www . upstageplayersnh . or g / acting-workshop . html for more details and to register .