PlayCV is proud to offer our students the opportunity to SHINE on stage! One cast from each school performs a musical on the big stage at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Under the guidance of our passionate and experienced directors, students will not only build confidence and self-expression but also foster a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a newcomer to the spotlight, PlayCV Productions is the perfect platform to unleash their talent and discover the magic of theater.
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Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
We will be streamlining the process this year, and all students who are enrolled into the program will be joining the cast. During the first rehearsals, each student will be given the opportunity to audition. Prior experience is not needed, and we will send out everything needed to show us how they can shine on stage! We will review everything in person on both audition days so no stress, be sure and let your kids know they should come ready to have fun and no need to feel intimidated. We just want to see everyone do their best so we can assign roles that best fit each child.
All enrolled students will make the cast. The final cast list will be posted during the second week of rehearsals. Casting decisions are determined by a variety of factors. We will do our best to honor the kids indications if they prefer a leading or supporting role. That being said, we know many students will all want the same part which is not possible for everyone. So we're hoping this will be a lesson in being a team player, supporting friends and participating in whatever role is given.
Rehearsals will take place after school for 2 hours, twice per week beginning the week of October 23rd, 2023.
Each cast will participate in 2 performances on the BIG STAGE at the Castro Valley Center for Performing Arts, during the weekends of January 27-28 & February 2-3. Exact dates and times for each school have yet to be determined. Tickets will be available at $10/each.
All students who enroll in the program will get to participate. However, we only have slots for 35 students at each school. We anticipate more students than that will be interested. If the program becomes full, we will have a waitlist that students can join. If and when space opens up, we can pull students from the waitlist and add them to the cast.
During auditions, we will have all the kids together practice the song and dance a couple times. We will then divide them into groups and see them perform the dance in a small group. Afterward, each student will sing their song as a solo in front of only the Directors and the other kids in their small group. They will also perform their line reading/recitation individually in front of the directors and small group. Auditions only serve the purpose of making specific casting decisions. All enrolled students will join the cast.
Take a peek at the MTI show page (Disney's Finding Nemo KIDS) for a complete list of characters. All roles are available. There will be some roles that are larger than others. All will require singing, dancing and acting. Some will require solos, but there are smaller parts that will only require group singing and dancing and minimal lines. Students will be able to indicate their preference between a large or small role if they would like.
Auditions will help us find the best fit for each role. We will also do our best to honor the kids indications if they prefer a leading or supporting role. That being said, we know many students will all want the same part which is not possible for everyone. So we're hoping this will be a lesson in being a team player, supporting friends and participating in whatever role is given. Any student who is unwilling to play a particular role should let us know immediately after casting and we'll sadly release them from the role and replace them.
We may have some ability to have kids participate as crew for the show. Reach out to us at info@playcv.org if this is something that is of interest to your student.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he's handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn't be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there's a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
We will be streamlining the process this year, and all students who are enrolled into the program will be joining the cast. During the first rehearsals, each student will be given the opportunity to audition. Prior experience is not needed, and we will send out everything needed to show us how they can shine on stage! We will review everything in person on both audition days so no stress, be sure and let your kids know they should come ready to have fun and no need to feel intimidated. We just want to see everyone do their best so we can assign roles that best fit each child.
All enrolled students will make the cast. The final cast list will be posted during the second week of rehearsals. Casting decisions are determined by a variety of factors. We will do our best to honor the kids indications if they prefer a leading or supporting role. That being said, we know many students will all want the same part which is not possible for everyone. So we're hoping this will be a lesson in being a team player, supporting friends and participating in whatever role is given.
Rehearsals will take place after school for 2 hours, twice per week beginning the week of October 23rd, 2023.
Each cast will participate in 2 performances on the BIG STAGE at the Castro Valley Center for Performing Arts, during the weekends of January 27-28 & February 2-3. Exact dates and times for each school have yet to be determined. Tickets will be available at $10/each.
All students who enroll in the program will get to participate. However, we only have slots for 35 students at each school. We anticipate more students than that will be interested. If the program becomes full, we will have a waitlist that students can join. If and when space opens up, we can pull students from the waitlist and add them to the cast.
During auditions, we will have all the kids together practice the song and dance a couple times. We will then divide them into groups and see them perform the dance in a small group. Afterward, each student will sing their song as a solo in front of only the Directors and the other kids in their small group. They will also perform their line reading/recitation individually in front of the directors and small group. Auditions only serve the purpose of making specific casting decisions. All enrolled students will join the cast.
Take a peek at the MTI show page (Shrek The Musical JR.) for a complete list of characters. All roles are available. There will be some roles that are larger than others. All will require singing, dancing and acting. Some will require solos, but there are smaller parts that will only require group singing and dancing and minimal lines. Students will be able to indicate their preference between a large or small role if they would like.
Auditions will help us find the best fit for each role. We will also do our best to honor the kids indications if they prefer a leading or supporting role. That being said, we know many students will all want the same part which is not possible for everyone. So we're hoping this will be a lesson in being a team player, supporting friends and participating in whatever role is given. Any student who is unwilling to play a particular role should let us know immediately after casting and we'll sadly release them from the role and replace them.
We may have some ability to have kids participate as crew for the show. Reach out to us at info@playcv.org if this is something that is of interest to your student.
