Upcoming Auditions and Productions
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP: "Green is the New Pink"
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Auditions Wednesday April 30 from 4:00-8:00 PM
In Person Auditions at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
(708 Route 88, Point Pleasant, NJ)
Video auditions accepted through 8:00 PM on Wednesay April 30 via email
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION!
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Workshop Information:
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The aim of this program is to give young performers an authentic musical theater experience, complete with auditions, training, and high-quality shows, all while learning the ropes of musical theater and honing their skills in acting, singing, and dance. At the Artist Collective Troupe, we pride ourselves on putting on excellent shows regardless of the age of our cast. While this program will serve as a learning experience for young performers, it is a full-scale musical revue and our cast will be expected to be responsible, committed, and ready to do their best, so they can walk away from the experience better performers and proud of what they have achieved!
Workshop Topics Will Include:
- Musical theater vocal technique
- Acting and public speaking techniques
- Basic musical theater dance and choreography
- Intro to theater terms and vocabulary
- Confidence boosting and team building exercises
- Artistry and stage presence development
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"Green is the New Pink" will be a musical revue with an ensemble cast, where every cast member will have featured moments. The show will include songs, dance numbers, and more.
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Age Limit:
Performers must be ages 9 to 14 at the start of the program.
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Creative Team:
Director/Choreographer: Eric Pertgen
Music Director/Choreographer: Chelsea Carlson
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Rehearsal Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ)
Rehearsal Dates: July 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 4, 5, 6, 7 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Performance Location: The Woman's Club of Point Pleasant
Performance Date: Saturday August 9 at 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM
If cast, performers will be required to pay a $300 participation fee. This fee will go toward our production costs and will include a t-shirt and poster for all participants. If cast, a 50% deposit of $150 is due within one week of your casting call. Deposit and final payment are non-refundable. The remaining balance is due on the first day of the program.
We require a minimum of 15 performers in order to hold this workshop. Tell all your friends!
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Audition Information
All workshop participants must attend an in-person audition or submit a video audition in order to be considered for a slot.
AUDITION MATERIAL:
Please prepare the following for your audition.
- Song: 16-32 bars (or up to one minute) of a song of your choosing that best highlights your vocal ability. Please bring a karaoke/instrumental track on your phone to sing along with; no a cappella allowed.
- Monologue/Sides: Please prepare a 30-60 second monologue to perform at your audition. If you do not prepare a monologue, you will be given sides (lines) to read at the audition.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paperwork. Once you have had your audition, you may leave (there will be no dance call). Please bring a theater resume (if you have one) and a headshot or photo of yourself.
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
Due by: Wednesday April 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How to submit: Please email your video audition to artistcollectivetroupe@gmail.com no later than April 30 at 8:00 PM to be considered for the workshop. In your video, please make sure to slate (say your name, age, and what you will be performing). Your video(s) should contain your song and monologue. Make sure to sing along to karaoke for your song, no a cappella allowed.
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Video Audition Form: In order to be considered for the workshop, in addition to your video audition, you must fill out this video audition form. It is the same form people will be filling out at the in-person audition and contains important information that we need from you.
If you can attend in-person auditions instead of sending a video, it is highly encouraged!
There will be no callbacks for this production. All auditionees will hear back on audition results within one week of auditions.
Please Note: Signing up for auditions does not guarantee you will be cast in the show.
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SUMMER MUSICAL 2025: Starkid's "The Trail to Oregon"
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CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION!
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Show Summary: Join our All-American family as they journey down the "The Trail to Oregon!" A satire of your favorite classroom video game, "The Trail to Oregon" follows a family as they take the roadtrip of a lifetime, braving all the dangers of the Wild West from bandits to dysentery. The Trail to Oregon! is an original musical produced by Starkid Productions and was performed in Chicago in the summer of 2014. It is also the most historically accurate musical portraying the Oregon Trail to date; featuring 12 educational songs, a set precisely replicating the trail’s landscape, and appearances from famous historical figures, such as: Henry McDoon, Cletus Jones, and Cornwallis.
PLEASE NOTE: Must be 18+ in order to audition (17+ with parental permission). "The Trail to Oregon" is Rated-R and contains Rated-R content and humor. It is not recommended for young viewers and there is a strict age limit on who we will cast.
Production Team:
Director/Choreographer - Eric Pertgen
Music Director - Chelsea Carlson
Stage Manager - Chris Morano
Rehearsals: Will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ on some Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons. Tech rehearsals will take place from 5:00-10:00 PM, and some tech rehearsals will take place at the performance venue.
Shows: There will be three performances, Friday August 1 (evening) and Saturday August 2 (matinee & evening), at the Woman's Club of Point Pleasant.
There is no participation fee to be in "The Trail to Oregon," but all cast members will be required to participate in mandatory fundraising efforts. All cast members will also be required to sign an image release form that allows us to use your likeness, first name, and last initial on our social media, website, and in advertising/media.
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Audition Information
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When: Tuesday May 6 from 6:00-10:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ); Please enter through the backdoor and head downstairs.
Callbacks: Wednesday May 7 from 6:30-10:00 PM
Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (708 Route 88, Point Pleasant NJ)
This show contains a strong improvisation component and for that reason, if you receive a callback, you MUST attend the callback audition in-person in order to be considered for a role in the show. Callbacks will be posted on our website overnight after auditions. We will release people as we go during the callback audition.
Audition Material:
Please prepare TWO songs (up to 1 minute each) of your choosing. One song should highlight your vocal ability, and the other should highlight your comedic ability. Must sing along to an instrumental/karaoke track at audition (no a cappella allowed).
In-Person Auditions:
You are strongly encouraged to audition in-person if available! If you will be auditioning in person, be sure to arrive a few minutes before your timeslot to fill out necessary paperwork. There will not be a dance call and you are welcome to leave after your audition.
Video Auditions:
If you will be sending your initial audition via video, please email your audition video to artistcollectivetroupe@gmail.com no later than 10:00 PM on Tuesday May 6 to be considered for a callback. Please include a theater resume (if you have one) and a headshot. Please sign up using our Sign Up Form and you will be prompted to fill out the video audition section of the form. This is required in order to be considered for casting.
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