The Troupe


The Troupe is a highly competitive, audition-only group that is led by Performer/L.C.S.W. Lisa Sobelman. The group was founded in 2017 by Maggie Portman for fourth and fifth grade students. This group meets on Thursdays from 4 to 6 PM and on Saturdays from 12 to 2. The students perform two musicals per year, one in December and one in May. Each student will be provided with a costume, a microphone, wonderful sound, lights, props and costumes and a beautiful set. The students will learn how to work collaboratively; and in class they will learn character development, choreography and how to work and connect with their peers. This is a wonderful precursor to The Ensemble.
Grades: 3rd, 4th & 5th
Rehearsals:
Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm
Saturdays from 12pm to 2pm
Highwood Rec Center
Highwood
Performances:
The Skokie Theatre,
December and May
Cost:
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A $600 fee is due upon casting to hold your spot in the Troupe. This fee is separate from tuition and is non-refundable.
*Opening pizza party at HW REC August 26, 2023 from 12 -1pm
Semester 1 Tuition : $1250 is due AUGUST 15 2023
Semester 2 Tuition : $1250 is due DECEMBER 15, 2023
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*Troupe Tuition is non-refundable.
Special circumstances will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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Basic Information:
​GROUP INFORMATION:​
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Troupe rehearsals start in late August and run through May.
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We hire professional choreographers to choreograph our shows.
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Included in your tuition are two t-shirts, one for each production
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Everybody must re-audition each year. The purpose: to re-engage and show the student's growth and commitment.
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Shows are announced after our group has been chosen. The December show is announced in August, the May show is announced in December.
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AUDITION INFOMATION:
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Auditions for Troupe are typically in May or June for the coming school year.
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There will be a live accompanist for our auditions
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Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song.
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Bring sheet music in your key, properly mark it, and put it in a binder. No full songs. Do not sing A cappella.
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Bring a picture and resume to your audition with your contact info, age and grade in school. The picture does not have to be professionally done.
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Please wear a mask to your audition.
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition.
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You will be contacted by email if you are selected.