Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio

By participating in a youth drama class, your child may experience, teamwork, body and mind awareness, communication skills, and a thrill of performing on stage, which can trigger confidence, empathy, giggles, spontaneous creativity, and extreme fun.  Common side effects of youth drama enrichment programming associated with Youth Improv, the study of the English Dialects, or singing in Chorus, can cause what is commonly known as "the bug" (as in, "he got the bug").  Please be prepared. 


THEATRE IS GOOD FOR KIDS

What is theatre? Students explore the art of telling stories through live acting.

Creating an Ensemble. Students learn to work together, build trust, and to involve every member in a performance.

Movement and Space. Students explore pantomime and movement to help tell a story.

Character Development. Students explore what makes characters unique and how to create compelling characters onstage.

Voice. Students learn the importance of articulation, projection and voice variation.
 
Listening and Reacting. Students learn to understand how being present, listening and reacting are an important part of being an actor.

Join OYES theatre. Where kids get their start on stage! 

 

Contact

OYES Registration
Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio
805-646-4300, Ext. 1
info@ojaiyes.org 
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Fall/Winter 2017 

OYES produces musicals in three different age groups (4-6, 7-11, 12-17). These are fully realized productions that perform on the OYES Youth Center Stage at the Ojai Valley Community Church.  Auditions for placement take place the first week of the program.  

OYES’ youth theatre program encourages CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY AND FUN! QUESTIONS: email registration@ojaiyes.org

SINGING IN THE RAIN, JR SCHEDULE – please read carefully

AUDITION SONG & INSTRUCTION AT THIS LINK (copy and paste in your web browser): https://www.oyespresents.org/audition-instructions/

Auditions: September 12-14 

September 12 | 3-5pm - Performance Company (Grade 7th-12th, age 12-17)

September 13 | 3-5pm - Lions Cast (Grade 2nd-5th, age 7-11)

September 14 | 3-5pm - Tigers Cast (Grade 2nd-5th, age 7-11) 

 

NO Rehearsals: November 20-24, December 25-29, January 1  

 

Youth Cast Rehearsal Schedules   

Performance Company Cast (Age 12-17) 

Sept 20 - Jan 14

  •  Weekly Rehearsal: Wednesdays
  • Time: 3:30-6:00pm
  • Saturday Dance & Music Calls:  October 14, November 11 & 18 (10am-1pm)  
  • Tech week rehearsals: January 9, 10, 11 @ 6:00-9:00pm
  •  Opening Performances: January 12, 13, 14 
  • Pick-up rehearsal:  JAN 23 6-9pm
  • Return tech JAN 31 6-8:30, FEB 1 6-8:30
  •  Finale Performances: FEB 2, 3, 4 

 

Tigers Cast (Age 7-11) - CAST IS FULL (waitlist only)

Sept 19 - Jan 21

  •  Weekly Rehearsals: Tuesdays
  • Time: 3:30-6:00pm
  • Saturday Dance & Music Calls:  October 21, November 11 & 18  (10am-1pm) 
  • Tech week rehearsals: January 16, 17, 18 @ 3:30pm-6:30pm
  • Performances: January 19, 20, 21 

 

Lions Cast  (Age 7-11)  

Sept 18 - Jan 28

  •  Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays
  • Time: 3:30-6:00pm
  • Saturday Dance & Music Calls:  October 21, November 11 & 18  (10am-1pm) 
  • Tech week rehearsals: January 22, 24, 25 -  3:30pm-6:30pm
  • Performances: January 26, 27, 28 

 

Tuition:  $335.00 Early/ $365 After Sept 5th

  • Sibling discount available!  Please email registration@ojaiyes.org before registering. 
  • Payment plans available!  Please email registration@ojaiyes.org before registering.
  • Limited scholarships available for those who qualify. Please email registration@ojaiyes.org.  Deadline for application is Thurday, August 31, 2017.  

Space is limited. If cast is full, please sign-up for waitlist via registration@ojaiyes.org  

TOTS Musical ~ Singin' in The Rain

Sept 27 - Jan 24

  • Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays
  • Time: 2:30-3:30pm
  • Performance: January 24
  • No rehearsal 11/22, 12/27

Children participate in a weekly class rehearsal -- learning music, staging, and playing theatre games. Rehearsals culminate in a showcase performance!

Tuition: $325

  • Sibling discount available!  Please email registration@ojaiyes.org before registering. 
  • Payment plans available!  Please email registration@ojaiyes.org before registering.
  • Limited scholarships available for those who qualify. Please email registration@ojaiyes.org.  Deadline for application is Thurday, August 31, 2017.  

~Please Read~

  • Auditioning is not meant to be an intimidating experience. It is an opportunity to share your talents in a safe environment!
  • Please remember to prepare your heart in the event that you do not receive your role of choice. ALWAYS remember: We are rooting for you! We want you to shine!!!
  • Singing In The Rain, Jr production features a strong ensemble cast, with featured ensemble roles!  
  • Audition song will be provided on or before AUG 27.  Participants are encouraged to learn the song and be prepared to sing at auditions!