Free Summer Musical Program

High School Show

Our 2023 show is....

The show will feature one cast and crew of kids in 8th-12th grades.

Godspell—2012 Revised Version By Stephen Schwartz

Our 10^th-Annual High School Show

Based on the Gospel according to St Matthew, Godspell follows the last days of Jesus, and includes musical versions of several well-known parables. This immensely successful rock opera is a demonstration of joy and a celebration of the family of man. This new version is a masterful retelling of the original sensation, injected with contemporary references and dazzling new arrangements. The performance features high school students from throughout the area.

Auditions and Crew Sign-Up

Friday, March 31  2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 1 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Callbacks (by invitation only)   Sunday, April 2  5 pm to 7 pm

Cast and Crew positions are open to kids in 8th-12th grades during the 2022-2023 school year.

Cast Auditions

* Fill out an Audition/Crew Form. Use this list of Possible Rehearsal Times to enter your conflicts at the bottom of Page 1.

* Prepare one of the following song cuttings.

Alas For You

All Good Gifts

Bless the Lord

Day by Day

Learn Your Lessons Well

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

Save the People

Turn Back, O Man

* Prepare a 2-minute monologue of your choosing.

If you need ideas for a monologue, visit Drama Notebook.

* Come to the Bell Tower Theater during one of the times above. It is not necessary to make an appointment.

Crew Sign-Up

* Fill out an Audition/Crew Form. Use this list of Possible Rehearsal Times to enter your conflicts at the bottom of Page 1.

* Come to the Bell Tower Theater during one of the times above. It is not necessary to make an appointment.

Callbacks

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, April 2 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Any auditioners that are needed for callbacks will be contacted by phone on Saturday, April 1 afternoon/early evening. Do not worry if you do not get a callback. It just means we don't need to see you again.

Cast & Crew List

The Cast & Crew List will be posted here on Wednesday, April 5 sometime in the afternoon. All those who audition and/or sign up for a crew will also be notified by mail.

Performance Dates:

Thursday, June 15 7:30 pm

Friday, June 16 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 17 7:30 pm

Sunday, June 18 2:00 pm

Wednesday, June 21 7:30 pm

Friday, June 23 7:30 pm

Saturday, June 24 7:30 pm

Sunday, June 25 2:00 pm

There is no fee to participate in this program.

If you are able to make a donation to support the continuation of this valuable program, it would be greatly appreciated.

Kids-for-Kids Show

Our 2023 show will be....

The show will feature two casts and a crew of kids ages 7 to 18.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Our 16^th-Annual Kids-for-Kids Summer Musical

A classic fairy tale comes to life on stage through the beautiful music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Kids and adults alike will marvel as Cinderella transforms from scullery maid to princess. The performers are kids ages 7 to 18 from throughout the area.

Auditions and Crew Sign-Up May 2023

Friday, May 19  3 pm to 7 pm

Saturday, May 20  9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 3 pm

Callbacks (by invitation only) Monday, May 22 4 pm to 6 pm

For 2023 we will once again allow kids 7-18 to audition. Crew positions will be available for ages 7-18 as well.

Hammerstein Cast

Thursday, July 13 7:00 pm

Friday, July 14 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 15 7:00 pm

Friday, July 21 10:30 am

Saturday, July 22 2:00 pm

Sunday, July 23 2:00 pm

Rodgers Cast

Friday, July 14 10:30 am

Saturday, July 15 2:00 pm

Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 pm

Thursday, July 20 7:00 pm

Friday, July 21 7:00 pm

Saturday, July 22 7:00 pm

There is no fee to participate in this program.

If you are able to make a donation to support the continuation of this valuable program, it would be greatly appreciated.

For additional information call the Bell Tower Theater at 563-588-3377