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I love the sacred space that is created between actor and audience, Listening and responding is the bedrock of an acting practice and is at the core of our training program. Being in the moment, being responsive to the people around you, and finding joy in shared emotion are experiences that we all need. They also create unforgettable moments onstage.
In asking young actors to leap and stretch into areas that are challenging, I start with trust earned by preserving and defending the sacred space for each actor, singer, and dancer, allowing an unfolding into the safety of a supportive company of friends as they explore new skills and push boundaries together.
An alternative to our more intensive performance experience is our conservatory program, which incorporates once or twice a week classes with a small showcase at their culmination. Classes include vocal training, improv, dance, acting, stage combat, and more. Ages 11 and up or younger by permission.
Lights Up! Theatre Company’s mission is to provide professional training and performance experience in a nurturing environment. We meet actors where they are in their growth and discovery about themselves, while challenging them with professional acting, singing and dance training. We offer a multitude of classes to enrich actors’ experience with different performance disciplines, while producing two fully staged musicals and a straight play per season.
Our team of theater professionals works with actors, singers and dancers to teach skills they’ll need for the performance and beyond. If a show calls for specialty skills, we’ll teach them. Our approach incorporates teaching with rehearsal, so actors get the skills they need to feel confident on stage, and in the wider world. It takes more time, dedication, and coordination, but it’s so worth it!
Company membership is the heart and soul of Lights Up! Theatre Company. We value the contribution of every member of our company and expect that as you grow in skill and confidence, that you’ll mentor newer members, be ambassadors of our values of inclusivity and radical support, and honor being a part of a greater whole.
Trust is essential as you begin to explore the inevitable risk and vulnerability that comes with putting yourself out there. We know that these can be life-changing moments. We carefully architect the rehearsal process to create a safe space, and from there we encourage you to take risks. From this foundation, we give you the frameworks of professional training disciplines that you will encounter as you continue your acting journey as an adult.
When you accept company membership, we ask that you sign an agreement with us. Your commitment matters to us and to your own experience with us. We promise to treat you and your experience with us with respect, dedication, loyalty, and heart–and we ask that you do the same. Here’s what we mean:
If you have any concerns, questions, or feedback, please come to us to talk about it. We love to talk to you and want to hear all about it. We will listen, respect what you have to say, and do our best to resolve any issues that come up in way that works well for everyone involved.
While we have professional staff for all training and production elements, parent volunteers are critical to our success. The support allows us to keep tuition down, it creates a cohesive community, and we have a lot of fun making Lights Up! a valuable experience for everyone!
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