Getting involved with AMTC starlights
Each year, there is one main Starlights production. This takes place at The Lights theatre in Andover, usually at the very end of July, early in the summer holidays. To get involved, a child, or a parent/guardian, simply needs to register their interest by sending an email to [email protected]
Each show begins with an introduction event or workshop, where the kids and their parents/guardian can meet the creative team, hear about our plans for the production and ask any questions that they have. This event will usually take place in the spring and anyone who has expressed an interest in taking part will receive an invitiation. Confirmation of the event will also be posted on the Starlights social media pages, so please see the links below and follow us. Prior registration is not compulsory to take part, it just ensures we are able to let you know the important information when it becomes available.
Each show begins with an introduction event or workshop, where the kids and their parents/guardian can meet the creative team, hear about our plans for the production and ask any questions that they have. This event will usually take place in the spring and anyone who has expressed an interest in taking part will receive an invitiation. Confirmation of the event will also be posted on the Starlights social media pages, so please see the links below and follow us. Prior registration is not compulsory to take part, it just ensures we are able to let you know the important information when it becomes available.
How much does it cost?
In order to take part in our main production, a show fee (currently £120 per child) is payable at the start of the rehearsal period in the spring.
There is no fee involved to attend the introduction event or audition for a part. Rehearsals begin once the auditions have taken place and a commitment is required to be in the show.
There is no fee involved to attend the introduction event or audition for a part. Rehearsals begin once the auditions have taken place and a commitment is required to be in the show.
starlights membership
Anyone aged between 11 and 17 can take part in our mian show, as long as their show fee has been paid. Starlights does not require any more commitment than one show at a time. However, most of the children form lasting freindships and want to return each year. When this happens, the best way to stay involved is for them to become a member of AMTC Starlights.
Becoming a member of Starlights costs £60 per year, ideally paid via a standing order of £5 per month. However, membership comes with a 50% discount on the show fee, so being a member costs exactly the same per year as the one-off show fee. However, members of Starlights will also enjoy the following benefits:
Becoming a member of Starlights costs £60 per year, ideally paid via a standing order of £5 per month. However, membership comes with a 50% discount on the show fee, so being a member costs exactly the same per year as the one-off show fee. However, members of Starlights will also enjoy the following benefits:
- Guaranteed participation in Starlights shows at a 50% discount on show fees (currently £120).
- Free or discounted tickets for Starlights workshops on acting, production, stagecraft, choreography, technical skills etc. In many cases, these will be free where AMTC does not have to hire in expertise.
- Opportunity to audition and participate in joint shows with AMTC or main AMTC shows where young cast members are appropriate.
- Participation in AMTC Cabaristas events (over 14s only) where venues and material are appropriate and compliant with our safeguarding obligations.
- Access to Team Starlights private social media sites and groups and participation in Starlights and AMTC social events, where appropriate (age limits may apply)
what else do i need to know?
The information above are the key details but below we will hopefully answer many of the other questions that you might have.
AUDITIONS
The auditions will then take place on a Saturday or Sunday evening a couple of weeks after the introduction event. In between, there will be a small number of audition rehearsals to help anyone looking to audition prepare for the occasion. Information about what is required to audition for each part will be confirmed at the introduction event but it will usually be one of the character's songs and a section of their dialogue.
The cast is chosen at the auditions by the Director and Musical Director of the show. The results of the auditions are usually announced that evening.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin after the auditions and take place every weekend until show week. A rehearsal schedule will be provided by the show's director confirming when and where the rehearsals will be. You should expect to be called for every rehearsal. The rehearsals will usually be on a Saturday at The Lights but will sometimes be on a Sunday at Rookwood School.
Rehearsals usually begin at 10:30am and end at 12:30pm.
SHOW WEEK
Once we get to show week, attendance will be required each night that week. The format of the week will usual follow this format:
AUDITIONS
The auditions will then take place on a Saturday or Sunday evening a couple of weeks after the introduction event. In between, there will be a small number of audition rehearsals to help anyone looking to audition prepare for the occasion. Information about what is required to audition for each part will be confirmed at the introduction event but it will usually be one of the character's songs and a section of their dialogue.
The cast is chosen at the auditions by the Director and Musical Director of the show. The results of the auditions are usually announced that evening.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin after the auditions and take place every weekend until show week. A rehearsal schedule will be provided by the show's director confirming when and where the rehearsals will be. You should expect to be called for every rehearsal. The rehearsals will usually be on a Saturday at The Lights but will sometimes be on a Sunday at Rookwood School.
Rehearsals usually begin at 10:30am and end at 12:30pm.
SHOW WEEK
Once we get to show week, attendance will be required each night that week. The format of the week will usual follow this format:
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Monday - Setting up at the theatre
Tuesday - Technical Rehearsal Wednesday - Dress Rehearsal Thursday - Opening Night Friday - Second Performance Saturday - Final Performace |
If you have any thing you would like to ask about Starlights, please get in touch by contacting us at [email protected]
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