Check out this Newsletter for lots of great information.
January 2023 Newsletter
Happy New Year!
What's Going ON at Showtime?
Winter 2023
Showtime Academy Updates:
- Reminder to wear dress code colors/dance clothes and appropriate footwear.
- Preparing for the June 3rd Showcase- details below
- The Academy Team and the Showtime Theatre team had a great time at the Junior Theatre festival. Great performances and fun times all around. Lea Bravo, Brady Bass, Parker Syler and Cameron Mills all got Shout Outs as All Stars and the STC team got a team award for Excellence in Acting. Way to go teams!
Showtime Theatre Company Updates:
- Crazy for you is this weekend!
- Membership drive is open. Please share!
- Tickets are on sale now for all of Season 9. Get Season tickets for friends and family!
- Matilda has been cast!
Lots more info below...
Be a part of the action
Performances this week!!!
You don't want to miss this show! Get your discounts today!
Prices go up at the door.
Dancing, Singing, Tap Dancing, Showgirls and Cowboys!
Support Showtime - Become a Patron
Showtime Academy relies on tuition to fund the academy space, teachers and more. Showtime Theatre Company, a 501c3, relies on ticket sales, donations, costume fees, and the support of our Patrons to fund our productions (venue rentals, rights and royalties, props, costumes, sets, marketing, insurance and more.) Please consider becoming a Patron member and please share the details and encourage others to join as well. Help us fund our 2023 shows and beyond.
*Member benefits include things like name recognition, free tickets, and participation in a Showtime Theatre Company yearly planning meeting with Board members.
New Teacher- New Classes!
Welcome Saluda Camp to the Showtime Family!
She will be teaching acting classes for kids and adults starting the first week in March!
Saluda has worked in theater as an actor, teacher, and director for 23 years. After getting her post-graduate degree in Acting at the London conservatory Mountview Academy for Theatre Arts, Saluda moved to NYC and embarked on a 16-year career as a professional actor in NYC theater and in regional Shakespeare companies. As a teaching artist, Saluda taught acting, Shakespeare, playwrighting, stage combat and mime to children ages 3-18 for seven years, in all five boroughs of NYC. Saluda’s voice work can be heard on Audible.com as the narrator of a young adult audiobook book called Now I Know How! by Demetra Yuvanu.
In Rock Hill, Saluda was the Director of Theatre for Saint Anne School for 6 years. Among her favorite productions that she directed are Fiddler on the Roof, The Miracle Worker, Hello, Dolly!, and Our Town. In addition to teaching 1st-4th grade drama and high school acting classes, Saluda coached students in the annual Shakespeare competition, Bardslam. Saluda is thrilled to be joining Showtime Academy, to share her love of acting with children and adults!
To sign up for Saluda's classes- email Lynsay at info@showtimeacademyrh.com
Fundamentals Acting Styles class Wednesdays 5:30-6:30PM
TNT Acting Styles class Thursdays 7-8:30
Teen adn Adult Sketch Comedy/Improv class Fridays 6:30-7:30
New Teacher! New Class!
Welcome Jennifer Tucker to the Showtime Family!
Jennifer starts teaching TNT Dance Styles class Mondays, 7- 8:30, February 6th. (Recommended for Intermediate/Advanced TNT students)
Jennifer studied the art of dance at Sullivan Dance Studio, Broadway Dance Center NYC and Monsters of Hip Hop. This is where she gained the qualification in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Hip Hop. It has been said that she is one to captivate an audience. Growing up she competed and won numerous awards as well as went to Barcelona Spain and won the World Cup. She has worked professionally in the performing arts industry for many years with a traveling tour performance company Rad a Tat. She has also collaborated with numerous artists in the music industry such as Kesha, Pussy Cat Dolls, Jessie J, Amanda Dunn just to name a few. She has vast experience in teaching dance and has choreographed for many shows, conventions and competitions. She loves teaching dance just as much as performing. Being able to help the youth reach their dreams is completely incredible
To sign up for Jennifer's class- email Lynsay at info@showtimeacademyrh.com
TNT Dance Styles class Mondays, 7- 8:30
More New Classes by Jalen Peake!
Classes Start February 8th!
6:30-7PM Free Community Choir
7-8:30 Annie Kids Workshop for 3rd-12th grade
E-mail Lynsay to sign up for classes at info@showtimeacademyrh.com
Summer Camp and Summer Session
For Current students who are already registered for your summer session choices, you do not need to do anything. If you want to change your camp weeks or afternoon options, email info@showtimeacademyrh.com. If you don't remember what you are signed up for, we will be sending out reminders to everyone in February. Please feel free to share the summer camp link with friends who might want to join us.
Showtime Theatre Company's Production Updates
Crazy for You
Crazy for You
Crazy for You
BUY TICKETS TODAY!
Performances run February 2nd-5th.
Required tech rehearsals Jan 28th-Feb. 1.
School time performance Feb. 1st 8:45 AM.
Check out Participant resources for rehearsal resources, to order T-shirts and more.
Parents and Participants are encouraged to also join the GroupMe App to share rehearsal videos etc: https://groupme.com/join_group/89562193/REsM5Ynx
Once you create an account, it will ask you a question, and then send us a request to allow you to join the group. May take a day or 2 for approval.
PLEASE PLEASE encourage participants to practice with the videos and with the soundtrack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UoS0N1jUwA&list=PLPtFzRgqEWTv4Hmj6G1ObOss_pxnZw8AD
Moana Jr
Crazy for You
Crazy for You
Performances run April 27th-30th.
Required tech rehearsals run 22nd-26th.
Morning school time performances April 26th.
Check out Participant resources for rehearsal resources, to order T-shirts and more. We ask that you encourage students to practice with the rehearsal video available on participant resources.
You can access participant resources from the link at the bottom of every academy website page. If asked for a password it is #Season9.
Looking for someone to sew a bunch of basic tunic out of muslin (we provide the fabric). Let us know if interested or able.
Matilda
Crazy for You
Matilda
Matilda is cast!
Rehearsals for the "Kids" begin in March and the "adults" in May. Additional info to follow via email to cast members.
June 4th Shoecase Updates
It's Showtime! June 3rd Showcase
- Our ongoing classes will be performing in our Annual It's Showtime Showcase June 3rd, with dress rehearsal the day before. Times TBD and will send out soon.
- We are doing the costume/showcase fees a little different this year. Instead of $35 per class for costumes, there is just one $35 Showcase participation fee per student in February. That includes 2 tickets per student, and the use of potential costume/prop use, and helps to fund the theatre rental.
- The performance will be at York Comprehensive High School.
- Students should provide their own clothing as follows:
All acting/voice students should have their grey or black Showtime Academy T-Shirt, black Jazz/Yoga Pants, black jazz shoes or sneakers.
Female Dance Students should also have the above plus a leotard and skirt...
Tiny Tots Leo with attached Skirt:
Fundamentals Leo:
TNT Leo:
You can order dance pants for male students in black here:https://www.bdancewear.com/Slim-Fit-Mens-Boys-Dance-Pants-Spandex-p/boys-slim-dance-pants-spandex.htm
You can order the dance skirts in Lilac for Tiny Tots and Fundamentals students and in Black for TNT students here: https://www.bdancewear.com/Slim-Fit-Mens-Boys-Dance-Pants-Spandex-p/boys-slim-dance-pants-spandex.htm
JTF Updates
Academy Team and STC team
Auditions for the JTF 2024 event will be in March. Open to rising 3rd-12th grade performers. Details to follow.
Leadership Academy
January / February
January / February
January / February
Being nice to others is not always easy but is completely in our own control. We cannot control how other people think, act or feel, but we can control how we treat others.
It doesn't matter....
If someone looks different, thinks different, acts different, learns different..... we should still choose to
Be Nice.
March
January / February
January / February
In theatre, school, work, on social media, etc., we can get caught up in trying to be the best, showing we are the best, bragging about our accomplishments, but we must find the instincts to aim for superiority and remember to practice humility in all we do.
Class Registration
Interested in Private Lessons?
We offer private lessons in Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Dance and now Guitar!
Gerald Wheaton is available for Guitar lessons.
Want to sign up? E-mail info@showtimeacademyrh.com
Cell Phones and Tablets and Deodarent in the Studio
Device Use During Class
Cell phones and tablets can be used during class to record things for practice purposes, but only at the direction of the teacher. At all other times devices should be silenced and put away. Some students (especially our tweens) struggle with this, and teachers will begin confiscating devices until after class as needed. -Thanks!
Deodorant in Class
Yes please! Our upper Elem. kiddos and older are encouraged to wear deodorant to class. Bring extra if taking lots of classes back to back.
Will you Recommend Us?
Showtime Theatre Company Would love some reviews!
- Did you see Grease, Willy Wonka or Descendants this year?
- Please help STC build a google presence by writing a great review!
- The more the merrier!
- THANK YOU!!
LOST and Found
Lost and Found is always overflowing!
- Check out the lost and found box in the lobby weekly. Remaining items will be donated at the end of every month. Thanks!
Take Note
Pick Up Kids Safely
We ask that children do not wait outside of the studio for their parents. So, parents with elementary students especially, please pull up to the door or come inside to pick up your child. We have seen kids running across the parking lots or trying to wait in the street for parents. We want to avoid any dangerous situations. Thank you.
Showtime Participants Facebook Page
Join this page to share information and chat with other Showtime families https://www.facebook.com/groups/297674117285653 . This page is not monitored 24/7, so if you have an important question, are having technical difficulties, need billing or schedule assistance, etc., email info@showtimeacademyrh.com text 704-488-6703.
E-mails and Texts
Showtime Theatre Company and Showtime Academy Rock Hill utilizes text, emails, newsletters and facebook reminders to keep everyone updated. If you are not receiving information, please check your spam boxes, make sure you have agreed to accept emails from Showtime in your e-mail servers, and make sure you are checking the email address you used to register with us. Texts will only be sent to one registered phone number. If you want to update contact information, you can do so in your student portal, using your current on file email address, here: https://www.CompeteStudio.com/StudentLogin.aspx?hsid=QGTQ9jUGW92cnJ7wyoAU3g%3d%3d&sid=176
Dress Code Reminder
Dress Code for Pre-K through High School Students
Reminder that we do have a dress code for our Pre-k through High School students and performers. Please make sure your students are wearing appropriate clothing and shoes. (No street shoes in the studios, only dance shoes or clean shoes used for class only).