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Newsies Jr.
What: Fall 2023 Production
When: Rehearsals September-November 2023, Rehearse on Wednesdays -- or -- Sundays
Show Dates: December 1, 2 & 3, 2023
Where: Rehearsal location: Hermosa Beach Community Theatre & Classrooms
710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach 90254
Show location: Hermosa Beach Community Theatre
710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach 90254
Who can enroll: Students 1st grade-12th grade
What is Newsies Jr.: Newsies Jr. is a licensed shorter version (for youth performers) of Newsies on Broadway -- you can watch Newsies: The Broadway Musical on Disney Plus.
If you rehearse on Wednesdays - the first rehearsal is September 6, 2023.
If you rehearse on Sundays -- the first rehearsal is September 10, 2023.
*Possible Audition Workshop in late August.
Fall 2023 Registration - Newsies Jr.:
Email: familytheatreinc@yahoo.com Craig & Suzanne Greely, Family Theatre Inc. Owners/Directors
to see if a spot is available.
Returning students from our 2022-2023 season, please email us, but no need to wait for a reply -
you may proceed to payment.
If you are new, please wait for confirmation (email us and wait for reply) before proceeding to payment.
Once tuition is paid, you will receive a link with a google form/waiver to fill out.
Fall 2023 rehearsals: September-end of November 2023
Fall 2023 Performance dates: December 1, 2, 3, 2023
Age range of participants: 6-18 (1st grade to 12th grade)
Space is limited for ages 6-7.
Note: we will allow a few 5-year-olds, but space is very limited (please email us).
Our shows are licensed through Music Theatre International, NY, NY.
Newsies Jr. Rehearsals:
Rehearsal location: Hermosa Beach Community Theatre & classrooms in the main hallway.
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach 90254
Each student comes once a week. You can choose to rehearse on either Wednesdays --or-- Sundays for the semester.
(you can do makeups on the opposite rehearsal day if needed).
If you choose to rehearse on WEDNESDAYS, here is the schedule:
Wednesday rehearsal time frame: 2:15-5:00pm
Wednesday rehearsal location:
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre & Community Center Classrooms 710 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach 90254
Regular Wednesday rehearsals:
September 6, 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15
Tech week:
Sunday November 26-Thursday November 30 (all cast members attend tech week rehearsals)
Performance dates: December 1, 2 & 3, 2023 (Each cast member assigned two show times that weekend. No time requests allowed.)
If you choose to rehearse on SUNDAYS, here is the schedule:
Sunday rehearsal time frame:
1:00pm-4:00pm (for Sunday students who are 1st grade-4th grade)
1:00pm-5:00pm (for Sunday students who are 5th grade-12th grade)
Sunday rehearsal location:
Hermosa Beach Community Theatre & Community Center Classrooms
710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach 90254
Regular Sunday rehearsals:
September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
Tech week:
Sunday November 26-Thursday November 30
Performance dates: December 1, 2 & 3, 2023 (Each cast member assigned two show times that weekend. No time requests allowed.)
Tech week for all cast members: Nov 26-30 (exact times tba).
Show days: each actor is assigned 2 show times during this weekend (no special time requests allowed): December 1, 2 & 3, 2023
Rehearsal times: Wednesdays: 2:15pm to 5:00pm (all ages)
Students from all school districts can join us on Wednesdays --- or --- Sundays.
Audition, casting and other information will be sent to the parents/guardians of enrolled students.
*Note* We have a Wednesday walking program for Hermosa Schools -
please email familytheatreinc@yahoo.com to find out more.
HVS Wednesday walking program for Fall 2023.
We walk students from Hermosa View, Vista and Valley schools to the HB Community Center.
Please email us: familytheatreinc@yahoo.com to confirm if you have a walking spot.
If you are new for the spring semester, your walking spot is not confirmed until we notify you.
Please email with questions.
View Wednesday Walking Spots: Priority to returning students.
(New VIEW students are added to the Wednesday walk waiting list)
Vista Wednesday Walking Spots: Priority to returning students.
(New VISTA students are added to the Wednesday walk waiting list)
Valley Wednesday Walking Spots: Priority to returning students.
If you are new, email to see if a Valley walking spot is available.
Tech week (all cast members -- Wednesday & Sunday students):
(each student's exact tech week schedule will be determined closer to show time)
Tech Sunday: November 26
Tech Monday: November 27
Tech Tuesday: November 28
Tech Wednesday: November 29
Tech Thursday: November 30
Performance Dates: December 1, 2 & 3, 2023
NOTE: *Fall tuition does not include costume fee and tickets
(buy any amount of tickets you wish - no minimum required).
Costume fee is typically $65 and up, depending on role(s) and tickets are general seating $15 per person (no minimum amount required).
Fall 2023 Tuition*:
FLASH SALE ended June 20.
EARLY BIRD SALE ended August 15.
REGULAR PRICE AUGUST 16- end of SEPTEMBER
Regular Price:
First Child in family: $925
Second child in family: $845
HOW TO REGISTER:
Email: familytheatreinc@yahoo.com to reserve your spot.
Please specify which rehearsal day your child will attend.
Include child's name, age, school, grade.
If your child has been in our productions, you may go ahead and pay.
Returning students have priority.
If you are new to Family Theatre, please wait to hear from us before you send your payment.
We do not pro-rate but students are allowed to start late, if necessary.
Preferred Method of Payment:
For Venmo, Zelle or PayPal: Email us at familytheatreinc@yahoo.com and we can send you info on how to pay.
Venmo
Zelle or PayPal
If you prefer another payment method such as credit card over the phone or credit card authorization form
or cash or check, please email us at familytheatreinc@yahoo.com
Click here for Family Theatre Inc. Credit Card Authorization Form.
Fill it out and email it Craig & Suzanne Greely at familytheatreinc@yahoo.com.
You will receive an email that we completed your transaction and you will also receive a card reader receipt via email or text.
See below for refund policy.
Coming up next:
Our Spring 2024 production and Summer 2024 Show Camps
REFUND POLICY:
Spring 2023 refund policy: Cancellations must be within 72 hours of purchase.
Refunds only allowed until September 1, 2023 and will include a $30 admin fee and card processing fees.
You will receive a show credit for any future production if you cancel after September 1, 2023.