Theatre Bristol Youth Academy performs favorite “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” Theatre Bristol Youth Academy, a program of the Catherine DeCaterina School of Theatre Arts, is a semester-long course with a focus on practical application of theater technique, culminating in school and public performances. Students ages 9 to 18, regardless of theater experience, all find a role in this production. Tickets are available for the two Oct. 25 public performances at www.TheatreBristol.org/tickets or at the Cameo Theatre box office prior to showtime.
TBYA leaps from the screen in the TV favorite “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” when teacher Tom Mizer wakes up and prepares for his first day of school. He is pulled into the world of Schoolhouse Rock with “A Noun Is A Person, Place Or Thing,” “Three Is A Magic Number,” “Unpack Your Adjectives,” “Just A Bill,” “The Preamble,” “Do The Circulation,” “Conjunction Junction,” “Great American Melting Pot,” “Elbow Room,” “Interplanet Janet” and “Interjections.”
While in classes, students get an immersive experience in creating a production; not only are they the actors, but they also learn about direction, casting, stage management, choreography, music, scenic and costume design, props management and creation, lighting, sound and more. Theatre Bristol Youth Academy students are introduced to topics and concepts that make them well-rounded theater artists.
Based on the popular television show, “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” is a fun and educational show that teaches students and audiences of all ages that learning is fun. The show features music and lyrics by Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, George Newall, Kathy Mandry, Lynn Ahrens and Tom Yohe; and a book by George Keating, Kyle Hall and Scott Ferguson.
For more information, visit the Theatre Bristol’s website or Facebook page, contact Theatre Bristol at 423-212-3625, or email info@theatrebristol.org.
