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Les Miserables – Summer 2020!

Les Miserables

LES MISERABLES SCHOOL EDITION  SUMMER 2020

Although we can’t be together physically, we can still still spend the summer acting together.

This summer Apple Tree Productions will be virtual!

Summer Production

Apple Tree will producing a full play virtually, with a recorded performance at the end that can be viewed online. There will be no in person rehearsals or performance.  Join us for this exciting new experience!

Les Miserables School Edition

The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and redemption is set against a nation in the throes of revolution.

Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. 

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.

Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through piece is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.  

July 6th – August 8th

Students 8 to 18 (Students graduating in 2020) are invited to create our first ever virtual production! 

COST: $150 (scholarships available upon request)

Directed by Heidi Fredericks and Allie Milburn, music direction by Leland Brungardt, technical direction by Ryan ZimmermanEnroll Button

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Summer 2020 – Do You Hear The People Sing?

SUMMER 2020 WITH APPLE TREE PRODUCTIONS!

Summer 2020Do You Hear The People Sing?

This summer we will be taking to the stage online!  Join us for our Virtual Summer!

PLAY

Apple Tree will producing a full play virtually, with a recorded performance at the end that can be viewed online.

July 6th – August 8th

PLAY: The title of the play is dependent on availability from the licensing company, and will be announced as soon as possible. **We have an application for an exciting play and are waiting for approval to announce the title**
REHEARSAL: Live instruction will be provided virtually Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 – 11:30 am. Attendance will be required for our virtual rehearsals.  Our virtual rehearsals will be a mix of large group work as well as breaking out into smaller group work. Students will be given digital scripts and music accompaniment to work on assignments during the off days. Private instruction in groups of 2-3 students outside of rehearsal times will be provided as needed.
TIME: 10 – 11:30am Mondays,  Wednesdays and Fridays
DATE: July 6th through August 8th
PERFORMANCE: August 8th at 7pm
AUDITIONS: Students will submit a video singing a song approximately 1 minute in length. Audition pieces will be accepted beginning July 7th after our first group meeting. The show will be cast the first week.
AGE: 8 to 20
COST: $150 (scholarships available upon request)

Directed by Heidi Fredericks and Allie Milburn, music direction by Leland Brungardt, technical direction by Ryan Zimmerman

CLASS

Zoom Acting Class

DATE: July 7 – August 6
TIME: 10am to 10:50 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
COST: $75
All ages
Heidi will teach a group acting class online.  Students will work on monologues, acting technique and learn about theater history. Families are welcome to join our final class to see what students have learned!

GOOGLE CLASSROOM

For those wanting a much lower commitment we will still be offering our free GOOGLE CLASSROOM.  Join us using code: jt3ctki

 

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UPDATE SPRING 2020

Hello Apple Tree Family,

Amidst all of the turmoil surrounding the closures due to the COVID-19 Virus, I wanted to take a moment to reassure you that Apple Tree Productions will remain up and running.

However the impact on us, like everyone in our community, is not small.  We will need to make changes to our current season.  We have a lot of information for you about the coming months, but of course all of it depends on how things progress in our larger community. A lot of this information is tentative, and we welcome your input.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

I wanted to share a great article recently published about Apple Tree’s after school programs. After School Education Article

With the closing of schools our after school shows have been postponed. As the timeline of school schedules gets confirmed we will get new dates to you. The show must go on!  We are confident that we will be able to find times and dates for all of our after school productions.

 

GODSPELL

Since spring break is very different this year so we will need to make some changes to our spring break play, Godspell. As soon as we are cleared by our rehearsal and performance venues we can solidify new dates.  We would like to change from a one week intensive to Saturday morning rehearsals, tentatively beginning in late April and performing at the end of May. If this is not possible, we will add the show to our summer season.

SUMMER SEASON

Our summer season, which we were just about to announce, is currently set to run June 29th to August 2nd, doing only two shows. This is tentative and could change if we need to add Godspell to the lineup.. Rehearsals will return to the original format of 9am to 12pm, and 12:30pm to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Depending on when school ends, we may adjust these dates to fit students’ schedules.

SUMMER SHOWS

No one has been saved from the impact of the COVID-19 Virus, including the licensing company we work with for our productions. We’ve been given word that licensing will be slow and unpredictable so it may take a bit longer to announce our summer season.

We thought we would do something we’ve never done before and get your input on the shows we are considering. Please choose two shows from the list.  We will do our best to take your opinion into consideration, but know that we also have to work with our licensing company to make sure the dates and shows we request will work.

Enrollment will begin as soon as we can secure licensing. I hope that regardless, you will add us to your summer calendar.

SUMMER 2020 SHOW CHOICES
And finally…
One of the benefits for us in this situation is that we do not have a permanent building so it is easier for us to sustain ourselves even with this level of interruption.  Yet there is concern that enrollment may be low for spring and summer, even after group activities are deemed safe. Our community as a whole will survive this outbreak if we support each other. Apple Tree is a tuition-based, community supported program.  As long as students sign up, Apple Tree will continue. We hope you consider us a part of your family, and that we can continue to support each other going forward. We welcome your questions on all of these changes.  Though this may be a difficult time for us, and sad for our actors, we believe we can still continue all of our programs once life calms down.  We are dedicated to your students, and can’t wait until we can begin to create magic onstage again. We know our offstage community will continue no matter what.

 We hope you all stay safe. Know that you are in our hearts. Apple Tree will go on, and we hope you join us when it does.

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Spring Break 2020 – GODSPELL!

SPRING BREAK 2020

PREPARE YE FOR THE TIMELESS TALE OF FRIENDSHIP, LOYALTY AND LOVE BASED ON THE BROADWAY MUSICAL THAT INSPIRED A GENERATION.

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The original GODSPELL was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm.  Boasting a score with chart topping songs, GODSPELL is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.

A group of disciples help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing.  An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, are employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

$300

Rehearsals: Monday April 6th – Thursday April 9th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Olympia Little Theater.  Friday April 10th at 12pm at Nova Middle School

Performance: Nova Middle School – Friday April 10th at 7pm; Saturday April 11th at 2pm / 7pm

Directed by Heidi Fredericks, music direction by Leland Brungardt

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SPRING 2019 CLASSES

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Acting Intensive Class

Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am
April 13 – May 18
$150
Students will study many acting disciplines including improvisation, monologue work, musical theater scene work and audition technique. An exciting class for all ages!
Taught by Heidi Fredericks.

Group Voice Class

Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 13 – May 18
$150
Apple Tree’s first group voice class! Students will learn technique and style through the theater classics.
Taught by Leland Brungardt

Spring 2019 – Acting Intensive

Spring 2019 – Acting Intensive April 13 – May 18

$150.00

Spring 2019 – Group Voice

Spring 2019 – Group Voice April 13 – May 18th

$150.00

 

If you prefer – mail your registration and payment to:

Apple Tree Productions
4011 Macadam Ct SE
Olympia, WA 98501

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