Winter 2023 Home Stage MUSICAL
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Pooh is once again in search of honey. He meets up with pals Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, and Owl in the Hundred Acre Woods. As they prepare for Christopher Robin's rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks!
Running time: 30 minutes
LOCATION: Treehouse Theater HOME STAGE
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by
Will Van Dyke
Book and Additional Lyrics by
Cheryl Davis
Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
PERFORMANCES
SUNDAY, Feb. 25 - 2:30 & 5 pm
SUNDAY, Feb. 26 - 2:30 & 5 pm
TICKETS - $6
Limited seating for ages 4+, no infants please
Each cast family is limited to SIX tickets until all families have completed their initial purchase - NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
HOME STAGE MUSICALS are a great way for students, ages 6-12, to explore the performing arts over SIX WEEKS
CONSIDER AUDITIONING FOR THIS MUSICAL if you/your child (ages 6-12):
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loves to sing, dance, and perform for others
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has a genuine interest in checking out music theater
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wants to gain more confidence with performing on stage
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wants to learn LIFE SKILLS (listening, structure, responsibility, and working as a team)
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
AUDITION TIME SLOTS
Jan. 4: 5:30-6:30 pm OR 6:30-7:30 pm
Jan. 7: 10-11 am
CALLBACKS, if needed
Jan. 10, starting at 5:30 pm
REHEARSAL TIMEFRAMES
Jan. 17 - Feb. 21
T/Th 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturdays 9-11 am
DRESS REHEARSALS
Feb. 22 & 23
PERFORMANCES
Feb. 25 & 26 at 2:30 pm & 5 pm
AUDITIONS
for every role are open to all interested youth, ages 6-12
up to 30 students will be cast
ALL Students should rehearse and be prepared to sing one of the show songs at Auditions (the link to this music will be included within your Audition Confirmation email)
Ages 8-12 only: if interested in being considered for a speaking role, prepare and memorize a one-minute MONOLOGUE that highlights their diction and range of emotion
Need help choosing a MONOLOGUE?
Not to worry ~ we include some suggestions and links within your audition confirmation email
PRODUCTION STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER - Karen Rohrer
CO-DIRECTORS - Jozlyn Michalek and Ash Stokes
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Emily Tyeptanar
CHOREOGRAPHER - Addison Fowler
Jr. Choreograper - Mackenzi Stokes
STAGE MANAGER - Ginger Van Ells
MAKE UP DESIGN - Morgan Wiesner
HAIR DESIGN - Teresa Iannitello
LIGHTING DESIGN - Lori Hebel
PARTICIPATION FEE
$200/student due NO LATER THAN January 21
*additional $50 late fee assessed after deadline*
Scholarship applications ensure access to our programming for all interested youth ~ submission deadline is January 15
Fee includes all instruction, cast T-shirt (used as base costume), script, online access to the music files and post-show video
Tickets to performances are NOT included and limit of six per family until all cast families have completed their first purchase
1 -- ONLINE (processing fees apply)
2 -- VENMO (@treehousetheater)
3 -- CHECK (made payable to Treehouse Theater) and mailed to PO Box 1722, Manitowoc, WI 54221
SONG LIST
Winnie the Pooh
The Tummy Song
The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers
Pooh and Piglet
Honey!
The Backson Song
Honey Two!
The Backson Song (reprise)
Halfway Down
Honey Three!
Hip Hip Pooh Ray (Finale)
Everything Is Honey (Bows)
ROLES
Narrators (7)
Winnie the Pooh - Christopher Robin's stuffed bear and best friend
Pooh's Tummy - grumbly, impatient part of Pooh
Tigger - bouncy, boisterous tiger
Piglet - shy, loyal pig
Rabbit - nervous and fidgety
Owl - semi-knowledgeable and confident
Kanga - kind and motherly
Roo - young and rambunctious
Eeyore - quiet and gloomy donkey
Bees - energetic keepers of the honey
Christopher Robin - curious boy who lives near the Hundred Acre Wood
Animal Chorus - squirrels, frogs, beetles, chipmunks, raccoons, birds
Word Chorus - help to guide Pooh and friends out of the Backson pit