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Youth Performance Troupe
Youth Performance Troupe (YPT)
YPT is an unique triple threat program developed by Porch Light Productions. Members of this elite company are selected by an audition process and receive advanced training in acting, voice & dance under the direction of musical theatre professionals. Students are required to attend weekly Advanced Acting Classes (currently scheduled Thursdays) and additional rehearsal hours scheduled in the evenings and/or on weekends in preparation for upcoming productions.
Auditions will be held on June 13 (YPT Jr, ages 8-12) & June 14 (YPT Senior, ages 13-17) by appointment. Please prepare a monoloque and 16 bars of a song of your choice. Bring sheet music for our accompianist.
Interested parties should contact Ryan Pifher to schedule their audition. Email ryan@porchlightproductions.org. Headshots & resumes a plus, but not required.
If accepted into YPT, students will be asked to participate in an August intensive (27-31). This week will be required of all new students. Keep in mind that YPT is a year-long commitment and designed for students interested in advancing their career in theatre.
If accepted, montly tuition fees will be assessed based on the required training hours. Affordable payment options are available. Scheduled hours will be determined based on the availability of Company members and directors and are generally limited to 2-3 days per week. Additional rehearsal hours may be requried based on upcoming performances.
2012/13 AUDITIONS
Porch Light is currently accepting new members for it's 2012/13 season.Auditions will be held on June 13 (YPT Jr, ages 8-12) & June 14 (YPT Senior, ages 13-17) by appointment. Please prepare a monoloque and 16 bars of a song of your choice. Bring sheet music for our accompianist.
Interested parties should contact Ryan Pifher to schedule their audition. Email ryan@porchlightproductions.org. Headshots & resumes a plus, but not required.
If accepted into YPT, students will be asked to participate in an August intensive (27-31). This week will be required of all new students. Keep in mind that YPT is a year-long commitment and designed for students interested in advancing their career in theatre.
If accepted, montly tuition fees will be assessed based on the required training hours. Affordable payment options are available. Scheduled hours will be determined based on the availability of Company members and directors and are generally limited to 2-3 days per week. Additional rehearsal hours may be requried based on upcoming performances.
THIS SEASON's PERFORMANCES
Company members will participate in a variety of performances, special projects and agent showcases throughout the year, including:
- The Glen Rock Street Fair
- Ridgewood’s Downtown for the Holidays
- 'Once Upon a Christmas' (PLP Theatre)
- Paper Mill Playhouse's Holiday Village
- 'Stage Fright: An Original Halloween Musical' (PLP Theatre)
- NJ Agent Showcase
- Relay for Life (Cancer Society Benefit)
- NYC Agent Showcase
OnStage NYC Competition - A Night of Future Broadway Stars
- 13 The Musical