Welcome to CGPAC ETC!
We are excited to bring theatre education to CGPAC. Our program will allow your students to perform in a show, while learning how to audition, what goes into putting on a show, and how to better themselves as actors.
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The mission of CGPAC ETC (Educational Theatre Company) is to foster a love for performing arts in an inclusive environment in which all students can develop their talents and confidence both on and off stage. We aim to offer educational performance opportunities that encourage personal growth, teamwork, and artistic expression for every child.
Spring Production:
Annie Jr.
*Registration opens 11/28
Who can participate?
This production will have roles for students in
Kindergarten thru 7th grade!
When is this happening?
(Click on full schedule button for calendar!)
2nd-7th grade performers:
BOOTCAMP - January 6-8 from 5:30-7:30 pm
CGPAC REHEARSALS - Sundays from January 11 - February 8 from 3:45-5:45 pm*, then Saturday, February 14th from 1:00-3:00 pm, and Monday, February 16th from 12:00-3:00 pm
*Additional rehearsal TBA for featured roles
K-1st graders:
CGPAC REHEARSALS - February 8 from 3:45-5:45 pm, Saturday, February 14th from 1:00-3:00 pm, and Monday, February 16th from 12:00-3:00 pm, and February 22 from 3:45-5:45 pm
(Registration closes February 2nd)
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DRESS REHEARSALS (MANDATORY FOR ALL)
Saturday, February 21st from 4:00-7:00 pm
Sunday, February 22nd from 12:00-1:20 pm
*If you have potential conflicts, please reach out to us! We are working with other community activities and dance classes to include our well-rounded performers.
Is there a show?
Yes! The 2 performances will be on February 22nd at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm
Free admission for all, and donations accepted at the door.
More information coming soon!
Do they need to audition to participate?
All students who sign up will be in the performance.
The first day of class (during bootcamp) will include an audition workshop, and 2nd-7th graders will audition for the named roles in the show.
**Audition materials will be shared the week before our class begins.
All Kindergarten/1st grade students will NOT have to audition.
How much does this cost?
2nd-7th graders: $475
This price includes the 11 classes/rehearsals, plus the performance fee.
Kindergarten-1st graders: $255
This price includes the 4 classes/rehearsals, plus the performance fee.
Payment plans available!
Please contact us to arrange your payment plan if you prefer not to pay in full at registration. Email us: CGPACetc@gmail.com
Registration opens on Friday 11/28!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
This year, we are offering a 10% off Black Friday sale from 11/28-12/1!
*Registration will open on 11/28.
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This offer is available to anyone paying in FULL at registration.
You can register online thru DSP and pay with a credit card (using the code ANNIE at checkout for the discount), OR if you prefer to pay with check/cash, you can come to CGPAC on Sunday 11/30 or Monday 12/1 to drop off your form.
Can't be there, but want to get your discount? Please email us (cgpacetc@gmail.com) and we will help.​​
F.A.Q.s
Do we provide our own costumes? Will we be charged for costume stuff?
Costumes will be super minimal and will either be provided with stuff we already have, or there will be things that we will ask you to provide (but hopefully simple things that already exist in your home). But you will NOT be charged for additional costume pieces. Since this is an educational process, the students will be helping to create props, etc. and will not be a fully costumed performance. We are still making decisions on costume information, so stay tuned.
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More information on costumes coming later!
What makes this program different than one at a park district or similar?
The big difference will be that we are going to have a big focus on the educational aspect of theatre. We are teaching them HOW to put on a show, now just teaching them blocking and some dances. Teaching them how to prep their character, how to add their character’s quirks to a scene/dance number, how to memorize lines, setting their props, creating the world, etc. so there will be a big educational component, which will set us apart.
How will casting work? What will the kids be doing when they aren't in the scene being worked on?
On day 1, there will be an audition “workshop” where they learn how to audition, and then they will do their (very small) audition! There are SO many named roles in this show, so everyone will be speaking.
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If they aren’t being specifically used in a scene, they will be with Miss Kelsey learning a dance, or with Miss Steph working on the theatre education part of our program (learning how to write blocking in a script, learning about the tech aspects of a show, what all goes into putting on a production, setting goals for themselves, etc).
Can you break down the price? What goes into the cost?
We understand that it's a financial commitment to be a part of this class, BUT we hope you can see the investment that you're making in your performer's theatre education. We are 3 college educated theatre artists who are READY to share our knowledge and love for theatre with these young minds. We will also have multiple high school performers as junior staff.
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If you've participated in our summer musical theatre camps, then you know that is 5 days, 2.5 hours per class for $215. This is basically double that amount of time (9 weeks, 2.5 hours per class). PLUS, we applied for the rights to the show, which costs a lot to do. That is something we do NOT do for summer theatre camp, and we do license-free shows. So that adds a cost.
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We are NOT charging you for tickets to the performance, so that is basically "included" in your tuition.
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We understand this is a big investment, and CGPAC is offering a payment plan for anyone who needs it. Please just send an email to CGPAC1@gmail.com to set up your payment plan.
Questions?
If you have any questions that haven't been answered here, please feel free to send us an email!