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Act Too Player

Over 20 productions produced and still counting!




  Our mission:
To inspire, raise self-esteem, and nurture all talents of children
through self-expression in the art forms of Music and Theatre


The Boiler Room Theatre (BRT), Williamson County's professional theatre, and the Act Too Players at Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre in Brentwood, offers a variety of opportunities for kids to get on stage and in the spotlight!

Our program is grounded in the belief that theatre skills are worthwhile, valuable life skills. For
children and teens, these camps and workshops open doors to the imagination and self-confidence while holding fast to the discipline and work ethic that is crucial for any craft.

Led by Nashville theatre professionals, your son or daughter will learn from experts in the fi
eld. Not only does this ensure a quality, educational experience for all involved, but provides an invaluable opportunity for those kids who are serious about performing to learn first-hand what they can expect--and what will be expected of them--in a professional working environment later.

Best of all, each class, camp and workshop always culminates in either a professional showcase orfully-staged production.

Act Too Players has produced You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Child in Me, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, A Little Princess, Alice in Wonderland, Oliver!, The Seussical, Fiddler on the Roof, The Wiz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoast, and others at BRT--all to standing-room-only audiences!





Fall 2008 Schedule
Click here for Fall 2008 information

NOW REGISTERING FOR
FALL 2008

Registration:
Call 615-794-7744 to register by phone or to request a brochure for mail registration. You may also download the registration forms for Act Too Players or Broadway Babies and mail it in with payment.


To register,
call 615-794-7744
or download and print the
registration form and mail
in with check or credit card
info


Payment must be received at time of registration. Maximum camp size is 40 for Junior and Senior Camps. There is no maximum for the Musical Theatre Intensive. No refunds or make-ups. Credit/debit cards may be used for registration.




MUSICAL THEATRE I & II
$72/month


Grease!
This is the 1950s rock 'n' roll musical! Gum-chewing, hubcap-stealing, hot-rod-loving boys with D.A.'s and their wise-cracking girls in bobby sox and pedal pushers capture the look and sound of Rydell High School's Class of 1959 in a rollicking musical. While hip Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual attraction, the gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace and the drive-in movie. Songs recall the Buddy Holly hiccups, the Little Richard yodels and the Elvis Presley wiggles that made the music of the 50’s a gas. (Show edited for age appropriateness)

*Two Different Age Groups, two different shows!*
Ages 14-17 5:30- 7:00 Thursdays III
Ages 11-13 5:30-7:00 Mondays II

Show will perform in 3rd week of January 2009 at the Boiler Room Theatre


Broadway Babies
$62/month

For the younger set, Broadway Babies is a simple performing group that stresses team work. They prepare Broadway/Disney/Holiday Style songs and simple dances for a variety of local events as well as performances for their parents, families, and friends.

Ages 4 1/2 –6 Fridays 4:20-5:00
This class will perform in December 2008



MUSICAL THEATRE I
$72/month

A Year With Frog and Toad
The chummiest of chums, Frog and Toad, are back. And they are having the best of times together. Flying through the air on sleds. Trying to do the same with kites. Telling dark-and-stormy-night stories. And, eating cookies, cookies, cookies… And don't forget their pal… well, he'll be here eventually, the one and slowly, Snail. They're all back. So you can enjoy every sweet and funny moment of this beloved musical. Come join the fun, and be a part of this beloved tale.

Ages 7-10 5:00-6:30 Fridays I
Show will perform in 3rd week of January 2009 at the Boiler Room Theatre



The Instructors

SondraSondra Morton-Chaffin, Theatre Arts Director. With more than 20 years of professional theatre experience and more than 50 shows ranging from NYC to California, her passion still lies with teaching children the art of musical theatre. She is a graduate of THE AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY-NYC and received her BFA from the NEW SCHOOL- NYC. Sondra has directed You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Child in Me, School House Rock Live!, Dear Edwina, Honk!, The Emperor’s New Clothes, A Musical Journey (original musical), The Just So Stories, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and many, many others and the ACT TOO SELECT Players. Sondra also co-directed, The Little Princess, Alice in Wonderland, Oliver!, Seussical, and The Wiz with Amy-Beth Jones. Along with Sloan, she directed Smokey Joes Café, 101 Dalmatians, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Aristocats and The Music Man. Sondra is also the Resident Children’s Director for the Boiler Room Theatre.


SloanSloan Yarborough- Music Director is thrilled to join the team at the Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre by partnering with Sondra Morton-Chaffin and the Act Too Players. He has always enjoyed working with children of all ages because there is excitement and joy around every corner and a willingness to learn and grow. Sloan is passionate about encouraging students to pursue excellence in the arts through hard work and dedication. He has performed in roughly 20 shows (mostly at the Boiler Room Theatre) since returning to Nashville in 2002 and also enjoys singing around town during the holidays and at special events. He is richly blessed with this opportunity at JWSM&T. He recently directed Smokey Joes Café, 101 Dalmatians, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Aristocats and The Music Man with Act Too.








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Kindermusik


Group Piano

Musical Theatre

Suzuki Piano


Private Lessons



If you have any questions,
you may call 615.371.8086
 and ask for Sondra,
or email us at:
acttoojwsm@yahoo.com

Registration Forms
are available online for

Fall 2008
 




 









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