Musical Theatre -- Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre

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

$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

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

Sondra 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.

Sloan 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.