As I watch some of the incredible challenges at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, I can’t help but make the comparisons to the process of creating a valuable theater experience with kids.  You do the same things on a daily basis, many of you using kids from a complete range of abilities to boot!  They learn, they listen, they interact with other kids they never would meet, they keep a schedule, they work as a team, they create something new and brilliant, friends and family are there for them, they have a blast and they NEVER forget it.  You create gold, silver and bronze medalists on an ongoing basis accompanied by heartfelt stories that Bob Costas would relish.  I heard many of these stories from teachers in Texas this past week at TMEA.  You deserve medals in your own right for your tireless efforts to give kids what they need despite budgets, enrollments, space issues and time.  Many of you however are not conserving your most important resource, YOU.  Get help, reward yourself at least in a small way and empower others to do what you do along the way.  Sounds easy, but I KNOW it is not.  Those of you that fit into any of these descriptions, please think about joining us for a Junior Theater Teaching Intensive this summer.  We deal with the whole package, including preserving YOU!  They happen on a weekend in NYC and Houston.  Info to follow this week!

Those of you who continually want to give your kids more opportunities and are located in the tri-state area around NYC, consider one of our one-week summer programs.  Auditions are coming up March 13 in NYC.  We all direct different shows and it truly is one of MY personal favorite things to do!  Info from Lindsay at iTheatrics to follow. 

Enjoy these Olympics, a signature event of our culture that all are proud of.  Thanks for simulating them on a personal basis with kids all over the world!   Cindy

iTheatrics 2010 Summer Auditions!!!!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming auditions for the iTheatrics 2010 Summer Junior Theater Academy Workshops will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10am—6pm in Midtown Manhattan with callbacks happening on Sunday, March 14, 2010.

This exciting summer features new adaptations created in partnership with Music Theater International, Disney Theatrical Group and Tams-Witmark.  Whether you prefer “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” or the pop hits from Disney’s Camp Rock, there is sure to be something to appeal to everyone’s tastes!

·        The Wizard of Oz JR.                      (July 5 – July 9)

·        Singin’ in the Rain JR.                    (July 12 – July 16)

·        Disney’s Camp Rock JR.               (July 19 – July 23)

·        Disney’s My Son Pinocchio           (July 26 – July 30)

·        Annie KIDS                                      (July 26 – July 30)

·        Hairspray JR.                                   (August 2 – August 6)

To sign up for an audition time, email the student’s name and grade to Lindsay@itheatrics.com by March 3rd. Auditions will be done in small groups and you should expect to stay for approximately 90 minutes for your audition.  You will receive a confirmation time, what to prepare, and the exact location of the auditions by March 4th.  Audition slots will be available on a first come first serve basis and there are a limited number of slots available. Make sure to sign up as soon as possible!