Workshops Breakdown

As you make your selection, please note that if you wish to participate in our Spring production of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", you are automatically enrolled in the Audition Prep Workshop, the Acting Skills Workshop, and "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" all for the inclusive price of $199.

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The Audition workshop is Jan 22-24 you register and choose one of the days to attend. Select a monologue (several are suggested on our website) of your choice from those suggested or one from another source. You will also read responsively from the script with other actor who register for the workshop. Our Artistic Director will provide you with both aural and written feedback and answer any questions you may have about the audition process. She will also explain what directors look for in an audition and how that will vary from show to show and character to character.

 

The acting workshop is week nights from Jan 31-Feb 14th and will focus on character development, relationships between characters, pacing of a character’s lines, and the character arch of each character and how each character fits into the overall telling of the story.

Actors may choose to register for either or both workshops. If an actor elects to register for both workshops they may, if they choose, be cast in and be a part of the show. There is a significant discount actors who select the whole package which includes both workshops and participation in the show.

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Volunteer Fee

Each youth performer's family is required to submit a volunteer check of $400 for the first child, and $25 per each additional child, no later than the first rehearsal. Actors will not receive a script, or schedule, without a volunteer check deposit. All parents *MUST* help with set strike to get their volunteer check returned.

 

COVID Fee and Refund Statement

We are committed to continuing our Academy production in 2024.  We also understand that COVID-19 gives us no guarantees and in order for us to proceed we have tried to create solutions for obstacles we may face. Below you will find our best to worst case scenario for what could happen this winter and this production: 

• Live performance with audience.

• Filmed performance to stream with no audience.

 

Declaration by Parent or Guardian

I, the undersigned, parent/legal guardian declare that the information and medical details on this registration form are correct to the best of my knowledge and I hereby apply for a place in North Star Arts for my child or ward. I understand that North Star Arts reserves the right to restrict admission at its own discretion.

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Participation and Medical Emergencies

I grant permission for my child or ward to participate in all activities, except as indicated under "allergies and/or special needs", and I understand that North Star Arts provides no health insurance or medical coverage and that the signing of this form acknowledges my responsibility for payment of any medical treatment which may be required while my child or ward is participating in classes in the school or church facilities. I understand that the participant may not miss more than three rehearsals and must attend all performances unless approval is given by the production staff.

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I further grant permission for North Star Arts or its representatives to procure any and all necessary medical help for my child or ward while they are under the supervision of SOAR Regional Arts and authorize SOAR Regional Arts or its representatives to permit any competent medical person to take all reasonable measures to treat any injury or sickness that my child or ward may suffer.

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Release

By signing this form I herby state that I release all members of North Star Arts staff and any other party involved in the organization administration of North Star Arts from any liability as a result of any injury sustained in or around a performance venue.

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Photo/Name release

I, hereby grant North Star Arts and its legal representatives the irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and publish my name, photographs or video images of me, or in which I may be included, for any purpose authorized by North Star Arts, including but not limited to: website use, marketing materials and advertising use.  This grant includes the right to modify and retouch the images in the discretion of North Star Arts. I understand that there will be no compensation to me for this use.  Furthermore, I understand that I will not be given the opportunity to inspect or approve the finished products or the advertising copy or the ed matter that may be used in connection therewith.  In granting this permission to North Star Arts and its legal representatives, I am fully and without limitation releasing it from any liability that may arise from the use of the participants name and images.

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Privacy

I understand that all information supplied on this form will be kept strictly confidential and that North Star Arts will never divulge any personal information to a third party without my consent.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available but are limited. If you are interested in a scholarship, please contact northstararts.minnesota@gmail.com for more information. Scholarship applications are due two weeks prior to the first auditions.

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Cancellations

Once your registration has been accepted, any cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to northstararts.minnesota@gmail.com. Cancellations are subject to the following policy:

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On the first day of auditions (January 22nd, 2024, 12:00 am) all fees are forfeited and no refunds will be offered.

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Cancellations due to medical reason will require a doctor's note for a refund minus any deposits.

*There is no reduction of fees for late arrival or early departure.