by Angela Mack 3/29/12

Andrew Minkin is a sixteen year old from Mequon who became involved with the North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) when he was in 3^rd grade.  Since then, he has been in at least nine NSAA productions.

Recently, Andrew played the lead role of Pippin in Homestead High School’s Pippin.  This year, the regional Solo Ensemble competition was held at Homestead High School.  Andrew sang three solos and was in five ensembles.  Of those eight songs, Andrew received seven “One Stars” which is the highest rating that can be obtained.

Some of his solos included “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin, “Bright is the Ring of Words” by Von Williams and “Pie Jesu” by Bethany Zamora.

Andrew continues to be an asset to NSAA as a volunteer in the performing arts and marketing departments.  Currently, he is assisting as a vocal coach and director’s assistant in NSAA’s Stagekids Production of Seussical.  Andrew also works at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee as a marketing assistant promoting Rap shows and working with their booking agent.

Andrew would like to pursue musical theater as an actor after high school.  He has been looking at Oklahoma University as well as Boise State University.  He is currently auditioning for the Sound of Music at the Skylight Musical Theatre in Milwaukee.

NSAA is proud of Andrew and the leader that he has become and wishes him success in all that he does.  We see a bright future for him!  Imagine…Discover…Create…Dream Andrew!

GRAFTON, WI

For Immediate Release

Contact 1.262.377.3514 or info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

Photo Opportunity:  November 21 or November 28 between 5pm and 7:30pm, 1111 Broad Street Grafton WI

Fifty five southeastern Wisconsin children, ages 6 to 11, will be presenting the musical ANNIE Kids on December 5 at 5pm and 7pm.  The musical will be about 45 minutes long and held at the North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA), 1111 Broad Street Grafton, WI.  Admission is free and open to the public however donations will be collected at the door.

The musical consists of two casts.  The “Green Cast” will perform at 5pm and contains thirty three cast members.  The “Purple Cast” will perform at 7pm and contains twenty two cast members.

The NSAA Jr. Stagekids Program is directed by Angela Mack who is also the Marketing Director for NSAA.  “The Jr. Stagekids program is part of a spiraling and growing musical curriculum at NSAA.  Typically children enter through our Pre-K “Imagine Me” program, move onto “Stage-Kinder-Kids”, then Jr. Stagekids, Stagekids and all the way up to the adult level,” said Mack who has also played “Motormouth Maybelle” in Hairspray and “Narrator” in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC).

Pictured above is the “Green Cast” Annie played by 4th grader Claire Holtebeck.  “Claire has been singing, dancing and acting since she could move and speak,” commented her mom Lisa.  “In her free time, she makes up commercials and videotapes herself for YouTube.  Claire also loves playing soccer and hanging with friends and family.  She is VERY excited to be a part of ‘Annie’–a lifelong dream!”

The “Purple Cast” Annie is played by an eight year old Greta Dane from Cedarburg (pictured above).  Greta was also recently cast as the lead in a traveling theater group based out of Milwaukee, WI.  “Greta is a pretty amazing kid…I have raised her to believe that she can do anything she wants if she puts her mind to it and I have yet to see her prove me wrong.  She loves to sing and spends time composing her own songs.  She also plays and loves piano and got an electric guitar for her 8th birthday last month which she is slowly teaching herself how to play. Her role as Annie is her first shot at acting”, said her mom Sharon.

NSAA is now registering for their 2012 productions which include Stagekids Seussical (target ages 2nd through 8th grade), Aladdin Kids, Willy Wonka Kids and a brand new 30-minute comedy for the middle schooled called “School Daze”.    Online registration and discounts are now being offered on the NSAA website. www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org

More INFORMATION….

Coming Soon!  Youth Casting Call!

READ FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION!

Be a part of our 2012 Production of Seussical!  

Must pre-register.  ONLINE REGISTRATION available.  Contact info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or call 262.377.3514 and leave a message.

GRAFTON, WI

The North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) is proud to announce its 2012 adult and youth production, “The Music Man”.  Previous musicals performed by NSAA at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC) include Hairspray and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

NOW REGISTERING for CAST MEMBERS

Interested cast members can register online through the NSAA website.

ABOUT “The Music Man”

An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the  people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a  boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.  His plans to skip town with the cash are  foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.

Tickets for our Stagekids Production CAMP ROCK and adult/youth production of HAIRSPRAY will be on sale for the general public on March 30.  Both shows will be packed into one fabulous musical weekend at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center.

CAMP ROCK Shows/Times:

Thursday May 5 at 6:30pm

Friday May 6 at 9:30am and 7:00pm

HAIRSPRAY Shows/Times:

Saturday May 7 9:30am, 1:00pm and 7:00pm

Saturday May 8 at 2:00pm (Take mom to lunch and a show!)

Call the CPAC at 262. 376.6161 for $7 adult tickets and $3 child tickets.  Tickets expected to sell fast.  Grab a few extras for family and friends when you call!

WHO: “Just For Gleeks” Teen Club
WHAT: Present their season final show
WHEN: Monday March 14, 7pm
WHERE: NSAA, 1111 Broad Street in Grafton
COST: FREE
MORE INFORMATION: email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or visit http://www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org

WHO: Jr. Stagekids
WHAT: Present Disney’s The Jungle Book
WHEN: Monday March 28, 5pm and 6:30pm
WHERE: NSAA, 1111 Broad Street in Grafton
COST: Cash donations accepted at the door
MORE INFORMATION: email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or visit http://www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org

WHO: Stage Kinder-Kids
WHAT: Present “How Does Your Garden Groove”
WHEN: Thursday  March 31, 1pm
WHERE: NSAA, 1111 Broad Street in Grafton
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or visit http://www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org

 
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians will begin 4/25.  If you sign up early online, you receive a discount.  Here is the link to register.   

http://northshoreacademyofthearts.com/online-registration/jr-stagekids-101-dalmations/

Jr. Stagekids “101 Dalmations!” SPRING

Jr. Stagekids Production DISNEY’s “101 Dalmations!”

Target age: 6 to 11 years old
For those children who love to act, sing, and dance…this class is for you! Make friends and build self-confidence while learning to deliver lines, act in character, sing and perform choreographed moves!  PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!  Our Jr. Shows fill quickly!  No refunds after registered. Contact angelam@northshoreacademyofthearts.org with questions.  Limited Class Size.

Instructor: Angela Mack and Jr. Stagekids Crew

Time/Days:  4:30 to 7:00 pm  Mondays  4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, mandatory dress rehearsal 5/23, 5pm show at NSAA on 5/31

Early Registration Fee: $100                                Fee: $110
Program: 220

Hi All!

Exciting News!  We will be accepting registrations for Camp Rock to be performed May 6-8, 2011 and Hairspray to be performed April 29-May 1, 2011 during our Beauty & the Beast show. Registration will open in the lobby of the CPAC at 6:00 on Friday, January 21st.  You will have an opportunity all weekend to sign up for a show as we will have someone there to register you.  BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK TO REGISTER…..

Also announcing and taking registration for next year’s fall and spring shows during Beauty & the Beast!

*Fall (2011) to be performed in January…………Seussical The Musical (grades K5-8th)

*Spring (2012) to be performed in March/April…………..Aladdin, Jr.  (grades K5-8th)

*Spring (2012) to be performed in March/April…..Fame  (grades 8th-adults)* 

            *Possible choreography workshop with Broadway dancer Paul McGill of the movie Fame*

Registration information for the Paul McGill Workshop  and Starlight Night will also be provided.  Don’t miss the shows and all of the exciting opportunities!

Just $3. 

$3 for a child to experience the wonder of live theatre.

Just $10.

$10 for an adult AND a child to attend a live show and experience some great “one on one” time in a live theatre.

Disney’s BEAUTY and the BEAST Tickets  on sale now.