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1000 Wellington Ave Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

847-690-1109

Musical Theatre

The theatre program at the Elk Grove Park District is best known for its Spotlight Theater productions. Cast members are children ranging in age 7 - 14 years old. Every production is staffed by professionals from the theatre world who bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to each show. Past shows include Aladdin Jr., Seussical Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., High School Musical Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Beauty & the Beast Jr., The Lion King Jr., Shrek the Musical and Peter Pan Jr.

This fall, Spotlight Theater proudly presents Moana Jr.

Auditions

Our show has been Cast! Congratulations!

Chief Ancestors Gabriella J

Maddy S

Evelyn K

Moana Lea R

Chief Tui Andrew N

Sina Priya S

Pua Chloe E

Hei Hei Emery W

Gramma Tala Florentyna B

Maui AJ S

Tamatoa Ava K

Left Claw Jacob K

Right Claw Liam H

Tefiti/ Teka Olivia M

Gate Monsters Collin A

Cameron K

Kyle N

Dance Ensemble (Ocean/ Ancestors)

Lana H

Maya S

Hannah B

Annabell V

Leyna K

Presley M

Avery P

Olivia M

Ava K

Ensemble (VIllagers, Maui, Shiny)

Riley M

Maddie Z

Eavan H

Klara K

Emily A

Farrah L

Natalie B

Adley L

Nathan S

Giuliana E

Alexa D

Hailey D

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September 20

Audition Materials

Audition participants will receive audition music via email, the Friday prior to auditions.

Rehearsals

Commitment timeframes for rehearsals are as follows:

September 20 - November 12

Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30pm

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

Held at the Rainbow Falls Community Center - 200 Rev Morrison Blvd.

Tech Week Rehearsals*

November 16-18

Monday - Thursday, 4-8pm

* Please note that tech rehearsals will be held at Prairie Lakes Theatre in Des Plaines and will be four hours long - children are encouraged to bring a water bottle and a snack.

Participation Fee

$207 for Residents of Elk Grove Village / $227 for Non-Residents

Questions

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer our annual winter theatre production, this year featuring Moana Jr. Please note that this year we will have several safety precautions in place to make theatre a safe and comfortable environment for all cast members, staff and volunteers. Please call the Arts/Special Events Manager at (847) 690-1109 with any questions regarding the theatre program. The show must go on!

Show Dates

Live performances are held on stage at the beautiful Prairie Lakes Theatre in Des Plaines. 515 East Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL.

Friday, November 19 at 7:30pm

Saturday, November 20 at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

Sunday, November 21 at 2:30pm

Production Staff

Deanna Rafidia

Cultural Arts and Special Events Manager

Jacque Lueken

Theatre Director

Jacque Lueken is ecstatic to be a part of the Elk Grove Park District Art Centre staff! She received her BFA in Acting from Syracuse University and, upon graduation, moved to Chicago to work with Steppenwolf Theatre Co. as the Assistant Coordinator for their summer acting intensive, The School at Steppenwolf. Since moving to Chicago, Jacque has directed and taught with numerous companies including CCPA at Roosevelt University, American Theatre Company and After School Matters. Jacque served as a Mentor with Redmoon Theatre Company's Dramagirls Program, is a founding Collective Member of Ag47, the Anchor Artist for Teaching Lab Collaborations at The University of Chicago, and has spent the past three summers directing 15 productions at Long Lake Camp for the Arts (Spamalot, The Crucible and The Little Mermaid are just a few of her camp favs!).

Erin Thomas Lobo

Music Director

Erin Thomas Lobo loves teaching music for the Elk Grove Park District! She has music directed for the Park District's productions of Willy Wonka Jr., Alice in Wonderland Jr., High School Musical Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Annie Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Beauty & the Beast Jr., and The Lion King Jr. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance from DePaul University and has since performed in Chicago with Light Opera Works, Lifeline Theatre, The Savoyaires, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, and Emerald City Children's Theatre. She also performed as a Singing Gondolier at Tokyo Disneyland Resort. This past year she joined The Allegrezza Singers, which is a choir in Lincoln Park that celebrates diversity.

Amy Chavez

Dance Director

Amy is thrilled to be a part of the Elk Grove Park District's Theatre Program. Amy has been with the District for 15 years. Amy graduated from Millikin Univeristy with a B.A. in Theatre. While directing the Elk Grove Park District's summer theatre camps and assisting with productions, Amy found her dream job teaching ballroom dance with Arthur Murray. She has been teaching and competing as a professional dancer for 9 years and manages the Oakbrook Studio.

Volunteers Welcome

Putting on a theatre show is a big deal! We welcome extra sets of hands and talents ages 10 and older who are interested in helping out in all sorts of theatre functions that include: costuming, set building, props, stage hands, guest seating and more! To volunteer to help out with our performances or for more information about the program, call (847) 690-1109.

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