2024 CUTC Penguin Project ARTIST & MENTOR APPLICATION:

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2024 CUTC Penguin Project ARTIST & MENTOR APPLICATION:

Champaign Urbana Theatre Company is proud to announce the 2024 Penguin Production:

ROCK OF AGES: Youth Edition!

This 2009 Broadway musical is a classic boy-meets-girl story set to an exciting 80s rock soundtrack, featuring songs by bands such as Styx, Twisted Sister, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Journey, and more!
Read all about it here https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/59740/rock-of-ages-youth-edition

We are now accepting applications for both NEW AND RETURNING ARTISTS & MENTORS!

*For full consideration please complete the form below by Wednesday, April 24, 2024. NOTE: FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE PARTICIPATION. Invitations for participation will be emailed by April 28. If you are under 18, please have your parent or guardian help complete your application.

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INTERESTED APPLICANTS: ARTISTS: Must be between the ages of 11-24 years of age as of May 19, 2024. MENTORS: Must be between the ages of 12-24 years of age as of May 19, 2024.
NOTE that the age ranges are slightly different than last year. Our staff agreed that this change was appropriate for this summer's production, but next year's age range has yet to be determined.

THE PENGUIN PROJECT SCHEDULE RUNS FROM MAY 19–AUGUST 25, 2024. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES & TIMES.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 6:00pm Mandatory Informational Meeting for potential NEW Mentors & Artists only. Meet the Penguin Project Staff, learn about the program, learn a dance, and ask any questions you may have. Parent/guardian attendance required for those under age 18.

LOCATION: Academy High, 2001 Fox Drive, Champaign.

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 4:15pm-5:45pm: ALL MENTOR BOOTCAMP. Dinner provided for all mentors. In this bootcamp, participants learn the role of the mentor, and how they can best support the artists during the production and in our community.

SUNDAY, MAY 19, 6:30pm-8pm: ALL ARTISTS AND MENTORS – FIRST REHEARSAL!!

REHEARSALS are Sunday evenings and Wednesday afternoons

*SUNDAYS starting MAY 19: 6:30-8:00pm (Artist arrival 6:20-6:25pm; typical mentor arrival 6:05-6:10pm)

*WEDNESDAYS starting MAY 22: 4:30pm-6:00pm (Artist arrival 4:20-4:25pm; mentor arrival 4:05-4:10pm) *In August, the Wednesday time slot will shift to 6:30-8pm.

REHEARSAL LOCATION: SINAI TEMPLE, 3104 Windsor Road, Champaign.
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TENTATIVE TECH WEEK and PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (pending school district approval)

TECH WEEK (attendance mandatory):

Sunday, August 18 – TIME TBD – hold 1pm-6:30pm

Monday, August 19 – Thursday, August 22 – (approx. 5:30-8:30pm)

THREE PERFORMANCES (attendance mandatory):

~ Friday, August 23 at 7pm (5:30 call time)

~Saturday, August 24 – late afternoon/early evening performance – EXACT PERFORMANCE TIME TBD (We will make every effort to avoid conflicts with Special Olympics bowling tournament and marching band/football games.)

~Sunday, August 25 – late afternoon/early evening performance – EXACT PERFORMANCE TIME TBD (We will make every effort to avoid conflict with Special Olympics bowling tournaments.)

TECH WEEK & PERFORMANCE LOCATION: TBD, pending school district approval

Thank you!

Your Penguin Project Staff,

Jaclyn Loewenstein (director), Penny Stephenson-Woolwine (music director), Courtney Davies (choreographer), Beth Caughlin (stage manager), Ellena Neubauer (producer), John Stuff (CUTC Managing Director)
Email staff at: penguinproject@cutheatreco.org

Email *

Record my email address with my response

Full name (Last, First) *

Is there another name to you prefer to be called (nickname, etc.)?

Which role best describes you? *

ARTIST (Artists are students with disabilities who will be the featured performers in "ROCK OF AGES: Youth Edition")

MENTOR (Mentors are the artists' buddies, supporting them throughout the rehearsal and performance process.)

Required

Have you participated in CUTC's Penguin Project previously?
*

YES

NO, and I attended the Informational Meeting on Sunday, April 14th.

NO, but I can attend a Zoom Informational Meeting (date TBD) before a final decision is made about participation.

Other:

Required

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Age as of May 19, 2024

ARTISTS must be between the ages of 11 and 24

MENTORS must between the ages of 12 and 24

Pronouns (check as many as apply)

She/her

He/him

They/them

Is there any additional information you'd like to share about your gender identity? If you have a pronoun not available above you are welcome to share it with us here.

If you attend school, what school?

Grade for 2024/25 School Year (if applicable)

If employed, where?

Artist/Mentor Email Address (if applicable)

Artist/Mentor Cell Number (if applicable)

How did you hear about the Penguin Project? (If from a friend, please include their name.)

Would anyone in your family like to volunteer to help with costumes, set, props, lights, projections, makeup? (Please be specific.)

CONFLICTS: Rehearsals will typically occur on Wednesdays from 4:15-6pm and Sundays 6:15-8pm until tech week begins August 18th.

Please list dates that you anticipate conflicts from May 19–August 25.

(mm/dd)

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