The Summer 2008 Performing Arts Academy

Simply The Best!

With over 80 years of combined experience in youth arts education, our staff are the leaders in Performing Arts Education here in Anchorage. Led by Artistic Director Shane Mitchell, TBA staffers have more experience, more education and more fun! Under their mentorship students will be encouraged to explore the power theatre has to communicate ideas, inspire the imagination and bring people together. Don?t miss this opportunity for creative growth and absolute fun!

Comedy Improv!: June 23 - 27 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $135
A one week intensive in comedy improvisational performance at the TBA Studio. Comic Maestro Wayne Mitchell and guest artists will lead students in techniques made popular on such shows as Whose Line is it Anyway? Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills at the Friday Night Showcase on June 27.

Advanced Academy: July 1 - 26 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
For the experienced and serious teen actor. Advanced Academy students will train in an intensive performance program that allows them to find their artistic voices and develop their creative talents to their fullest potential. Each student will be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU's newly renovated Grant Hall. Prerequisites must be met - email play@tbatheatre.org for more information.

Actors Academy: July 8 - August 3 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
A comprehensive program designed to help young people ages 8-18 develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Academy members receive training in specialized areas of the performing arts including Acting, Stage Combat, Voice and Dance. Academy actors will each be cast in a show with two fully staged public performances at APU's newly renovated Grant Hall.

Tech Academy: July 1 - August 3 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $395
Train alongside working theatrical professionals! Learn to design, build, paint and the basics of scene shop safety. Academy technicians will have the opportunity to put their skills to work in fully staged public performances at APU's newly renovated Grant Hall.

Musical Theatre Magic!: Aug 4 - 8 * Mon - Fri * 9:30-3:30 * $135
It?s back! Our extremely popular Musical Theatre Intensive, once again directed by Anchorage?s most critically acclaimed musical theatre director - Erin Dagon Mitchell. A full week of singing, dancing and acting! Students will have the opportunity to show off their skills at the Friday Night Showcase on August 8.

Junior Academy-Storybook Theatre: July 8 - August 3 * T/W/R * 4:00-5:15 * $90
Innovative programming for our budding young artists aged 5 - 7. Students will learn the basics of theatre and creative play in a non-threatening environment developed by our elementary education and theatre professionals. The session will end with a short parent presentation on Saturday August 2 at APU.

SPACE IS LIMITED - SIGN UP NOW!

Join us for this original musical adaptation of The Brothers Grimm magical fairytale!

Nibble, Nibble little mouse, who is nibbling at my house? Why it's HANSEL & GRETEL! Join this brother and sister as they set off on a magical journey through an enchanted forest where they learn to rely on each other as they encounter a hungry and sinister witch. This original adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic fairytale is sure to delight the young and young at heart. Hansel & Gretel is adapted by P. Shane Mitchell & Dennis Cleary, the team that brought you that rollicking hit Rocking Red Riding Hood.

Featuring Ryan Toney and Olivia Route as Hansel and Gretel and Erin Dagon Mitchell as The Witch.

School Matinees also available
Email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-7529 for reservations and information

Enhance the Experience!

The Study Guide for
Hansel & Gretel
is Now Available!

Make your field trip even more exciting in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for Hansel & Gretel. Download the guide and check out all the great information and activities! If you have not registered for Hansel & Gretel, and would like to, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY.

Click here to download our Study Guide!

Thanks for learning with your pals at TBA Theatre!

Don't miss the greatest adventure to hit the stage this year, as TBA Theatre presents

SPACE CADETS!

Join TBA Theatre and the students of the Polaris K-12 School Physical Comedy Theatre Intensive as the Space Cadets take to the skies to battle the evil Zenob Omega, intergalactic space pirate!




This spaced-out comedy adventure is the result of a two week theatre intensive where students spend each school day in study of physical comedy theatre and the New Vaudeville style. With wacky antics, crazy costumes and a fun-filled soundtrack, this production is sure to delight the young and young at heart.




APU Grant Hall
Friday January 18 at 7pm
Saturday January 19 at 2pm & 7pm
Tickets $5 at the door

Time is running out... as TBA Theatre & Three Wise Moose present

You are cordially invited to celebrate the season with all your pals at TBA!

Holiday Open House
& Studio Anniversary

Join us for story & song with food & festivity! Come for a little while or stay the whole time. Everyone is welcome!

December 21
6pm - 9pm
TBA Studio (pictured)



If you're interested in getting TBA a Christmas present, please check out our wish list or click the "make a donation" button in the upper left corner of this page.

Thank you!

Spend the Holidays with TBA Theatre as we present

Journey back to Victorian London, to a dark time and a foggy street where you never know what's lurking in the shadows or around the corner...

Thanks to everyone for the great talent showed at auditions. It was so nice to be put in a holiday mood so early in the year! Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Nov 14. You will be contacted prior to that time so that we may provide you with your scripts and scores. Again, my great thanks to all of you and we look forward to seeing you at future auditions!

To see the cast list click read more below.