With classes for students aged 8 - 18, this is a comprehensive program designed to help young people develop theatre skills in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Each Academy member will 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 Grant Hall.

For the experienced and serious actor, minimum age 12 years. 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 Grant Hall. Prerequisites must be met and approved by the education committee to enroll. Email play@tbatheatre.org for more information.

TBA is presenting Theatre Store classes for ages 5 thru adult. Read on to find out more... Theatre Store Classes begin on Saturday, April 11th! Our popular programming for ages 5-adult returns! Each class will have five Saturday sessions ending on May 9th. Theatre Store has something for everyone! All Classes take place at the TBA Studio, on the corner of Dimond & New Seward between Bagoy's & Skateland. All Classes are on Saturdays from April 11 - May 9 To register for class, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY! IMAGINATION STATION ~ Bringing the Story to Life Instructor: Rebecca Gamache Using the voice, body and imagination, you will create animals, people, and objects while learning the basics of the world of theatre. Session concludes with a brief demonstration for family and friends. Ages: 5 - 7 Time: 10:00 am - 10:55am Cost: $40.00 ACTOR'S ARENA ~ When the Fat Lady Sings Instructor: Justin Birchell What is this stuff called opera? Who is this famous "fat lady"? Why is it all in a foreign language? And for heaven's sake WHY are they always singing? A whirlwind-introduction to all facets of opera, from opera history to how a modern opera is produced. This overview of opera is intended to equip the student with knowledge that will allow him/her to better appreciate and enjoy their encounters with opera in all its many incarnations. Ages: 8 - 18 Time: 11:00 am - 11:55am Cost: $40.00 (This class was expanded to include high-schoolers!) COMEDY CLUB ~ Excursions of Long Form Improv Instructor: Justin Birchell Maybe you've heard of Improv...watched Whose Line is it Anyway or seen a Scared Scriptless show...but have you ever heard of LONG-FORM? Come and explore this advanced and little-known genre of improvisational theatre, in which performers create 30-minute skits from a single suggestion! Ages: 12 - adult Time: 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm Prerequisites: Previous improv experience (any class or workshop) is required for those under the age of 15. Cost: $40.00 (This class was expanded to include adults!!) For more information or to register for any of these classes, please email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY!

Hop into Spring with Frog & Toad!



Arnold Lobel's well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage! Follow the cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding and learn important life lessons about friendship along the way. This Broadway musical romp is sure to be a delight for the whole family! A Year with Frog & Toad May 8 - 17 Friday & Saturday at 7pm ? Saturday & Sunday at 3pm Tickets are $5 - $7 and available at the door or by calling 677-PLAY to make a reservation. All performances take place in the E.R. Brown auditorium in Grant Hall on the APU campus. For more information call 677-PLAY or email play@tbatheatre.org School performances also available, email play@tbatheatre.org for more information! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks to everyone for your time and talents - please remember if you are not on the callback list you should still check the cast list on Tuesday afternoon!

The following Actors are called back to read/sing at 6pm at the TBA Studio:

Nathan Swan
Dan Cappel
Megan Birchell
Anthony Cruz
Danielle Summerfeldt
Kimberly Duncan
Suzanne Snyder
KT England
Katie McFarlane
Shayla Steele
Gabrielle Lorentzen
Anthony Lounsbury
Brian Belcher
Luke Johnson
Chloe Stoces
Rebecca Gamache
Rosie Rush
Olivia Webster
Hanna Butcher
Rachel Kellar
Daniel Lorentzen
Victoriah Haakenson
Dana Mitchell
Wayne Mitchell

If you are going to be unable to make it to TBA on time please call us at 677-7529 to let us know how late you wil be arriving.

Thanks again and remember to check back Tuesday for the cast list!

Erin Dagon Mitchell
Director

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

The Cast List for TBA's production of

From all your friends at TBA...

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a New Year filled with joy and happiness.

Photo of Scrooge and the Cratchits from TBA's 2008 production of "A Christmas Carol." Photo courtesy of Tony Batres.

Spend the Holidays with TBA Theatre as we present

A Christmas Carol

'Tis the season to be jolly but Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge doesn't think so. Only the intervention of a host of ghosts can save the hard hearted old miser from his sinful ways. Join Scrooge, the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs, and a cast of over fifty urchins, carolers, spirits and shop keepers in this seasonal treat for the whole family.

"What is most evident among this small army of theatre talents is the joy and commitment each actor, caroler, set builder, costume maker, ticket taker, etc, brings to this holiday tradition."
- Arlitia Jones, Anchorage Daily News: You Be the Critic
Click here to read the full article

Public Shows: December 12 - 21
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm
Saturday and Sunday at 3pm

School Shows: December 11,12 & 18
Thursday and Friday at 10am, 12pm, 1:30 pm

Public Show Tickets: $5-$7 at the door
School Show Tickets: $5 by reservation only

For more information or reservations, email play@tbatheatre.org or call 677-PLAY

The Study Guide for
A Christmas Carol
is Now Available!

Bring your field trip to life in the classroom with TBA's Study Guide for A Christmas Carol. Download the guide and check out all the great information on the show, the history behind it and activities to compliment the experience!
If you have not registered for A Christmas Carol, 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!

My students, their parent chaperones, and I absolutely LOVED the performance of "A Christmas Carol". From the costumes, to the stage settings, to the actors, everything was fabulous! Please extend my compliments to all the actors. I can tell a lot of hard work went into preparing for this production. Keep up the good work.
Debbie Higgins
3rd Grade Teacher
Bear Valley Elementary School