Pied Piper Theatre

Things aren’t always how they appear in the land of Agrabah.  Discover “A Whole New World” this summer with Pied Piper Theatre in its production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.  Rehearsals are scheduled Mondays-Fridays, 9am-3pm at Windy Knoll Farm in Nokesville. Follow “street rat” Aladdin throughout his magical adventure as he tries to gain the attention of the lovely Princess Jasmine (with some help from a genie) before the evil vizier Jafar and his sidekick Iago turn the palace upside down.  Pied Piper Theatre’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin and book by Chad Beguelin.  Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio.  Directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker.  Presented through special arrangement with & all authorized performance materials supplied by MTI. www. MTIShows.com For ages 11-18

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

*The ticketed performance will be outside on the deck at Windy Knoll Farm on Saturday, August 14 at 1pm. Rain date is Sunday, August 15 at 1pm.  Audience will be seated on the lawn so bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show!

Windy Knoll Farm in Nokesville, just two blocks from the intersection of Rt.28 and Fitzwater Dr.  This expansive facility offers a large indoor studio with plenty of space to maintain social distancing, a large wrap around porch for eating lunch, a patio space for rehearsal, and acres of pristine grounds to practice.

Director: Vince Worthington

Tuition: $485

Rising high schools students in 10th-12th grade considering auditioning for performing arts programs at universities or conservatories (Musical Theatre, Voice and Acting) will refine prepared audition material. Students will have the opportunity to speak with alums from Pied Piper Theatre and various high schools about their college programs and experience as a performance major.  Monday night we will review the various programs available to performance majors, what to look for in a college and review requirements.  This discussion will be followed by our panel of collegiate performance majors.  Tuesday we will work on monologue scoring, acting guideposts and what to do at an audition followed by workshopping songs, monologues and a mock dance audition.  Wednesday we will begin with audition warm up, tips and tricks for the audition day, how to stay healthy and what not to worry about in the audition room. The workshop will end with a mock audition followed by a feedback session about our audition material. For ages 15-18.

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructors:  Katherine Mendell, Kimberly Kemp and Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $135   Register by August 2 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Things aren’t always how they appear in the land of Agrabah.  Discover “A Whole New World” this summer with Pied Piper Theatre in its production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr.  Follow “street rat” Aladdin throughout his magical adventure as he tries to gain the attention of the lovely Princess Jasmine (with some help from a genie) before the evil vizier Jafar and his sidekick Iago turn the palace upside down.  Pied Piper Theatre’s production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Chad Beguelin and book by Chad Beguelin.  Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio.  Directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker.  Presented through special arrangement with & all authorized performance materials supplied by MTI. www. MTIShows.com.

Ticketed performance will be outside on the deck at Windy Knoll Farm on Saturday, August 14 at 1pm. Rain date is Sunday, August 15 at 1pm.  Audience will be seated on the lawn so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the show!

Windy Knoll Farm in Nokesville, just two blocks from the intersection of Rt.28 and Fitzwater Dr.  Enter the farm and take the first left to drive around the farm home to the parking lot. (Follow the signs to the show.)

Director: Vince Worthington

Ticket: $5 per person

This workshop will help young performers become familiar with the audition process.  Students will have the opportunity to try out their Pied Piper Theatre, school musical or other audition material.  They will practice cold readings from the script, a sample dance audition, mini vocal coaching and general tips and tricks for the overall audition process.  We will conclude the workshop with a mock audition and feedback. Participants should wear comfortable clothes that they can move around in easily, and come prepared to have a great time! For ages 8-18.

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructors:  Katherine Mendell, Kimberly Kemp and Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $35   Register by August 9 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This workshop is for performers who have auditioned before, but want more in depth feedback and rehearsal for their auditions with Pied Piper Theatre, their school musical or any other audition.  Students will rotate between vocal, dance and acting coaches to receive mini feedback sessions on their audition material. The workshop will end with a mock audition and a feedback session.  Students should come prepared with audition material.  Participants should wear comfortable clothes that they can move around in easily, and come prepared to have a great time! For ages 8-18.

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructors:  Katherine Mendell, Kimberly Kemp and Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $35   Register by August 9 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

It’s that time again, Pied Piper Theatre’s auditions for live theatre.  Join us this fall for Pied Piper Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, JR. “This show is based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl. This special adaptation of the nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, JR. follows Tevye the milkman as he tries to protect his daughters and his way of life from a changing world.  Created by Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick and Joseph Stein, Fiddler on the Roof JR. tackles the universal theme of tradition in ways that reach across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion. ”  Fiddler on the Roof Jr is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Performances: October 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and October 17 at 4pm at Metz Middle School

How to Audition classes (Beginners and Intermediate) are offered on August 17th & 18th to help students hone their audition skills.  Please see the website calendar for more information or to sign up for a How to Audition class.

Director: Christine Maxted

Auditions are free and open to everyone ages 8-18.