Tokyo International Players Launch Youth Program; Look for Second Stage Proposals

WHAT?: TIP Youth. Theatre performed by and for the international youth of Tokyo.

Starting this month, Tokyo International Players is pleased to present the long awaited TIP Youth program, theatre performed by and for the international youth of Tokyo.

A wide range of classes in areas such as dance, voice, movement, singing, improvisation, and acting techniques will combine with rehearsals for two full-scale productions to be presented to the public June 4th and 5th, 2011, at Ebisu Echo Theater. Show names and the entire schedule will be announced at Orientation.

TIP Youth's Act I section is for student actors ages 8 through 12, and the Act II section is ages 13 through 17. High school seniors are not eligible. There will also be a section of TIP Youth for the technical side of theater, starting after New Year, for youths interested in learning about set, lighting and costume design, stage management, props and running crew from professionals in each field. The program is open to anyone who fits in these categories, but all sessions will be held in English.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity for you and your family to be a part of a great interNational Theatre experience!!!

WHEN?:
The initial orientation is finished, but there may still be spots open. The first workshops will be January 22nd (Act I) & 23rd (Act II). Classes will be held on Saturdays for Act I and Sundays for Act II.

WHERE?: Classes wil be held at Our Space in Hatagaya. For map and directions, please visit our website at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=16.

HOW MUCH?: Tuition fee - 36,000 JPY/child (12 classes total)

HOW?:
If you are interested in signing your child or children up for this incredible program, please fill in the registration form on our website at http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&cat=&page=14&mode=4&news=275.
We are also still looking for adults who might enjoy being advisors to TIP Youth. Inquiries may also be sent to Jon Reimer at jreimer@tokyoplayers.org.

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CALL FOR Second Stage PROPOSALS

WHAT?: TIP launched Second Stage in 2009 with the goal of providing an opportunity for artists to present new and innovative shows in intimate, creative settings, and to offer Tokyo audiences exciting new theatrical experiences different from those in the main season lineup.

Presented in "black box" style, Second Stage is intimate with its smaller casts, creative venues, and playing to a limited number of patrons. Already audiences have enthusiastically attended productions of Monty DiPietro's "Honiefaith" (June 2009; Nov 2009); Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard's "Greater Tuna" (Sep 2009; Sep 2010); and Matt Thompson, Matt Chiorini and Dana Vermette's "If The Shoe Fits" (Sept 2009).

We are currently accepting proposals for Second Stage productions. If you have a production (either published or original) that you would like to produce, please apply using the contact form on our website.

WHEN?: Timeslots are based on space availability. Please apply online for more information. Time requests will be considered.

WHERE?: So far, all of our Second Stage shows have been performed at Our Space, in Hatagaya. For map and directions, visit our website here: http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=16. If you already have another, intimate venue in which you'd like to produce your Second Stage show, please mention that in your application. Other venues will be considered.

HOW?: Fill out our Second Stage application form here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/a/tokyoplayers.org/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dER1djEyWklnck9ncjQwdHdGa0VORnc6MA

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