Acting
Through the ClubHouse Theatre acting program, youth ages 6+ study all aspects of theater in a supportive environment while participating in a musical production. Students have an opportunity to participate in regular productions throughout the year. Our ClubHouse Theatre program provides a creative outlet and an encouraging environment for our students to connect and thrive!
Spring 2022 Production: Newsies Jr.
ClubHouse Theatre is looking for beginning to advanced actors, singers and dancers ages 7-18 to cast in our upcoming musical theatre production of “Newsies Jr.” The musical, based on the 1992 and inspired by a true story, follows newsboy Jack Kelly as he rallies a band of fellow “newsies” against the powerful New York newspaper publishers when they raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense. Together, they learn they are stronger united and create a movement that will change history! Newsies Jr. is a rousing musical full of spirit and heart.
Production Fees: $250 for all levels. Fees cover rehearsals, major costume pieces, script, music, dance and voice instruction, t-shirt, and cast party.
Location: Rehearsals, and performances take place at the Kingston Branch stage (16582 Brookhurst Street, FV)
Production Performance Dates: May 31 – June 19. Tech rehearsals and performance dates are specific to each cast.
Rehearsals begin the week of February 20.
Rehearsals are held once a week for each cast plus one Saturday a month – February 26, March 26, April 23, and May 21. Choose the cast that’s right for your child based on age, acting experience and schedule. Auditions will take place on the first day of rehearsals for each cast. Registration is on a first come first served basis. If casts are full, additional casts may be added.
CAST INFORMATION
Cast 1: Beginner/Intermediate – Ages 7+
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 4:30pm – 6:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition February 22
Cast 3: Beginner/Intermediate – Ages 8+
Rehearsals: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition February 24
Cast 4: Intermediate – Ages 10+
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition February 22
ClubHouse Entertainers: Advanced, Ages 12+
Rehearsals: Thursday, 6pm – 8:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition February 24
AUDITION WORKSHOP
Ages 7-18 Cost: $25
Saturday, February 12, 2:00pm – 4:00pm at ClubHouse Academy.
Become a stronger performer before individual cast auditions (held at the first rehearsal) through a musical theatre audition workshop focused on singing, dancing, and acting skills.
STAGE CREW CLASS
8th Grade+ • Intermediate/Advanced Cost: $180
Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm, February 22 – June 19, 2022.
Work behind the scenes and learn skills related to stage management, casting, costuming, tech, crewing a show and make-up. This group will act as the stage crew for Oliver Jr Cast 1. Class size is limited.
Winter 2021-2022 Production: Matilda Jr.
(Registration Closed for Matilda Jr.)
ClubHouse Theatre’s production of “Matilda Jr.” features high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. Matilda Jr. will delight audiences with the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Production Fees: $250 for all levels. Fees cover rehearsals, major costume pieces, script, music, dance and voice instruction, t-shirt, and cast party.
Location: Rehearsals, and performances take place at the Kingston Branch stage (16582 Brookhurst Street, FV)
Production Performance Dates: January 20-February 6, 2022. Tech rehearsals and performance dates are specific to each cast.
Rehearsals begin the week of September 27.
Choose the cast that’s right for your child based on age, acting experience, and schedule. Auditions will take place on the first day of rehearsals for each cast.
Registration is on a first come first served basis. If casts are full, additional casts may be added.
CAST INFORMATION
Cast 1: Beginner/Intermediate – Ages 7+
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 4:30pm – 6:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition Sept. 28
Cast 3: Beginner/Intermediate – Ages 8+
Rehearsals: Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition Sept. 30
Cast 4: Intermediate – Ages 10+
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition Sept. 28
ClubHouse JR Entertainers: Intermediate Advanced, Ages 12+
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 6pm – 8:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition Sept. 29
ClubHouse Entertainers: Advanced, Ages 12+
Rehearsals: Thursday, 6pm – 8:00pm • 1st Rehearsal/Audition Sept. 30
STAGE CREW CLASS
8th Grade+ • Intermediate/Advanced
Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm beginning Sept. 28 and January 20-February 6, 2022.
Work behind the scenes and learn skills related to stage management, casting, costuming, tech, crewing a show and make-up. This group will act as the stage crew for Matilda Jr Cast 1. Class size is limited.
January 10, 2021 Note Regarding Rehearsal and Performance Schedule:
Parents and families,
Safety is Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley’s #1 priority. To slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our children safe, the ClubHouse Academy has decided to postpone all of our theatre activity; including rehearsals, tech & dress, and shows until February 1st.
Rehearsals may be conducted in-person or zoom, beginning February 1st depending on the current situation.
| CAST | TIME | NEW DATE |
| ENTERTAINERS | 5:30-8:30pm TECH | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 |
| CAST 4 | 5:30-8:30pm TECH | Wednesday, February 9, 2022 |
| CAST 3 | 5:30-8:30pm TECH | Thursday, February 10, 2022 |
| CAST 1 | 5:30-8:30pm TECH | Friday, February 11, 2022 |
| ENTERTAINERS | 5:30-8:30pm DRESS | Monday, February 14, 2022 |
| CAST 4 | 5:30-8:30pm DRESS | Tuesday, February 15, 2022 |
| CAST 3 | 5:30-8:30pm DRESS | Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
| CAST 1 | 5:30-8:30pm DRESS | Thursday, February 17, 2022 |
| ENTERTAINERS | SHOW 7PM | Friday, February 18, 2022 |
| CAST 4 | SHOW 3PM | Saturday, February 19, 2022 |
| CAST 3 | SHOW 7PM | Saturday, February 19, 2022 |
| CAST 1 | SHOW 2PM | Sunday, February 20, 2022 |
| CAST 4 | SHOW 7PM | Friday, February 25, 2022 |
| CAST 3 | SHOW 3PM | Saturday, February 26, 2022 |
| CAST 1 | SHOW 7PM | Saturday, February 26, 2022 |
| ENTERTAINERS | SHOW 2PM | Sunday, February 27, 2022 |
Parents, we have been in this together and we appreciate your efforts to help keep your children and the Club community safe and healthy.
- Please notify Sem Ibrahim, sem@bgchv.com or 714-593-0753 if you receive any communications about exposure to COVID-19 from your child’s school or other settings.
- If a member of your household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or is waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test, your children must stay home until a negative COVID-19 test result is received.
- The Club will notify parents and staff of any positive COVID-19 case within a team, cohort, or classroom, and close contacts will be notified.
- Children with reported symptoms may be required to provide a doctor’s note, negative COVID-19 test, or self-isolate for 10 days to return to the Club.
- The Club will follow guidance on COVID-19 isolation and quarantine provided by the CDPH, County of Orange, which can be found at ochealthinfo.com.
Musical Theater Dance Classes at ClubHouse Academy
Cost: $55/month for in-person classes, $45/month for Zoom classes
Classes are held at ClubHouse Academy (10200 Slater Ave.).
This class brings the exciting world of Broadway to life. Learn the latest moves and choreography. Age-appropriate Broadway scores and popular music are used to teach stage movement and dance styles as we work on actual dance numbers from shows. Learn audition techniques and a variety of repertoire in this fast-paced Broadway style dance class.
Musical Theatre Dance Classes
| Musical Theatre Dance, Level 1, Ages 7+ | Thursday | 3:00 – 3:50 pm | Teacher: Miss Sydney |
| Musical Theatre Dance – Level 2, Ages 10+ | Wednesday | 4:00 – 4:50 pm | Teacher: Mr. Justin |
| Musical Theatre Dance, Level 3, Ages 12+ | Wednesday | 5:00 – 5:50 pm | Teacher: Mr. Justin |
| Musical Theatre Performance Technique Junior, Ages 7+ | Saturday | 9:00 – 9:50 am | Teacher: Miss Sydney |
| Musical Theatre Performance Technique Senior, Ages 10+ | Monday | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Teacher: Miss Sydney |
