Tue, Thurs, Fri, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Mar 22nd-May 15th, 2022
Grades 9-12
Theater West End & West End Prep is excited to announce the first musical of 2022: Bright Star!
West End Prep intensive programs are audition/tuition-based and open to currently-enrolled high school students (grades 9-12). It is specially-designed for students with a passion for performing and preparing them for a career in the arts! Bright Star will be a fully-staged, non-abridged version of the show and performed in-person at Theater West End’s state-of-the-art performance space.
SYNOPSIS
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
REHEARSALS
You can expect rehearsals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4-7pm, beginning Tuesday, March 22 (exact schedule TBD). NO REHEARSAL the week of April 25-29. Tech rehearsals are May 9-12 from 4pm until at least 7pm (exact times TBD.)
PERFORMANCES
May 13 at 7pm, May 14 at 3pm and 7pm, and May 15 at 3pm. (Additional performances may be added based on demand.)
TUITION $375
Tuition payable after auditions and casting is complete. Payment plans available.
Limited scholarships available. Contact education@theaterwestend.com for more information.
AUDITIONS
Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 7-10pm at Theater West End. Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a contemporary musical theater song, preferably in the style of the show. Bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key. You may be asked to sing or read from the show.