26/09/2023 Autumn Newsletter

Welcoming Autumn term 2023!

What an incredibly busy summer we have had! Introducing new classes has been so much fun for us, and as well as for the children. And suddenly the feeling of autumn is now here – time does fly by! We are really happy to see everyone returning to the classes for our new term. Another piece of good news is that we have now re-started Adult Drama classes.

Our Adult Drama classes, led by our tutor Helen Wells, take place every Thursday evening from 19:15 to 20:15 pm. Classes are charged at £6.00 per session, invoiced half termly in advance. If you think this is for you, we cannot wait to welcome you. The rest of our autumn term classes can be found here:

A REMINDER OF OUR UPCOMING AUDITIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCES IN 2024, FROM THE DIRECTOR ANNA LAWRENCE…

Limelight Theatre Company produces Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST Jr. 

(Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics – Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton)

Production week – Maddermarket Theatre, 7th – 14th April 2024 (7 performances)

Directed & Choreographed by Anna Lawrence

Musical Director Zelda Rolfe

Cast age 6 – 18  

Storytellers & Featured Roles – Belle, Beast, Gaston, Maurice, Lefou, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, Babette, Madame De La Grande Bouche, Chip, Enchantress,   Fille 1-3, Monsieur D’Arque, Bookseller, Baker, Aristocratic Lady, Lady with a Cane, Sausage Curl Girl, Candle Seller, Egg Seller, Fishmonger, Milkmaid, Shepherd Boy, Hat Seller, Butcher, Villager 1-3

(Please note that Belle, Beast, Gaston & Mrs Potts will likely be cast from senior/experienced auditionees.)

Audition Workshop – Sunday September 24th, 2 – 5 pm. The audition material will also be put online after this day.

Audition Day – Sunday 8th October – following the audition workshop there will be an online form for you to fill out, and you will then be allocated a time slot for your audition.

Limelight Theatre Company produces THE ADDAMS FAMILY A new musical comedy

(Book by Marshall Brickmanand Rick Elice, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, Based on characters created by Charles Addams)

Production week – Maddermarket Theatre 26th May – 2nd June 2024 (7performances)

Directed & Choreographed by Anna Lawrence

Musical Director Zelda Rolfe

Cast age 10 upwards 

Storytellers & Featured Roles – Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley, Lurch, Lucas Beineke, Mal Beineke, Alice Beineke & The Addams Family Ancestors

(Please note that apart from Puglsey, the cast will likely be drawn from senior/experienced auditionees, Wednesday Addams and Lucas Beineke must have a playing age of at least 15. Addams Family Ancestors can be a variety of ages).

Audition Workshop – Sunday 19th November 2 – 5 pm. The audition material will be also put online after this day.

Audition Day – Sunday 10th December – following the audition workshop there will be an online form for you to fill out, and you will then be allocated a time slot for your audition.

REHEARSALS will generally be Sunday, with some Saturday afternoons and Tuesday evenings, a full rehearsal schedule will follow the auditions and there will be a crossover period between the two productions. It is possible to audition for BOTH productions if desired but please read the casting information carefully.

A NOTE FROM ZELDA…

This week, we do an impromptu rendezvous with the founder of Limelight Theatre Company; Zelda Rolfe, and get to have a closer look at what she thinks of the summer LCM examination results.

“I am so proud of all my students who have achieved wonderful results. Everyone has passed with distinction. We couldn’t be any happier!” – Zelda Rolfe

We also had a chance to speak with our Head Girl, Chloe Coleman, about the examination results, “Working with Zelda, picking out songs, and working towards each performance for my exam was such an enjoyable process. I am so proud of mine and everyone else’s results.”

Well done to Chloe for her Distinction and everyone else’s fantastic results!

Over the course of summer, we have had a fantastic time hosting a holiday club as part of the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme. During the summer holidays, parents often wonder how to keep their children engaged. BNHF has been the perfect place to spend time and let their children discover their creative selves. The programme ran from 24th July till 25th of August at the studios and some of our own students from Limelight Theatre Company helped us with tutoring the children.

We had lots of fun and exciting activities like drama, singing and games and there were around 15 to 20 kids attending our sessions every day. A yummy hot meal was also provided at lunchtime. The programme was sponsored by Norfolk County Council

We spoke with our drama tutor, Helen Wells, and our Head Girl, Chloe, about their experience with Big Norfolk Holiday Fun classes.

Helen says, “The club was great fun this summer. One of the highlights was the hula hoop session, where the children enjoyed creating their own routines.”

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Chloe says, “Children would come in each session nervous and timid and come out with beaming smiles and confidence from both the activities and making friends. Children had little to no experience in acting and musical theatre. Throughout the day, they would experience new practices and develop skills in a fun and interactive way. We found that children who had only booked one day, rebooked to come and be a part of the classes again. It was extremely rewarding to watch them grow as performers.”

Half term dates for the Autumn Term are Monday 23rd October to Saturday 28th October. During this week we will have a rehearsal schedule. More details will be out shortly.

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