Cornerstone Youth Theater in Red Deer, Alberta

Company, Ages 14-18
Video Audition Required -
Details at bottom of page

A program designed to expand students’ performance experiences, deepen their training, expose them to a variety of teachers and choreography, as well as create a community where discipleship happens. Additional performance and ministry opportunities throughout the year. The Company will be a community that explores in conversations about being Christian artists who serve by using our gifts to glorify God.

CHANGES for this year.

Company class will be 90 minutes for $90. In addition, if a student makes it into the company, they will be invited to take another class for no additional charge, based on the Director's insight for skill building for the company member. So, Company members will be able to take 2 classes, while only paying for Company. This is our organizations investment in your skill building, as you commit to participating in Company.

Company Member Commitment Agreement:

Being a part of the Cornerstone Academy Company needs to be a higher level of commitment than other classes. Company Members are expected to be at every rehearsal and performance opportunity. If a conflict arises, Company Members are expected to give an advance notice to their primary instructor. Missing rehearsals may result in being taken out of a piece, and multiple missed rehearsals may result in being asked to step down from the Company. It will be up to the Instructor's discretion if you will be included in content/pieces that are worked on in the rehearsal you miss.

Company Members need to consider the level of commitment that is required before auditioning. For performances, company members should expect mandatory rehearsals the week prior and/or the class prior. These will be communicated in advance.

Company Members will be subject to auditions every year. So, it is in their best interest to keep their technical training up. All Company expectations for leadership, stewardship, and conduct will be communicated in the beginning of the season. Disrespectful behavior or disregard for agreed upon conduct during Cornerstone functions will result in dismissal from the Company.

This year’s Company will:

Build vocals, characterization, and choreography skills
Appear in Cornerstone Shows and at community, private, & corporate events
Gain behind-the-scenes expertise in directing, blocking, costuming, hair, and makeup
Participate in specialty workshops with industry professionals
Organize and attend group outings to see other companies perform
Develop critical thinking in the arts
Exercise self-evaluation and self-motivation
Exercise self-direction and creative implementation of skills
Grow as leaders through ministry and mentoring of other Academy students
Develop a repertoire including but not limited to: Disney Spectacular (17 min) , Cool Yule (12 min.), and the full Rock and Roll Medley (20 min.), and portions of The Best Time of the Year, as well as character specific solos for performance.

Requirements:

Admission by audition only
Commitment to excellence, community impact, and serving as a role model
All behavioral guidelines apply

Company members must be self-motivated to learn and rehearse on their own time, as class time will be focused on presentation and performance. Tracks will be provided for vocal parts – to be worked on outside of class.

VIDEO AUDITION - please submit a video audition clip to Cornerstone. Contact cornerstonereddeer@gmail.com for an upload link. Audition clip(s) should include

1. AUDITION VOCAL AUDITION - You may sing along with this track - sing harmony OR melody - just let us hear you sing - Dropbox download link

2. DANCE AUDITION - Video showing: