Production: The King’s New Clothes by Kevin Holmstrom Bradshaw – a Purple Door Youth Theater TOURING production for student actors in grades 2-12.
Summary of the Show: This is a delightful, funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Anderson story. The King has a splendid new suit — the Queen and all their subjects agree. The problem? Not even he can see it. The King’s New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, delusion and human nature.
Direction and Instruction by:
Rachel Haider, Director Visit our instructors page to learn more.
2018 Audition dates, times: Wednesday, January 31 between 4:30 and 6:00pm or Sunday, February 4 between 4:30 and 6:00pm – Sign up for an audition/interview slot in advance.
Audition Location: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W., Northfield
Audition Requirements: Auditioning students need not prepare anything in advance. Cold readings and theater activities will be used at the auditions. See the PDYT page for audition tips.
Rehearsal information: The play will rehearse several days per week 4:00-6:30pm March 12 and April 27.
2018 Performances: April 20 @ YMCA, April 21 @ Northfield Public Library, April 22 @ Laura Baker Services, April 27-29 @ Northfield Arts Guild Theater
This is a Project Purple Door production. Project Purple Door is an extension of the educational Purple Door Youth Theater program; PPD focuses on ensemble-based storytelling: building productions through imaginative theatricality and minimal stagecraft. Additionally, The King’s New Clothes will tour to several locations, engaging students with fun and increased responsibilities and community-building experiences.
The King’s New Clothes tuition: Guild member: $112.50; non-member: $125.00. Registration is only available to those in the cast or crew. Scholarships may be available.
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