How YOU can join Renaissance Theatre!

If you are interested in joining Renaissance Theatre, here is what you need to do!

1. Fill out an application to Bethel College. Find one online at www.bethel-college.edu or contact our admissions office! Be sure to put that you are interested in Renaissance Theatre on your application.
2. Contact the Renaissance Office at 731-352-6446 to set up an audition time!
3. Audition!! For actors, please prepare 2 monologues (serious, and comedic) that are 1-2 minutes in length. Also, please be prepared to sing a song, preferably from a musical theatre production. Technical students should provide a resume/portfolio of their technical work. Provide pictures if possible.
4. For those who pass the audition, you will be notified of your acceptance in the Renaissance program and we will work with the Admissions and Financial Aid office to put together your financial aid award letter.

If you have questions, please call us at 731-352-6446! We hope you can join us!

Friday, July 24, 2009

CAMP BEGINS IN ONE WEEK

Renaissance Theatre camp, a 2 week intensive theatre training event, will begin on August 1st on campus at the newly named Bethel University. All of the theatre students will arrive and move into their dorms and apartments on Saturday morning and camp activities will begin that afternoon. Camp involves acting exercises, technical theatre, improvisation, and performance opportunities for the 46 students in the Renaissance Theatre program.

This year's camp will include some new experiences for our students including a 24 hour theatre event, intensive make up workshops, and technicial theatre workshops. The 2 week camp will culminate with our 2nd annual 10 minute play festival. Eleven student directors have been chosen to cast and direct a short 10 minute play. These plays will be presented on the evenings of August 15th and 16th at the Bethel Performing Arts Center in McKenzie. This year, awards will be given for best actor, best actress, best supporting actor/actress, and best overall play. Admission is free to the public.

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