Shows and Dates for 2007-2008

We are excited to announce our line up of shows for the 2007-2008 season. Check back soon for ticket prices and exact show times.

September 13-16 - Renaissance Fall Play - "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder

November 8-11 - Renaissance Fall Musical - "Fiddler on the Roof"

April 10-13, 17-19 - Renaissance Spring Musical - "Seussical"

It's going to be a great year.

I want to be a part of this program, what do I do next?

The are quite a few steps to becoming enrolled at Bethel College and we want to help you get through those as quickly as possible. Hopefully, this list will help you navigate through those steps and help you see the process!

1. FILL OUT THE FAFSA! This is EXTREMELY important as it determines your eligibility for many federal and state grants and other funds. Fill it out immediately if you haven't yet. Go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov and get that done ASAP. Also, make sure you include Bethel College in Tennessee on your FAFSA so the report comes directly to us.
   
2. APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO BETHEL COLLEGE! This is an obvious step, but one that needs to be done before an audition can be set up. CLICK HERE to go to the admissions page and see the requirements and apply online.
3. SEND IN YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AND ACT SCORES! Make sure to contact your guidance counselor and have them send your official high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions at Bethel. Also, an official ACT score must be reported for you to be accepted. Make sure you send your scores to Bethel as well. ****IMPORTANT***** If you have already sent your ACT scores to us and re-take the test to get a better score, YOU MUST CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AND HAVE THEM RE-EVALUATE YOUR FILE! Make sure to contact us if you increase your score! Academic scholarship money is affected by that score and it will not change automatically. You have to re-report your new scores.
   
4. AUDITION FOR RENAISSANCE! See the posts below for audition requirements. All potential Renaissance students MUST audition to be eligible for the Renaissance scholarship.
   
5. IMMUNIZATION RECORDS, FEES, ETC! There are some other documents and fees that must be taken care of in order to gain admission to Bethel. Contact the admissions office for a complete list.
   
6. REGISTER! Once all that is complete and you have accepted your financial aid package that will be mailed to you, the final step is to register! Registration dates for the fall are listed on Bethel's Website.
   
7. ATTEND RENAISSANCE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP! Performing arts camp begins 2 weeks before the start of the fall semester. During this time, you will be in rehearsals and workshops and be preparing for a years worth of shows! It's a great experience and will provide us with a great start for a year full of theatre!

This looks like a lot, but we would be glad to help you with whatever step you need help with. Call our Renaissance Office or the Admission Office for more information!

SUMMER AUDITIONS FOR RENAISSANCE THEATRE

If you are a high school junior or senior and you are interested in auditioning for Renaissance Theatre this summer, you're in luck!!! Instead of choosing one date and trying to get everyone to come at one time, we want to make it easy on you. If you will call the Renaissance Office at 731-352-6414, you can set up an audition date any time over the summer.

For those of you that are finishing your senior year, the earlier you audition the better for you. That way we can complete your financial aid package and get materials out to you sooner. You can also check out the Bethel College website at www.bethel-college.edu and get more information there.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A 1-2 minute monologue of your choice. Pick a monologue that best shows your acting ability.
• (For those interested in musical theatre) Be prepared to sing a song of some kind. If you can prepare one, that would be best. If not, you will be asked to sing a little bit of a song that you know so that we can get an idea of your voice part and vocal experience.
  
• TECHNICAL THEATRE: If you are interested in technical theatre, please provide a portfolio or resume which extensively describes your experience in technical theatre.
  

If you have any questions, please call! We'll be glad to help.

Pictures from "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

We completed our 6 show run of "Joseph" and it was a resounding success. Our audiences were full to capacity each night and the community has been buzzing about the success of the show. See a few pictures of some of the highlight moments!

AUDITION DATES ANNOUNCED FOR RENAISSANCE THEATRE

Interested in joining the Renaissance Theatre program?

Open auditions will be held on:

Saturday, March 10
Friday, March 16
Saturday, March 17

Please contact the Renaissance Office at 731-352-6414 to schedule your time slot!

All students interested in acting must prepare a one minute monologue. Also, if you are interested in participating in musical theatre, you must be prepared to sing a short song. You may sing with an accompanyment CD or tape. Please bring any pictures, programs, or other information about shows that you have been involved in.

All students interested in technical theatre must provide a resume with detailed information on their technical theatre experiences.

We look forward to meeting you and having you as a part of our program!

SPRING SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED!

Come see our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Wednesday, April 11 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 12 - 7:00 pm
Friday, April 13 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 14 - 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 15 - 2:00 pm

Don't miss this wonderful family friendly musical adaptation of the story of Joseph from the Bible.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and younger. Children 2 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale soon from the Renaissance Office. Check back for more information.

Renaissance Spring Musical!

Join us in April 2007 for Renaissance theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." This fun and family friendly musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber has delighted audiences for many years with it's fun interpretation of the Biblical story of Joseph.

Come on the journey with us, as we see how Joseph overcame great odds to be used by God to do His work. You won't want to miss this terrific show.

Official dates and times will be posted soon.

AUDITIONS FOR RENAISSANCE THEATRE

Come audition for the Renaissance Theatre Program. All students must audition to be a part of Renaissance. Theatre applicants must prepare either one 2 minute monologue or two 1 minute monologues of different styles. Also, if you are interested in musical theatre, please prepare a song to perform. You may bring an accompaniment tape or CD with you.

All students must contact the Renaissance office to set up an audition time.

Don't forget to fill out your FAFSA early for federal financial aid! The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.edu.gov Make sure that you enter Bethel College - Tennessee so that we receive your information.

Call 731-352-6414 to set up an audition time.

What is Renaissance Theatre?

So you want to know more about Renaissance Theatre? Well you've come to the right place.

WHAT DO WE DO:
Our goal is to produce Broadway quality shows for our community and provide a great learning environment for students who are passionate about the arts and theatre. We perform multiple major shows a year, from Broadway Musicals, to shows for elementary school students, to improv nights, to religious shows, and everything in between. Each student who is a part of this program will be able to perform MULTIPLE times each year.

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT:
Lots of ways:
1. We offer SCHOLARSHIPS!!! Lots of them. Each students who is a part of Renaissance Theatre will receive a $6000 yearly scholarship to be a part of our program. In fact, we scholarship students at the exact same level as athletic programs. The running back for the football team and the performing arts student gets the same scholarship. What's better than that!!!
2. Bethel College doesn't have a theatre major, so we mostly have students who are interested in getting their degree in one of our fine academic degree programs offered here at Bethel. Our students will leave college with a marketable degree and a great education, a long with an extensive list of theatre experiences which will make them attractive to potential employers.
3. We care about the individual student! Our goal is for every student to be succesful in whatever career path they choose. We will help you navigate through the academic challenges, as well as helping you navigate through life in a new place with new people. Each student is important to us as an individual.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO JOIN:
That's easy. Send an email to hancockn@bethel-college.edu and we'll arrange an audition! Also, you must fill out an application to Bethel College. CLICK HERE TO GO TO BETHEL'S WEBSITE! You can also call 731-352-6414 for more information.

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