This double-session course takes students through the entire process of rehearsing and performing a major musical and culminates in a full production in the Undercroft Theatre (home of Washington Stage Guild and The Theatre Lab). The course replicates a typical professional production experience, from learning the notes through taking the bow.

Issues explored include vocal production, how to act a song, how to sing a scene, defining the arc of a character, and all other aspects of singing and acting a musical role. No experience is necessary, but major roles will be cast through auditions in January. Chorus roles will not require auditions, but prospective students will have to demonstrate that they can carry a tune. This year's show is Man of La Mancha, the classic musicalization of Don Quixote. Casting will be diverse and non-traditional, with roles for many students at all levels.

At over 100 hours of training plus live performance, this is one of our most cost-effective courses.

Tuesdays 7-10pm; Thursdays 7-10:30pm; Saturdays 10am-1pm

Additional or longer rehearsals:

Saturday, May 10, 10am-3pm
Sunday, May 11, 2-6pm
Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14, 6-11pm
Performance evenings: May 15, 16, 17, and 18

Auditions will be held at the Theatre Lab at these times:

• Tuesday, Jan 7, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Thursday, Jan 9, 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
• Saturday, Jan 11, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

You can select your preferred date below. Once you submit this form, we will assign you an appointment time. If you cannot attend your assigned date, please email bryce@theatrelab.org to request an alternative time.

Please prepare one musical theatre song and bring the sheet music in the key you will sing it in. If you are not auditioning for a solo singing role, singing Happy Birthday is acceptable—no sheet music required!

For instructions on visiting the Theatre Lab, please click this link.