BAM HS & COLLEGE
SUMMER MAINSTAGE
The BAM High School & College Summer Mainstage offers a full scale production experience designed for students wishing to participate in a high level performance program. Auditions typically are held in May, with rehearsals commencing mid-May! Performances are the final weekend of June.
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ANNOUNCING FOR SUMMER 2023:
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Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Stage Adaptation by
Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by
Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by
Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
BAM is thrilled to be producing FOOTLOOSE
for its 2023 High School & College Summer Mainstage Production!
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Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 16, 2023!
Throughout the month of May, rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5 - 9pm. In June, rehearsals will be held Monday - Friday from 5 - 9pm.
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PERFORMANCES:
June 22 - 25, 2023
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Auditions & Rehearsals will take place at
Avenue Christian Church (5750 Holmes Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL).
Performances will take place at Nazareth Academy (1209 W Ogden Ave, La Grange Park, IL).
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Tuition: $550
(Additional Costume Fee - estimated $125 - due after rehearsals commence.)
View BAM's tuition policy.
Andrew Goldbranson - Follow My Lead Scholarship Info
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BAM's Stage Crew Summer Program provides a thorough introduction to theater production. Led by industry professionals, participants gain hands-on training in set construction, lighting design, sound engineering, prop management, and stage management. Through interactive projects, students develop technical skills, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and teamwork. Ideal for those passionate about behind-the-scenes work and eager to explore the exciting world of theatrical stage crew.
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Footloose Stage Crew is open to students entering Grades 8 - 12.
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Program Dates:
Tuesday, June 13, 6 - 8pm
Thursday, June 15, 5 - 9pm
Sunday, June 18, Load-in (Time TBD), 5 - 9pm (Tech)
Monday, June 19, 5 - 9pm (Tech)
Tuesday, June 20, 5 - 9pm (Tech)
Wednesday, June 21, 5 - 9pm (Tech)
Thursday, June 22, 5pm Call, 7pm Performance
Friday, June 23, 5pm Call, 7pm Performance
Saturday, June 24, 5pm Call, 7pm Performance
Sunday, June 25, 12pm Call, 7pm Performance, Strike
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Call times may be adjusted as needed. The Stage Crew for Footloose will serve as BAM's pilot stage crew program. Tuition will be waived for all stage crew participants in this session.
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