Studio East
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Studio East is a 501(c)(3) non-profit performing arts training organization, dedicated to creating opportunities for children to discover and explore the performing arts. Studio East is located in Kirkland, Washington and serves the entire Seattle area. Studio East programs include mainstage shows, school break and summer camps, Young Actors Professional Intensive (YAPI), and Storybook Theater.
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[edit] History
Studio East was founded in 1992 by Lani Brockman. It specializes in children's theater. In 1993 Studio East merged with Kirkland Youth Theater, and it was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1994.
[edit] Programs
[edit] Mainstage
Studio East produces 5 mainstage productions per year. These are performed at Studio East's stage in Kirkland.
In 2004-2005 there were only 4 mainstage shows due to construction to expand the space.
[edit] KPC Partnership
Since 2005, Studio East has produced a spring show in partnership with the Kirkland Performance Center.
[edit] Camps
Studio East offers school break camps for grades 2-6, as well as summer camps from age 4 to grade 10. Every summer a Teen Musical features students entering grades 7-12.
The summer camps include Little Players (ages 4-6), TaleSpinners (entering grades 1-2), Summer Stage (entering grades 3-6), and Teen Camps (entering grades 7-10). The camps are held at various schools and churches in the area.
[edit] YAPI
Young Actors Professional Intensive is a six-week theater program for serious acting students. At the conclusion of the program, students have an opportunity to travel to New York to see Broadway shows.
[edit] StoryBook Theater
StoryBook Theater presents interactive musical comedies aimed at ages three through nine, performed by adults. The plays are presented at a variety of venues including the Kirkland Performance Center, the Museum of History and Industry, IKEA Performing Arts Center, Highline Performing Arts Center, and the Everett PUD Auditorium.
[edit] 2006/2007 Schedule
[edit] Mainstage
- The Secret Garden (October 13-29, 2006)
- 'Twas the Night (November 25-December 17, 2006)
- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (January 26-February 11, 2007)
- Peter Pan (March 16-April 1, 2007)
- Tom Sawyer (June 1-10, 2007)
[edit] KPC Musical
The spring 2007 KPC Musical will be Gypsy (March 23-25, 2007)
[edit] Summer Teen Musical
The summer 2007 teen musical will be Thoroughly Modern Millie.
[edit] StoryBook Theater
- The Frog Prince (November 9-December 3, 2006)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (January 24-March 1, 2007)
- The Little Mermaid (April 4-May 17, 2007)
[edit] Previous Years
[edit] Mainstage
- 2002-2003: West Side Story, 'Twas the Night, Godspell, Peter Pan, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
- 2003-2004: Annie, 'Twas the Night, Anne of Green Gables, Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz
- 2004-2005: Quilters, 'Twas the Night, Honk, Fiddler on the Roof
- 2005-2006: Much Ado About Nothing, 'Twas the Night, Seussical, 3 One Acts (The Masque of Beauty and the Beast, One Thousand Cranes, The Falcon), The Magic Mrs. Piggle Wiggle
[edit] Summer Teen Musical
- 2000: Brigadoon
- 2001: Music Man
- 2002: Once Upon A Mattress
- 2003: Les Miserables
- 2004: Kiss Me, Kate
- 2005: Beauty and the Beast
- 2006: Footloose
