http://www.projectdaydream.com/ Project DayDream is a performing arts company servicing Metropolitan Detroit communities. Through our programs, services, and productions, we foster the development of creativity and performance techniques while nurturing leadership, community, and service skills in children and young adults. en Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:25:42 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This workshop is designed to help prepare actors/singers/dancers for our upcoming auditions! To assist performers in the audition process, the Directing Team will share audition advice that will be helpful for any audition. The workshop will include information on managing stage fright; remaining calm, collected, and confident; giving your best performance; maintaining flexibility; listening for what the director is looking for as well as vocal coaching and singing advice. ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/03/breaking_newsaudition_workshop_1.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/03/breaking_newsaudition_workshop_1.html Audition Call Classes/Workshops Dream Players Productions Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:25:42 -0500 It is written in the stars for you to audition for our upcoming musical, Aida! Playing July 8-11, 2010 at Birmingham Groves High School Auditions are scheduled for the weekend of April 16, 2010 Audition Reservations are now open. Email us today for an appointment: audition@daydreaminc.net Note: The morning of Saturday, April 17, 2010 is the only audition date available to students ages 8-12 Please thoroughly read all 6 blog entries (see below) regarding production and audition details before requesting an audition appointment. 1. General Information 2. Attendance/Conflict Policy 3. Production Details 4. Audition Details 5. Character List 6. College Student Discount SAVE THE DATE: Aida Audition Workshop -- March 21, 2010 ~We will post additional details soon~ ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_reservations_are_1.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_reservations_are_1.html Audition Call Dream Players Productions Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:27:14 -0500 Our summer internship program offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the operations of a theater and arts education organization. We are always looking for smart, motivated people to join our team. Send us your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you're interested in Project DayDream. College and graduate student interns can arrange to receive credit and may choose to complete a project in conjunction with their internship with the approval of Project DayDream’s management, and we can work around your class schedule. High school seniors are also eligible to apply! Please note: Project DayDream does not provide housing or financial compensation for interns. ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/now_accepting_applications_for.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/now_accepting_applications_for.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:26:14 -0500 Casting Call: Looking for CHOREOGRAPHERS from the Metro Detroit Area specializing in Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Ballet, African, and Belly Dancing. PLEASE SEND HEAD SHOT, RESUME AND FOOTAGE OF A DANCE ROUTINE THAT YOU HAVE CHOREOGRAPHED!!!! Please submit by March 12, 2010 via email: admin@daydreaminc.net ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/casting_call_looking_for_chore.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/casting_call_looking_for_chore.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:25:14 -0500 Dream Players Productions' summer 2010 musical: Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida! Aida is a contemporary musical take on the grand classic tale of the love between a soldier and an enslaved princess – a love that condemns them to death, but ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between the two warring nations, heralding an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity. With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers, this show requires a cast of motivated and dedicated performers to carry the dramatic narrative of a love formed through the hostility of warfare. Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging and singing. Our program is designed to accommodate both seasoned performers and students who are new to the stage. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. Casting is completely open—meaning we will consider all performers (regardless of race) for every role!!! This is a tuition-based educational theatre program. Students ages 8-21 are eligible to audition. Show Dates: July 8-11, 2010 at Birmingham Groves High School Students 13-21 are eligible to audition on April 16 & 17, 2010 Students 8-12 are eligible to audition on April 17, 2010 Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, April 18, 2010 DO NOT REQUEST AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT UNTIL YOU READ EACH BLOG POSTING Audition Location: Birmingham Groves High School Schedule Conflicts: Please thoroughly read our Summer Conflict Policy. If you are unable to attend every single mandatory rehearsal, please do not audition for the production. Before attending our audition session—please thoroughly read each AIDA posting listed on this site.]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_and_production_d_1.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_and_production_d_1.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:17:09 -0500 DREAM PLAYERS PRODUCTIONS' CONFLICT POLICY We strongly recommend that you plan your extended family vacation after the show is over. It is very difficult to produce a quality show if we have numerous cast members missing a lot of rehearsals due to summer vacations. The staff does not have time to re-teach blocking and dances that they have missed. Part of Dream Players Productions commitment to you is to provide a positive learning experience and this is difficult to accomplish if attendance is poor. Every cast member is important and there is a hole when they are missing. Please read our conflict policy and look at the dates we have posted in order to make a well-informed decision before participating in one of our summer productions. ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_summer_show_and_conflict_1.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_summer_show_and_conflict_1.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:16:09 -0500 Cast Retreat (not optional) --Show tickets --Field trips --Costume accessories/shoes (not optional) --Cast Party These and other ancillary costs are not included in the tuition fee. •Parent Volunteer Hours are REQUIRED for all parents with children currently in elementary, middle or high school. Children of parents who fail to volunteer for both a pre-production duty and show duty will be dismissed from the cast. Tuition is non-refundable. • Performance location: Birmingham Groves High School • ALL ROLES ARE ANNOUNCED DURING THE PARENT/CAST MEETING • *Please see AIDA College Student Discount Posting for details regarding reduced tuition fee for full time college students.]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_production_details.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_production_details.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:15:09 -0500 Auditions are scheduled for: April 16 & 17, 2010 (students ages 13-21) April 17, 2010 (students ages 8-12) Audition Callbacks: April 18, 2010 Audition Location: TBD (Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills area) Parents of performers 18 and younger (elementary, middle and high school) are required to attend a short meeting at the start of auditions. We will not allow students to audition if a parent/legal guardian is unable to attend the meeting. http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_details_1.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_audition_details_1.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:09 -0500 Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. Casting is completely open -- meaning we will consider all performers (regardless of race) for every role!!! ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_character_list.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_character_list.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:13:09 -0500 Current (2009/2010 school year) full-time college students 21 years or younger are eligible to audition for Aida. If cast, college students are eligible to pay a reduced tuition fee of $150. http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_college_student_discount.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/aida_college_student_discount.html Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:12:09 -0500 Tiffany Victoria Sims, is 2010's first recipient of Magic 105.1's "Women Who Make Magic" Award. The 9th Annual "Women Who Make Magic" spotlights women in the community who have done something magical. The announcement was made live on Jim Harper's Magic Morning Show on Friday, February 5th. Tiffany will receive her award at the Women Who Make Magic Awards Dinner in June. Congratulations, Tiffany, on this well deserved honor for all you have done to enrich the lives of children, young adults and their families through the arts!]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/women_who_make_magic.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/02/women_who_make_magic.html Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:18:09 -0500 Dream Players Productions NEW SUMMER MUSICAL FOR 2010---- Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA!!! Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a contemporary musical take on the grand classic tale of the love between a soldier and an enslaved princess – a love that condemns them to death, but ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between the two warring nations, heralding an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity. With a pop-rock score that features stirring ballads and rousing choral numbers, this show requires a cast of motivated and dedicated performers to carry the dramatic narrative of a love formed through the hostility of warfare. Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a modern crowd pleaser that embraces multi-cultural casting and exuberant dancing, staging and singing. Our program is designed to accommodate both seasoned performers and students who are new to the stage. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. Casting is completely open—meaning we will consider all performers (regardless of race) for every role!!! Students ages 8-21 are eligible to audition. Visit our website often for additional audition and production details. Auditions are scheduled for the weekend of April 16, 2010!! Audition appointments are via email only. Audition Reservations begin Monday, March 1, 2010. Email: audition@daydreaminc.net Show Dates: July 8-11, 2010 (Mandatory Rehearsals during the Fourth of July Weekend) All Dates are subject to change. Please Note: This is a tuition-based educational theatre program. ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/01/new_summer_musicalaida.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2010/01/new_summer_musicalaida.html Audition Call Dream Players Productions Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:33:04 -0500 Dream Singers Vocal Ensemble --Students in 5th through 7th grade are eligible to audition!!! The Girls Vocal Ensemble--Girls 7th grade through 12th grade are eligible to audition!!! Email us today for an audition appointment: sing@daydreaminc.net Dream Singers Vocal Ensemble Rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday evenings beginning January 12, 2010 The Girls Vocal Ensemble Rehearsals are scheduled for Thursday evenings beginning January 14 2010 ]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/11/audition_call_voacl_ensembles.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/11/audition_call_voacl_ensembles.html Vocal Music Department Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:32:22 -0500 Created in 2006, this select vocal ensemble is quickly gaining the reputation of being one of the best youth ensembles in the Detroit area! The Girls’ Ensemble is available for: private parties, receptions, weddings, conferences, conventions, festivals, parades, jointly with other groups, or full-length concerts of our own. We prefer a minimum of 3-6 weeks advance notice, and may need more time to learn special requests. The earlier you reserve, the more we can tailor our performance to your event! Rates are negotiable. Availability depends on time of year and performance schedule load. Please call us today for additional details—248.219.7644 or email us: info@daydreaminc.net; SUBJECT LINE: Vocal Music Department. http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/09/hire_project_daydreams_girls_e.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/09/hire_project_daydreams_girls_e.html Vocal Music Department Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:35:05 -0500 NEW JOB OPENINGS!!!! IMMEDIATELY SEEKING DRAMA, VOCAL, DANCE and ART TEACHERS FOR OUR 2009/2010 SEMESTERS!!! SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TODAY!! DESCRIPTION: Do you have teaching experience? Do you wish to pass on the value of the arts to children and adults? Project DayDream is looking for artists with creative ideas, a professional attitude, good communication skills and flexible schedules. Do you have the expertise to teach children, youth and adults about puppetry, theatre, dance, music, storytelling, poetry, visual arts, murals, crafts, quilting, ceramics or something new? Project DayDream is currently seeking new teachers for our 09/10 fall, winter, spring & summer sessions. Project DayDream delivers performing arts education and outreach programs to children and adults in a variety of settings, including schools and community organizations.]]> http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/08/we_are_hiring.html http://www.projectdaydream.com/2009/08/we_are_hiring.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:16:21 -0500