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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A FEW SPACES HAVE OPENED UP... Contact CAPS ASAP if
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<DIV class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><FONT color=#008000><STRONG>Capital
Area Productions</STRONG> is very pleased to present the Area Premier
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<DIV class="text_exposed_root text_exposed"><STRONG>The Emerald Audition
Workshop!</STRONG> This workshop<STRONG> </STRONG>is led by original
WICKED cast member Sean McCourt who is coming direct from Broadway! Sean will
take everyone through dance, singing, and scene work from the show with an
emphasis on audition technique, personal confidence, and professionalism. No
experience necessary, and he willl teach to each individual level. It's just as
good for a beginner as a seasoned pro. Come ready to move and have fun. Ages 8
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<DIV class=text_exposed_show>SPACE as this will be a smaller private
workshop) <STRONG>NOTE: WE HAVE ADDED 2 CAST MEMBERS
FROM THE WICKED TOUR THAT IS AT PROCTORS TO ALSO TEACH THIS WORKSHOP WITH
SEAN! </STRONG></DIV>
<DIV class=text_exposed_show>Begins at 10am on Monday, November 12th and runs
for about 1 ½ -2 hours. (this is a HOLIDAY- there is NO SCHOOL for
children)</DIV>
<DIV class=text_exposed_show><STRONG><FONT color=#008000>COST: $25 per
person<BR></FONT></STRONG><BR><U>PART 2<BR></U><STRONG>Behind the Emerald
Curtain</STRONG> is a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's biggest hit in a
generation. Behind the Emerald Curtain has been running in New York for over 8
years, and now we have created a portable version which comes to you. You'll see
costumes and props up close and hear first hand accounts of the birth of a new
musical. It takes 125 people to put Wicked on each night, and we'll learn what
every job is and why everyone is crucial. You'll see why theatre is the most
collaborative artform. It's fun, fast paced, and fascinating! Sean McCourt will
even sing “Wonderful” for workshop participants. Check out the website for more
information at: <A
href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emeraldcurtain.com&h=FAQFWlZdv&s=1"
rel="nofollow nofollow" target=_blank>www.emeraldcurtain.com</A><BR>This
workshop is for EVERYONE- any WICKED fan would love this workshop!!!!
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<DIV class=text_exposed_show>It begins at 1pm on Monday, November 12th at runs
for about 1 ½ hours. </DIV>
<DIV class=text_exposed_show><STRONG><FONT color=#008000>COST: $20 per
person.</FONT><BR></STRONG><BR>All workshops take place at St. Marys Church on
Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. (across from Kmart) Anyone participating
in BOTH workshops will receive a $5 discount. <STRONG>Cost is $40 for both
workshops. <BR></STRONG><BR>To reserve a spot please email: caps@nycap.rr.com or
call (518) 788-1311. More information is also available at <A
href="http://www.capitalareaproductions.com">www.capitalareaproductions.com</A>
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<DIV class=text_exposed_show>SEAN MCCOURT: <A
href="http://broadwayworld.com/people/Sean-McCourt/" rel="nofollow nofollow"
target=_blank><SPAN>http://broadwayworld.com/</SPAN><WBR><SPAN
class=word_break></SPAN>people/Sean-McCourt/</A><BR><BR>Sean McCourt is an
American stage performer, born in Detroit. His Broadway credits include Wicked,
Titanic , It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues, Women on the Verge of a Nervous
Breakdown, and Mary Poppins.<BR><BR>McCourt starred in the original Broadway
cast of Wicked, as the Witch's Father, the Ozian Official, and many other
characters in Oz. He also served as an understudy for both The Wizard and Doctor
Dillamond. After previews from October 8, 2003, the show opened October 30 at
the Gershwin Theatre. He replaced Joel Gray as the Wizard in 2004. On July 26,
2005, he replaced William Youmans in the lead role of Doctor Dillamond and
departed the company on August 6, 2006 after almost three years with the show.
He is the co-creator of Behind the Emerald Curtain - a behind-the-scenes tour of
Wicked.<BR><BR>His other Broadway credits include Titanic and the original
Broadway cast of Mary Poppins.<BR><BR>McCourt returned to Wicked for a brief
stint in February/March 2012. He reprised his roles as the Witch's Father and
the Ozian Official, as well as returning to understudy the Wizard and Doctor
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Capital Area Productions<BR>"Voted one of the Best
Children’s Arts Programming Groups in the Region" in the Metroland 2010, 2011
& 2012 Readers Poll.<BR>"Voted one of the Top 2 Children's Theater Companies
in the Times Union Best of 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Readers Poll"<BR><A
href="http://www.capitalareaproductions.com">www.capitalareaproductions.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV>
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