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Welcome To Poison Apple Productions
Poison Apple Productions provides high quality, well rounded, family friendly performing arts education, experiences and theatrical events to the community, by kids, for kids and with kids.
Poison Apple has been presenting original shows in Contra Costa County CA since 2000. Formally incorporated in 2005, Poison Apple Productions is dedicated to promoting the role of young people in the performing arts as audience members and active participants in all stages of the theatrical process.
Poison Apple provides a unique forum for students to collaborate in a creative way with peers and adult mentors, sharing their knowledge and talents with others. Many of the company’s participants have experience in dance, music, drama, creative writing and voice. Others are learning backstage skills, such as makeup and hair design, costuming, set building, properties, lighting, stage management, publicity and more. Poison Apple Productions participants learn by doing!
We currently offer projects designed to engage youth at a variety of age and skill levels:
- Young Writer and Director Workshop Projects
- Original Full Length Musicals
- Original Full Length Non-Musical Plays
- Out On A Limb (Taking a Risk on Young Artists age 14-24)
- Internships, Workshops, Guest Speakers
Our dream at Poison Apple is to continue to grow our company so that we can provide more of the following:
- Affordable, challenging performing arts education and experiences.
- Original theater productions written and directed by young people.
- Fun filled family entertainment.
- Increased appreciation of performing arts in the local community.
How To Register
For Classes and Pay Fees
All events, classes, workshops and rehearsals are located at the Poison Apple Tree House 4737 #4 Imhoff Place, Martinez.
You may sign up for any and as many of our workshops as you like by:
- Paying with a credit card using the PayPal feature on our website. Please use the memo portion to provide your child’s name and class selection
- Mailing a check, with your class selection in the memo portion of your check, to our business office at 154 Encinal Place, Pittsburg, CA 94565-6048
Participation in our Lesher Center shows is by audition only and no payments should be made until after the cast list is announced.
Discounts for multiple siblings. Payment plans and scholarships available. No person will be excluded for inability to pay.
If you have any questions, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to help! poison.apple@comcast.com
Branching Out
an open mic night welcoming performers of all ages and abilities
Who?
Actors, singers, dancers, musicians of all ages and experience levels and appreciative audience members!
What?
A family friendly place to perform songs, dances, short scenes, monologues, poetry or play a musical instrument
When?
The third Sunday each month 6 :30-8:30 PM. Free Admission. Snacks, desserts, beverages available for purchase
(Next Open Mic Night is Sunday, May 20th, 2012)
Where?
The Poison Apple Tree House
4737 Imhoff Place Suite #4 Martinez, CA 94553
Click Here For Directions!
(on the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District property)
Why?
To share your talents, prepare for an audition, sing the song you’ve always wanted to sing, share a bit of a your favorite play, work with a friend, try something new or just because you love performing!
How?
We provide the stage, sound and lighting. You provide the material, 10 minutes or less please!
A piano accompanist will be available for those who bring sheet music ~ tips will be greatly appreciated!
A sound technician will be available to play accompaniment from CDs, IPods or other MP3 players
Would you like more information?
Would you like to RSVP as a performer in advance?
Please contact us at poison.apple@comcast.net
Nail the Part!
Everything you always wanted to know about auditions, but didn’t know who to ask!
Class limited to 16 participants:
Saturday May 12, 2012, 10:00-2:00 pm
Fee: $50
Recommended ages: 8 and above.
Instructor: Noelle Arms
This four hour workshop will teach you what you need to know to present yourself confidently for an audition with any theater company.
Learn such skills as:
- Audition etiquette
- How to dress
- Selecting the right monologue/song
- Cold readings
- Dramaturgy—leaning about the show and the company for whom you are auditioning
- What NOT to do
Participants will also prepare a theater resume, experience a mock audition and receive helpful feedback.
This workshop is highly recommended for those interested in auditioning for Beauty and the Beast Jr. Audition workshop participants cast in Beauty and the Beast may deduct $25 from fees.
Sing Out!
Everything you always wanted to know about the basics of singing for musical theater, but didn’t know who to ask!
Session limited to 16 participants:
Friday May 11, 2012, 6:30-9:00
Fee: $35
Recommended ages: 8 and above
Instructor: Gregg Klein
Gregg Klein has 40 years of theater experience as a vocalist, actor and director for companies including Masquers Playhouse, Altarena Playhouse, Pinole Community Players and Poison Apple’s Out on a Limb. Mr. Klein served as Associate Artistic Director for CTA Crossroads Theatre in Walnut Creek from 2006 to 2007. Gregg has studied voice with Judy Davis, Joe Barnett and Claire Yarrington.
This beginning one-day workshop on the basics of singing for musical theatre will offer participants the opportunity to learn more about singing alone and with others in a positive and encouraging environment. Whether you have been singing for years and want a few tips for improvement or are contemplating singing for the first time, this class is for you!
Material to be covered includes:
Basic Music Theory
- Vocal Technique
- Breathing and Phrasing
- Proper Vocal Warm-Ups
- Do’s and Dont’s
- Auditioning for Musical Theatre
Participants will learn at least two musical pieces, including a duet section with harmony. Feedback will be provided, and a free individual 30 minute vocal assessment will be offered to persons completing this workshop.
How To Register
For Classes and Pay Fees
All events, classes, workshops and rehearsals are located at the Poison Apple Tree House 4737 #4 Imhoff Place, Martinez.
You may sign up for any and as many of our workshops as you like by
- Paying with a credit card using the PayPal feature on our website. Please use the memo portion to provide your child’s name and class selection
- Mailing a check, with your class selection in the memo portion of your check, to our business office at 154 Encinal Place, Pittsburg, CA 94565-6048
Participation in our Lesher Center shows is by audition only and no payments should be made until after the cast list is announced.
Discounts for multiple siblings. Payment plans and scholarships available. No person will be excluded for inability to pay.
If you have any questions, please send us an email and we’ll be happy to help! Poison.apple@comcast.com
