No rehearsals or classes during Spring Break week! March 16-23

Engela Edwards
Director Engela Edwards has a BFA in Theater.  Engela started doing shows in Bastrop in 2001.  Since that time she’s produced and co-produced 23 productions at the Bastrop Opera House, including 14 world premieres; some of which she wrote or co-wrote with john daniels, jr.  Since 1999, Engela has produced 40 production (including 23 world premières) with her company EASY Theatre which has performed in 32 venues.  Engela Edwards theatre resumes: Acting  / Technical / Directing / Other

TUESDAYS

(Still registering!) Wonderland! Song and Dance (12-up)
INSTRUCTOR: Engela Edwards

This group will play Pawns (Chess Pieces) in the musical Wonderland!  They have a song and a dance and a few lines. 
Price includes Rehearsal CD.  You provide a very simple costume of black pants and shoes and either a red or black long-sleeved shirt to be worn under the pawn's overlay. 
As soon as you register, you can pick you your rehearsal CD and start practicing, and we can begin making  your overlay, so please register early.  This class has made, but we would like more Pawns.

Sessions 2: 
Ages: 12-up
Time: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the Middle school rehearsals.
Location:  Bastrop Middle School and Bastrop Opera House
Pick up CD.  After you've registered.
Rehearsal dates:  5-6:20 p.m. April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5 (Dress rehearsal:  Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on May 5 for publicity photos.) Bastrop Middle School
Tech rehearsals:  Evenings June 2 & June 25 at the Bastrop Opera House with cast 
Dress rehearsals:  Evenings June 16 & 18 at the Bastrop Opera House with cast 
Performances:  June 19, 20, 26, 27, 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House
Fee:  $50 per session.  You can register now by calling Bastrop Community Ed at (512) 308-1601 or register with Community Ed online. 

Alice in Wonderland Song and Dance (12-up)
INSTRUCTOR: Engela Edwards

These classes will be rehearsing a musical numbers for a musical version of Alice in Wonderland with choreographer Engela Edwards. 
No classes during spring break.  Different number taught in each session.  Come to one or both sessions, plus additional Tech, Dress, and Performance dates. Price includes rehearsal CD.  You provide your costume.

Sessions 2: 
Ages: 12-18
Time: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the Middle school rehearsals.
Dates: 

Session 1: Tuesdays, Feb. 24 to March 31 rehearsals at Bastrop Middle School. Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on March 31 N/A

Session 2: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 5 rehearsals  at Bastrop Middle School. Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on May 5 STILL REGISTERING

Tech rehearsals:  Evenings June 2 & 25 Bastrop Opera House with cast 

Dress rehearsals:  Evenings June 16 & 18 Bastrop Opera House with cast 

Performances:  June 19, 20, 26, 27, 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House

Fee:  $50 per session.  You can register now by calling Bastrop Community Ed at (512) 308-1601.  Register with Community Ed online.

Alice in Wonderland Cast (Adults)
INSTRUCTOR: Engela Edwards
can add Adult singers and dancers to the chorus of Wonderland. 

This is a rehearsal class ending in performances of a musical version of Alice in Wonderland.  Teaching director Engela Edwards designed this course so busy adults have an opportunity to perform. This fun project is perfect for performers of every experience level.  Engela has a BFA in theater and has directed 39 play and musical productions.  Price includes script, rehearsal CD, and two tickets!  You provide your talent, energy, positive attitude, dedication, and costume. 

Ages:  18 up. 
Time:  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dates: 

• Weekly rehearsals:  Tuesday Feb. 24 to May 26 at Bastrop Middle School (No rehearsals or classes during Spring Break week! March 16-23)
• Costume:  Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 7. 
• Tech rehearsals:  June 2 & 25 Evenings at the Bastrop Opera House
• Dress rehearsals:  June 15, 16 & 18 Evenings at the Bastrop Opera House
• Performances:  June 19, 20, 26, 27, 28; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30, Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bastrop Opera House

Fee:  $35 You can register now by calling Bastrop Community Ed at (512) 308-1601.  You can register online through community ed.

1st-year Student Show 
Instructor / Director: Engela Edwards

Ages:  5-99 
Time:  9-10:30 a.m. 
Dates: 

Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – May 27 (No rehearsals March 18 nor May 13)

Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 1

Daily Dress rehearsals and performance week May 26 – 31

Fee: $120 + $10 non refundable script fee = $130
Note:  If you were taking the 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. this is the class for you. 
Note:  If you're taking this class, then the Song and Dance class is half price.

2nd year (or greater) Student Show
Instructor / Director: Engela Edwards

Ages:  5-99 
Time:  10:30 - Noon
Dates: 

Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – May 27 (No rehearsals March 18 nor May 13) 

Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 1

Daily Dress rehearsals and performance week June 1-7.

Fee: $120 + $10 non refundable script fee = $130
Note:  If you're taking this class, then the Wednesday Song and Dance class is half price.

Song and Dance
Instructor / Director: Engela Edwards

This class is for performers who love to sing and dance and do not mind lots of repetition, and reliably rehearse on their own outside of class time.  They will rehearse a number to be performed in the adult song and dance musical review.

Ages:  5-99
Time:  Noon to 1 p.m.
Dates: 

Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on March 25

Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – April 8 (no rehearsals March 18)

Daily Dress rehearsals  April 13 – 16 

Eight performances - Friday and Saturday April 17 – May 9, 7:30 p.m. 

Pickup rehearsals April 22, 29, and May 6 early evening. 

Fee:  $100 ($50 if taking Wednesday show class)

Touring Show (need permission to register - call 303-5516)
Instructor / Director: Engela Edwards

Ages:  Teen (12 up)
Time:  1-3 p.m.
Dates: 

• Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – June 3 (No rehearsals Spring Break) or May 13 
• Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 8
• Daily Dress rehearsals and performance week May 26 – 31 + June 6 (one pick-up line run through on June 3 ususal class time.)
• Performances May 30, 31, June 6 (possible performance June 7) Bastrop Opera House.  Hope to schedule school performance if the cast is ready on time and can get into the school.
• June 10-14, 2009, Brenham, Texas

Fee:  $120 class fee + $10 script fee + $80 festival fee + $ ? for room and board for 5 days 4 nights in Brenham. 
Plus parents will attend, and they'll have fees and expenses. See Youth Festival Page for more info.
Note:  Register ASAP this class will fill quickly. 
Note:  If you're taking this class the Wednesday Song and Dance class is half price.

After-School Student Show: 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. ages 5-99
Instructor / Director: Engela Edwards

Ages: 5-99
Time:  4-6 p.m.
Dates: 

• Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – May 27 (No rehearsals March 18 nor May 13) 
• Wear your costume and makeup to rehearsal on April 1
• Daily Dress rehearsals and performance week June 1-7.  Keep the whole day free.

Fee: $120 + $10 script fee = $130. 

If you're in this show and would also like to be in the Song and Dance adult show, call Engela at 303-5516.

Steps to register for Engela's Wednesday Rehearsal Classes: 

Read class description above.

Make deposit or pay in full below.

Complete and return by email the registration form we email you after you make your deposit.

If you need forms for a payment plan or a work scholarship, email Engela with your full contact information, and return completed forms.

If you have completed these steps, then you're registered and your Wednesday rehearsal slot is secure. 
If you have not paid a $30 deposit and therefore committed to the entire semester fee, or if you haven't filled out payment plan or scholarship forms and returned them, then you're slot is NOT secure.  Engela had a waiting list last semester, so this is the only fair way to do this. 

More Engela's Wednesday Class Details: 
Reminder:  Comfortable clothing, a pencil, and a bottle of water with the actor's name on it at every rehearsal.

Look at these fun youth show cast pics on the following page or Engela's EASY Theatre's Past Show History here.

Director/Instructor:  Engela Edwards

Musicals and Plays: To be decided.

Weekly Wednesday Rehearsals start Feb. 25.  See individual classes for more details. 

Costume and makeup at the start of rehearsals on date noted in class description.

Spring Break:  March 16-20, May 13

Weekly Rehearsal location:  Bastrop Opera House Studio, the yellow building immediately behind the theater.  711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas.

Performance and Final week location:  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas.

Absences: 

While being at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory, we know illness and emergencies happen.  We expect that if and actor is sick that they stay home, but call the director.  Actors must be fever, diarrhea, and vomiting free for 24 hours before coming to a rehearsal. 

Director will consider each case individually to determine if missed rehearsal will keep a actor from performing his role. 

Director must be informed at registration if there are ANY rehearsal or performance conflicts. 

• Dress Rehearsal and Performance week/s: These are daily rehearsals.  See individual shows for details. 
• Performances: See individual shows for dates and details. 

 
MONEY:

• Enrolling: 
• Pay the $30 non-refundable deposit due at registration by clicking the deposit button. This will hold your place in the cast/class/rehearsal slot.  You are committing to paying the entire semester fee.
• A registration form will be emailed to you for you to complete and return after you have paid your deposit.  When you pay and return your form then you will be registered.  (Or after you've returned work scholarship forms and your registration form, then you will be considered registered.)
• Full payment of the balance is due by the first day of rehearsals, unless a payment plan has been arranged in advance.  $25 late fee if not paid (or written payment arrangements made) by the first day of rehearsals. 
• You will provide your costume which must be completely ready and worn to rehearsal on the date noted in class description. 
• Work scholarships and payment plans can be arranged.  Contact Engela at 303-5516 for more information. 
• Cancellations:

When you register for a rehearsal slot, you are committing to the whole fee.
• In our attempt to make this experience affordable, we keep optional expense like video, tickets, and costumes, separate from registration fees.  These fees do not cover the cost of the project, so we will expect you to sell tickets and program ads for the show.
• Everyone in the audience is required to have a ticket. 
• Work Scholarships:   
• Actors and their parents may sell program ads to pay for their class starting NOW.  Eighty percent of the value of what they sell up to the cost of their course will be applied to what they owe.  Anything over their class cost goes to the production fund.  They are responsible for any amount not covered by their ad sales.  Follow payment dates to avoid added late fees. 
• You can start selling ads now!  Simply contact friends, family, businesses, neighbors, and any potential sponsors and send them this link: http://easytheatre.com/ads.html
• Parents or Caregivers: May quietly observe during rehearsals.  Some shows may have adult rolls.  If you would like to be considered for one of those roles, let the director know.  If you are cast, you must attend all rehearsals and performances.

Thursday Engela's Rehearsal Classes:  In Austin. 
Thursday john's Rehearsal Classes:  In Austin. 

Custom Classes: Can be arranged throughout Texas.  Read this page for more custom class info.

Texas Youth Theatre Festival 
June 10-14, 2009, Brenham, Texas

Info for: Performers, Crew, Siblings, Engela's Other Students, and Parents

If you're considering registering for Spring 2009, then you really should see the shows done by the previous classes!

ARCHIVES registration page for Fall 2008 youth classes.

• Director/Instructor:  Engela Edwards
• Subscribe to EASYupdate for periodic audition, show, workshop, and class information; plus the occasional link to discount and free tickets.
• EASY Theatre's Past Show History here.
• Look at these fun youth show cast pics on the following page.