Jefferson Theatre Company
Sparking Passion and Inspiration
What is the Competitive One Act?
The competitive One Act is a part of MSHSL and features 35-minute plays in which schools are evaluated on acting, technical elements, educational value, teamwork, and overall performance. The Section competition takes place over two nights, with three schools from each night advancing to Finals. At the Finals round, the top school will advance onto the State round. The one act has a limit of 20 students in cast and crew.
DARK ROAD
JTC's
Competitive One Act
When Greta, a young girl living in Nazi Germany, reads that the nearby women's concentration camp is hiring guards, she sees it as a chance to find her place in the world and provide for her sister Lise. But soon she learns the reality of her duties, and so too does she learn how to justify her crimes, heading further and further down the dark road laid by the Third Reich. Kind-hearted Lise is shocked at what her sister becomes, and though the two drift apart, their fates remain inextricably and dangerously linked. A powerful drama about the choices that allow evil to become ordinary.
Public Performances:
1/31 at 4 & 7 pm
2/2 at 1 pm (Senior Discount Show $5 for 65+)
Competition Dates:
1/18, 1/21 or 1/22
(possibly more depending on advancement)
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ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! guaranteed fun!
Don’t miss out and join us as an actor, tech or band member.
Artistic Team
Laura Schmit - Director
Brian Ohnsorg - Musical Director
Tyler Eliason - Musical Director
Gaby Schmit - Choreographer
Elliott Douma - Band Director
Laurie Clements - Costumer
Mark Borchardt - Set Design and Construction
Josh Fremder - Lights/Sound
Jenna Clements - Tech Director
Announcing Auditions for JTC's Spring Musical
Mamma Mia!
Open to 9th-12th grade Jefferson students
ALL levels of experience welcome!
ACTORS Checklist:
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Fill out and submit registration form and pay show fee (or request scholarship).
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Pay BPS Activity Fee
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Submit via EMAIL a video singing 2 stanzas of an uptempo song from a musical by FEB 1st to directors:
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Attend the dance audition Monday Feb 10 from 4:30-6:30 PM
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Callbacks will be Tuesday, Feb 11 4:30-7:00 PM
TECH Checklist:
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Fill out and submit registration form and pay show fee (or request scholarship).
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Pay BPS Activity Fee
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Attend tech interview Monday Feb.10 3:00-4:15 PM.
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First rehearsal Feb 12 4:00-7:00 PM
BAND Checklist:
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Fill out and submit registration form and pay show fee (or request scholarship).
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Pay BPS Activity Fee
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Contact Elliott Douma at elliotdouma@gmail.com regarding your interest.
Register for Mamma Mia HERE by February 1st
Scholarships available!
We do not want the cost of the show to prevent
ANYONE from participating.
First Rehearsal is Wednesday, February 12th, 4-7 pm
Performances:
April 24 at 3 PM (Preview Show)
April 25 & 26 at 7 PM
April 27 at 1 PM
May 2 & 3 at 7 PM
May 4 at 1 PM
Questions: Contact Laura Schmit at lschmit@isd271.org
Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
Artistic Team
Laura Schmit (director)
Niccole Goulet Jordan (musical director)
Tyler Eliason (musical director)
Natalie Thomas (choreographer)
Laurie Clements (costumer)
Performances:
July 24 & 25 at 7pm
July 26 at 1pm
July 27 at 3pm
Announcing the 2025 Bloomington Summer Community Musical
Enjoy the fun of singing, dancing, and performing in
ANASTASIA!
Open to students entering 7th grade through graduating seniors
ALL levels of experience welcome!
Auditions to determine roles will be by video audition
due by May 10.
Submit a video singing 2 stanzas of an uptempo song from a musical to lschmit@isd271.org.
Callbacks will be May 17 from 9:30-11:30 am
at Kennedy High School.
Registration
Registration will open on March 1.
To participate as an actor or tech crew member please register between March 1-May 1st.
We are looking for actors and stage crew for this show. All who register participate. This is a no-cut production.
Performances are July 24-27 at Kennedy High School.
Tuition
$200 for performers or $145 for tech crew.
Scholarships available! We do not want the cost of the show to prevent ANYONE who is otherwise eligible from participating
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be Monday-Friday, starting June 9 through July 23, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in the Kennedy High School Auditorium. (No rehearsal July 3 & 4). Tech crew will come to the first rehearsal (June 9) at which time a complete tech schedule will be determined.
Introducing our 2024-25 Season!
Announcing the Cast List for Dark Road
GRETA - Holleigh Stockton
DAIMLER - Ella Garrison
GUARD/OBSERVER - Justin Kramer
LISE - Emma Kashmark
COMMANDANT - Olivia Heisel
MARGA - Tina Bagheri
INGRID - Greta Hogrefe
PERSON 1/PRISONER 1/WOMAN 1 - Hazel Collins
PERSON 2/PRISONER 3/WOMAN 2 - Kerris Vaupel
PERSON 3/PRISONER 4/WOMAN 3 - Amelia Busse
PERSON 4/PRISONER 5/WOMAN 4 - Elsa Ackerman
PERSON 5/PRISONER 2/CROWD - Noelle Stockton
GIRL/PRISONER 6/CROWD - Maisy Hoffman
DOCTOR/CROWD - Christopher Hoffines
Stage Manager: Abby Bowman
Costumes: Juliet Klapak
Tech: Leo Catalano, Abby Dickhut, Claire Kraynick
Congratulations and thank you all for auditioning!