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True As It Can Be

By Julie Gindy I love a fairy tale. I grew up reading the classics, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and many more. Nothing says a happy childhood like a cannibalistic witch, coo-ca-ly coo there’s blood on the shoe or a terrifying giant. Though this story is truly a “Tale as Old as…
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A Beauty of a Cast

We have had a very busy few days and have come out with a stellar cast! On Wednesday about 45 people attended a dance workshop to learn the Beauty and the Beast dance audition piece. We had 2 audition sessions on Saturday and 80+ individuals danced and sang! Sunday afternoon the job of piecing together the…
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Beauty and the Beast Call Back Info

Sunday March 12th – 2:00 PM (Please remember to spring ahead!) Location:  The Recreation Station (A Bourbonnais Township Park District facility)  770 E. Franklin St., Bradley #1 – Belle, Silly Girl #2 – Belle #5 – Cogsworth, Lefou, Gaston, Beast #7 – Mrs. Potts #9 – Maurice #10 – Belle, Silly Girl #11 – Silly…
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Our Tale Begins

This story begins with a team of talented, devoted, & hard working individuals all journeying together to to create a tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast…Acting Out style! On Sunday afternoon at Perry Farm Park we gathered together to take a collective look and plant our ceremonial sign therefore staking out our spot…
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Audition Tips

By Sharon Richardson As I was preparing to write a blog about audition tips – I went back and read my blog from a year ago and realized – that information really doesn’t change!  So we are “recycling” a blog from last year with a couple different thoughts thrown in!  We are looking for a…
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Dancing in Pageantry

By: Kendra Souligne I am honored to choreograph this year’s AOTC production of Beauty & the Beast. In keeping with tradition, when it comes to choreography, we have the utmost respect for authenticity. The story of Belle living in 19th century France invokes the necessity for research of that time period and what style of…
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Strike up the band!

By Ryan Schultz Every year my first blog seems to come earlier and earlier. But, even though it’s hard to believe, auditions are right around the corner. This year, for the first time, we are putting on a Disney family classic, one that is a timeless story that has been enjoyed by millions over the…
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Once Upon a Time…

By Paula Denault … there was a group of people that dreamt of bringing stories to life in the great outdoors.  They struggled, they toiled, they scrimped, they saved, they laughed and they cried. They met giants that had to be slayed and ogres that had to be defeated.  Eventually their dreams were realized, and…
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Top 5 reasons you should audition for AOTC’s production of Beauty and the Beast

By Michael Keigher There are so many reasons one should audition for an Acting Out Theatre Company show. Some people have found lifelong friends from being in a production. Others have found solace in taking to the stage and becoming a whole new character. The list can go on and on for why you should…
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The Importance of Family

By Alyssa Norden In the words of one of my close friends, “Life is a journey.” Now more than ever do I realize the truth to this statement. As a child I always dreamed of leaving this small town and experiencing the world. My life journey brought me to Brazil, Hong Kong, and South Korea.…
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