Children's Musical Theatre's

Audition Workshops

 at the Bartlesville Community Center Studio Theater.

Kids in grades 2 through 10 can audition for CMT summer musicals.  Audition appointments for Willy Wonka  are currently being scheduled through this website or by calling 918-336-0558.  Rehearsals begin June 11 and run for 5 weeks, culminating in performances on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2012.  There is no fee to audition and no tuition charged when cast in a CMT summer musical.  Cast members are expeced to participate heavily in fundraising events to support the cost of producing the show.

Workshop 1 - Saturday, January 28, 10 am-12 noon:

Geared toward first-time auditioners, and those who have auditioned in the past and not received a role, this popular auditon workshop guides attendees through the audition process.  Kids play theater games and get important tips for a successful audition.  This workshop is a wonderful introduction to musical auditions and gives a taste of what to expect if a role in a CMT summer musical is accepted.  The workshop can be very helpful for those that are not sure if they want to audition, kids new to auditioning, and for those wanting to have a better audition than last year.  This workshop is for kids currently in grades 2 through 10. 

COST:  $5 paid at the door.   Registration at the door starting at 9:30 am. 

Workshop 2 - Saturday, January 28, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm:

Geared toward advanced auditioners who are familier with the auditon process and want to know how to be more successful in audition callbacks, this informal talk-back session with CMT Executive Director, Tracye Caughell, will explore factors which catch the eye of casting directors, both positively and negatively.  Discussion will give insight into what casting directors are looking for, what things turn them off, and what you can do to improve callback results.  Even if you are not auditioning for Willy Wonka, this session is applicable to other auditions with a variety of organizations.  Come glean the info from over 10 years of observation of the casting process.  This workshop is for kids in 6th through 12th grade who are familiar with the audition process. 

COST:   $5 paid at the door.   No advance registration required 

What if................

your gift had DOUBLE the impact for

 ??

From now until July, 2012, you have the opportunity to be part of a $100,000 challenge grant from The Lyon Foundation. When CMT raises the funds for the purchase and renovation of the building that will provide year round Arts Education for children, The Lyon Foundation will supply the last $100,000.

YOU can help! Your gift NOW will be part of this challenge grant. Join the growing list of arts patrons who believe in the work of Children's Musical Theatre and want to see more opportunities for more children. Call Kathy Wright at 918-336-0558 to find out more.

"Backstage Peek" at CMT's Future Home 

Review the blueprints and see the new costume shop.  Have your questions answered...what is a blackbox theatre? Where are sets and flats made and stored? Hear about the plans for all the future space for classes, productions, workshops, and regular programming.  See first-hand the exciting and growing world of Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville. 

•       Thursday, January 26, 11:00 am
• Tuesday, January 31, 4:30 pm
• Thursday, February 2, 11:00 am
• Tuesday, February 7, 4:30 pm
• Thursday, February 9, 11:00am

Tours may be scheduled by calling 918-336-0558 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CMT's future home is on Wyandotte Ave., 2 blocks north of Frank Phillips Blvd., where Tuxedo/Hensley Ave. passes immediately to the north.

Congratulations to CMT!
 
Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. Under the discipline Arts Education in American Communities, CMT has received a matching grant of $10,000 toward the production of

at the Bartlesville Community Center on July 12-15, 2012. This was an invitation-only program of the NEA, and CMT is honored to be a recipient of this award.