*** YouTheatre's Spring Registration is OPEN until January 30! You are not too late to sign up ***
NOTE: All Fall students returning to an auditioned Performance Group
MUST re - register for Spring 2012!

 January Newsletter is Available!

Stay up to date on the Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre. Take a look into our first Newsletter of 2012 by clicking here January Newsletter. Check it out to get more information on what's happening including upcoming classes, Spring Festival, our Playwriting Contest and an upcoming concert by BILLY JONAS!

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YouTheatre Announces Cast of: THE BOXCAR CHILDREN
 The Boxcar Children, Performances from March 7 - 18, 2012

For cast information please visit The Boxcar Children production homepage

Adapted from the original story by Gertrude Chandler Warner, The Boxcar Children, tells the story of the four Alden children and their struggle to survive on their own during America’s Great Depression. Auditions for this YouTheatre production will be Friday, January 13th from 5:30 - 8:30, Saturday, January 14th from 10am - 2pm and Sunday, January 15th will be Possible Callbacks.

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Spring Classes begin Jan. 23, end April 28
with Spring Festival

* Ballet classes and our Performance Groups continue through May.

* Additional class added: Practical Sewing Tips, Thursdays at 5:30.

* Call about our 6-week Friday Homeschool session from 12:00 - 2:30pm starting January 13.

* Sign up today, many classes have limited enrollment!

YouTheatre Announces 2012 Playwriting Contest

The YouTheatre's annual playwriting contest has been announced! The Playwriting Contest this year will be open to playwrights in grades 7 and 8.  This year's theme is: "Pay it Forward". One act of kindness can change everything. The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having it done to others instead.

Students are instructed to write a one-act play with 5 (or fewer) characters that takes place in a single location. Scripts should be no longer than 8-10 pages, typed, font: times new roman, size 12 point.

Please visit our Playwriting Homepage for important information on instructions, dates, judges info, additional directions and forms to download!

Check out some news from our ALUMNI!

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Guitar Lessons with Bill Altman
You may have seen the very talented Mr. Altman on the FRP main stage during Andrew Lloyd Webber: Music of the Night, or during one of his many performances at Music on the Rock. Bill has been teaching guitar lessons since 1985, and enjoys sharing his talent with interested students. Bill also teaches all styles of Guitar: Beginning Mandolin, Bass, Dobro. If you are interested in lessons with Bill he offers flexible lessons and scheduling. To inquire you may call YouTheatre at 693-3517 or Bill directly at 551-0506.

Piano Lessons with Frank Argento
Frank welcomes students of every age and skill level. He enjoys teaching a variety of styles and lessons are shaped to the interests and learning styles of his students.

All students are grounded in a practical knowledge of theory, harmony and sight reading. Lastly, Frank sends his students home with specific practice techniques that, if followed, will insure success. He knows the value of playing by ear and encourages his students to "launch out" into the unknown.

"My goal is that my students enjoy playing piano for a lifetime. I want them to have the skills that will serve them long after they stop lessons."

  Contact Frank:
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828-274-3206 (home) 828-280-1307 (cell)

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