CHA Drama Club
grade_cast_list_beauty_and_the_beast_jr.docx Welcome to Cardinal Hickey Academy's Drama Club Page!
My Name is Mrs. Dawn Nazzaro and I am the Director and Producer of all the Musicals here at Cardinal Hickey Academy. Let me tell you about myself. I have been directing children's musicals for over18 years. I have worked in Philadelphia,West Virginia, Internationally in Europe, and here in Good Old Calvert County. I have worked with Elementary school students, Middle school and High school students in Musical Theater. Here in Calvert County I have Produced and Musically directed shows at Mt. Harmony Elementary such as : Oklahoma, Beauty and The Beast, Willy Wonka, The Little Mermaid, The Jungle Book and Peter Pan Jr. I have also worked with Northern Middle school as their Choreographer in shows such as: Alice in Wonderland, High School Musical, Suessical, Hair Spray , and Shrek Jr. The Musical,The Lion King Jr., and Mary Poppins. I am a professional vocalist and have been in a few shows of my own throughout my career. The most memorable time that I have had other then the wonderful years of theater, is when I had the pleasure to sing backups for Barry Manilow. I have recently performed with Doc Scantlin and his Palms Springs Orchestra throughout the DC Area.
Two years ago I had the privilege to Direct my first Cardinal Hickey Academy Musical. We performed Annie Jr . We had so much fun and it was a huge success!! The Students learned all about the theater and what the Important steps we as cast members, stage crew members and directors needed to go through to Produce a successful show. Two years we had a great time with The Little Mermaid Jr. which was also a huge success! in 2016 we went back in time to the 1920's with The Musical , Bugsy Malone Jr. Last year we went to a far away land,where an Enchantress turns a cruel , unfeeling Prince into a Beast. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love as well before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Welcome to Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
This year we are in the African Savanna discovering the Animal Kingdom and The Circle of Life in our production of The Lion King Jr.
Here are some important facts about our Drama Club:
1- any student from grades 5-8 can join
2- all participants must fill out an application to join
3- all participants must pay a $50.00 club fee
4- students and parents are responsible for making sure you read the rehearsal schedule and check this website every week
The Process:
1- Audition announcements
2-Audition call backs
3-Posting the cast list on the Website
4-Rehearsals ( Schedule will get posted on the Website)
5-Technical rehearsals
6-Dress Rehearsals
7-Set and Stage painting ( stage crew , parents, actors)
8-Performances
9 -Cast Party
10 -Cleanup and strike the set
After the last performance, many of the cast and crew immediately ask "What"s the next show?" These words are a good indication that your child has had a wonderful experience. They also learn a great deal about musical theater and explore some very important life lessons.
Please ask me for a copy of Family Matters . This booklet will help you as parents understand the process of Musical theater in your school.
Thank you!
Mrs. Dawn Nazzaro ( Drama Director )
My Name is Mrs. Dawn Nazzaro and I am the Director and Producer of all the Musicals here at Cardinal Hickey Academy. Let me tell you about myself. I have been directing children's musicals for over18 years. I have worked in Philadelphia,West Virginia, Internationally in Europe, and here in Good Old Calvert County. I have worked with Elementary school students, Middle school and High school students in Musical Theater. Here in Calvert County I have Produced and Musically directed shows at Mt. Harmony Elementary such as : Oklahoma, Beauty and The Beast, Willy Wonka, The Little Mermaid, The Jungle Book and Peter Pan Jr. I have also worked with Northern Middle school as their Choreographer in shows such as: Alice in Wonderland, High School Musical, Suessical, Hair Spray , and Shrek Jr. The Musical,The Lion King Jr., and Mary Poppins. I am a professional vocalist and have been in a few shows of my own throughout my career. The most memorable time that I have had other then the wonderful years of theater, is when I had the pleasure to sing backups for Barry Manilow. I have recently performed with Doc Scantlin and his Palms Springs Orchestra throughout the DC Area.
Two years ago I had the privilege to Direct my first Cardinal Hickey Academy Musical. We performed Annie Jr . We had so much fun and it was a huge success!! The Students learned all about the theater and what the Important steps we as cast members, stage crew members and directors needed to go through to Produce a successful show. Two years we had a great time with The Little Mermaid Jr. which was also a huge success! in 2016 we went back in time to the 1920's with The Musical , Bugsy Malone Jr. Last year we went to a far away land,where an Enchantress turns a cruel , unfeeling Prince into a Beast. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love as well before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Welcome to Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
This year we are in the African Savanna discovering the Animal Kingdom and The Circle of Life in our production of The Lion King Jr.
Here are some important facts about our Drama Club:
1- any student from grades 5-8 can join
2- all participants must fill out an application to join
3- all participants must pay a $50.00 club fee
4- students and parents are responsible for making sure you read the rehearsal schedule and check this website every week
The Process:
1- Audition announcements
2-Audition call backs
3-Posting the cast list on the Website
4-Rehearsals ( Schedule will get posted on the Website)
5-Technical rehearsals
6-Dress Rehearsals
7-Set and Stage painting ( stage crew , parents, actors)
8-Performances
9 -Cast Party
10 -Cleanup and strike the set
After the last performance, many of the cast and crew immediately ask "What"s the next show?" These words are a good indication that your child has had a wonderful experience. They also learn a great deal about musical theater and explore some very important life lessons.
Please ask me for a copy of Family Matters . This booklet will help you as parents understand the process of Musical theater in your school.
Thank you!
Mrs. Dawn Nazzaro ( Drama Director )