Salt & Pepper Productions Theatre School: 28th July 2nd August 2025 Are you aged 818?Do you love acting, dancing, and singing?Do you want to be part of a team that produces a musical in just a week? If the answer is yes, then dont miss Salt & Pepper Productions Theatre School this Summer! The Experience Get ready to ruffle some feathers and join us for a fun and intensive week of acting, dancing, and singing as we hatch Honk! Jr., the heartwarming, hilarious retelling of The Ugly Duckling! This marks our seventh Musical Theatre School, and after the huge success of our previous workshops, were egg-cited to deliver another unforgettable experience. The entire week will be held at the amazing Grange Theatre, giving students the incredible opportunity to experience working in a professional theatre environment from start to finish. Throughout the week, theyll get to see behind the scenes, watching as the set is constructed, the lights are plotted, and the sound is rigged and tested. Students will also have costumes fitted and make-up designed and applied for their characters, just like in a professional production. Its a brilliant way for young performers to understand and appreciate all the elements that go into creating a full-scale show, not just what happens on stage! Students will spend the week rehearsing, learning new skills, and making friends, all while preparing for two egg-cellent live performances at The Grange Theatre on Saturday 2nd August at 12pm and 4pm. A Professional Experience for Young Performers This is a very busy and focused week, designed for students who are passionate about musical theatre and eager to experience the excitement, and the demands, of working in a professional theatre environment. This is not your average summer club; its a high-energy, professional experience where students rise to the exciting challenge of creating a full-scale production in just six days! Our production values match those of a professional show, with full costumes, set, lighting, sound, and make-up, giving students the incredible opportunity to perform in a truly theatrical environment and experience the real magic of the stage. Students are expected to work hard, support each other, and fully commit, just like professional performers, ensuring a rewarding and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. We promise it will be a summer theyll never quack about missing! Key Dates and Times Monday 28th July Thursday 31st July: 10am4pm (Dance, Drama, and Singing Rehearsals)Friday 1st August: 10am4pm (Technical and Dress Rehearsal)Saturday 2nd August: 10am6pm (Performances at 12pm & 4pm) Auditions Some lead roles require preparation due to extensive dialogue and lyrics. To make sure everyone is ready to shine, we will hold pre-auditions for older roles: Friday 20th June: Deadline to sign up for lead role auditions. Friday 27th June: Deadline for self-tape submissions. All other roles will be cast during the workshop week. Once your booking is confirmed, audition details will be sent to you. Cost 175 per student (Sibling discount: 155 per additional child) Deposit: 30 via Ticket Source. Final balance due by 4th July 2025. Once we receive your deposit, further information regarding auditions and an outline of the week will be sent to you. You will also receive an invoice for the remaining balance. Why Join Us? Dont get left behind in the pond, with Salt & Pepper Productions, every student is guaranteed a positive, rewarding, and egg-straordinary experience! Places at our previous Theatre Schools have completely sold out, and we have received outstanding feedback from parents and students alike, praising not only the exceptional standard of our productions, but also the way we care for and support every young performer. We are proud to offer a first-class experience where students feel safe, inspired, and challenged to be the very best they can be. Our tutors are a team of professional performers, experienced singers, theatre teachers, and award-winning directors and choreographers. They bring a wealth of industry knowledge and passion to every session, creating a dynamic, inspiring, and supportive environment for young performers to thrive. All staff hold current DBS checks and regularly update their child protection and safeguarding training to ensure the highest standards of care. Book Now! Dont miss your chance to be part of something truly special!Contact Artistic Director Jo Milborne-Chatt at [email protected] for more information or sign up today! Lets make this summer a real splash with Honk! Jr. it's going to be egg-cellent!