What is it? It is an arts outreach program designed to bring the performing arts to Saskatchewan youth.  Youth will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professional instructors from the Saskatchewan Express Musical Theatre Studio.  Participants attend the one day workshop which consists of an intensive day of vocal, drama and dance sessions.  At the end of the day the participants will present a number of pieces learned within each discipline in the form of an open house where family, friends and community members can come watch the evening production.

What else do I need to know? Reach for the Stars is a fun and intense day of learning about music, drama and dance so you will want to be prepared by eating a nutritious breakfast and packing a healthy lunch to bring (and a few snacks) to keep up your energy for the day.  Supper will be provided and is included in the $28 registration fee.

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Purpose

To expose youth to an opportunity where they can develop their talents in drama, vocal, and dance as taught by professionals from Saskatchewan Express.

Vision

Youth would have a desire to participate in the performing arts – drama groups would be formed, membership would increase in school choirs.

Target group

8 – 18 years

Application Process

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• Communities bid to host the workshop
• Deadline is January 15, 2010 to host in March 2010

Selection process

• Communities must be able to provide an adequate facility to Saskatchewan Express’ needs (3 teaching spaces, gym, etc.),
• Communities must be willing to assist in choosing possible hosting dates ( preferably October – November or February)  Due to the busy Christmas season this program will not be offered in the months of December or January.
• Host communities must provide a minimum of 45 participants to a maximum of 60
• Communities must show they are capable of providing billets for the instructors (usually the night before the workshop if distance requires)

Categories

Vocal, Drama & Dance

PROGRAM DETAILS:

An arts outreach program designed to bring the performing arts to Saskatchewan youth.   Youth will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professional  instructors from the Saskatchewan Express Musical Theatre Studio.  This is a one-day  workshop that consists of an intensive day of vocal, drama and dance sessions.  At the  end of the day, youth will present a number of pieces learned within each discipline in  the form of an open house.  A registration fee per participant is set to cover additional costs.

HOST RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set a date for the workshop within one of the following months (October, November, February or March) Please note that this workshop is unavaliable for the months of December and January. 
• Book a caterer
• Provide a facility (3 teaching spaces required, one of a performance size – gymnasium,community hall, classroom, multi-purpose room, library, etc.)
• This is a region wide event and must include participation from two or more communities (60 is the maximum and 45 is the minimum number of participants)
• Promotion through word of mouth
• Provide billets/hotel rooms for instructors (they may arrive the evening before for set up)

Southeast Connection RESPONSIBILITIES

• Book the workshop
• Work with host community to set a date
• Registration – develop, distribute and collect registration forms and fees, and set a deadline

• Finances – provide funding to cover costs and set registration fee – all financial transactions are handled by Southeast Connection
• Promotion throughout the region through newspapers and weekly columns