Youth & Education Theatre Activities

THIS ENROLLMENT PAGE IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IS ONLY FOR CAST MEMBERS OF HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD.

Rehearsals: 9/24-11/13; M, Tues, Th, Sun, 4:00-6:00 PM (occasional Saturday rehearsals)

Performances: 11/14 (Preview); 11/15 (School Matinees - Cast and Crew will need to miss school/work); 11/16-11/18 (Public Performances)

Suggested Ages: Students 7+

Description: This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious. Children give twenty-three lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room, and how to laugh hysterically. The pace is fast, the tone subversive, and the recognition instant.

Director: Zoe Lokey

Cost: $125 Request Tuition Assistance.

Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36301; "Bus Station" Rehearsal Space, 285 S Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36301

Deadline to Register: Once the cast list is announced, please register before the first rehearsal on 9/24 to confirm your place in the cast.

THIS ENROLLMENT PAGE IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IS FOR CAST AND CREW MEMBERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST ONLY.  

Rehearsals: 9/5-10/22; M, Tues, Th, 6:00-8:00 PM; (Sunday rehearsals and one additional hour is added to rehearsals starting 10/15)

Performances: 10/24 (Preview); 10/25 (School Shows); 10/26-28 (Public)

Competition: 11/2-11/5 SEACT’s TheatreFest

Rehearsal: 10/30, 11/2, 11/3 Competition

Performance: 11/4 Rehearsal & Performance

Description: Good friends Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing both have created fictitious personalities to help them avoid their social obligations.  Jack, in fact, lives a completely double life.  When at his country home, where he is ward to the lovely Cecily, he goes by his given name, Jack.  While in the city visiting his pal and courting Algernon’s beautiful cousin Gwendolen, he is Ernest. Hilarity ensues as Algernon travels to the country and also takes on the false identity of Ernest in order to court Cecily.  When the two lovely ladies realize they are both engaged to Ernest Worthing, it takes much earnest — and hysterical — conversation before true love can prevail.  This production will compete at SEACT’s TheatreFest in November.  

Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36301

Cast Cost: $100 (due Tuesday 9/5) Request Tuition Assistance

Crew Cost: $50 (due Tuesday 9/5) Request Tuition Assistance.

Optional Competition Coaching: If you would like to compete in the Solo, Duo, or Group performance categories at SEACT's TheatreFest, you can register at SEACT.com.

Dates: Monday-Friday, 10/9-10/13

Times: 8:30-11:30 AM

Suggested Ages: 7-14

Description: Throw your scripts out the window! This Fall Break camp focuses on devising an original play through group theatre games, collaboration, and improvisation. Campers take the creative reins as they become the actors, directors, and playwrights of their very own production! Guided by a passionate teaching artist, campers will hone their performance skills, create original work, and learn the importance of teamwork. This camp will culminate in a brief performance for family and friends at 11:00 AM on Friday.

Instructor: Tyreece Mayo

Cost: $150 Request to waive fees.

Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36301

Deadline to Register: Wednesday 10/4

Dates: 10/9-10/13

Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ages: 4-6

Description: SEACT's Little Storytellers Camp creates opportunities for our youngest campers to discover and explore imagination and creativity. The camp is designed to use creative play, process drama, and visual art to further expand both a young child’s imagination and their developing intelligence. This is done by shaping the curriculum around a piece of children’s literature, and academically structuring the sessions. There will be a short share-time for family and friends at the conclusion of camp on Friday at 11:00 AM.

Instructor: Brianna Lewis

Cost: $150 per student Request to waive fees.

Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S. Saint Andrews Street)

Deadline to register: 10/4

Dates: Saturdays, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 

Times: 2:00–5:00 PM

Suggested Ages: 19+

Description: The SEACT(OR) Wokrshop is an exciting opportunity for 10 adults to grow and refine their acting talents. Each actor will receive one-on-one coaching for a monologue and/or duologue (two-person scene) of their choice. This will be a three-day workshop followed by an informal class presentation for invited friends and family.  Actors must be available for each day.  All experience levels are encouraged to join!

Instructor: Katie Ash

Cost: $10

Location: SEACT Rehearsal Space at the Bus Station (285 S Foster St.)

Notes: Monologues must be from a published play or film.  Participants must obtain a hard copy of the monologue prior to first workshop day.  Your character should be appropriate for age and gender.  90 second max in length.

NOTE: This enrollment page is for students who are participating in the Solo/Duo competition at the National Performing Arts Festival.  Mean Girls Jr. cast members should register using the NPAF/Mean Girls Jr. enrollment page (listed below). 

An audition is not required for students to enroll in the NPAF Solo/Duo team.

Student enrollment and a $300 deposit is due 8/8 using this page.  After your student is enrolled, you will receive a link to a Google Form to register addional family members for the trip.  Registration and deposits for each additional family member are due Friday 8/25. 

Rehearsals: M, W, 11/27-12/13; 1/8-2/7 (enroll in either the Monday or Wednesday section)

Trip Dates: 2/14-2/18

Suggested Ages: 10-18; Parent/Guardian chaperone required for students under 13

Description: Your enrollment grants you 8 coaching sessions between 11/27 and 2/8 in a group rehearsal setting. Through peer observation and instructor feedback, you will sharpen your performance skills and prepare to compete for the top prize! Members of this team are eligible to compete in the Solo/Duo Dramatic Performance or Vocal Performance categories. The total package includes a 4-day, all-inclusive trip to Universal Studios.

Instructor: Anna Lokey, Billy Hutto

Rehearsal Location: Bus Station Rehearsal Space, 285 S Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36301

Competition Location: Universal Studios, Orlando, FL

Required registration and initial deposit of $300 due 8/8; Fee Waiver Application due 8/8; final payment due 2/14

Trip payment details available here.

Trip itinerary available here.

NOTE: NOT OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.  This enrollment page is for Mean Girls Jr. cast and crew members only.  Students who would like to attend the National Performing Arts Festival as only Solo/Duo competitors should register using the NPAF enrollment page above.   

Student enrollment and a $300 deposit is due 8/8 using this page.  After your student is enrolled, you will receive a link to a Google Form to register addional family members for the trip.  Registration and deposits for each additional family member are due Friday 8/25. 

Rehearsals: 11/6-2/4; M, Tues, Th, 6:00-9:00 PM; Sun, 2-5 PM (occasional Saturday rehearsals)

Performances: 2/6 (Preview); 2/7 (School Shows); 2/8-2/10 (Public Performances)

Trip Dates: 2/14-2/18

Suggested Ages: 13-18; Parent/Guardian chaperone required for students under 13

Description: Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? This production includes a full-length performance run at the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan and a travel competition performance opportunity with a 20-minute cut at Universal Studios. Your enrollment grants you 8 coaching sessions between 11/27 and 2/8 in a group rehearsal setting for the Solo/Duo Dramatic and Vocal performance competition.

Director: Anna Lokey

Rehearsal Location: Bus Station Rehearsal Space, 285 S Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36301; Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St, Dothan, AL 36301

Competition Location: Universal Studios, Orlando, FL

Required registration and initial deposit of $300 due 8/8; Fee Waiver Application due 8/8; final payment due 2/14

Trip payment details available here.

Trip itinerary available here.

SEACT offers school and community partnerships to benefit your organization through Theatre Arts.  Services include: professional development, theatre program development, teacher training, classroom arts integration, skills-based workshops, team building events, and private consultation sessions.  A representative of your organizaiton should register here to initiate a conversation with a qualified Arts Specialist.  Our suggested rate is a $50/hr tax-deductible donation to Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, which can be made after services have been rendered.  We look forward to working with you!