Dear NAPA Families,

Despite the ongoing rain it has not dampened our spirits as we have had another fantastic week here at NAPA. So, let’s start with the big news:

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR PERFORMANCE TEAMS AND THEIR TEACHERS FOR SUCH INCREDIBLE RESULTS AT THE FUTURE STARS COMPETITION!

Look at these fantastic results:

6’s Jazz 2nd
8’s Jazz 1st
10’s Lyrical 1st
10’s S&D 1st
10’s Musical Theatre 1st
12’s Lyrical 1st
12’s S&D 1st
12’s Musical Theatre 1st
12’s Acro 1st
15’s Acro 1st
15’s Musical Theatre A 2nd
15’s Musical Theatre B 1st
15’s S&D 1st
15’s Lyrical 2nd
Opens Lyrical 1st
Opens Musical Theatre 1st

A big shout out goes to our wonderful choreographers, Kim Reynolds, Greta Brinsley, Lucy Ellis and Mandy Morrison, and our vocal teachers, David Willis and Jackie Turner, your routines are incredible!!!! Thank you!

Q & A WITH COURTNEY MONSMA

Informative and Inspirational was the most common feedback we got from our audience, which was a perfect description of the responses Courtney gave from our cherubs’ questions. It was fabulous to have Courtney back on our stage, to discuss her career, reveal some top secrets about the technical wonders of Frozen, provide some excellent audition and performance tips, and to share what she got from being at NAPA where she trained in all facets of dance, acting and singing from the age of 9 until her graduation. We were very proud of our students who had obviously thought through their questions carefully as they generated some very informative and inspirational answers. Courtney spent time afterwards having photos taken and signing Frozen programs and her CD In the Light. We greatly appreciate Courtney taking time out from her busy schedule. For those of you who missed purchasing her CD, we are selling it this week from reception if you would like to grab a copy.

SOLO CONCERT

We have a sold-out performance for our Solo Concert on May 21, 2022 7:30 PM

Chookas to all of our performers! The audience will be in for a treat!

**REMINDER OF INSIDE OUT AUDITIONS**

Auditions for our end of year dance concert will be held on Monday May 23rd from 4.00-5.00pm. Check last week’s newsletter for more details if you need it. These audition applications close on Wednesday. Kim will email further information to all applicants.

CHICAGO TICKETS SOLD OUT IN 48 HRS!

What an incredible response! We were hoping to add another performance to accommodate people who have missed out on tickets but currently we are struggling to find an extra date where all the cast will be available. We will keep you posted. There are FOUR single tickets remaining on Friday, 22 July 2022. Get in quick if you don’t want to miss out!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

DATES OF PERFORMANCES!

We are frequently still being asked by parents, dates of performances. Please note that all dates for all events, productions, holidays etc can be found on our website.

VIEW NAPA PRODUCTION CALENDAR

EXTRA AVAILABLE PRIVATE SINGING LESSON TIMES

These have been in great demand, hence employing more fantastic singing teachers and they have juggled a few things around to open up more spots. If you would like any of these times please contact me immediately as they get snapped up very quickly. Teacher credentials can be found on our website.

Imogen Laag

Tuesdays - 3.30-4.00; 4.00-4.30; 4.30-5.00; 5.00-5.30; 5.30-6.00; 6.00-6.30; 6.30-7.00

Jackie Turner

Saturday - 8.30-9.00; 12.30-1.00; 4.00-4.30

INTERMEDIATE TREAD THE BOARDS PLAY CHANGE

After much deliberation, we have decided to change the play we had planned for this group. It had not been fully cast and the students were not as engaged with the content as they thought they would from its description. A new teacher and a new play is a game changer. Jane and I spent lots of time on Sunday reading a few scripts and we have decided on "So You Wanna Be a Cheerleader." This is a fun comedy with lots of great character work.