FALL 2026: Teen Play Production, Mondays 6-8pm (ages 13+) "CORALINE"
We are excited to announce our Teen Play Production Program will be working on a one-act adaptation of the dark fantasy/ghost story, Coraline!
ABOUT THE PROCESS:
The Teen Play Production program is tailored for older students who are ready for a more rigorous and artistically demanding experience. Working with more complex material, students are challenged to take ownership of their performances while developing advanced acting techniques, emotional range, and collaborative skills. This program fosters a high level of commitment and artistry within a professional and supportive rehearsal environment.
Auditions will take place on the first day of the program, and all actors who sign up will be cast!
SYNOPSIS:
"Eleven-year-old Coraline Jones has just moved into the 'Pink Palace Apartments' with her over-worked and hyper-stressed parents, Mel and Charlie. Coraline passes away the tedious days by meeting her new neighbors: retired actresses April Spink and Miriam Forcible, circus-mouse trainer Mr. Bobinsky, and an odd young boy named Wybie. While exploring their new home, Coraline discovers a mysterious door that leads her to 'The Other World,' a replica of her home, where everything is seemingly perfect. The only thing that seems off is her Other Mother and Other Father have buttons sewn into their eyes... When Coraline learns the truth about the Other Mother's twisted nature, she must face off against her in a game that will determine the fate of her entire family."
This production will also teach actor's about working with/acting against puppets, as characters such as the Cat, Bobinsky's mice, the Snapdragon flowers, and Coraline's plush toys will all be created using various puppets.
While this production is not a musical, the characters of the Other Father, April Spink and Miriam Forcible will be required to sing a little.
Rehearsals and performances will take place at the NESPA Blackbox, located at 55 Concord Street, North Reading, Suite 106/107
Time: Mondays from 6pm to 8pm
August 31st - October 26th
No rehearsal: September 7th
TICKETED PERFORMANCES:
Saturday, October 31st at 2pm
Sunday, November 1st at 2pm
Please make sure that the dates work for your schedule. There are no refunds after registering.
Questions? Please reach out to Artistic Director, Kelly Walsh, at [email protected].