Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals, along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals.
Main Cast (Grades 5-12)
Auditions:
Monday, March 13th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 5th | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Callbacks:
Thursday, April 9th | Time TBD
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Sundays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $295.00
Chorus (Grades K-6)
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Sundays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $125.00
Production Crew (Grades 5-12)
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mondays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $160.00
Performances: Performances are June 13th - 21st with strike to follow. Please see CALENDAR for specifics.
Location:
Hanifl Performing Arts Center
4941 Long Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Main Cast (Grades 5-12)
Auditions:
Monday, March 13th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 5th | 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Callbacks:
Thursday, April 9th | Time TBD
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Sundays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $295.00
Chorus (Grades K-6)
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Sundays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $125.00
Production Crew (Grades 5-12)
Rehearsals:
April 16 - June 13
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mondays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursdays 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $160.00
Performances: Performances are June 13th - 21st with strike to follow. Please see CALENDAR for specifics.
Location:
Hanifl Performing Arts Center
4941 Long Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
All sales are final. No refunds or credits will be granted for non-attendance.
Meet the Director: Carrie Carlson
Carrie has a BA in Psychology and has been involved with performance groups that have traveled across the United States from New York to California. Carrie has been a part of CPA for 11 years and has been the primary director for the past 5 years.
Carrie has a BA in Psychology and has been involved with performance groups that have traveled across the United States from New York to California. Carrie has been a part of CPA for 11 years and has been the primary director for the past 5 years.
Grease Volunteer Requirements:
CPA requires a $150.00 Volunteer Check at the time of registration.
CPA requires a $150.00 Volunteer Check at the time of registration.
- If the parent/guardian completes their volunteer time, the check will be shredded. If not completed, you will be notified prior to cashing your check. The requirements are as follows:
- 6 hours of volunteer time
- Volunteer at 2 performances
- Participate in set strike following the final performance
Why do you require background checks for volunteers?
Every year, CPA relies on its volunteers to assist to create successful programs. Our volunteers fulfill roles as guardians, costume and stage assistants, lead chaperones, and so much more. We are so fortunate to have parent volunteers and their vital contribution to CPA’s success. We could not do what we do without you. CPA takes seriously its commitment to promoting a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our young participants. All volunteers (with the exception of our Junior Directors) will be required to complete a CONFIDENTIAL background check. The ultimate goal is to verify identity and prevent unidentified individuals from entering rehearsal practices or jeopardizing a child’s safety. The safety of the children enrolled in our program is of the highest priority to us! Cost for background checks is $17.00. CLICK HERE for more info.
Every year, CPA relies on its volunteers to assist to create successful programs. Our volunteers fulfill roles as guardians, costume and stage assistants, lead chaperones, and so much more. We are so fortunate to have parent volunteers and their vital contribution to CPA’s success. We could not do what we do without you. CPA takes seriously its commitment to promoting a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our young participants. All volunteers (with the exception of our Junior Directors) will be required to complete a CONFIDENTIAL background check. The ultimate goal is to verify identity and prevent unidentified individuals from entering rehearsal practices or jeopardizing a child’s safety. The safety of the children enrolled in our program is of the highest priority to us! Cost for background checks is $17.00. CLICK HERE for more info.
Participation Fee for Grease is $295.00. Price includes theater education and t-shirt.
We also require a $25.00 non-refundable Registration Fee per child (paid once annually for our programs).
We also require a $25.00 non-refundable Registration Fee per child (paid once annually for our programs).
Ready to Register?
Your Registration is complete once you complete the (5) steps below:
1) Fill out a Registration Form for each child.
2) Pay $25.00 Registration Fee (paid once per calendar year per child) either electronically or via mail
3) Pay the Participation Fee, $295 for Main Cast, $125 for Chorus, or $160 for Production Crew (per child) either electronically or via mail.
4) Turn in volunteer check of $150.00. Volunteer check will be held and shredded if requirements are met.
1) Fill out a Registration Form for each child.
2) Pay $25.00 Registration Fee (paid once per calendar year per child) either electronically or via mail
3) Pay the Participation Fee, $295 for Main Cast, $125 for Chorus, or $160 for Production Crew (per child) either electronically or via mail.
4) Turn in volunteer check of $150.00. Volunteer check will be held and shredded if requirements are met.
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“Grease” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
JIM JACOBS (Book, Music and Lyrics). Jacobs, who created Grease (in 1970) with Warren Casey, was born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago’s far northwest side. During the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll (1956-1960) he was a guitar-playing “greaser” student at Taft High School. In 1963, Jacobs met Warren Casey when they were both cast in a local theatre production of A Shot in the Dark. Seven years later they wrote what was to become one of the greatest musicals of all time. Grease opened in 1971 in a former trolley barn called the Kingston Mines Theatre in Chicago. A year later, Grease made it to Broadway and “Greasemania” took off, resulting in one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. The 1978 movie became and remains the highest grossing movie musical of all time. Originally an actor, Jacobs has been seen on television, in motion pictures, regional theatre, national tours, and on Broadway. He is the co-author of several other plays and musicals including Island of Lost Coeds, a musical spoof of the low budget sci-fi/horror/jungle movies of the 1950s, which he wrote with Warren Casey. In May 2014, Mr. Jacobs was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Columbia College in Chicago. He currently resides in Southern California and remains active in the theatre, especially with the American Theatre Company of Chicago. WARREN CASEY (Author, Composer and Lyricist) was born in Yonkers, New York, and attended Syracuse University. During the late ‘50s, he learned all about “greasers” while working as an art teacher in upstate New York. He moved to Chicago in 1962, where he hoped to pursue an acting career. He appeared in dozens of productions, including creating the role of Bernie Litko in David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He supported himself with jobs in retail, including working as an assistant manager of a chain of apparel stores, and as a record salesman. In the meantime, he taught himself how to play the guitar and began writing songs. Mr. Casey acted with the Chicago Stage Guild (where he met Jim Jacobs), the Old Town Players, and the Kinston Mines Theatre. The latter company staged the original production of GREASE which he wrote with Jim Jacobs. After the incredible success of both the musical and the movie, the two collaborated on Island of Lost Coeds, a musical satire of the B-movies of the 1950s. Mr. Casey died in 1988.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
JIM JACOBS (Book, Music and Lyrics). Jacobs, who created Grease (in 1970) with Warren Casey, was born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago’s far northwest side. During the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll (1956-1960) he was a guitar-playing “greaser” student at Taft High School. In 1963, Jacobs met Warren Casey when they were both cast in a local theatre production of A Shot in the Dark. Seven years later they wrote what was to become one of the greatest musicals of all time. Grease opened in 1971 in a former trolley barn called the Kingston Mines Theatre in Chicago. A year later, Grease made it to Broadway and “Greasemania” took off, resulting in one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. The 1978 movie became and remains the highest grossing movie musical of all time. Originally an actor, Jacobs has been seen on television, in motion pictures, regional theatre, national tours, and on Broadway. He is the co-author of several other plays and musicals including Island of Lost Coeds, a musical spoof of the low budget sci-fi/horror/jungle movies of the 1950s, which he wrote with Warren Casey. In May 2014, Mr. Jacobs was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Columbia College in Chicago. He currently resides in Southern California and remains active in the theatre, especially with the American Theatre Company of Chicago. WARREN CASEY (Author, Composer and Lyricist) was born in Yonkers, New York, and attended Syracuse University. During the late ‘50s, he learned all about “greasers” while working as an art teacher in upstate New York. He moved to Chicago in 1962, where he hoped to pursue an acting career. He appeared in dozens of productions, including creating the role of Bernie Litko in David Mamet’s Sexual Perversity in Chicago. He supported himself with jobs in retail, including working as an assistant manager of a chain of apparel stores, and as a record salesman. In the meantime, he taught himself how to play the guitar and began writing songs. Mr. Casey acted with the Chicago Stage Guild (where he met Jim Jacobs), the Old Town Players, and the Kinston Mines Theatre. The latter company staged the original production of GREASE which he wrote with Jim Jacobs. After the incredible success of both the musical and the movie, the two collaborated on Island of Lost Coeds, a musical satire of the B-movies of the 1950s. Mr. Casey died in 1988.
