Willingham Performing Arts Academy
AUDITIONS for Winter 2025 production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
AUDITIONS:
Friday, September 26th @ 6pm
Saturday, September 27th @ 10am
Sunday, September 28th @ 2pm (possible callbacks)
LOCATION:
Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Arts Council and Cultural Center (226 E Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
REHEARSAL PERIOD:
Tuesday, September 30th to Tuesday December 2nd (approx 3-5 nights a week, most rehearsals go from 6-8:30pm)
TECH WEEK:
Wednesday, December 3rd to Wednesday December 10th (rehearsals each night from approx 5:30-9:30pm)
SHOWS:
Thursday through Saturday, December 11th-13th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14th @ 3pm
AUDITION PACKET LINK: https://docs.google.com/
AUDITION FORM LINK:https://forms.gle/
SYNOPSIS: The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon, everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
FEE: $10 per class ($120 total for the semester) *** Financial assistance available upon request ***
LOCATION: WPAA (221 E. Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
CLASS CAP: 15 students
“Jazz Dance with Willough” Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm
A dance class for 3rd – 8th grade students. This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate skilled dancers and is lead by Willough Walsh, a former performer at WPAA / YAC! You’ll focus on developing strong dance technique basics, condition the body with thorough comprehensive weekly warm-ups, and learn dance routines that challenge you and help sharpen your skills. This group class will also feature 1-on-1 instruction as Willough gives notes and corrections to each student in a way that best suits their learning style / growth. This is a skill-building class designed to take you to the next level as a dancer! It’s like private lessons, but with the benefit and fun of having your peers there! So tell your friends!
SEMESTER: August 28th – November 20th (12 weeks of class – one week off 10/13-10/17)
FEE: $10 per class ($120 total for the semester) *** Financial assistance available upon request ***
LOCATION: WPAA (221 E. Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
CLASS CAP: 15 students
REGISTRATION FORM LINK (For Both Classes):
Whether you prefer to study privately or with a group, WPAA is a great place to grow your artistic talents and sharpen your skills. Offering lessons in vocal, piano, and youth acting throughout the year.
Meet Our Artistic Director
Meet Our Artistic Director
A Little Bit About Charlie:
Charlie Kluttz was born and raised in Concord, NC and moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 2010 to study voice at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He obtained his Bachelors in Music (Classical Vocal Performance) and worked extensively with community theaters in the area while at UNCSA. Kluttz currently serves as a Music Director, Scenic Painter, and Scenic Designer for the Yadkin Arts Council in Yadkinville, NC. Kluttz also serves as the primary group and private lesson instructor for the Willingham Performing Arts Academy. Additionally, he is the current Music Theatre instructor for the Acting Out! program which operates under the UNCSA School of Drama.
We hope to see you this fall at the Willingham Performing Arts Academy!
Costume Rentals!
Our Spark Costume Shop if an offshoot of the academy and offers a wide variety of rental options for all types of performances and events.
If you are interested in signing up for a class, renting a costume, or would like more information about auditioning for a show please email info@yadkinarts.org