Willingham Performing Arts Academy
AUDITIONS for Summer 2025 production of “Freaky Friday”
AUDITION DATES / TIMES:
Friday, May 16th from 6pm – 8:30pm
or
Saturday, May 17th from 10am – 12:30pm
AUDITION LOCATION: Willingham Performing Arts Academy (221 E Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
CALLBACKS: Sunday, May 18th from 2-4pm @ WPAA
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TECH WEEK:
Thurs, Jul 17 – Wed, Jul 23
PERFORMANCES:
Thurs, Jul 24 – Sat, Jul 26 @ 7:30pm
Sun, Jul 27 @ 3pm
*** Must be in 6th grade or above to audition. Actors auditioning for the role of “Fletcher Blake” must be at least 10 years old ***
This is not JUST a youth production- it’s a true COMMUNITY production and there are MANY roles available for adults!
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LINK TO THE AUDITION PACKET:
https://docs.google.com/
LINK TO THE AUDITION FORM:
DESCRIPTION – A vocal performance class for 4th – 8th grade students looking to take their singing abilities to the next level. You’ll learn and perform Solos, Duets, Trios, and Ensemble songs and each week you will perform for your fellow classmates in Master Class settings led by class instructor, Charlie Kluttz. Comprehensive warm-ups will focus on building a solid foundation in healthy vocal technique. This is both a skill-building and performance based class designed to take you to the next level as a vocal performer! It’s like private lessons, but with the benefit and fun of having your peers there!
DAY: Wednesdays
TIME: 4:30-5:45pm
LOCATION: WPAA (221 E. Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
SEMESTER: January 13th to April 25th (13 weeks total with 2 weeks off throughout)
FEE: $10 per class ($130 total for the semester) *** Financial assistance available upon request ***
CLASS CAP: 15 students
“Jazz Dance” with Willough
DESCRIPTION – 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!
DAY: Thursdays
TIME: 4:45-5:45pm
LOCATION: WPAA (221 E. Main St. Yadkinville, NC 27055)
SEMESTER: January 13th to April 25th (13 weeks total with 2 weeks off throughout)
FEE: $10 per class ($130 total for the semester) *** Financial assistance available upon request ***
CLASS CAP: 15 students
SPRING 2025 WPAA SEMESTER SCHEDULE
WEEK 1: Jan 13th – Jan 17th
WEEK 2: Jan 20th – Jan 24th
WEEK 3: Jan 27th – Jan 31st
WEEK 4: Feb 3rd – Feb 7th (NO CLASSES THIS WEEK)
WEEK 5: Feb 10th – Feb 14th
WEEK 6: Feb 17th – Feb 21st
WEEK 7: Feb 24th – Feb 28th
WEEK 8: Mar 3rd – Mar 7th
WEEK 9: Mar 10th – Mar 14th (NO CLASSES THIS WEEK – SPRING BREAK)
WEEK 10: Mar 17th – Mar 21st
WEEK 11: Mar 24th – Mar 28th
WEEK 12: Mar 31st – Apr 4th
WEEK 13: Apr 7th – 11th
WEEK 14: Apr 14th – 18th
WEEK 15: Apr 21st – 25th (Last week of classes / parent demo days)
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