Trollwood Performing Arts School
Trollwood Weekly - July 9 - Issue 5
- IN THE KNOW -
What's Happening at Trollwood?
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Opens Next Week! - We are just a few days away from opening night of our Mainstage Musical, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella! Opening night is July 14. Students and staff members have been hard at work to prepare. We would love to have everyone attend a show! Details for ticket sales are listed below in this newsletter and on the Trollwood Box Office webpage. We also have several volunteer opportunities through the three week run of the musical. Details for volunteer opportunities, including a volunteer kickoff meeting on July 12, are listed below in this newsletter and on the Trollwood volunteer webpage.
Productions Begin - Productions for Trollwood Children's Theatre (TCT), Totally Trollwood Musical (TTM), and Trollwood Players are officially kicking off! TTM orientation, auditions, and callbacks were held this week. TCT and Trollwood Players kick off July 19.
These programs are filled on a first come first serve basis. Registration for Trollwood Players is still open. Waitlists are available for Trollwood Children's Theatre. ArtSpark sessions will also continue in July and still have openings.
Upcoming Appearances - Trollwood students, staff, and administrators will be making several appearances in local events and news programs to promote the Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella production. Make sure to watch for us at the following events, on tv, and on the radio!
- Monday, July 12 at 4:10 p.m. - Trollwood Executive Director Kathy Anderson and Cinderella actress McKenna Brye will be on KFGO with Dan Michaels promoting Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella and sharing unique aspects of this year's Mainstage Musical.
- Tuesday, July 13 - An article featuring Cinderella actress McKenna Brye and Trollwood Artistic Director Michael Walling will be in the Forum newspaper. You can read the article on www.inforum.com or in the newspaper's e-edition.
- Saturday, July 24 at 12:30 p.m. - Cast members from Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella will be performing at the Red River Market in downtown Fargo.
- HELP WANTED -
Volunteering At Trollwood
Mainstage Musical Volunteer Fire-Up – Join us Monday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Marcil Commons for a special gathering of our mainstage musical volunteer community. You will:
- Receive specialized training for volunteer jobs including ushers, concessions, parking, and more
- Discuss emergency management
- Receive your personalized volunteer schedule for the run of the show
- Enjoy the comradery of new friends as we begin our Cinderella adventure together
Volunteer Opportunities
Concessions - One of our biggest areas of need for volunteers this summer will be concessions. In this position, you will have a blast working with Concessions Chair Angie Schulz selling treats and drinks! If you aren’t ready to commit for 3 weeks, that’s ok! You can sign up by performance. Please sign up by July 11 if you are volunteering for week one. Click here to sign up.
Parking/Golf Carts – A large area of need for our volunteers is with our parking crew and golf cart crew. As a parker, you will be the first friendly face to welcome audience members. As a golf cart driver, you will give rides to excited patrons! Volunteers are needed for week one, so please sign up for these spots before they are gone! Click here to sign up for parking. Click here to sign up to drive golf carts.
Other Opportunities - Click here to view a list of all of our volunteer opportunities.
- SUMMER SNAPSHOTS -
Totally Trollwood Musical Begins
Totally Trollwood Musical kicked off this week with orientation, auditions, and callbacks. Students from around the region gathered to learn more about Trollwood Performing Arts School and their upcoming musical performance of Mary Poppins Jr. Check out the pictures below from orientation.
Performances:
Tuesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
North High School | 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo
- SUMMER PERFORMANCES -
Buy Cinderella Tickets Now!
Experience the magic of a favorite fairy tale in the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella mainstage musical at Trollwood Performing Arts School! It’s the classic story with new characters and surprising twists. Performance dates run between July 14 and 31. Purchase tickets at the Trollwood box office by calling 218-477-6502, online at on the Trollwood Box Office webpage, or by visiting the Box Office at Bluestem Center for the Arts.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Trollwood is proudly presented by Bell Bank, Member FDIC.
Performance Dates
- July 14-17: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
- July 14 sold out
- July 21-24: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
- July 28-31: Wednesday–Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Audio Described Night: July 17
ASL Night: July 23
FREE Shuttle to and from Mainstage Musical
What: Free MATBUS shuttle to and from Mainstage Musical
When: All productions; July 14-17, July 21-24, and July 28-31
- Preshow shuttles run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Post show shuttles begin after show ends
Where: Parking located at Azool Hornbacher's, 950 40th Ave. S., Moorhead
ArtSpark Performances
Friday, July 16
Discovery Middle School | 1717 40th Avenue South, Fargo
Ages 6 to 8: 1:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 3:00 p.m.
Friday, July 23
Trollwood Performing Arts School | 801 50th Avenue South, Moorhead
Ages 6 to 8: 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 30
Trollwood Performing Arts School | 801 50th Avenue South, Moorhead
Ages 6 to 8: 12:30 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 2:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE! Click here to learn which classes are still available.
Trollwood Children's Theater - Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Program Dates:
July 19 to August 11
Performances: (Tickets sold at the door)
Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Discovery Middle School | 1717 40th Avenue South, Fargo
Totally Trollwood Musical - Mary Poppins Jr.
Callbacks
Friday, July 9
North High School | 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo
*A callback list will be posted on the Totally Trollwood Musical (TTM) Notes and Updates section of our website with names and times for those called back: https://trollwood.org/totally-trollwood-musical/
First Full Cast Rehearsal
Monday, July 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
North High School | 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo
Performances: (Tickets sold at the door)
Tuesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
North High School | 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo
Trollwood Players - Life Cycles
Written & Directed by Kevin Kennedy
Thursday, August 12th at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 13th at 7:30 p.m.
Fargo South High School | 1840 15th Avenue South, Fargo
- SUMMER SNAPSHOTS TAKE TWO-
June Session Photo Shoots
- FEATURES -
Mainstage Musical Spotlight - Eliza Snortland
Our Mainstage Musical Vocal Director, Eliza Snortland, is returning to Trollwood for her eighth summer in this role! When she’s not at Trollwood, she teaches high school choir in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Click here to read all about Snortland’s history with Trollwood and what makes her most excited about Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella!
Trade Tips & Tutorials by Trollwood
This Week's Video
On our latest installment of Trade Tips and Tutorials, we're featuring a video by Trollwood alumna Natalie Shaw. Natalie has graced many stages with her insightful acting and beautiful voice. Currently, she is working as a talent agent in New York. In this video, she shares how important it is for actors to recognize and show gratitude for the many behind-the-scenes artists and representatives who support them.
- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT -
Seniors: If you have not turned in your Senior Spotlight, please email it to Ebony Sampson at sampsoe@fargo.k12.nd.us as soon as possible!
Senior Spotlight - Gabriella Rodriguez
Senior Gabriella Rodriguez has had a brief but impactful time at Trollwood. The recent Grafton High School graduate says she has learned so much from her instructors and peers here. Click this link to read about her favorite Trollwood memories and exciting future plans!
Senior Spotlight - Grace Henderson
Oak Grove High School graduate Grace Henderson has been involved in many different aspects of theatre during her eight years at Trollwood. With multiple classes and musical performances completed, she says she has become more confident in herself. Click here and learn more about her time at Trollwood and what she’s accomplished!
- HEY, GOOD LOOKIN' -
Cinderella Show Shirts
Trollwood Swag
THROWBACK Shirts - Only $5!
- EVENTS CALENDARS -
Strike Week
Mainstage Musical Production Party
Trollwood Events
- BLUESTEM CONCERT SERIES 2021 -
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. | Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved & General Admission Seating Available
Seether with P.O.D. & From Ashes to New - Friday, August 13
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. | Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved & General Admission Seating Available
Cole Swindell with Jon Langston - Sunday, August 15
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. | Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved & General Admission Seating Available
Sister Cities Smokeout - Saturday, August 28 & Sunday, August 29
Gates open at 3:00 p.m.
The Avett Brothers - Sunday, September 12
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. | Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved & General Admission Seating Available
NEEDTOBREATHE with Switchfoot & The New Respects
Thursday, September 23
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. | Show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Reserved & General Admission Seating Available
- PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES -
Annie LIVE! Online Casting Call
Click here for more information and to submit your online audition! The submission deadline is July 9.
BIO Girls Gala Performance Opportunity
If you or your student are interested, please email Katelin Madsen, marketing & events coordinator at BIO Girls, at katelin@biogirls.org by Friday, July 30.
- IN THE NEWS -
Trollwood Performing Arts School
Email: trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://trollwood.org/
Location: 801 50th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN, USA
Phone: 218.477.6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrollwoodPerformingArtsSchool
Twitter: @Trollwood