Trollwood Performing Arts School
Trollwood Weekly - June 18 - Issue 2
- IN THE KNOW -
What's Happening at Trollwood?
FM Welcome Party - Trollwood students and alumni, including instructors Becca Kotte and David Triptow, are working on pieces to perform at the FM Welcome Party that is being put on by the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, no matter how long you have lived in the region.
What: FM Welcome Party Trollwood Performances
Where: Downtown Fargo, Fargo Broadway Square
When: June 23
- Trollwood Performances: 7:00 p.m.
- Welcome Party: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sun Celebration Cancellation
What Parents Need to Know
- SUMMER SNAPSHOTS -
ArtSpark Performances
- FEATURES -
Mainstage Musical Productions Team - Jordan Jones
Jordan Jones is reprising her role as Mainstage Musical stage manager this summer! She held this same position at Trollwood in 2019 while working on Disney's Freaky Friday. Click here to read more about Jones and all the skills she says are necessary to be a successful stage manager!
Meet Your Instructors - Madi Wilts
Madi Wilts is teaching two Totally Trollwood Academy contemporary and classical musical theatre courses at Trollwood this summer. During the school year, she teaches choir at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead. Click here to get to know Wilts and find out which of the previous roles she has held in her career is her favorite!
Trade Tips & Tutorials by Trollwood
This Week's Video
John Ford-Dunker is originally from Fargo, ND and is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Regional credits include: American Son (TheaterWorks Hartford), Red (Geva Theatre), Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park), King Charles III, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Pioneer Theatre), That High Lonesome Sound, So Unnatural a Level, A Christmas Carol, The Glory of the World (Actors Theatre of Louisville). Other: The Glory of the World (BAM), Soot and Spit (Our Voices Theatre), Macbeth (Old Hat Theatre Company), Hands on a Hardbody (Park Playhouse), Wonderful Town (Quisisana Resort). TV/Film: City On a Hill (Showtime), The Conan O'Brien Show (Conan at The Apollo, Clueless Gamer with Aaron Judge), What Keeps Me Up At Night (More Than Skies Official Music Video). Training: BFA Musical Theatre from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Actors Theatre of Louisville Professional Training Company. Instagram: @johnforddunker
- 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 - Alex Ngo
Alex Ngo, a recent graduate of West Fargo High School, has been involved with Trollwood for two years. He was a cast member in our 2019 Mainstage Musical, Disney's Freaky Friday, and is also a cast member for this summer's Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. Click here to learn more about Ngo, including his plans for after his final summer at Trollwood!
Senior Spotlight - Ashlyn Swanson
Ashlyn Swanson, a 2021 graduate of Davies High School, has been a student at Trollwood for the past seven years. She was a member of the costume run crew for the past two Mainstage Musicals and is returning to participate again this summer. Click here and read what Swanson says Trollwood has taught her over the years!
- SNEAK PEEK SNAPSHOTS -
Cinderella Costume Design
- HELP WANTED -
Volunteer Opportunities
Wig & Makeup - The wig and makeup department is looking for volunteers who can help prep cast members' hair before performances of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. This volunteer opportunity requires training that can be done at the following time:
- Wednesdays: June 23 and 30 at 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday: June 24 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: June 19 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
*Please click here to sign up for volunteer training. Dates for pre-performance wig prep can be scheduled following volunteer training.
Follow Spot - The Mainstage Musical is looking for a couple of amazing team members who would like to run a "followspot" light for Cinderella! This is an amazing way to be part of the performance every night. No experience necessary. We will train you. If you have never tried this before, now is your chance to learn a fun new skill. If you are interested in joining us, talk with Production Manager Jacqueline Reid in her office or e-mail her at reidj@fargo.k12.nd.us.
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 Operations and Rentals Manager Kelsy Hewitt selling treats and drinks!
Other Opportunities - Click here to view a list of all of our volunteer opportunities. Please click here to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Item Donations Needed
The Mainstage Musical production team is in need of the following items to help complete the set and props for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella:
- Cast iron kettle (or large old fashioned kettle in general)
- Old fireplace items (ie. Fireplace screen, pokers, tongs, etc.)
- Horse saddle
- Horse stirrups
- Sharpies - black and silver
- AA batteries
- Cabinet hinges
- Cabinet knobs
- Cabinet latches and catches
If you are able to help, please call 218-477-6500 or email Production Manager Jacqueline Reid at jacqueline@jacquelinereid.com. Please stay tuned through the summer for more item donation opportunities!
- 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
ArtSpark Performances
Friday, June 18
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo
Ages 6 to 8: 1:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 25
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo
Ages 6 to 8: 1:00 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 3:00 p.m.
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.
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:
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.
Program Dates:
July 7 to August 5
Tuesday, August 3 at 2:00pm & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4 at 2:00pm & 7:00 p.m.
Fargo 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
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- 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