We have so many upcoming extra concerts and exciting opportunities to share. It’s always uplifting to come together through music and theater. Thank you for being a part of Garden Players!
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
For GP Students & ALUMS
Nov 24th Thanksgiving Interfaith Service at The Community House
We’ve been invited to sing during CITG’s Interfaith Service
Arrive 3pm to rehearse Dona Nobis Pacem & This Little Light Of Mine! Sing in the 4-5pm service.
Where: The Community House, 15 Borage Place, FH, NY 11375
(Open to grads & students. Anyone can attend. Free event.)
December 10th & 13th in-class Sharing Day
Sharing Day will be held in our classroom, so each family can invite 1 or 2 people to come see the songs, scenes and acting improv that we’ve been working on.
(Open to current students and guests of current students.)
December 15th at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium
We’ve been invited to perform in a 20 minute slot during the 2nd Annual FHS Holiday Toy Drive! The event on Sunday, December 15, 2024 is from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, an opportunity for the Forest Hills community to contribute donations and celebrate the season with activities, refreshments, and entertainment. Last year they collected more than 500 toys and helped provide joy to children in need.
We are seeking singers and actors to perform and promote holiday cheer.
Let us know if you can join us!
(Performance opportunity open to grads & students. Anyone can attend.)
***December 22nd Holiday & Hollywood Movie Songs Concert:
Audition Video required – due Saturday November 16th
We have been invited to sing with the Queens Oratorio Society during their Annual Holiday Concert at QPAC (Queensborough Performing Arts Center). We are only able to accept 20 Garden Players students to accompany us for this unique performance opportunity, and so far, we have selected 9 students, leaving 11 spots available. This is an extraordinary chance for current and recent Garden Players graduates to showcase their talents on a professional stage, accompanied by a skilled conductor and supported by an exceptional adult choir.
(Singing opportunity open to 20 grads & students – audition required. Anyone can attend. Reduced rate tickets are available to performers’ guests)
Sign-Up Form
Sign Up for any of the above performance events. (This form is for current students and grads who would like to perform in upcoming concerts, and for family of current students who would like to attend Sharing Day.)
Watch Garden Players Rehearse!
Over the last few weeks we have been practicing for upcoming performances.
Enjoy the songs “I Can See It” and “This Is Going To Be Big”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 2025
January 26, 2025 – Garden Players January Concert
Rising Stars and Garden Players classes perform songs and scenes in concert with a live band at The Community House at 3pm and 5pm.
Magic It Up (a GP original musical) – May 17 & 18, 2025
It’s a rewrite of a favorite musical, Magic It Up. Magic has vanished, leaving the Wizards, Hairsomes, Water Eagles, and Unicorns all stuck in separate areas of the forest. When the magic goes to the kids, they must find a way to bring everyone back together.
Shows Saturday 4:30, 7:30, Sunday 2:00, 5:00.
Tickets
2025 Tickets will be available here closer to show time.
Join Garden Players Classes
Musical Theatre
⭐️Learn acting, singing, movement. Theater games and performing tips from seasoned pros! Giggling guaranteed. Performance opportunities.
⭐️Choose Tuesdays or Fridays
RS (K-3) 3:35-4:20pm
GP1 (3-5) 4:25-5:25pm
GP2 (5-9) 5:30-6:30pm
Acting Class & Audition Technique
Auditions can be daunting. Learning how to brush off the nerves and think on your feet is a skill that takes time to learn. If you have an audition coming up or are looking to hone in on your acting and improv technique, this is the class for you!
⭐️Mondays 5pm, Oct – January
Private Lessons
⭐️Be your best self. Private lessons give you the undivided attention of enthusiastic, top notch NYC professionals.
Guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, piano, voice, acting. Audition coaching.
Community Events & Performances of Note
Lincoln Center Presents – Free Tickets and More Info
How to get cheap and affordable Broadway tickets – NPR Article
I hope we get to see each other at some of the upcoming events. Wishing everyone peace, creativity, community, and joy.
Musically yours,
Betina Hershey
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