As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
This drama-desk award nominated adaption of the best-selling book, THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan opened on Broadway in 2019.
Featuring a thrilling original rock score, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
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Book by Joe Tracz
Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
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Originally commissioned, Created, and Produced Off Broadway by TheaterWorksUSA.
The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition is presented by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Concord Theatricals www.origintheatrical.com.au
TRAINING & PRODUCTION
Our commitment to crafting top-tier musical theatre productions with a strong emphasis on technical training ensures each student's growth as both a performer and an individual. Discover the joy of learning in a fun, and supportive atmosphere where creativity flourishes. ROCKIT is where young performers thrive!
Our dedicated teachers guide students through weekly Musical Theatre classes, honing their part singing, vocal blend, dance, character development, and stagecraft skills. Embrace the opportunity to set goals, practice, and collaborate with fellow cast mates, fostering pride and accomplishment in a nurturing, creative environment.
PRODUCTION INFO
WHO
This production is part of our ELEMENTARY (Grade 7 & 8) and INTERMEDIATE (Grade 9) performance programs. This is a bridging course to our Senior grades, combining aspiring young professionals and students who just love the arts!
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PERFORMANCE
Our ELEMENTARY and INTERMEDIATE performance programs will have 6 performances across two weekends.
TECH REHEARSAL: Saturday 16th November
SHOW Day: Sunday 17th November (2 Shows)
SHOW Day: Saturday 23rd November (2 Shows)
SHOW Day: Sunday 24th November (2 Shows)
AUDITIONS
ROUND 1 - Saturday 13th July (10:00am to 2:30pm)
Auditionees will be split into small grounps and called for a 75 minute session.
CALLBACKS - Saturday 13th July (3:00pm to 7:00pm)
Not all auditionees will be required at callbacks.
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We try to make our auditions as fun as possible! This is certainly not meant to be a stressful day. We like to workshop items and play to find the best role for each person.
CLASS INFO
WEEKLY CLASSES
Weekly classes will be held from 4:00 to 6:00pm on Friday afternoons at ROCKIT LAUNCHPAD STUDIOS (36 Old Cleveland Rd, Capalaba, 4157) commencing on Friday 12th July 2024.
Classes run following the QLD State School Calendar, observing QLD Public Holidays.
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PREREQUISITE CLASSES
In preparation for our Grade 9's moving into the Senior program, we require all INTERMEDIATE students enrol in one weekly technical dance class. This could be one of our beginner classes (Intro To Ballet, Intro to Jazz) or one of our streamed Jazz or Ballet classes in the weekly timetable.
FULL DAY REHEARSALS
There will be a few Full Day Rehearsals throughout the Semester to help us bring the production together. These dates are:
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Saturday 3rd August
Saturday 24th August
Saturday 19th October
EXTENDED REHEARSALS
As we near closer to the show, we extend our rehearsals a little longer (4:00pm -7:30pm) so that we can run the show with costumes within the rehearsal time.
These dates are:
Friday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd November.
FEES & DISCOUNTS
FEES
Each of our Musical Theatre performance programs run over two terms, full fees and discounts are viewable HERE.
A Costume Hire fee of $70 (inc. GST) will be added to your first term Invoice so the team can get your costumes ordered and ready for dress rehearsals.
We always endeavour to keep costume costs at a minimum, so some simple items (like black basics, undergarments, and shoes) will be supplied by students while the more complex costumes will be supplied by ROCKIT Productions.
DISCOUNT PACKAGES
We know that the cost of living is greatly affecting our community so we have introduced our 2024 DISCOUNT PACKAGE to help ease the load. Check it out HERE.
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Basically, the more classes you add, the more you save!
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PAYMENT PLANS
We do not expect fees to be paid in advance each term as these packages can really add up, so we offer a number of payment plan options with our direct debit partner PayAdvantage.
WHY CHOOSE ROCKIT?
ROCKIT is a safe space.
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At ROCKIT, we take pride in fostering a safe and supportive environment. By removing dance competitions and examinations, we prioritise a positive and inclusive atmosphere promoting body positivity and self-confidence.
Here, each student can freely explore their creativity and talents without fear of judgment.
WHEN?
Weekly classes will be held on Friday afternoons at
ROCKIT LAUNCHPAD STUDIOS.
ELEMENTARIES and INTERMEDIATES rehearse 4:00-6:00pm
Classes run following the QLD State School Calendar, observing QLD Public Holidays.
WHERE?
All classes and rehearsals take place at
ROCKIT LAUNCHPAD STUDIOS.
Our fully air-conditioned studio facility with sprung dance flooring and wall to wall mirrors.
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Performances take place at
THE LAUNCHPAD THEATRE.
Our fully air-conditioned 88-seat theatre, with tiered seating and theatrical lighting.
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Both facilities can be found at
36 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba.
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