Brooksville, Florida (March 13, 2013) – Live Oak Theatre Company, a not-for-profit family oriented theatre company, will conduct its fourth annual summer program from Monday through Friday, June 24 through June 28. Camp will be held at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Ave., Brooksville, FL, 34601.

Camp will be held from 10 am to 4 pm with a lunch break and time taken for snacks. (Children must bring their own lunch, drinks, and healthy snacks.) Arrangements can be made for early drop-off/late pick up, on a case by case basis.

Suggested donation for tuition is $150.

The camp is open to children from ages 7 – 18. Special arrangements may be made for younger children based on interview and audition. Campers will be split into three age groups.

The campers will learn various concepts of musical theatre including:

• Vocal technique
• Song interpretation
• Movement to music
• Auditioning skills
• Stage make-up
• Set/costume theory and technique
• Acting skills such as:
  • Characterization
  • Improve technique
  • And much more

The faculty will include Randi Olsen, Jessica Lucas, Ellen Sanborn, Davis Sanborn, Vince Vanni and additional guest faculty.

Those who wish to reserve a place for their child, may send a deposit/donation of $25, payable to Live Oak Theatre Company and mailed to Live Oak Theatre Company, Randi Olsen, Artistic Director, P O Box 12285 Brooksville FL 34603.

For more information go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org or call 352-593-0027.

About The Live Oak Theatre Company (LOT)

The Live Oak Theatre Company (LOT), a non-profit organization, is a division of YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Tampa, a not for profit 501 (C) (3) company. The Live Oak Theatre Company exists to enrich families, individuals and the community as a whole by providing positive artistic experiences in the Performing Arts – including excellent, affordable, and edifying Family Friendly entertainment, performance, and educational opportunities for Theatre patrons and participants of all ages. 

For more information about the Live Oak Theatre Company, including sponsorship and audition opportunities, call 352-593-0027, email Randi@liveoaktheatre.org, or go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org. 

Click here to PURCHASE TICKETS for our upcoming production of Take it Easy!

Brooksville & Spring Hill, Florida– Live Oak Theatre Company announces the cast for its upcoming production of the musical Take It Easy. The Take It Easy cast includes: Christian Braz as John Graham, Hannah Vandigriff as Mary Taylor, Jordan Daniels as Fred Brown, Victoria Rose Razzano as Susan Bradshaw, Keith Meccia as Joe Goldman, Dani Lips as Becky Winslow, Ashley McCall as Winifred Taylor, Sam McCall as Lt. Col. Robert Davidson, Colin Brooks as George Winston, Robert Santoro as Tony DeLuca, Brendan Lawrence as Jim Kulski, Hailey Schubert as Amy Lawrence, Ellen McCormick as Joan Williams, Stephanie Cooper as Marie Larsen, Jenna Eyers as Lisa Harrison and Noel Coutu as Archer Jones. The show is under the direction of Myndee Washington with Nicki Helsley producing. Randi Olsen is the musical director, LA Chiucchi- Dysart is the choreographer, and Misty Hornsby is the stage manager/ technical director.

Take It Easy is a musical set on a college campus during World War II, which follows the lives of three privates drafted out of their college lives and into the Army’s Specialized Training Program (ASTP) at “State University.” Here, in old fashioned musical tradition, boys meet coeds and love blooms.

The show plays weekends November 9-18 at The Bridge Christian Life Center, 7279 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34606. There will be a special production on Veterans Day at the Bandshell in downtown Brooksville. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 13 and younger – with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information, go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org, or call the box office at 352-593-0027. Tickets will also be available at the door.

June  10-14 & 17-21 2013 

The Live Oak Theatre Company, a not-for-profit family oriented theatre company, will conduct a Summer Performing Arts Camp in June 2013 in Hernando County, FL.

The camp will have two weekly sessions  :

June 10-14, 2012

June 17-21, 2012

We strongly encourage campers to attend both sessions.

Camp will be held from 10 am to 4 pm with an hour lunch/flex time. (Children must bring their own lunch, snacks & beverages.). Arrangements can be made for early drop-off. Tuition is $150 for either weekly session or $250 for both sessions.

Limited partial scholarships are available (see Scholarship Application form below).

The camp is open to children from age 7 through 18. Special arrangements may be made for younger children based on interview and audition.

Children will learn various concepts of musical theater including:

• Vocal technique & Song interpretation
• Costume & Set Design
• Movement to music
• Auditioning skills (students will receive a headshot & monologue video)
• Stage make-up
• Acting skills such as:
  • Characterization
  • Improve technique
  • And much more

The faculty will include Randi Olsen, Vince Vanni, Myndee Washington, L.A. Chiuchi and other special guest instructors.

Those who wish to reserve a place for their child may download and complete the registration form below, and send a $25 non-refundable deposit, payable to Live Oak Theatre Company and mail to:

Live Oak Theatre Company

P.O. Box 12285
Brooksville, FL 34603

The balance will be due on or before the first day of camp.

Registration Form

Scholarship Application

For more information call Randi Olsen at 352-593-0027 or email liveoaktheatre@gmail.com. For more information about the Live Oak Theatre Company go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org.

Live Oak Theatre Company collaborates with The Bridge to present
“What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge”

Spring Hill, Florida – Live Oak Theatre in collaboration with The Bridge Christian Life Center will present, What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge at The Bridge Christian Life Center, 7279 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill, Florida  34606.

“What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge” is a comedic satire based on the age-old Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol.  What in the Dickens Happened to Scrooge is presented by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company of Sarasota, Florida.  The comedy, written by resident playwright, Jerry Cowling, is enhanced with a Christmas music presentation by a chorus under the music direction of Randi Olsen.

There will be three performances:  3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17^th and again at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18^th.  Each performance will be marked by a special social event preceding the performance:

• On Saturday afternoon, December 17^th, the fun will begin at 2:00 p.m.  Included in the price of admission is a visit and picture with Santa and a “Victorian” Arts and Crafts Fair.
• On Saturday, December 17^th, doors will open at 7:00 P.m. and the performance will include a delicious dessert bar.
• Sunday afternoon’s final performance will include a Victorian tea during the show at 3 pm.  Included with the price of admission are a variety of tea biscuits and delectable treats and teas (please bring your own tea cup and saucer for high tea).

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, and $5 for children 13 and younger.  There will be a student rush price for high school and college students with I.D. at $10 one half hour before show time.

For information and to order tickets call 352-593-0027 or purchase tickets in person at The Bridge on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. starting Tuesday, November 29^th.

About The Live Oak Theatre Company (LOT),

The Live Oak Theatre Company (LOT), a non-profit organization, is a division of YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Tampa, a not for profit 501 (C) (3) company.  The Live Oak Theatre Company exists to enrich families, individuals and the community as a whole by providing positive artistic experiences in the Performing Arts – including excellent, affordable, and edifying Family Friendly entertainment, performance, and educational opportunities for Theatre patrons and participants of all ages.

For more information about the Live Oak Theatre Company, including sponsorship and audition opportunities, call 352-593-0027, email Randi@liveoaktheatre.org, or go to www.LiveOakTheatre.org.