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Marion Abbott’s Performing Arts Studio is known for producing the best theatrical shows featuring ‘all student’ casts. Enhanced by professionally designed sets, props and costumes and helmed by professional directors and choreographers, each cast member is made to look and feel their very best. From the auditions to the cast party, students are treated with the utmost respect and leave with renewed confidence and enough memories to last a lifetime. Please refer to our Price List page for participation costs.
All MAPAS Productions and Troupes have been cast for 2008-2009; please check back in late Spring 2009 for announcements for our next exciting season of shows!
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ALL SHOOK UP
Book by Joe DiPietro
Ages 7 +
December 12 - 8pm, December 13 - 2pm & 8pm,
December 14 – 2pm
Presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
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“The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis.” Natalie’s search for true love takes on new meaning when Chad, a mysterious stranger, arrives in town. The subsequent tale takes the cast through an odyssey of Elvis Presly hits including Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog, All Shook Up and Blue Suede Shoes. We are looking for top notch talent to be a part of what promises to be a whirlwind of high energy performances of this gigantic show.
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SEUSSICAL
Book by: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by: Eric Idle
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle.
Ages 7+
February 13 – 8pm, February 14 – 2pm & 8pm,
February 15 – 2pm
Presented with special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
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MAPAS
revisits its past by remounting one of its most popular
productions. Seussical seamlessly weaves together a myriad of
Theodore Geisel’s books with the help of young JoJo, the son of
the mayor of Whoville. Join us as we romp through this incredible
score and bring to life the hilarious characters of Sour Kangaroo,
Mayzie, Gertrude and of course, the Cat In The Hat.
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MOUSETRAP
Agatha Christie
Ages 10 +
April 17 – 8pm, April 18 – 2pm & 8pm, April 19 – 2pm
Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French.
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| Agatha Christie’s classic
who dunnit murder mystery, set in an English country house filled with guests stranded by a snowstorm. The London production has been running for more than 50 years and Toronto’s own production played for twenty five years before closing its doors. Come see what all the fuss is about as we set the stage … for murder! |
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DISNEY'S SLEEPING BEAUTY
Ages 5+
May 29 – 8pm, May 30 – 2pm & 8pm, May 31 – 2pm
Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
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| One of the latest scripts to be developed for student performance by Disney, we are excited to tackle this lovely fairy tale. Just after her 16th birthday, Princess Aurora finds herself the victim of a terrible spell, placed on her by the evil sorceress Maleficent. Will Flora, Fauna and Merryweather be able to use their fairy magic to awaken the sleeping princess? Join us as we present this wonderful tale of true love’s kiss. |
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 MarionEttes:
Comedy
Improv Troupe
Ages 12+
Members of our own Comedy Improv Troupe learn and execute and basic rules of improv through many different exercises and games. The MarionEttes are talented, hard working, understand comedy and believe in the value of working as a team – vital to your survival in Improv! The MarionEttes create original sketches for two different showcase performances, as well as appearances in A Christmas Celebration, Kidz Rock and numerous other events on the studio calender. In June they will celebrate the end of a rewarding year with their final performance at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club in Vaughan – a night you won’t want to miss!
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MAPAS
Showcase
Troupe
Ages 7+
This troupe participates in special numbers presented at all performances of A Christmas Celebration, Kidz Rock and The June Gala as well as at other events throughout the studio year. Pieces performed in previous years include You Can’t Stop The Beat from Hairspray, Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Billy Joel’s River of Dreams. Showcase Troupe members are talented, hard working and reliable students. It is a great training ground for those wishing to audition for Rep Troupe.
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