THE GRUNCH
AFTER SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOR 6 - 12 YEAR OLDS
TERMS 1 & 2
TUESDAYS 4.15 P.M. - 5.15 P.M. 6 - 7 YEAR OLDS
THURSDAYS 4.15 P.M. - 5.15 P.M. 8 - 12 YEAR OLDS
FEES: TERM 1: 6 - 7 YEAR OLDS $216.00 (9 LESSONS)
8 - 12 YEAR OLDS $216.00 (9 LESSONS)
In addition to this fee there is a one-off compulsory cost of $30.00 for the cast tee shirt and tote bag.
FEES: TERM 2 6 - 7 YEAR OLDS $240.00
(10 LESSONS, INCLUDES ALL DRESS REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES)
8 - 12 YEAR OLDS $240.00
(10 LESSONS, INCLUDES ALL DRESS REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES)
A payment plan is available for both terms upon request.
This is a non-auditioned show - sign up and your child is in! Rehearsals are once a week for Terms 1 and 2 culminating in four performances on 7 and 8 June 2025. Students will gain experience of the audition process (singing, dancing, acting) during class time as the parts will be allocated within the first four weeks. Students who enrol after this time are automatically part the ensemble. All rehearsals and performances are held at the CMTS Studio located at 120 Vincent Street, Howick.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at all dress rehearsals and performances is compulsory.
Dress Rehearsals:
Tuesday 3 June 4.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.; Wednesday 4 June 4.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.; Thursday 5 June 4.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Performances:
#1 Saturday 7 June 1.00 p.m.; #2 Saturday 7 June 5.00 p.m.; #3 Sunday 8 June 1.00 p.m.; #4 Sunday 8 June 5.00 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
Inspired by “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”, The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, he comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone; he’ll steal the sets, costumes and lights the night before it opens. But will the spirit of theatre prevail?
CHARACTERS
THE OUTCASTS
RUDY GRUNCH – despises musicals, outsider
MILLS – Grunch’s loyal younger cousin
WHOOVER DRAMA CLUB
HARPER – musical theatre fanatic
JAYDEN – student director
LESLIE – dramatic, leading lady
CHRIS – really into ping-pong
COLLIN – obsessed with Shakespeare
RACHEL – stage manager
ROBYN – lawyer type
JAVIER – aspiring star
ALEX – piano player
JAMIE – costume designer
ALLEN – lighting designer
ISADORA – choreographer
DRAMA CLUB CHORUS (flexible)
WHOOVER ACADEMY STAFF
PRINCIPAL AUGUSTUS – has a tendency to misspeak simple words
MRS. WOODS – has been teaching little kids for WAY too long
THEATRE CRITICS
NEW YORK TIMES (Mrs. Grunch)
NY MAGAZINE
BACKSTAGE
NY POST
VARIETY
CRITICS CHORUS (optional & flexible)
JUNIOR STARS (FLOWERS)
PIP
APPLE
TOT
TIBBON
JUNIOR STARS CHORUS