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Beetlejuice Jr-Pied Piper Theatre
with Kelly Delaune

Ages: 8 - 18
This is for registration for our Fall Pied Piper show, Beetlejuice Jr. Please ONLY register for this program if your participant has been cast in the show!
IMPORTANT: Members must contact Mieke Trudeau, our office administrator, at mieke@virginiaartfactory.org to receive your promo code for the membership discount if you don't already have it.
The Land of Forgotten Toys- A Pied Piper Theatre Holiday Intensive
with Jules Gedney

Ages: 8 - 18
The Land of Forgotten Toys: A Christmas Musical
A Pied Piper Theatre Intensive
Music and Lyrics by Dylan MarcAurele
Book and Lyrics by Jennifer Enchin and Jaclyn Enchin
Additional lyrics by Mike Ross
Story and Characters by Larry Little
The Land of Forgotten Toys follows Grace, a brilliant young woman with big dreams and a passion for astronomy, who is stuck at a dead-end job at a toy store three days before Christmas. When she is transported to the Land of Forgotten Toys, everything changes. Christmas is in trouble—and it’s up to Grace and her rag-tag crew of forgotten and broken toys to save it!
Directed by: Vince Worthington
Music Direction: Shelby Mejia
Stage Manager: Jules Gedney
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting October 14th from 5:30-7:30pm at Baldwin Elementary School
NO REHEARSALS ON 11/25 or 11/27 FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
Tech Week Rehearsals: Monday, December 8-Wednesday, December 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the ARTfactory
Performances: Thursday, December 11, Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 7pm; Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 at 2 pm at the ARTfactory
Every actor who registers will have a part in the show. Auditions will be held the first class to decide parts. Attendance is an important part of putting together a successful show. All young actors are required to attend all tech rehearsals and performances.
Cast of Characters
Grace, 17 years old, bright, committed, driven. Loves Astronomy but is stuck in a dead-end job at SheTOYgan. (A3-D#5, belter)
Nikki, 19 years old, loves Christmas, and works with Grace at SheTOYgan. A ray of sunshine personified. (A3-E5, belter or mix)Schmedrick, an awkward, anxious, and scatterbrained elf. Dreams of being a repairman. (D3-G4)
Charlotte/Charlotta:
Charlotte, Grace’s aunt, begrudgingly runs SheTOYgan, but dreams of giving it up for a “real career.” (G#3-B4)
Charlotta, Santa’s younger sister. Devious, cunning, and ready to make a profit on Christmas.
Santa (and Customer, Icicle Giant, Dad), Jolly Ole Saint Nicholas himself.Elf 1 (and Customer), Charlotta’s scheming henchmen.
Elf 2 (and Customer), Charlotta’s scheming henchmen.
Queen of The Northern Sky (and Customer, Mom), human embodiment of the constellation Cassiopeia. Rules over The Land of Forgotten Toys.
Karaoke (and Customer), female. Lives to inspire with music, has a lot of charisma. (Db4-Db5, belter)
Fun Oven Supreme (and Customer), female.
Northern-mother type. (Bb3-Db5)
Barbara (and Customer) female. Classic looking Barbie Doll with a tough contemporary edge. (A3-Db5, gentle mix)
Trivia (and Customer), male. A bit of a know-it-all. (C3-D4; if a tenor, higher harmonies in ensemble moments)
Game Dude (and Customer) male. Fun, party-time jock, lives for the thrill. (C4-A4 if child actor with unchanged voice; if a tenor, higher harmonies and alternate solo notes provided)
Taxi Cab (and Customer), male. Smart, and a bit sassy.
Customers, various ages, frantically trying to nab the best gift three days before Christmas at SheTOYgan.
Leaf Printing
with Michele Frantz

2025 is the time to focus on yourself, and what better way to reconnect with nature than by using leaves to make beautiful art?
Expert artist Michele Frantz will lead a calming 2 hour workshop using fallen leaves and acrylic paints to create beautiful prints. All materials will be provided, so just come with an open mind!
Please note that this class takes place at the City of Manassas Community Center.
Saturday, October 18th, 1-3 pm
Class Fee: FREE!!
Scene Study for Young Actors (8-14)
with Shelby Mejia

Ages: 8 - 14
In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft. The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class.
Ages: 8-14
Mondays 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Shelby Mejia
Tuition: $114 Script Fee: $5
Acrylics Basics and Beyond 10/28-11/25
with Michele Frantz

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting! Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.
Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO CLASS 11/11!
For ages 15 & up.
Instructor: Michele Frantz
Tuition: $152 Canvas Fee: $5
Scene Study for Young Adults (13-18)
with Shelby Mejia

Ages: 13 - 18
In the scene study class, actors will take specific scenes from movies, television, or plays and apply exercises and techniques to create believable characters and performances. Actors will work with the instructor to build on foundational skills and receive feedback to improve their craft. The class will conclude with a mini presentation of scenes and/or monologues for friends and family on the last day of class.
Ages 13-18
Wednesdays 5:30-7pm
Instructor: Shelby Mejia
Tuition: $114 Script Fee: $5
Pen and Ink and Wash 10/30-11/20
with Mike Flynn

In this multi-media class, instructor Mike Flynn will guide students through four different projects using ink pen and watercolor paint. Students will conquer a new project each week, and learn the fundamentals of using both pen and paint to create beautiful art. Canvases and pens will be provided via the supply fee, paint supplies will need to be purchased. You can find supply lists on the classes and camps page on our website or by clicking here.
Instructor: Mike Flynn
Tuition: $190 Paper Fee: $10
Will run
Journey to Drawing: Exploring Charcoal
with Michele Frantz

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art...drawing!
This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.
Exploring Charcoal
One of the oldest of all media, explore the moody and mysterious world of charcoal! All materials provided. All materials will be provided via the $5 supply fee.
Thursday 4:00-5:30pm
October 30-Nov 20
Tuition: $114 Supply fee $5