The BlackBox Foundation is proud to announce its next kids theatre production:

Jungle Book Kids

The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.

Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.

For Kids 7-12. 

There are a limited number of roles, all who register will be cast, but we do recommend registering early to make sure you have a spot. 

Auditions:

 Please have 30-60 seconds of a song prepared, as well as a short monologue to preform for auditions.

Be prepared for a possible dance audition.

Wear close toed shoes and easily moved in clothing.

Febuary 3rd, 10am to 1pm  at the BlackBox Theatre.

407 N. Sacaton St. Casa Grande AZ, 85122

Rehearsals:

 Rehearsals:  Saturdays 10am-12pm and Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm 

Febuary 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27

March 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

April 2, 6, 9, 13

TECH Week: April 15, 16, 17, 18 from 5:30-7:30pm

Dress Rehearsal: April 19th from 5:30-8:00pm

Show dates: 

April

20th @ 2pm & 7pm, 21st @ 2pm, 26th @ 7pm, 27th @ 7pm, 28th @ 2pm

Cast members provide own costumes.

For questions please email: emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

BlackBox Foundation is proud to present our

2024 Youth Summer Day Camp

The BlackBox Day-Camp is an enriching summer camp dedicated to teaching children ages 7-17 all aspects of performing arts. Students will learn everything from acting, improv, and dance, as well as set and costume design, plus so much more! The 8 day camp starts June 17th, 2024, at Mission Heights Preparatory High School, and continues through June 27th, 2024. The camp runs from 8am to 3pm, Monday-Thursday, and consists of six class periods, a snack period, and a lunch period. (Students will provide a lunch and a waterbottle for themselves, snacks are provided by BlackBox) 

Students will also get the opportunity to go on a group field trip June 20th. 

There are limited spots available, register now to reserve your spot!

Ages 7-17

Location: Mission Heights Preparatory High School

1376 E Cottonwood Ln, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Dates and Times: June 17th-27th, 8am-3pm

For any questions please email Emmi Rakoci (Camp coordinator) at:

emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

The BlackBox Foundation is proud to announce its next theatre production:

The Outsiders

The Outsiders is about a group of teenage boys trying to survive in an environment of class division. Ponyboy is the center of this story as the narrator. At the novel's beginning, Pony is very opinionated about the Socs because of what he has seen them do to his friends and himself.

For Community 16+

This is an audition based show. Not everyone who auditions will be cast. 

Auditions:

 Please have a one minute dramatic monolauge prepared for auditions

July 5th from 6pm-8pm at the BlackBox Theatre.

(407 N Sacaton St. Casa Grande AZ 85122)

 (If you are unable to attend auditions July 5th, please email Emmi below as we may be able to schedule a different time)

Rehearsals:

 Rehearsals will be held at blackbox theatre (407 N. Sacaton St. Casa Grande AZ 85122). 

Rehearsals:  6pm-8pm Wednesdays and Sundays

July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31

August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28

TECH Week: 

September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6pm-9pm

 Dress Rehearsal: 

September 6th at 6pm

 Show dates: 

September 7th at 2pm and 7pm

September 8th at 2pm

September 13th at 7pm

September 14th at 7pm

September 15th at 2pm

For questions please email: emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

The BlackBox Foundation is proud to announce its next teen theatre production:

James And The Giant Peach Jr.

Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale.  Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic.

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

The possibilities for creative costuming and puppetry abound, and young actors will love playing the outlandish and larger-than-life human and insect characters.

For teens 13-17. 

There are a limited number of roles, all who register will be cast, but we do recommend registering early to make sure you have a spot. 

Auditions:

Please have 30 seconds of a theatrical song prepared.

August 11th, 2pm to 5pm  at the BlackBox Theatre.

 407 N Sacaton St. Casa Grande Az, 85122

 Rehearsals:  Sundays 2-4pm Fridays 5:30-7:30pm (Some Saturdays may be added when cast is available)

 August - 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

September - 1, 20, 22, 27, 29

October -  11, 18, 20,

TECH Week: 

October - 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30  5:30pm - 7:30pm

Dress Rehearsal: 

November 1st  5pm - 8:30pm

Show dates: 

November 2nd @ 2pm & 7pm, 3rd @ 2pm, 8th @ 7pm, 9th @ 2pm,

10th @ 2pm

Cast members provide own costumes.

For questions please email: emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

The BlackBox Foundation is proud to announce its next theatre production:

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical with music by Alan Menken and lyrics and a book by Howard Ashman. The story follows a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.

For Community 16+

This is an audition based show. Not everyone who auditions will be cast. We suggest registering prior to auditions. 

Auditions:

 Please have a 1 minute monologue prepared, as well as 16-32 bars of a song.

August 31st 4pm-7pm at the BlackBox Theatre.

 Call backs will be held on the same day as auditions.

Rehearsals:

 Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at BlackBox Theater:

407. N Sacaton St. Casa Grande AZ 85122

Rehearsals:  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 6pm-9pm

September 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 30th

TECH Week: October 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Dress Rehearsal: October 4th

Show dates:

October 5th @ 7pm

 October 6th @ 4pm

October 12th @ 7pm

October 13th @ 2pm

For questions please email: emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com

The BlackBox Foundation is proud to announce its next kids theatre production:

Cinderella: A Dream Come True

Here is the classic re-telling of the rags-to-riches fairytale of a young girl forced to live with her cruel stepmother and her equally cruel daughters. Cinderella's kind and gentle nature, despite her surroundings, makes her a favorite with the three feisty mice who have also taken up residence in the house. Their motto? "Get `em and bite `em and beat `em up!" Meanwhile, in another part of the kingdom, a somewhat childlike King and his Queen are zealous in their pursuit of grandchildren. A ball, a ball is the thing wherein they'll capture a daughter-in-law and make a grandfather of the King. Rest assured, they will get no help from their son, who is more interested in traveling than finding a wife, but there's nothing to fear with Jacques on their side. Jacques, a "master storyteller, juggler and jester extraordinaire," narrates the tale from the very beginning, all the while confounding the King's right-hand man and beleaguered servant, Bernard. Throw in a forgetful Fairy Godmother, a tired dog, and the audience's participation, and higglety-pigglety-hobblety-hoy, it is an evening of classic fairytale fun!

For Kids 7-12. 

There are a limited number of roles, all who register will be cast, but we do recommend registering early to make sure you have a spot. 

Auditions:

 Please have 30-60 seconds of a monologue prepared for auditions.

Wear close toed shoes and easily moved in clothing.

October 5th from 10am-1pm  at the BlackBox Theatre.

407 N. Sacaton St. Casa Grande AZ, 85122

Rehearsals:

 Rehearsals:  Saturdays 10am-12pm and Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm 

October 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

November  5, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

TECH Week: December 2, 3, 4 , 5 From 5:30-8

Dress Rehearsal: December 6th from 5:30-8:30pm

Show dates: 

December 7th @ 2pm & 7pm, 8th @ 2pm, 13th @ 7pm, 14th @ 7pm, 15th @ 2pm

Cast members provide own costumes.

For questions please email: emmirakoci.theatre@gmail.com