C.R.O.W. is a non-profit children's theatre company located on the gorgeous Oregon Coast. Check us o
Flight Dance Team had a wonderful master class with our new teacher, Emily Embleton yesterday. Click on this link to see the sassy and fun combo to “Feel it Still” that they put together. We are absolutely thrilled to have Emily and grateful that she is sharing her time and talents with our kids.
Miss Cara joined us and danced too!

Bingo Tickets ON SALE NOW!
We hope you'll join us Feb. 17th at Three Rivers Casino for this fun event that supports C.R.O.W.'s amazing youth arts education. Every ticket sold helps to keep the arts alive in your community, so snag a table and bring some friends. This event WILL SELL OUT so don't delay! Please CLICK HERE to re...
Today’s FAQ:
Q: What’s a “callback?” What can my child expect if they are called back?
A: Callbacks are essentially an opportunity for C.R.O.W.’s directorial team to consider certain kids for various featured and leading roles. We will do a lot of mixing and matching. The kids who are called back will read sections of the script called “sides.” This will be cold reading, and need not be memorized in advance. Kids will probably only get one shot to show us what they can do, so do your best.
We also will have some hopefuls sing through a musical side that we sent home at auditions. So the more prepared you can be to sing the music section you were given, the better.
Most importantly, callbacks gives us an opportunity to gather strong possible cast members together, and to try to figure out the best role(s) for each person. Sometimes this may mean that you get cast in a role you want, and otherwise it may mean that you are cast in a role you never even considered. Sometimes it may mean that you’re not even cast at all! Please be prepared to go with the flow, and to be patient and flexible. Remember, your callback audition begins the moment you enter the door!
EXTRA EXTRA! Exciting news! Tickets are ON SALE NOW for our C.R.O.W. Bingo Bash! February 17th at Three Rivers Casino. This event WILL SELL OUT! So, get your tickets early!
Please help by sharing this event and purchasing a table for you and your friends. We look forward to seeing you there.
Here's the link to purchase online: https://www.crowkids.com/bingofundraiser
Join us!
The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce brings us together for the first Business After Hours of 2024. January 18th, it will be held at the Florence Events Center! We so look forward to this event bringing both creatives, and community arts supporters together to learn, mix, and mingle!
Happy birthday, Elvis Presley! Born January 8, 1935.
Boy’s and men’s vests needed! Must be same vest material on front and back (not Satiny back). Please see pic! If you have any of these lurking in your closet, and would like to donate them to our production, please let us know!
Newsies colors and textures…..1899 here we come!
Anyone else have Newsies on repeat?
Hi everyone! Here are the NEW updated parent and volunteer committee and coordinator job descriptions.
We have worked very hard to finetune the descriptions so that job duties are made clear from the beginning of the rehearsal process.
Cast member parents MUST volunteer on at least one committee.
There will be a new form to indicate your interests available at the first parent meeting for "Newsies."
We will no longer sign up on the wall like before.
In the meantime, please post any questions below. Thanks!
Spring Workshops for Kids & Adults
Check out these AMAZING Saturday workshops for kids and adults coming up at C.R.O.W. Please note the enrollment deadline of January 26th. Limited financial need scholarships are available. We are excited to be able to offer such a diverse selection of workshops, and hope you'll join us for one or mo...
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**there will be a few Saturday late afternoon rehearsals for Newsies.
Another FAQ:
Q: Can my child audition for your mainstage shows if he/she is involved in sports or another activity on one or more nights per week?
A: Usually, no. C.R.O.W. requires all of our cast members to attend all required rehearsals. The show must be your primary commitment from Mid-January through Mid-April. In general, no rehearsals may be missed for other activities. However, not all cast members are called every single night. You will receive a copy of the rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal, if you are offered a role. There will also be a general rehearsal schedule posted at the audition. Our rehearsals are from 6:30-8:45 pm (sometimes a little later) Monday through Thursday nights. If you have questions, feel free to ask us.
Costume shop clean up day! What a huge job!!! Thank you Sabrina, Tina, Genevieve, and Elyse! Scroll through to see the “after.” 🙂
Check out these AMAZING Saturday workshops for kids and adults coming up at C.R.O.W. Please note the enrollment deadline of January 26th. Limited financial need scholarships are available. We are excited to be able to offer such a diverse selection of workshops, and hope you'll join us for one or more! Please note: There is a discount for signing up for 4 workshops.
Workshops are first come, first served, and space is limited.
SIGN UP ONLINE HERE:
https://www.crowkids.com/workshops
Welcome, Miss Emily! Stay tuned for several exciting workshops taught by Emily, coming soon!
Join us and our artsy friends at the Florence Events Center on Jan 18th for the Chamber After Hours!
https://www.eventcenter.org/general/page/chamber-after-hours-0
Are you curious about the accents in Newsies?
If you have seen the movie or listened to the Broadway soundtrack of Newsies, you probably have noticed that many characters speak with a New York accent.
Actors are welcome to show us an accent when they audition (read sides at callbacks), but it is not required. Because the characters in the story can be portrayed as coming from a variety of places in America and beyond, our production team will decide on each character’s “voice” (including accent) once the roles are cast. That being said, we respect those of you who work on your New York accent in advance, and show us what you can do at auditions!
Want to learn more? Here's a great video tutorial!
Lisa Nathans, dialect and vocal coach for Disney's "Newsies" teaches you how to talk like a Newsie.
We love Miss Angela! ❤️
Hey kid! We's still got a few facts to check before tickets can go on sale for our February 17th Bingo Fundraiser at Three Rivers Casino. But in the meantime, better do your due diligence and put this event on your calendar right now. It's gonna be the BASH of the Century and you'z don't wanna miss all the fun. Last year's Bingo event SOLD OUT, so we'll let you know when you can nab your seat for all the action. In the meantime, better start savin' up all yer clams. Cuz this one's for the kids!
Newsies Dance Audition Combo
Extra Extra! Here it is! The C.R.O.W. Presents "Newsies" Auditions! dance combo. Please practice and come to the audition ready to "wow" us! Big thanks to Elyse and Reanna, our Flight Dance Team Principal dancers for demonstrating the combo! Great job, ladies! Here's the link to watch the dance comb...
Extra Extra! Here it is! The C.R.O.W. Presents "Newsies" Auditions! dance combo. Please practice and come to the audition ready to "wow" us! Big thanks to Elyse and Reanna, our Flight Dance Team Principal dancers for demonstrating the combo! Great job, ladies!
This is the dance audition for C.R.O.W.'s production of Newsies. Complete audition information can be found at www.crowkids.com/auditions
Did you know? A parent/ guardian signature is required in order for a child to audition (if under the age of 18). The Newsies audition form is available as a PDF on our website if you would like to print it out early and bring it in fully completed. Otherwise we will provide hard copies at the front table. Unfortunately, parents may not observe auditions or callbacks and must drop their kid(s) off after completion of the form. This helps us cut down on bodies in the room for health, safety, timing, and flow. Thank you for understanding and helping things go smoothly. *Telegrammer parents, if your child is particularly nervous, we may allow you to stay a bit for moral support.
Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what's right and seize the day.
Dance Program Policies:
C.R.O.W. Dance Student Dress & Shoe Code: Students must wear appropriate dancewear and shoes for each class they attend. Long hair must be pulled back into a bun or ponytail and out of face at all times. Do not leave long hair down / hanging in face.
GENERAL CLASS DRESS CODE GUIDELINES:
Hip Hop / Jazz / Acro: leggings or tights, sweats, form fitting t-shirt or leotard. Jazz/Hip-Hop: dance quality sneakers or black jazz shoes. Acro: barefoot. Any appropriate, non-distracting dancewear is typically acceptable.
Contemporary: leggings or tights, sweats, form fitting t-shirt or leotard, barefoot or half soles. Any appropriate, non-distracting dancewear is typically acceptable.
Ballet: Girls: pink tights, black leotard, pink ballet shoes with elastics over arch. Girls may wear a simple ballet skirt, no tutus. Boys: black tights or black leggings, white T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
Tap: Any dancewear or comfortable attire you can move in, tap shoes are required. We suggest oxford style tap shoes (For beginners, we recommend flexible sole such as "Tap Flex" or similar)
Strength & Conditioning: any comfortable workout attire
Creative Movement: Girls can wear leggings or tights, leotard, skirt or tutu is fine. Boys can wear tight fitting sweats, leggings, and T-shirt. Appropriate logos/words only. Ballet or jazz shoes are preferred over sneakers.
GENERAL INFO:
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO DANCE CLASSES IN STREET CLOTHES.
Students should arrive to C.R.O.W. already dressed for dance. Restroom facilities are available, but space is limited for changing, so we strongly recommend you arrive dressed and ready to dance.
Please ask us if you need financial assistance with shoes/attire. We will do whatever we can to make sure every child has what he/she needs for class. If you want to donate shoes that are too small, we do have a small shoe donation box. Adults may also look in the donation box for your child's size, but will need to do so when it is convenient for C.R.O.W. We typically do not have many shoes in larger/adult sizes.
C.R.O.W. FOOD POLICY:
Please enjoy your food and snacks in the car or at home before entering the C.R.O.W. building if at all possible. Non-messy snacks (pretzels, carrots, granola bar, string cheese, etc.) may be quickly eaten between classes by students who have multiple classes/long days. However, if students do not clean up their personal trash, this privilege will be revoked. Do not leave trash & crumbs on the floor! Do not bring messy foods, juice, candy, gum, soda, easily spillable fast food/coffee drinks to C.R.O.W. Water in an enclosed container with your name on it is recommended. We have a water bottle filler in the hallway for all students to use. Above all else, please clean up after yourselves!
Absolutely NO offensive logos or graphics permitted in our space. Students dressed inappropriately will not be permitted to take class.
OBSERVATION POLICY:
Parents and visitors are not permitted to observe classes without express permission from the instructor. This policy was created in 2021 by the C.R.O.W. Board of Directors for the safety of all students, and for the best possible educational experience for our class participants. Parents, please drop your child off at the door and return to pick them up when class concludes. Young children (under 13) may not walk out to the parking lot alone.
Please do NOT wear dance shoes outdoors. You may bring a dance bag.
If you have questions, please email Elyse Stewart at [email protected].
3120 Highway 101
Florence, OR
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OUR MISSION: C.R.O.W. is a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to building character, providing safe and constructive educational activities, and shaping responsible young adults by providing youth with professional caliber performing arts opportunities.
C.R.O.W. provides a mainstage musical in Spring, summer theatre arts camps, a dance team, and many annual events, classes, and workshops which enrich the arts & cultural image of this rural coastal region. C.R.O.W. deeply believes in the power of the arts! #theartsreallydomatter #crowrocks
