Theater at Hoffman Estates Park District

Through the talented HOTT (Helping Others Through Theater) Productions and their all-volunteer staff mentor Hoffman Estates Park District Youth in theater classes at the Triphahn Center.

Open Call Auditions for HOTT Productions NFP “The Nutcracker Ballet”

Seeking dancers ages 4yrs & up, Beginners through Advanced. Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop are all part of what makes the HOTT Productions NFP’s Nutcracker an original production.

Experience the wonderment as Clara celebrates the holidays with her family and Godfather “Heir Drosselmeyer”, only to fall asleep in the parlor along side her Nutcracker. She is transported into a dream where the Mouse King and his Hip Hop Army of Rats fight off the Nutcracker and his Tap Dancing Soldiers. Clara journeys through the Land of Snow and meets the Snow Queen and King and their court of dancing Snowflakes. The Snowflakes guide her to the Land of Sweets, where Clara is introduced to the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, along with the waltzing Flowers, ribbon twirling Candy Canes, tumbling Cotton Candy, swirling Chocolate, jumping Tea, mesmerizing Coffee, and much more.

Join us and be a part of the MAGIC of The Nutcracker!

Auditions:

Date: Saturday, August 3
4–10 yrs: 1:00 – 1:45 PM
11 yrs & Up: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Adults interested in performing, email hottdancestudio@gmail.com.

Location:

Hoffman Estates Park District, Triphahn Center
1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL

Performances:

Date: November 21 & 22
Location: The Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts

Participation Fee: $200.00 per actor (includes the rental of ALL costumes and a Nutcracker shirt).

For any questions, please contact: hottdancestudio@gmail.com

Exciting News from HOTT Theater Productions! We’re thrilled to announce the cast for our upcoming production of “Oliver”! Congratulations to all who have been cast in this beloved classic.

Oliver Twist Production Cast

Oliver Twist

George Krawchuk

Artful Dodger

Anthony Luzwick

Nancy

Grace Corwine

Mr. Bumble

Phil Krawchuk

Mr. Sowerberry

Matthew Ross

Fagin

Brad Kutulas

Bill Sikes

Anthony Mazzarisi

Widow Corney

Michelle Bayer

Mrs. Sowerberry

Kimmi Armando

Bet

Jackie Podgorny

Charlotte

Jamie Podgorny

Dr. Grimwig

Michael Peyser

Old Sally

Dove Chapman

Nipper

Clara Krawchuk

Street Musician

Andrew Luzwick

Noah Claypole

Alex Rogers

Mr. Brownlow

Michael Perlin

Mrs. Bedwin

Ann Gonski

Charley Bates

Grace Roberts

Matron

Heather Sherwood

Additional Roles:

Rose Seller

Kimmi Armando

Milkmaid

Dove Chapman

Knife Grinder

Ray Janz

Strawberry seller

Rachel Rosone

Fagin’s Gang

Nora Armando, Camren Beck, Amelia Birkahn, Charlotte Beyer, Dominic Beyer, Spencer Gunsteen, Gwen Krawchuk, Olivia Leo, Jack Lorber, Sachi Momichi, Luke Parikh, Joey Park, Ari Rangel, Brody Ross, Nevaeh Smith, Brenna Thomas

Workhouse Orphans

Nora Armando, Camren Beck, Charlotte Beyer, Dominic Beyer, Amelia Birkahn, Grant Favata, Spencer Gunsteen, Clara Krawchuk, Gwen Krawchuk, Olivia Leo, Jack Lorber, Sachi Momichi, Carly Parikh, Luke Parikh, Joey Park, Ari Rangel, Grace Roberts, Maddie Sherwood, Nevaeh Smith, Brenna Thomas, Emily Vega, Luisa Vega

Adult Ensemble

Dove Chapman, Ann Gonski, Ray Janz, Phil Krawchuk, Michael Perlin, Michael Peyser, Rachel Pilling, Jamie Podgorny, Terry Prusnick, Alex Rodgers, Alvaro Rodriguez, Rachel Rosone, Matt Ross, Sue Saltsberg, Heather Sherwood, Tina Weithage

Children Ensemble

Grant Favata, Carly Parikh, Maddie Sherwood, Emily Vega, Luisa Vega

Oliver Performance

Production week and load in/load out are mandatory, starting Sunday, September 22nd.
Performances: September 27th (7:30 PM) and 28th (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM) at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. Check back here for details on purchasing tickets.