Our Educational Programs include Private Voice Lessons, Theatrical Workshops, Camps, and a variety of classes throughout the year. Explore below!
Disney's Aristocats KIDS
Directed by Lisa Paynter and Mindy Whitesmith
IMPORTANT
BEFORE SIGNING UP Please read all of the details of the workshop (dates, times, etc.) below —
Join us for an exciting musical theater experience as we beat the winter blues and bring Disney's Aristocats Kids to life! This workshop is designed for young performers ages 7-11 and provides an opportunity for students to hone their acting, singing, and dancing skills. All participants will be cast in the show! Roles will be assigned based on a simple audition prior to rehearsals! Audition packets will be emailed closer to rehearsals! There are 2 workshop classes available!
NEW: Kids that are 12 years old are allowed to register for Workshop #2 only.
Rehearsals begin January 6th
Dates & Times
Workshop 1: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Sundays 2-3:15 PM
Workshop 2: Wednesdays 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM and Sundays 3:30-4:45 PM
Workshop Rehearsal Dates:
Wednesday, January 6th Sunday, January 10th Wednesday, January 13th Sunday, January 17th Wednesday, January 20th Sunday, January 24th Wednesday, January 27
Dress Rehearsals Workshop #1:
Sunday January 31st from 2-4PM
Tuesday, February 2nd from 6-8PM
Dress Rehearsals Workshop #2:
Sunday, January 31st from 4-6PM
Wednesday, February 3rd from 6-8PM
Performances Workshop # 1:
Saturday, February 6 @ 1:00 PM
Sunday, February 7th @ 3:30 PM
Performances Workshop #2:
Saturday, February 6 @ 3:30 PM
Sunday, February 7 @ 1:00 PM
Cost: $250 per student (includes all workshop sessions, materials). Costumes will also be provided except for some personal things you may already have in your wardrobe.
Location: All rehearsals and performances will take place at the North Canton Playhouse Mainstage (525 7th Street NE, North Canton Door 4B).
Please click the link below to sign up!
MINDY WHITESMITH
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER & CLASS INSTRUCTOR
CONTACT INFO@NORTHCANTONPLAYHOUSE.COM
Mindy received her Bachelor's of Music Education with a focus in vocal pedagogy (teachers include Dr. Patricia Boehm, Amanda Joyce-Abbott) choral conducting (Dr. Scott Dorsey) and piano pedagogy (Nicole Lee) from the University of Mount Union (2005). Upon graduating, she became part of the North Canton City School District and served students of all ages as a music teacher, musical theatre director and choral director for 15 years. During her tenure she has appeared as a clinician and guest conductor for many Ohio and Pennsylvania festivals and adjudicated events. Mindy holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of St. Mary's. She has served as the Assistant Program chair for the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA 2008) and has had several articles published in the ACDA magazines focusing on music, movement and the student brain. Mindy has also taught undergraduate music courses at Malone University and continues to instruct private voice lessons in the local area as well as direct musicals and workshops at the North Canton Playhouse. When she is not directing a show she is happiest just hanging out with her family. In her spare time she enjoys drinking coffee, weight lifting and reading.
LEXI JOHNSON
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER & CLASS INSTRUCTOR
CONTACT: johnson.alexis1997@gmail.com
Lexi Johnson is a vocalist, private voice teacher, and musical director based in Canton, Ohio. She earned her B.A. in Music (voice) from the University of Akron in 2020, studying with Dr. Laurie Lashbrook after earlier training with Dr. Katherine Rohrer at The Ohio State University. While completing her degree, she taught music to immigrant and refugee families through Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services in Columbus, Ohio.
Her performance highlights include Carmina Burana (The Ohio State University), excerpts from The Marriage of Figaro (University of Akron), and Fauré’s Requiem with CityMusic Cleveland. She also works extensively in youth, community, and high-school theater, with music-directing credits including Alice by Heart, Mamma Mia!, Anastasia, Little Shop of Horrors, Finding Nemo Jr., and Something Rotten. She has been participating at NCP since 2004 and is proud to be a longtime member of the Playhouse family!
She is passionate about guiding young singers toward confidence and a lifelong love of music. Outside of music, she enjoys hiking, running, camping, and spending time with family.
Almost New York Studio is led by Lisa Paynter and collaborates with the North Canton Playhouse to produce acting workshops and classes throughout the year (ages 7yr-18yr) as well as an annual Summer Musical Workshop (7yr-14yr). Private voice lessons are also offered. The philosophy of this studio is to promote confidence, creativity, teamwork and to encourage a love for the Arts!
