TEA Players - Upper School
Theatrical Rehearsals, Performances and Workshops
Due to popular demand, TEA’s award winning theatre program, TEA Players is now being offered to Upper School students!
TEA Players in grades 7th – 12th grade will be rehearsing and performing Shrek Jr., a hilarious and heartwarming adaptation based on the Oscar-winning film and the outrageous Broadway musical. In this “big bright beautiful world,” everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an unforgettable adventure to rescue Princess Fiona and find true acceptance. This musical is filled with humor, romance, and a powerful message of self-acceptance, Shrek Jr. is irreverently fun for the whole family.
The story begins in a faraway swamp, where Shrek’s peaceful life is disrupted by a group of banished fairytale creatures cast off by the ambitious Lord Farquaad. To reclaim his home, Shrek embarks on a journey with his wisecracking companion, Donkey, to confront Farquaad. Along the way, Shrek faces unexpected challenges, including winning the heart of the feisty Princess Fiona and dealing with the twists and turns that only a fairytale can bring. Throughout the performance, the cast learns valuable lessons about the importance of embracing differences, the power of perseverance, strength and self-acceptance.
Performing Arts Experience
Sessions will include improv exercises, theater games, and targeting instruction in acting skills to help all students develop as performers.
Requirement – The JTF travel workshop in February and competition detailed below is a requirement for 7th – 12th grade students in this club.
Junior Theater Festival – JTF is a festival dedicated to celebrating and promoting musical theater education for young performers and students. The festival typically involves workshops, performances, and competitions where young theater enthusiasts can showcase their talents, learn from professionals, and connect with others who share their passion for musical theater.
Club Director – Beth Gamboa has been performing since the age of three. She trained in Manhattan, both on stage and on camera, while also participating in her school’s theater program. In recent years, she’s been part of Reno’s community theater productions, including “White Christmas,” “A Chorus Line,” “Rocky Horror Show,” “Sideshow” and soon to perform as Paulette in “Legally Blonde”. She has been directing TEA Players since joining the TEA staff in 2021 and has run two years of Tahoe Summer Camps successful Performing Arts Camp. She consistently enhances her skills through conferences and workshops with MTI, iTheatrics and other programs.
Participation Details
Who: 7th – 12th graders.
When: Thursdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (~30 total sessions). All dates are listed on the school calendar here.
Junior Theater Festival – TEA Players will travel to Sacramento to attend and perform at JTF February 7 – 9, 2025.
Performances at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 26th & Thursday, March 27th.
Where: Building One at Tahoe Expedition Academy.
What to Bring: Please bring a snack and a water bottle.
Capacity: Limited to 20 participants
Registration Fees: The below registration fees can be paid in full or broken into payment installments. Full payment is required by February 15, 2025. Click HERE to Register.
- TEA Players Program Fee $795.00 – Fee includes all rehearsals (29 total), tech, directing and instruction, play rights, costumes and music.
- Junior Theater Festival Fee $675.00 – Fee includes $335 festival fee, hotel rooms (2 nights), Food and Bev, and Apparel.
Scholarships – It’s our goal to ensure that programs are available to every student and family – program costs should not deter participation. To ensure this, Tahoe Expedition Academy offers need based financial assistance for Athletics and Activities programming. Please contact the TEA Athletics and Activities Department for details at emartin@tahoeexpeditionacademy.org or apeugnet@tahoeexpeditionacademy.org. All inquiries are confidential.