The Emperor's New Clothes

with Berit Stormo-Flanagan & Oliver Gerland

This class is designed for students ages 8-12 who are interested in an inclusive, all-abilities theatre experience. Co-taught by Tapestry Theatre regulars Berit Stormo-Flanagan and Oliver Gerland, it helps each student develop their expressive skills through group exercises, actor coaching, and a final performance for family and friends.

Together we will stage an adaptive version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, a classic tale in which clever tailors fleece a foolish Emperor and a brave kid stands up and tells the truth.

Instructors

Berit Stormo-Flanagan

Instructor

Oliver Gerland

Instructor

No Audition Required

No audition is required to register for this program.

All participants are cast after the program begins, with auditions held during the first few days.
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This process allows students to get comfortable, build confidence, and work with our instructors before roles are assigned.

Audition Required

This program requires an audition before registration.

Auditions help our creative team place students in roles that best support both individual growth and the overall production.

There is no fee to audition. Tuition is required only for students who are cast. Please review the audition details below for specific instructions and deadlines.

Audition Details

Audition Dates

Audition dates will be announced soon!

Audition Process

Here’s a simple overview of how auditions work. Our process is designed to be supportive, low-stress, and a positive experience for every performer.

Check your availability for rehearsals and performances.
Submit the Audition Form.
Audition in-person or submit a video.
Attend callbacks.

Audition Form

Submit the Audition Form so we can collect your contact information, casting preferences, schedule conflicts, headshot and résumé, and whether you’ll audition in person or submit a video.

Complete Audition Form

Preparation

Please prepare the following materials for either an in-person audition or a video submission:

In-Person Auditions

Actors auditioning in person will meet with our creative team and present their prepared materials.

This is a welcoming, supportive environment designed to help performers do their best work.
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Please review the preparation details before signing up.

Schedule In-Person Audition

Video Submissions

If you are submitting a video audition, please label your files using the following format:

Monologue only:
FirstName_LastName_Monologue
Song only:
FirstName_LastName_Song
Monologue and song in one video:
FirstName_LastName_MonoSong

Clear file names help our creative team review auditions efficiently -- thanks for your help!

Send us your audition video via FREE site WeTransfer to cstcproduction@gmail.com

Callbacks

Some actors will be invited to attend an in-person callback.

If you would like to be considered but are unable to attend the callback, please let us know when you submit your Audition Form.
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In some cases, actors may be cast without attending the callback and/or be asked to submit an additional video audition.

Additional Info

Issues or Questions

If you have any questions or run into issues with your audition submission, please feel free to call or email us at:
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(303) 529-2782
‍cstcproduction@gmail.com