Trollwood Weekly

With June wrapped up, we are looking forward to a big July! The Totally Trollwood Musical production of Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr. kicked off this week with the orientation event on Monday and auditions and callbacks on Tuesday and Wednesday. And Mainstage Musical rehearsals have shifted to all-day rehearsals with opening night less than two weeks away!

We are looking for volunteers to help us out in a wide variety of areas, so whatever your skills or interests are, we've got a volunteer opportunity for you! We are also looking forward to our Volunteer Fire-Up event next Thursday, July 11. Click here to view volunteer opportunities and sign up!

Our students are excited for rehearsals to begin on July 15 for the Trollwood Children's Theatre production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Kids and the Trollwood Players production of Fix it in Post!

We've got three more weeks of ArtSpark coming up this month on July 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26! There are still opportunities to sign up for the ArtSpark sessions July 15-19 and 22-26! Sign up now! Spots are filling fast! Click here to learn more and register.

The 2024 Totally Trollwood Musical Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr. has kicked off and started its journey to the stage with performances on July 30 & 31 at Fargo North High School! The students and their parents came together for the first time on Monday at the Totally Trollwood Kick-Off event where they met the production team and learned important information about theTotally Trollwood Musical production process. The students are spending Tuesday and Wednesday going through auditions and callbacks to determine their roles before they take a break for the Fourth of July and begin full-cast rehearsals next week!

One of the most special moments of every summer at Trollwood is the Senior Recognition! Trollwood's senior class of 2024 was recognized on stage during the Sunshine Showcase at Sun Celebration last Wednesday. The students had their individual biographies and histories with Trollwood shared for the whole crowd as they were recognized. It is truly special to look back on the time our students spent with us and appreciate what they have brought to our programs in their time here.

The seniors recognized at Sun Celebration were:

• Cyan Beitelspacher
• Jackson Buckingham
• Jillian Canaday
• Ella Corwin
• Nick Harvey
• Tyler Hoverson
• Carter Johnson
• Edwin Johnson
• Kaitlyn Johnson
• Kensey Knight
• Colton Madcke
• Eliza McIntyre
• Roland Regner
• Gabriel Sieling
• McKenzee Walters

Trollwood needs you! We have volunteer opportunities for individuals with a vast array of interests or experience. As a volunteer at Trollwood, you will work with friendly, helpful people and have a massive impact on the youth of our region!

Usher Co-Chair Rachelle Martin first volunteered at Trollwood in 2013 and became usher co-chair in 2016 when her daughter MaTia was in the Mainstage Musical. She has continued coming back to volunteer long after her daughter finished her time at Trollwood.

“My daughter, MaTia, worked concessions that year (in 2013) and loved it so much she told me to give it a try,” Martin said. “I’ve never looked back!

“Trollwood is a program that provides leadership opportunities and teaches skillsets that students carry on into adulthood. This is a program I am proud to represent as a volunteer.”

We need volunteers to help every performance night of The Addams Family and have a number of volunteer times between now and opening night. Click here to view all of our current volunteer opportunities and sign up. Coming up next Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m., we are hosting the Volunteer Fire-Up event where we will cover everything you need to know about volunteering and provide guidance in each area. We want to make you feel confident and ready to go by the time your volunteer day comes.

If you’re feeling nervous about being a first-time volunteer, Martin suggests signing up for one of the larger group areas, such as concessions, ushering, or parking/unparking. That way you can team up with more experienced volunteers who can ease you into the experience and help introduce you to people.

“Every year we have brand new volunteers,” Martin said. “So, you are never alone and we are here to help.”

When you volunteer, you join a team of fun, positive people who want to give back to a program that positively impacts the youth of our region. You get to help students create a magical piece of art that leaves a lasting impression not only on the students involved in the show, but the entire community of people who come to Trollwood to see a performance.

“Trollwood Truly is an experience!” Martin said. “I have met some amazing people in our community and look forward to reuniting with them in July.”

We would love your assistance in a wide range of opportunities with the Mainstage Musical including:

• Scenic Construction
• Wig Styling
• Props
• Hair & Makeup
• Costuming
• Concessions
• Ushers
• Parking
• Box Office
• First Aid
• Wireless Microphone Application
• Golf Cart Driving

You may sign up for volunteer opportunities by visiting this website and using the sign up genius to select your desired volunteer opportunity or by emailing Volunteer Services Assistant Chase Ohren at ohrenc@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Calling all volunteers, both new and returning! Whether you've already signed up or are simply curious about the exciting volunteer opportunities available, the Volunteer Fire-Up meeting at 7 p.m. next Thursday, July 11 is for you. We value your presence and participation and would be absolutely thrilled to have you join us. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of volunteering!

We are seeking volunteers to help style wigs for The Addams Family! Experience with hair and wig styling is a plus, but individuals with any skill level are welcome to help! Wig styling volunteer opportunities are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, July 6! Click here to view volunteer opportunities and sign up!

We are seeking individuals to help build the set for The Addams Family this Friday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.! Projects include building shutters, trimwork, building flats and windows, and installations! Some experience or carpentry knowledge is helpful, but not necessarily required. Click here to sign up and view all volunteer opportunities!

We are seeking individuals to help craft and paint props for The Addams Family! Help create some of the ephemeral objects that will be on stage in the Addams Family Mansion. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! There are opportunities to volunteer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through this Sunday, July 7. Click here to sign up!

June absolutely flew by! It seemed like Trollwood Academy and Totally Trollwood Academy classes had just started and just like that, they were already finished. The last day of classes was last Wednesday, June 26 with everything culminating in a spectacular Sun Celebration. It is incredible to watch the young artists learn and grow over the month of June. The positive change from the first of classes to their performances and demonstrations on Share Days and Sun Celebration is remarkable. In celebration of a great June Session, check out some of our favorite pictures from Trollwood Academy and Totally Trollwood Academy!

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Tickets for the 2024 Mainstage Musical production The Addams Family are ON SALE NOW! Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the button below or in person at the Trollwood Box Office, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Trollwood Performing Arts School has many events scheduled throughout the summer. Click on the calendar below to see the summer schedule!

Thank you so much to all of the incredible teachers that joined us this summer for Trollwood Academy and Totally Trollwood Academy! Our teachers make all of our classes possible and without them, we wouldn't be able to offer students these learning opportunities. It is clear that our teachers care deeply for our students and are passionate about guiding them on their artistic journeys. Our teachers connect and bond with the students and form special mentoring relationships with them. Check out some of our favorite pictures of our teachers from this summer!

Friday, July 12

Trollwood Performing Arts School | 801 50th Ave. S., Moorhead

Grades K-2: 1 p.m.

Grades 3-4: 3 p.m.

Friday, July 19

Trollwood Performing Arts School | 801 50th Ave. S., Moorhead

Grades K-2: 12:30 p.m.

Grades 1-3: 2 p.m.

Grades 3-4: 3:30 p.m.

Friday, July 26

Trollwood Performing Arts School | 801 50th Ave. S., Moorhead

Grades K-2: 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Grades 3-4: 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

There are STILL OPPORTUNITIES TO REGISTER for ArtSpark sessions in July for sessions July 15-19 and 22-26! Click here to view available sessions and register. And don't forget to tell your friends!

Program Dates:

May 30 - August 2

Performances:

July 16-20 & 23-27 at 8:30 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater | 801 50th Avenue South, Moorhead

Tickets on sale now | Click here for tickets

Program Dates:

July 1 - August 1

Performances:

July 30 & 31 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Fargo North High School | 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo

Tickets on sale mid-July. Check back for more info!

Program Dates:

July 15 - August 6

Performances:

August 6 | 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Discovery Middle School | 1717 40th Avenue South, Fargo

Tickets on sale mid-July. Check back for more info!

Program Dates:

July 15 - August 8

Performances:

August 7 & 8 | 7 p.m.

Fargo South High School | 1840 15th Avenue South, Fargo

Tickets on sale mid-July. Check back for more info!

Show off your Trollwood pride by sporting some of our merchandise! Trollwood shirts, sweatshirts, hats, The Addams Family show shirts and more are available for purchase at the Box Office inside of the Marcil Commons.

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Sun Celebration was such a spectacular smash of an event last week. Our students really grasped their opportunity to shine as they shared their summer experience with all of their special guests. Thank you again for everybody involved for helping make it a special night. Check out some more of our favorite photos below!

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Reserved & General Admission Seating Available

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Doors open at 5 p.m. | Show begins at 7 p.m.

Reserved & General Admission Seating Available

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Doors open at 5 p.m. | Show begins at 7 p.m.

Reserved & General Admission Seating Available

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This newsletter is published weekly on Fridays when Trollwood Performing Arts School classes and productions are in session.

Email: trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://trollwood.org/
Location: 801 50th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN, USA
Phone: 218.477.6500