SUMMER STUDENT PRODUCTION

GRADES 7–12

ATMTC Academy Student Productions follow the Maryland Fine Arts Standards providing a challenging outlet for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful, professional performers – including self-discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and self-confidence.

Over the course of this session, students will have daily technique training and rehearsals in Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville which will culminate in a full stage production on Adventure Theatre MTC’s professional stage in Glen Echo Park.

The Lightning Thief- TYA Version

Rehearsals: June 23 – July 8, 2025 (9am-4pm)
(No rehearsal on July 4, 2025)
Wintergreen Plaza, Rockville, MD

Tech Dates: July 9-11 (9am-4pm)
Glen Echo, MD

Performances:
July 11 at 6pm
July 12 at 5pm (Call time 4pm)
Glen Echo, MD

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

A 70-minute, one-act adaptation of the Broadway hit! When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: PERRY MEDLIN
DIRECTING /CHOREO: Live Arts – Pippin (Live Arts), Follies (choreographer), The Legend of Georgia McBride, High School Musical Jr., Violet. Four County Players – Young Frankenstein, The Laramie Project (live-streamed), R&H’s Cinderella.

PERFORMING: Virginia Theatre Festival – Spamalot. Live Arts – Guys and Dolls. Four County Players – White Christmas. TEACHING: Signature Theatre, Adventureland-MYC, Tandem Friends School, Live Arts, Orange School of Performing Art

ABOUT THE CHOREOGRAPHER: BRYAN STOPAK

is a multi-talented artist based in DC. His creative journey has taken him from the vibrant arts scene of New York City to the artistic hub of Philadelphia, where he earned his BFA in Directing from The University of The Arts. With a diverse skill set as a Choreographer, Designer, Director, Playwright, and Performer, Bryan has left his mark on the regional theater scene. Bryan was also a featured choreographer in the Capital Fringe Festival for “LIFE! A comedic opera in three acts.” Bryan‘s creative influence extends to the educational realm, as he has worked with numerous MCPS schools as a Choreographer, Designer, and Director.

Previous performing regional credits include Dragons Love Tacos at ATMTC, A Chorus Line and Beauty and the Beast at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Upcoming, he will appear in Senior Class at Olney Theatre Center; BFA The University of the Arts; @BrySto

AUDITION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP!

ATMTC Academy is proud to offer competitive scholarships for performing arts students interested in the Summer Musical Theatre Training Program. Application, audition requirements, and appointment scheduling can be found online. There is no commitment to the program to audition for scholarship funds.

Full and partial awards available for all sessions. Click here for the scholarship application and requirements, and use the following guide to sign up for an audition timeslot:

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SUMMER STUDENT PRODUCTION

GRADES 7–12

The Lightning Thief- TYA Version

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