The live arts had been put on hold for a couple of years due to COVID-19. Though we lost momentum, we haven't lost our arts followers, sponsors, and audiences. During COVID prime we were so fortunate to have had a creative team that was able to provide virtual content & mini shows that are able to be viewed from the comfort of your home. Countless hours of prep for video and audio mixing, editing, lighting, music & choreography instruction, website/media managing, etc. have made this virtual arts world possible.
Now that we are returning to what we had pre-COVID in patron and sponsor support, we are regaining momentum and will only continue to survive from the philanthropy of our community. We have been fortunate to enhance our sound system (our microphones no longer worked due to changes of radio frequencies in the U.S.) and lighting system. We’ve been able to enhance our set and costumes as well. The shows continue to meet our mission of providing high quality arts performances for the community, and our youth arts camp held annually since 2019 supports our mission to provide educational opportunities for the community. We simply would not grow without our most generous business sponsors, donors, & community!
If you would like to make a donation to PAE, please click the link below! Your contributions will enable us to meet our goals, improve social media content, & help continue to support our mission of providing quality arts opportunities to our community.
Can you SING?! Can you DANCE?!
ROUND ONE OF SUMMER SHOW CAST AUDITIONS FOR AGES 15+! Callbacks are only TBD after March 16th audition is held. If a callback is determined necessary, individuals will be notified no later than 9pm on March 16th. Callback will be held in am Sunday, March 17th as needed.
IN PERSON AUDITION IS REQUIRED UNLESS APPROVED BY DIRECTORS NO LATER THAN MARCH 10th, 2024!
*SONG SELECTION LIST
*All persons auditioning for PAE’s summer music revue season of 2024 are required to have a vocal solo prepared from the song list below. We will not accept vocal auditions of any other songs unless first approved by directors in advance by March 10th, 2024.
*Prepare a 45 sec.-1 minute section of song below; to be sung acapella or bring own backing karaoke track. Thank you.
MALE VOCAL SONG CHOICES:
1. I Can’t Get Next To You (The Temptations)
2. Sway (Michael Buble)
3. Take On Me (A-Ha)
4. Rebel Yell (Billy Idol)
5. Basket Case (Green Day)
6. You Really Got Me (Van Halen)
FEMALE VOCAL SONG CHOICES:
1. Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae)
2. Bang Bang (Nancy Sinatra)
3. Bang Bang (Ariana Grande, Jessie J, Nicki Minaj)
4. Knock On Wood (Amii Stewart)
5. You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette)
6. Express Yourself (Madonna)
GENDER NEUTRAL SONG CHOICES:
1. We Built This City (Starship)
2. Ramble On (Led Zeppelin)
3. Shout Pts. 1 & 2 (The Isley Brothers)
4. Shining Star (Earth, Wind & Fire)
5. Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry)
6. Lose Control (Teddy Swims)
AUDITION PREPARATION CHECKLIST:
1. Be the best version of YOU! Wear some makeup or at the least, wash your face;) Put on your best clothes, do your hair, present yourself professionally and how you want us to see you!
2. Come PREPARED & ON TIME! Have your solo ready to PERFORM FOR US, not just sing! And, come with a dancing wardrobe and shoes to change into.
Bring a water bottle (and a snack just in case you are waiting for a while).
3. Do not tell the judges your entire life story. They are there to hear you sing and watch you perform and dance. That’s it!;)
4. Thank the directors/judges after your audition.
5. Bring a resume & headshot if you already have one (always a plus, though not required!) and a calendar of any planned trips/conflicts happening mid May-August.
6. HAVE FUN! It’s always a learning experience. Be yourself and enjoy the ride!
REHEARSAL & SHOW INFORMATION:
We are looking for individuals who are strong dancer/singer performers able to commit to 6 weeks of triweekly rehearsals starting in mid May, followed by weekly-biweekly shows for ten weeks starting mid June through August, 2024. Any other questions/concerns please contact PAE, 920-960-9357/ paeincorg@gmail.com.
AUDITIONS COMING MARCH 16TH @ 1:00PM @ THE SHORE CLUB THEATER. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENTS FOR MORE INFO.
OUR YOUTH ARTS CAMP IS BACK THIS SUMMER 2024! STAY TUNED FOR DATES!
PAE exists to provide high quality arts education and performance opportunities in the community for all people. We only survive because of YOU. Thank you for supporting your local arts.
Established in 2011 as a 501c3 charitable non-profit arts organization. PAE produces 2-4 performance seasons per year of high energy music theme revue shows, some with live bands, as well as musical theatre shows, & dinner show options.
PAE is here to entertain YOU, whether it be for a business celebration or a fun night out with family and friends! We are THRILLED to announce our venue for the next season: The Shore Club Wisconsin in Elkhart Lake, WI! Dinner and a show and show only options available.
276 Victorian Village Dr, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020
(920) 876-3323
Our current venue offers dining before the show as well as show only options. For those wanting to wine and dine before the entertainment, you are able to dine at either of the two resort restaurants-Tiki Bar (spring/summer only) & Back Porch Bistro (reservations highly recommended). Diners will arrive at their dinner reservation time and choose from a pre-fix menu along with wine and spirits from their full service bar. If you opt out of dinner, no worries, our venue has a theater of full service bar, bar seating during the show, or rows of chairs seated as close to the stage as the performers can handle;)
'The show last night was great! What was I most impressed with????THE CHOREOGRAPHY was fascinating. The HARMONIES were awesome as well! The sound system was right on the money…no feedback….i could hear everyone…and it was flawless.'
-Terry Davis
'Thank you for the great show last night. On the way out the door, our son said "I think that was the best one yet". It's very cool to hear that from a 12 year old boy. On the way home our kids were both asking about Motown- what is it, where is the name from, etc. It made me stop and think about what we are able to expose them to through your shows. They can appreciate a world they might not ever know existed, if not for seeing live performances.'
-Specht Electric
'Great music & dancing - musical direction, sound. All Marvelous!!' - Anonymous
'Keep up the great work! Always a fantastic show.'
- Anonymous
WINTER SHOW TICKETS ARE LIVE! 4 SHOWS ONLY! DEC. 8/9/15/16 @ 7:30PM. CLICK ON TICKET LINK AT TOP OF PAGE:)
KIDS CAMP DATES FOR 2024 COMING SOON!
Pankratz Arts Exchange, Inc. is thrilled to perform at The Shore Club Wisconsin (formerly Victorian Village Resort) in the lovely tourist town of Elkhart Lake, WI. PAE will continue to produce annual Christmas and summer music revue shows at this beautiful destination for years to come.
Sign up to hear from us about upcoming auditions and show seasons!
We are always open to new sponsors, members, and volunteers...drop us a line!
The Shore Club Wisconsin, 276 Victorian Village Drive, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin 53020, United States
PAE relies on the philanthropy of its community, patrons, donors, and sponsors per season-we simply could not do it without YOU. Sponsor packages include dinner and a show, preferred seating, shout outs, and business logos in programs and website. For more info. call # above. Thank you kindly for your consideration.