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Audition Workshop for all ages* Fee: $75 Instructor: Jeff Whiting Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012 2 Sessions (10:00-12:30 OR 1:00-3:30) Location: Scripps Performing Arts Academy (Scripps Ranch) Work with Broadway Associate Director/Choreographer Jeff Whiting (Hairspray, Hair, Wicked, Young Frankenstein, The Scottsboro Boys, Jersey Boys and more) in this fun-filled, intensive audition boot camp. Learn audition techniques and tips to “book the gig” on Broadway in a rapid-fire audition boot camp format designed for all levels of dancing, singing and acting. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Win a scholarship to attend a week long intensive training workshop in New York! As an added bonus, Jeff will provide a scholarship (valued at $2,500) for one workshop participant to attend a week-long workshop at his prestigious Open Jar Institute (www.openjarproductions.com) in New York City! The scholarship will be determined by an evaluation of each student who goes through an audition process with Jeff during the workshop; Sing Your Song will provide airfare for the winner. *Scholarship is available to students grades 7th through College. **PLUS** - A portion of the workshop proceeds will be used to fund scholarships for local youth theatre organizations! Additional details about the scholarship selection process, as well as the workshop and registration, are available at the Sing Your Song website (www.singyoursong.org/workshops.html). For more information, and to enroll in the workshop, please visit the Sing Your Song website at www.singyoursong.org/workshops.html BE SURE TO LIKE OUR PAGE FOR UPDATES AND FUTURE WORKSHOPS (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sing-Your-Song/125496774220401) THREE WEEK ACTING WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY SARAH AMENGUAL WHO PLAYED MARIA IN BROADWAY'S WEST SIDE STORY! Sign ups have now begun for our three week acting workshop with Sarah Amengual! This three week workshop will help you bring your acting skills to the next levell! Sarah's first class was incredibly successful and so many students raved about her work that we decided to bring her back for three weeks! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the Professional Workshop! TO SIGN UP: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Kidztheater/Kidz_Theater_Master_Classes I look forward to seeing you in class! Sincerely, Kristen Caesar Artistic Director Kidz Theater Three Week ACTING WORKSHOP with SARAH AMENGUAL, Maria in Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY. Develop your acting technique with SARAH AMENGUAL, Maria in Broadway's West Side Story. Through this workshop, students will discover a craft based method of acting and develop a customized approach to performing a script. Class Date: Sunday, March 18, March 25, April 1 Class Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Ages: 12-19, grades 7 and up Location: Shetler Studios, Midtown NYC Teacher: Sarah Amengual, Maria in Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY. Tuition: $295 (A $110 savings! Sarah's one day classes are usually $135!) PLEASE NOTE: Sarah's class filled up within one week last time we offered it, so sign up soon! About SARAM AMENGUAL: Sarah began acting at age 5 as a member of the lollipop guild in the Wizard of Oz! After deciding to pursue a career in the arts, she attended and later graduated from the University of Miami with a BFA in Acting. Several months later, she took over the role of Maria in the Broadway production of West Side Story where she had the privilege of working with Arthur Laurents. Since then she has continued working in all mediums of performance including stage, film and voiceover and has been fortunate enough to work with such Broadway legends as Kristin Chenoweth, Nancy Opal, and Hunter Foster. She believes strongly in the basic building blocks of acting and is thrilled to teach at Kidz Theatre! About the ACTING Master Class: This class will help each student explore the fundamentals of acting. The workshop will include many different exercises to delve into objective, obstacles, actions, tactics, beats, etc.- the basics of text analysis. Students will explore acting through physical choices and discover a craft based method of acting. Through these exercises each student will develop a customized approach to performing a script. The goal of this class is to learn how to hook into a character using a cognitive method which will allow the student to approach any character and any script with confidence and specificity. Although, this may sound like lot of brain work, this class will be largely hands on and focus on performance! Sign Up Soon! This Workshop sold out very quickly the last time we offered it. TO SIGN UP VISIT: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Kidztheater/Kidz_Theater_Master_Classes Winter Master Classes TAUGHT BY THEATER PROFESSIONALS! Greetings! There is still room in our February 5th Dance Class with ANDREA ANDRESAKIS- Broadway dancer/choreographer who has worked with such dance legends as Jerome Robbins, Alvin Ailey and George Balanchine! This class will help bring your musical theatre performance to the next level! Be sure to sign up quickly to save your spot in the class! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the Professional Master Classes! TO SIGN UP VISIT: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Kidztheater/January_Master_Classes I look forward to seeing you in class! Sincerely, Kristen Caesar Artistic Director Kidz Theater FEBRUARY 5: MUSICAL THEATER DANCE Master Class Work with ANDREA ANDRESAKIS, distinguished choreographer and dancer who has worked with Jerome Robbins, George Blanchine & more! Learn a dance combination and improve your dance skills. Class Date: Sunday, February 5th Class Time: 5:00-7:30pm Ages: 8-13 Location: Shetler Studios, 244 W. 54th St., 12 Fl Teacher: ANDREA ANDRESAKIS Tuition: $49 PLEASE NOTE: These workshops should fill up fast so sign up soon! About ANDREA ANDRESAKIS: Andrea Andresakis, a native New Yorker, began her career performing at Lincoln Center. She graduated from the High School of Performing Arts and appeared in both the film and television series Fame. Other performing credits include: the Majestic Theatre on Broadway; the Metropolitan Opera; the New York City Opera; Alvin Ailey III; Radio City Music Hall as well as national and international tours. Among the distinguished artists with whom Ms. Andresakis has worked are George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Alvin Ailey, Franco Zefferelli and Mercedes Ellington. She trained with the American Ballroom Theatre under Pierre Dulaine, about whom there are two films, the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom and Take the Lead, starring Antonio Banderas. Ms. Andresakis assisted Jacques d'Amboise on Dancin' Man, Peter Gennaro at the Broadhurst Theatre and was Mr. d'Amboise's dance assistant on Romeo and Juliet which incorporated students from the National Dance Institute together with Broadway stars. About the MUSICAL THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP: Students will build their Musical Theater Dance vocabulary and skills in order to build a solid foundation for their future as musical theater performers. Andrea will work closely with each student, helping each young performer to meet their full potential within the combination. PLEASE BRING: Comfortable clothing and jazz shoes (if you have them). TO SIGN UP AND SUBMIT TUITION VISIT (sign ups may not be available until after 1/17- another email will be sent out when sign ups are available): http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Kidztheater/January_Master_Classes Sign Up for this class! TO SIGN UP AND SUBMIT TUITION VISIT: http://www.supersaas.com/schedule/Kidztheater/January_Master_Classes If you have questions, please Email us at Kidztheater@aol.com
Second
Section of Beauty & the Beast Workshop Added!
Beauty and the Beast audition information AND help us grow our Acting Up! Class for grades K-2
Beauty
& the Beast Audition Class -- 2nd Section Now Open:
Our audition preparation classes fill up quickly! The first section of our Beauty & the Beast Audition Workshop SOLD OUT! But don't fret! We've added a second section. Don't miss out!
Beauty
& the Beast Audition Workshop Section II:
Tuesday
(2 Tuesdays), Feb. 14 & Feb. 21, 4-6 p.m. CLICK
HERE to register NOW!
Other
Classes Offered:
Acting
UP! for grades K-2
Teacher Paris Rhoad takes youngsters into the world of theater
through story devising creative movement and much more! This is a great
place to start. Classes are Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. at DFT COPA at FCF.
This class only needs 4 more students! Students in last session LOVED
it and LOVED Ms. Paris, the instructor. We
have put off the start date of this class until February 6. REGISTER
by Feb. 3 so we don't have to cancel it!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR -- DFT Gecko Teatro
Summer Theater Camp
June 18-29 at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts
Center
This extremely popular summer camp was SOLD
OUT a month before it started in 2011! Don't be left out this year when
we present the hilarious adventure, Pirates
of the Curry Bean!
Carlsbad Community Theatre is excited to announce an upcoming WORKSHOP offered in February.
This educational workshop is dedicated to kids ages 6 through High School who want to learn about theatre. Your child will learn to act, sing and dance to select pieces from the musical School House Rock – Live! Jr. Directed by Ric Henry and choreographed by Laura Kloetzer. All students will showcase their talents in a show at the end. Perfect opportunity, whether you are new to the theatre, need to refresh your resume, or want a short commitment. Rehearsals are from 3-5pm every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in the month of February starting on February 7th.
See attached flier or web link for details.
For more information about the workshop, you can also email carlsbadcommunitytheatre@yahoo.com or call 760-931-8709
www.carlsbadcommunitytheatre.com/?show=files EVCT Announces Spring Break Camp
2012
YOU DON’T KNOW ME YET,
Spring Break at East Valley Children’s Theatre’s Spring Break
Camp 2012. Classes in acting singing and
dancing.
4501 East Main Street, Mesa (Southeast corner of Main and
Greenfield Roads)
Registration at www.evct.org
or call the EVCT office at 480-756-3828 OK.... we can't give you snow...but we can give you three terrific workshops to choose from during winter break! Tuesday, December 27th 9am to 3pm age 6-12 Musical Theatre Dance Workshop with Arianna Ziskin who choreographed our season opener, Aladdin Jr. Thi s workshop will feature Music from The Muppets! Class will perform at 3pm for family and friends...... Wednesday, December 28th 9am to 3pm age 10 and up All Things Shakespeare with Dawn Rochelle Tucker, Education Director at Southwest Shakespeare. In just six hours, the kids will learn an adaptation of a famous Shakespeare play and perform at 3pm! Thursday, December 29th 9am to 3pm ages 12-18 A Chorus Line Dance workshop with Anthony Toudjarov This is a professional style dance class featuring the Broadway choreography from A Chorus Line Class will perform at 3pm for family and friends. each workshop is $40 To register...call 602-889-7609 or click on the link below to register me for the workshop! staff for workshops.......bios Ariana Ziskin holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Idaho. She has worked professionally as a choreographer, director, actor and teaching artist in theaters and studios across the country including Idaho Repertory Theatre, Columbia Gorge Repertory Theatre, Coeur D'Alene Summer Theatre, East Valley Children's Theatre, Az Jewish Theatre, and Childsplay. She currently directs East Valley Children's Theatre's Bravo troupe, teaches show choir at Mesa Arts Academy, and is in charge of developing and implementing the performing arts program for Kre8tive Kids. Anthony Toudjarov studied dance from a young age, attending The National Ballet School Canada, and the Alberta Ballet School. He has been preforming professionally for the last 5 years in the Valley, with Arizona Broadway Theatre and Childsplay. Anthony toured Arizona with Childsplay in 2009 teaching student workshops and educating students about theatre and the art of performance. Anthony is an artist, dancer, director and loves to help teach students allowing them to grow. He recently preformed in A Chorus Line at the Arizona Broadway Theatre, in which he portrayed the role of Larry the Dance Captain. Anthony has been AriZOni nominated for this role as The Captain in Childsplay's production of Androcles and the Lion, and has be recognized for this acting and dance in Canada as well as the U.S. Dawn Rochelle Tucker is an accomplished Shakespearian Actress and Shakespearian scholar. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Performance from the University of Wisconsin (2006) and a Masters of Letters in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance from the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton Virginia (2009). Ms. Tucker has performed in over fifty plays including ten Shakespeare and Renaissance productions. Ms. Tucker is a faculty member of the Maricopa County Community Colleges in Arizona and teaches courses in voice and diction, acting, and auditioning. Ms. Tucker is the resident actress, voice text coach, and Director of Education for the Southwest Shakespeare Company in Arizona; she spearheaded the creation of the Wenches and Knaves student program that promotes acting, rhetorical studies and musical performance among Arizona high school students. Ms. Tucker participated in the Actor's Renaissance season at the American Shakespeare Center at the Blackfriar's Playhouse in Stanton Virginia. She played Juliet in the Educational Outreach production of Romeo and Juliet for the American Shakespeare Center and she led numerous related student workshops. She studied acting under Rob Claire from the Royal Shakespeare Company of Stratford-upon-Avon, UK and studied voice with Giles Block of the Globe Theatre, London, UK. Ms. Tucker currently working as an adjunct professor for Mesa Community College and as Director of Education and actor at Southwest Shakespeare Company. Performance 101 Theater Workshops Matthew Malecki and Kelsie Piini 951-445-43766
or email matthewtoddvitus@gmail.com for more
information. For
kids, ages 7 to 17, interested in learning/improving in the performing arts.
Under the direction of Matthew Malecki, local veteran award winning performer,
these classes are designed to motivate and teach the fundamentals to help you
reach a higher level of theater. We strive to improve the singing, acting, and
performing skills, but more importantly, to build confidence! The camp will be
two weeks, meeting three times a week over our winter break. You may sign up
and register the first day of camp, but pre-registration is recommended. Refer a friend and/or a sibling
to receive a $10 discount! Broadway Starz Academy *26550
Adams Avenue Murrieta, CA 92562* Week 1
Monday,
December 19th - Registration/Class @ Broadway Starz (6:00 – 8:30
P.M.) Wednesday,
December 21st - Class @ Broadway Starz Academy (6:00 – 8:30 P.M.) Thursday,
December 22nd - Class @
Broadway Starz Academy (6:00 – 8:30 P.M.) Week 2
Monday,
December 26th - - Class @ Broadway Starz Academy (6:00 – 8:30
P.M.) Wednesday,
December 28th - Class @ Broadway Starz Academy (6:00 – 8:30 P.M.) Thursday,
December 29th - Class @ Broadway Starz Academy (6:00 – 8:30 P.M.)
FULL CAMP WORKSHOP IS $120What
You’ll Learn! Basics to Audition -
Song selections, Audition Etiquette, Preparation and Slating
Music - Theory,
basic sight reading, and Time/Key Signatures. Singing - Vocal
Technique, Lyrical interpretation, and Breathing. Character Work -
Character Analysis, Dramatic/Comedic Arts. Callbacks - How to prepare, Cold Readings Improv - Games and technique
Session II
began Nov.
1, but some classes don't start until next week (week of Nov. 15.)
Register TODAY!
DFT Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) fall 2011
For those interested in our productions, classes are scheduled in sessions so
you can start one before or after production rehearsals begin. Session
II runs November through December.
Classes
beginning the week of November
1 include:
Acting
Up! ~ grades
K-2 at FCF-Holland Community Center starts
Nov. 9! Class is a "Go" space still available.
Introduction
to Theatre ~
grades 3-6 at BMES (starts tomorrow--Thursday)
at FCF-Holland Community Center (starts
Nov. 8)
Voice Class
~ grades 3-6 at FCF-Holland Community Center (Starts Nov. 8)
KidStrums (R) Guitar
Class (at FCF-Holland Community Center)
An Actor Prepares (grades
7-8 at FCF-Holland Community Center)
Adult "Taming the Monologue
Monster" Class (prepare
for your upcoming spring auditions)
What a Character (character
creation/development class for teen actors)
Classes beginning November 12:
Musical
Theatre Intensive (grades
7-12, FCF-Holland Community Center)
CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH!
Don't miss out on classes you want to take! A complete class schedule,
full class descriptions, artist bios and registration information can all be
found by clicking the "Take Classes" button on the bottom of the
page OR using the drop-down menu at the top of the newly re-designed Desert
Foothills Theater website.
Classes are taught by: Jessica
Frieling, Anna Paris,
Paris Rhoad, Petey Swartz and Claudia Tulip.
New classes this year:
Sincerely,
Meribeth Reeves Desert Foothills Theater November Master Classes TAUGHT BY BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS! Sign ups have now begun for our Professional Master Classes for November! These classes will focus on children ages 12-19, but don't worry-- we will offer classes for younger performers in the future! Three classes will be offered that will help bring your musical theatre performance to the next level! These classes will be taught by incredibly talented Broadway professionals, so I'm sure they will fill up fast. Be sure to sign up quickly to save your spot in 1, 2 or all 3! Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the Professional Master Classes! TO SIGN UP: Email Kidztheater@aol.com I look forward to seeing you in class! Sincerely, Kristen Caesar Artistic Director Kidz Theater NOVEMBER 13: ADDAMS FAMILY Performance Workshop Learn a musical number from the ADDAMS FAMILY (taught by ADDAMS FAMILY cast member, Mo Brady) and develop your skills in energy, specificity and character-driven movement. Class Date: Sunday, November 13th Class Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Ages: 11-19. Must be able to pick up simple movement quickly. This class will focus on how to perform the movement and not on how to learn the movement. Location: Shetler Studios, Midtown NYC Teacher: Mo Brady, ADDAMS FAMILY cast member Tuition: $105. SPECIAL: Sign up for all 3 November Workshops and save $50! PLEASE NOTE: These workshops should fill up fast so sign up soon! About MO BRADY: Mo Brady is a cast member of the THE ADDAMS FAMILY on Broadway. He directs and choreographs musicals for school around the country. He has taught theater students for the 5th Avenue Theater, Milwaukee Rep, Village Theatre, as well as his own private studio. www.mobrady.net. About the ADDAMS FAMILY Performance Workshop: In this two-hour workshop, students will learn original show choreography from the Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Learning movement from the opening number "When You're An Addams," focus will be placed on performance energy, specificity, and character-driven movement. Class will also include a strength-building warm-up. NOVEMBER 20: ACTING Master Class with SARAH AMENGUAL, Maria in Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY. Develop your acting technique with SARAH AMENGUAL, Maria in Broadway's West Side Story. Through this workshop, students will discover a craft based method of acting and develop a customized approach to performing a script. Class Date: Sunday, November 20th Class Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Ages: 12-19, grades 7 and up Location: Shetler Studios, Midtown NYC Teacher: Sarah Amengual, Maria in Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY. Tuition: $135. SPECIAL: Sign up for all 3 November Workshops and save $50! PLEASE NOTE: These workshops should fill up fast so sign up soon! About SARAM AMENGUAL: Sarah began acting at age 5 as a member of the lollipop guild in the Wizard of Oz! After deciding to pursue a career in the arts, she attended and later graduated from the University of Miami with a BFA in Acting. Several months later, she took over the role of Maria in the Broadway production of West Side Story where she had the privilege of working with Arthur Laurents. Since then she has continued working in all mediums of performance including stage, film and voiceover and has been fortunate enough to work with such Broadway legends as Kristin Chenoweth, Nancy Opal, and Hunter Foster. She believes strongly in the basic building blocks of acting and is thrilled to teach at Kidz Theatre! About the ACTING Master Class: This class will help each student explore the fundamentals of acting. The workshop will include many different exercises to delve into objective, obstacles, actions, tactics, beats, etc.- the basics of text analysis. Students will explore acting through physical choices and discover a craft based method of acting. Through these exercises each student will develop a customized approach to performing a script. The goal of this class is to learn how to hook into a character using a cognitive method which will allow the student to approach any character and any script with confidence and specificity. Although, this may sound like lot of brain work, this class will be largely hands on and focus on performance! NOVEMBER 27: VOCAL & DANCE Audition Master Class with STEPHEN CARRASCO of BILLY ELLIOT. Work on your vocal and dance audition skills! Whether you're prepping for college auditions, or fine tuning material to be used at future calls, this is your chance to show your work in front of a current working artist. Class Date: Sunday, November 27th Class Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Ages: 12-19 Location: Shetler Studios, Midtown NYC Teacher: Stephen Carrasco, current BILLY ELLIOT cast member. Tuition: $105. SPECIAL: Sign up for all 3 November Workshops and save $50! PLEASE NOTE: These workshops should fill up fast so sign up soon! About STEPHEN CARRASCO: STEPHEN CARRASCO has been singing and dancing professionally for the past eight years. He has traveled throughout the United States performing in regional theaters, theme parks, national touring companies, and even the Broadway stage. His Broadway credits include White Christmas, and currently, Billy Elliot. Stephen a year touring the U.S. And Canada in Young Frankenstein, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. Originally from Okemos Michigan, Stephen now permanently resides in New York City. Since moving to NYC, he has had the pleasure of working with such Choreographers as Randy Skinner (Tony Nominated Choreographer for White Christmas, the revival of 42nd Street, and Ain't Broadway Grand), Warren Carlyle (Director/Choreographer of the recent Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow, as well as A Tale of Two Cities), Michael Lichtefeld (Choreographer of Broadway's Little Women, and The Secret Garden), and more. For more info, please visit www.stephencarrasco.com. About the VOCAL & DANCE Audition Master Class: This Audition class will be a fantastic check in for all up and coming musical theater professionals. Whether you're prepping for college auditions, or fine tuning material to be used at future calls, this is your chance to show your work in front of a current working artist. During the first hour, students will learn a short dance combination, and then each participant will sing one or more 16 bar selections of their choice. Afterwards, there will be a Q & A where we can discuss your choices, and generate some feedback in order to help build on the skills you already possess. Sign Up for 1, 2, or all 3! Please send the following information Child's Name Child's Age Phone Number Class(es) you wish to attend In an Email to Kidztheater@aol.com and we will get back to you with information on how to submit tuition What: Fall Classes I - 2011 at East Valley Children’s Theatre When: Beginning: Aug 22 thru Sept 26 – Mondays 4:30 & 5:30 pm –Look Mom I’m On Stage– Ages 5-8 6:30 pm –Drama 101 – Ages 8-12 Aug 23 thru Sept 27 – Tuesdays 4:30 pm – Creating Characters on Stage – Ages 8 -15 5:30 pm –Building Acting Skills Through Theatre Games– Ages 8 -15 Aug 24 thru Sept 28 – Wednesdays 7:00 pm – Broadway Bound – Ages 8-15 Where: EVCT Studio, 4830 East Main Street, Mesa 85205 (located East of Greenfield Road on Main Street on North side of the street) Who: Kids age 5-15 Cost: All classes are $60 for the six weeks of instruction For details about the classes and to register visit EVCT’s website at www.evct.org, call the EVCT office at 480-756-3828, or email Karen@evct.org. AUDITION SLOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST ....CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT - 602-889-7609 | |||||||||
