A Musical Theater Intensive for Ages 14-17

Stage One 2013
AUDITION DATE ADDED
Auditions: June 1, 1PM to 3PM
By appointment only. Call 571 527 1854 to schedule
Tuition: $925

This workshop is for anyone ages 14-17 who is interested in the world of musical theater and wants to hone his or her vocal, dance and acting skills. Stage One is the prequel to Signature’s successful Overtures Musical Theatre Institute. The workshop provides personalized, supportive instruction by musical theater professionals so that young participants may further develop their talent. The program explores the three essential areas required in performing musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. Taught by Signature staff and associates, Stage One students will take part in daily dance and singing classes, as well as learn how to make bold acting choices appropriate for the “larger than life” qualities of musical theater. Students receive daily individual attention within a group master class setting. The skills developed by the participants will be demonstrated for family and friends at the conclusion of the Stage Oneprogram.

Schedule

Stage One runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 to 5:00 PM, August 5 to 16. On the final day of the workshop, parents are invited at 4:00 PM to join the students for an informal class demonstration, showing basic exercises and skills practiced during the two week program. A typical day at Stage Onewill follow a schedule like this (subject to change): 10:00-12:00       Dance training and rehearsal. 12:00-12:45       Lunch 12:45-2:45         Vocal pedagogy and rehearsal. 3:00-5:00           Acting training and exercises.

Staff

Each year, Stage One is taught by the highest quality instructors in the DC Metro area. Past instructors have included: Matthew Anderson, DC actor. (Signature’s Pacific Overtures, Ford’s Theatre’s Liberty Smith) Evan Casey, DC actor. (Signature’s The Boy Detective Fails, Ford’s Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors) Pauline Grossman, dance instructor and choreographer. (Adventure Theatre, Catholic University of America) Joshua Morgan, music instructor, actor and director. (No Rules Theatre Company’s Co-Artistic Director) Tracy Lynn Olivera, DC and Broadway actor and vocal instructor (Signature’s Les Miserable, Broadway’s Ragtime) Elisa Rosman, musical director and accompanist. (Keegan’s The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Theater Lab’s Merrily We Roll Along) David Zobell, Signature’s Education Director. (Signature Theatre, Adventure Theatre, The Rainbow Company in Las Vegas, Nevada)

Tuition

Tuition for Stage One is $925. A deposit of $325 is due July 1, with the remaining balance of $600 due on July 22. There are no fellowships available for Stage One.

Auditions

An additional day of auditions has been added and will take place on June 1, 2013 starting at 1 PM. Auditions are by appointment only. Applicants are asked to prepare two contrasting musical theatre songs, 16 bars each and come prepared to dance. Please call 571 527 1854 or email education@signature-theatre.org with questions or to make an appointment. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Signature Theatre’s Education Department by phone at 571 527 1854 or by email at education@signature-theatre.org.