Theater Works' Youth Musical Theater Training Program
THEATER ALIVE SPRING-Theater Works’ Youth Musical Theater Training Program
Registration now open!
This exciting program teaches a wide variety of disciplines including acting, voice, movement, stage presence, and community participation. Sessions are led by professional directors working in the field, and all students receive a role in the production. Theater Alive is open to students at all levels in their musical training, making this the perfect program for beginners and more seasoned performers alike.
Tuition: $350
TheaterAlive Teens (ages 12-17) REGISTER HERE
Rehearsals: Sundays from 6:15-8:15pm, February 19 – May 21 (No rehearsals April 9)
Tech rehearsals: 5:30-8:30pm, May 30 & 31, June 1 & 4-8
Performances: June 9 & 10 at 7:00pm (TBD daytime performances June 14 & 16)
TheaterAlive Kids (ages 6-11) REGISTER HERE
Rehearsals: Sundays from 4:00-6:00pm, February 19 – June 11 (No rehearsals April 9, May 28)
Tech rehearsals: 5:30-8:30pm, June 5-6 & 13-15
Performances: June 16 & 17 at 7:00pm
Announcing our TheaterAlive Spring Production: Madagascar – A Musical Adventure, Jr!
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr. follows all your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”
WINTER WORKSHOPS!
Tuesday, December 27
Audition Prep – Acting 9am-Noon
We will walk you through the entire audition process, from monologue selection and refinement, to audition etiquette, all the way through how to make a great impression on the casting directors. Come prepared with two short monologue selections and you’ll leave feeling confident you can nail that role!
Audition Prep – Vocals 1-4pm
This workshop is a great pairing with the morning’s work on auditions! Now that you’ve learned the basics of being “in the room where it happens”, learn some crucial how-to’s for vocals: talk to the pianist, prep at home, choose just the right song, WOW the directors with your 32-bars. Come with one to three music selections in a key appropriate for your vocal range.
Wednesday, December 28
Teamwork & Scene Work 9am-Noon
Will this workshop be a blast? “Yes, and…” Come learn all about improvised scenes with a partner, a la “Whose Line Is It Anyway”, and how to strengthen teamwork in scene work to make your dream work!
Vocal Technique – Belting and Pop Rock 1-4pm
Channel your inner Idena or Justin in this workshop that teaches not only the mechanics and technique of how to belt, but also how to hone your tone and quality when singing pop music. Come with one to three music selections in a key appropriate for your vocal range.
Thursday, December 29
Building a Character 9am-Noon
Walk through all the steps it takes to create a well-developed and believable character on stage. You’ll learn tips and techniques used by the pros, including how to build a backstory, and head-to-toe character physicalization.
Acting Through Song 1-4pm
Work with an experienced Musical Theater Director to take your solos to the next level! Learn song analysis, bodywork, and specific vocal techniques that bring the story in your song to life. Bring a folder or notebook, pencil, highlighter.
- Free supervised lunch period from 12:00-1:00pm if you enroll in BOTH the morning and afternoon sessions
Buy 5 sessions and get your 6th session for 50% off- call our Box Office for details!
All workshops are limited to 10 students.
