Miniature Musical Makers
SATURDAY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP presents
ABC.s of Broadway: A Musical Revue
RegistrationSaturdays, September 30 thru December 2, 2006
9:30AM.1:30PM -- Ages 9-13 / Grades 4-8
Performances . December 8 & 9, 2006 . 7:30PM Friday & Saturday
Join us for another wonderful Saturday theater experience! This workshop will offer 9.13 year-olds the opportunity to work, rehearse and create together as a performance ensemble. Performers will meet each Saturday to explore the many facets of theater . acting, music, dance and theater production . as they prepare for a musical performance to be staged on the Main Stage at the Villagers. Students will study proper stage etiquette, technique and develop a basic understanding of theater as a creative collaboration both on stage and behind the scenes. This workshop will be under the direction of Jessica Pfeiffer and a talented support staff of theatical artists. Our program includes:
ACTING . Students will explore drama through creative dramatics, theatre games, basic script analysis and direction as well as study the craft of performing in musical theater through participating in this cast.
DANCE . Movement and rhythm are necessary tools for every performer in a musical. Students will utilize these tools through dance and movement and will be taught proper techniques to warm up their bodies and prepare physically for performance.
MUSIC . By working the the Musical Director, students will learn proper warm up and singing techniques and develop basic musicality. Students will practice memorization, harmonization and develop a basic understanding of musical terms.
PERFORMANCE . Each student will participate in this musical theater experience on the Villagers. Main Stage. The ABC.s of Broadway will be performed on Friday and Saturday evening, December 8 & 9, 2006, at 7:30PM. Tickets for this production are $10; all seats are reserved.
Over the course of the twelve week program, students will gain an understanding of this creative art form and develop a strong sense of appreciation for all aspects of musical theater while rehearsing for the production. In addition, students will develop a basic theater repertoire by exploring other musicals and will practice audition techniques to prepare them for future opportunities.
JESSICA PFEIFFER, DIRECTOR
Jessica is a Graduate of the University of the Arts where she earned her BFA in Theater Arts. She has been with Miniature Musical Makers from its inception and is very excited to run the program this session. As well as teaching, Jessica also LOVES to perform. She performs all over NY and NJ, having last appeared in a Benefit Cabaret for Autism with Second Starr Productions in North Jersey. She believes the teaching of theater creates the opportunity to build confidence, focus, discipline and FUN for any child participating in a program such as this! In addition to MMM, Jessica works on the TeensVill staff at the Villagers and finds great pleasure in seeing the children start in MMM, work their way up through TeensVill and right into main stage productions where she can work along side them. "It's exciting to see that growth first hand and know you had a part in it." Jessica looks forward to building a strong foundation for not only performance quality but an appreciation for theater with each of your children through this session.s cabaret-style show, the ABC's of Broadway. Jessica plans to educate the registrants on the time period and style from each show that the ABC's visits. "Let's Sing, Dance and travel through a time machine of Broadway!"
REGISTRATION
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis for this Saturday theater workshop, and will be limited in size to 30 registrants. Each registration includes: 1 full color 5x7 cast photo, 1 8x10 professional black and white head shot and 1 company t-shirt.
$500 12-week program
Register by September 15th and receive a $50 discount $100 non-refundable deposit required . All checks should be made payable to the Villagers Theatre
For additional information on this program, contact the theater at 732-873-2710 x 3 or e-mail donna@villagerstheatre.com. Registrations accepted via postal mail or fax, 732-422-2582 or 732-873-1149; e-mail registrations not available.
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