Fun with Fosse!

Ages 15+
No dance experience required, just a willingness to play, have fun and not judge.

Come on babe Why don’t we paint the town? And all that Jazz Have you ever watched a Bob Fosse musical and thought, “Man I wish I could dance like that?” Or maybe come close? Or perhaps you thought, “Man I wish I could learn that dance in a safe and judgment free environment where everyone is just there to have fun.” Well here’s your chance! Join Shannon Santandrea for 4 nights of choreography, fun, hats, hips and maybe even some chairs. Let yourself go, have fun and find your inner Liza Minnelli.

Improv Inspiration with Christine Welsh-Buck

Four Sessions
Ages 18+

Improv is a great way to play, awaken your imagination and experience “aha” moments. Discover alternative selves and create unexpected relationships through games both classic and experimental. Say yes to yourself and your fellow players. We will have a ton of fun in this safe and inclusive space.

Acting For Teens

From Shakespeare to Sondheim…and beyond!
Ages 12-17

Instructors: Gary De Mattei and Caryn Hartglass

This masterclass workshop is geared for the teen actor with previous stage experience who wants to take their training to the next level. The workshop includes a full day of voice training, movement training, scene and monologue study, audition prep, improvisation, theatre games, and more!

Students who attend both weeks will present scenes and songs they’ve worked on in class before an invited audience at the Historic Hoover Theatre on Saturday, July 27, 7:00 PM.

Acting Shakespeare for Teens & Adults

Instructor: Gary De Mattei
Ages: 15 – Adult

New York-based actor, director, and teacher, Gary De Mattei, leads this masterclass especially designed for actors who want to brush up their Shakespeare. The workshop will use Shakespeare’s ROMEO AND JULIET as the teaching text. In this workshop, actors will learn how to fearlessly approach Shakespeare’s plays by learning a four-step process designed by Mr. De Mattei.

Students will present some of the scenes and monologues they worked on in class at a final presentation on July 27 at 7:00 PM.

Musical Theatre Vocal Intensive for Teens & Adults

Instructor: Caryn Hartglass
Ages: 15 – Adult

This class is geared for the student who likes to sing and wants to improve. Work two days a week with award-winning vocalist and instructor Caryn Hartglass and a live pianist. Learn how to put your audition book together. Learn how to seamlessly transition from uptempo to ballad. Learn how to effectively act the song without acting. You will work with your favorite material from the classical and contemporary Broadway repertory.

Students will present some of the songs they worked on in class at a final presentation on July 27 at 7:00 PM.