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Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive
Students ages 14-19 (entering grades 9-12 and 2021 High School Graduates)
Please Note:
In order to participate in this program, students must provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
(Two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine +2 weeks or one dose of the J&J vaccine +2 weeks)
Masks will be optional during the program and there will be staff in the building not wearing masks.
In order to participate in this program, students must provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
(Two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine +2 weeks or one dose of the J&J vaccine +2 weeks)
Masks will be optional during the program and there will be staff in the building not wearing masks.
Carolyn Kirsch, Chair of Musical Theatre
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We are delighted to announce that Carolyn Kirsch will lead a special Summer Musical Theatre Intensive for high school students this summer. Carolyn Kirsch appeared in fifteen Broadway productions, including the original company of A Chorus Line; as such, she was part of the process that created this landmark musical. In her twenty-one years of performing in New York City, she worked extensively for Michael Bennett (the creator of A Chorus Line) and Bob Fosse. For Mr. Fosse, she appeared in both the First National and Broadway companies of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Sweet Charity, and she toured with the First National Company of Chicago, in which she played Velma Kelly.
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The Program
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Students will work closely with Ms. Kirsch and a music director to follow a highly focused curriculum of musical theatre training. Each week will also include a six-day master class taught by an industry professional--one in acting, one in music, and one in dance. Additionally, students will participate in Q&A sessions with professional musical theatre actors, sit in on a professional technical rehearsal, and see the Winnipesaukee Playhouse Professional Company productions. This rigorous program is six full days per week (half days on Saturdays, Sundays off) for three weeks. See the master schedule example for details.
This program is intended for students who have some theatre experience already and is designed to be rigorous. It is not for beginners. |
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Dates:
July 12th - 31st, 2021
Mondays – Saturdays |
Tuition:
$700 for three six-day weeks
(Tuition includes tickets to two WP Professional Shows) Financial Aid is Available for Those Needing it Download a Financial Assistance Application Form By Clicking Here |
Interested in getting an idea of how the schedule will work? Click below to take a look at 2019's schedule. The schedule in 2021 will be similar!
Please Note:
In order to participate in this program, students must provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
(Two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine +2 weeks or one dose of the J&J vaccine +2 weeks)
Masks will be optional during the program and there will be staff in the building not wearing masks.
In order to participate in this program, students must provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
(Two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine +2 weeks or one dose of the J&J vaccine +2 weeks)
Masks will be optional during the program and there will be staff in the building not wearing masks.
Auditions
Auditions will be conducted by video. Auditions will be for the Chair of Musical Theatre and the Education Director. They will be looking for preparedness, confidence, versatility, and potential. Those auditioning will be informed soon after whether or not they are admitted to the program.
Audition Dates:Auditions will be conducted by video this year.
They are due by JUNE 18th |
What to Prepare:- Two contrasting 32 bar cuts of songs (musical theatre literature.) One selection may be (though it is not required to be) from a contemporary/pop musical. The other should demonstrate the more "legit" side of your voice.
- A 2-3 minute monologue from a published play. NOTE: All material should be memorized. For the musical audition, please either sing with an accompanist or a recorded track. (Hint: there are lots of karaoke tracks on YouTube.) |
