Winnipesaukee Playhouse Education Department
Summer Musical Theatre Intensive
Students ages 14-19 (entering grades 9-12 and 2019 High School Graduates)
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
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 of Chicago and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? This rigorous program is six full days per week (half days on Saturdays, Sundays off) for three weeks, July 29th – August 17th. See the master schedule 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.
This program is intended for students who have some theatre experience already and is designed to be rigorous. It is not for beginners.
Dates:
July 29th – August 17th
Mondays – Saturdays (check master schedule below for details) |
Tuition:
$700 for three six-day weeks
(Tuition includes tickets to two WP Professional Shows) Financial Aid is Available for Those Needing it -- CLICK HERE |
Auditions
Admission to the Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is dependent upon an audition. There are two rounds of auditions, one month apart from each other. Students need only plan on attending one out of the four days. 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:April 5th - 6:00PM-9:00PM
April 6th - 12:00PM - 3:00PM May 5th 6:00PM - 9:00PM May 6th - 12:00PM - 3:00PM NOTE: You do not need to attend more than one day or attend the whole block of time. You will be assigned a ten minute appointment when you register. |
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. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. A capella auditions will not be permitted. |
