“Musical Theater II Workshop”
Starting on April 24, 2021!
Designed for students with moderate theater experience, this program will help you take the next steps in your theatre training. This 4-week workshop will encompass vocal work, dance technique and stage acting culminating in a final performance showcase. It includes repertoire from classic and contemporary musical theatre, with opportunities for solo, duet, and ensemble performance.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
Voice Training:
Breathe control, Tone, Range, Hitting Notes, Projection, etc.
Vocal Audition and Performance Techniques
Theater Dance Training:
Basic Ballet, Jazz, & Tap Technique required for most musical theater productions
Dance Audition and Performance Techniques
WEEK ONE: LET’S DANCE
WEEK TWO: THE GOLDEN AGE
WEEK THREE: FROM THE STREETS TO THE STAGE (FOSSE)
WEEK FOUR: BROADWAY TODAY
FINAL SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE
Course Length: 4 Weeks, with a final showcase performance after workshop completion
Course Dates: Starting on Saturday, April 24, 2021 and ending on March 15, 2021. Every Saturday from 11AM - 1PM. Final Showcase Performance on May 22, 2021.
Location: BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER - 2591 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Course Cost: $100 per student
Age Requirements: 16 years and older
Registration Deadline: April 22, 2021
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
To register, individuals will need to submit the On-line Workshop Registration Form along with their $100 registration fee. Payments can be made on-line with a credit/debit card or with check or cash in person on the first day of class.
This workshop is STRONGLY recommended for those interested in auditioning for the following upcoming musicals scheduled for the 2021 and 2022 season at BRCT:
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS:
Claudia Bradford
GEORGIA K-12 CERTIFICATION IN MUSIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION, MS. BRADFORD HAS OVER 18 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN THE ATLANTA METRO SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
HER EXPERIENCE INCLUDES DIRECTORSHIP IN CHORAL, INSTRUMENTAL, AND MUSICAL THEATER AND HAS RECEIVED MULTIPLE GEORGIA GOVERNOR’S AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT PERFORMANCES AT THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION.
HER DEDICATION IN THE FINE ARTS HAS RESULTED IN HER STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN:
• GEORGIA STATEWIDE ELEMENTARY HONORS CHORUS
• CLAYTON AND ROCKDALE COUNTY HONORS CHORUS
• CLAYTON COUNTY HONORS MUSICAL
• INTERNATIONAL VERY SPECIAL ARTS PROGRAM
• THE ATLANTA FESTIVAL BALLET: “THE NUTCRACKER”
• THE GOVERNORS MANSION HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
MS. BRADFORD’S PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER DIRECTOR CREDITS INCLUDE JUST A FEW:
• IT’S A SMALL WORLD
• ANNIE
• NORTH POLE STAR
• RUNNAWAY REINDEERS ( WRITTEN BY MS. BRADFORD)
• CINDERELLA
• AMERICA, AMERICA
• JUNIE B. JONES
• TROUBLE AT THE TROPICABANA
Venae Sears-Ellis
Owner & Artistic Director of kharisma dance studio, instructor, & professional choreographer. Ms. Sears-Ellis has over 20 years of experience teaching dance to students of all ages and providing professional choreography to dance companies, music theaters, churches, competitive ballroom dance couples, performance artists & dance fitness specialists. She is also a professional singer and lead vocalist with the popular 10 piece band, Kharisma Jazzmatic Funk. In addition, she is also an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor with additional certifications in Zumba, Yoga, Yo-chi (yoga/tai-chi), and SilverSneakers.
Ms. Sears-Ellis’ professional musical theater DANCE choreography credits include:
- school of rock
- nunsense
- newsies
- cinderella
- willy wonka
- mary poppins
- junie b. jones
- the lion, the witch, & the wardrobe
- alice in wonderland
- it’s a wonderful life
- trouble at the tropicabana
- Doubt
- annie