We're excited to bring our highly successful Masterclasses & Workshops to you!
Acting The Song
with
Mollie Betsch Tice & Brandon Marcus
Grades 7-12
Singing the right notes is only half of the battle... creating a believable character is the other half! Join us in an immersive workshop that will develop your ability to convey a character's emotions and intentions throughout a song. Learn how to analyze lyrics and music to understand your character's motivations and emotions while exploring physicality, vocal technique, and authentic expression. Students should come with a song of their choosing to work on. Students will also have the opportunity to workshop their character within the song with Brandon & Mollie in front of the group, time allowing.
But I'm Not A Belter...
with
Brandon Marcus
Grades 9-12
Are you a performer who thinks that belting is out of reach? Think again! This workshop will teach you the basics of belting in no time! In this workshop, you will learn how to access your chest voice and use it to project your sound with confidence. Led by national award-winning voice teacher Brandon Marcus, this workshop is designed to help you break through the barriers that are holding you back from belting. With practical exercises and tips, you will develop your belting technique and discover your true vocal potential. Perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in belting or experienced singers who want to take their skills to the next level.
Improvisation for Teens
with
Robin Ann Page
Grades 5-8 or 9-12
Improvisation is critical for actors, but studies show that the benefits go beyond the stage and improv has been proven to improve self-esteem, communication, leadership and personal development. Lead by Actors Equity Association & SAG-AFTRA member Robin Ann Page, students who take Improvisation for Teens develop the skills to be fearless, spontaneous, vulnerable, and authentic in every performance on and off the stage. At its root, improvisation is non-scripted storytelling. Being a “funny person" is not required! Teens will immediately feel welcome and respected as Robin teaches that improv is all about listening and truthfully reacting.
Musical Theatre Vocal Coaching
with
Brandon Marcus
Grades 3-12
Broken into 15 minute coaching sessions, students are given a unique opportunity to receive personalized, one-on-one feedback on vocal technique and performance. While at the piano, Brandon will provide individualized feedback and offer practical advice, tips, and exercises to help participants improve their singing abilities and take their performances to the next level. Participants who do not want to sing will also benefit from watching and learning from the other coaching sessions. Whether you are an experienced singer looking to refine your technique or a beginner looking to build your skills and confidence, these vocal sessions with national award-winning voice teacher Brandon Marcus are a valuable opportunity to receive expert coaching in a supportive and engaging environment.
Students wanting to participate will need to come prepared with a song of their choosing and be open to receiving constructive feedback on their technique, tone, phrasing, and overall performance in front of a group. Sheet music is requested, but not required. Number of student participants will be based on the workshop length.
Students wanting to participate will need to come prepared with a song of their choosing and be open to receiving constructive feedback on their technique, tone, phrasing, and overall performance in front of a group. Sheet music is requested, but not required. Number of student participants will be based on the workshop length.
Stage Combat
with
Joe Dean
Ages 14 & up
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About Our Faculty Clinicians
Brandon Marcus
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Mollie Betsch Tice
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Robin Ann Page
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