Let your star shine!
at
School of The Performing Arts at Proctors
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Classes for all ages and interests -- from beginners to pre-professionals
in the performing arts.
Schenectady, NY -- March 7, 2012– Even as delighted participants assess their recent success at Proctors Winter Adventures camps, many already are looking ahead to the excitement of warmer months and being part of Summer Academy and Summer Adventures at the School of The Performing Arts at Proctors, the Capital Region’s premiere arts and entertainment complex.
- Summer Academyoffers pre-professional training for young motivated artists looking to refine their technique and explore a career in the performing arts. Academy programs are taught by professionals in each discipline, giving students world-class training in their field of interest.
- Summer Adventuresprovides opportunities to explore the performing arts in a fun and non-competitive environment.
According to Jessica Johndrew Gelarden, Education Program Manager, “Proctors summer programs build the foundation for students with interest or talents in the arts, help them identify and explore different art forms, and aid them in pursuing career choices in the performing arts.”
What’s more, says Gelarden, “Our programs are taught in non-competitive, accepting environments that foster growth and professionalism in the arts.”
From her perspective in managing the performing arts programs at Proctors, Gelarden is guided by the principals that inform all performing arts programs at Proctors: early training and creative experiences are what inspire and transform student, resonating with them as they develop to their full potential.
By design, Summer programs at Proctors are led by internationally acclaimed artists and professionals; producers, directors, choreographers and actors direct from Broadway who have toured the world with their talents; musicians and dancers who compose, choreograph and perform their work regionally and internationally; and artists with extensive teaching experience who also flourish as professionals in their field.
“You won’t find a better leading cast than the teaching faculty at Proctors,” says Ms. Gelarden. “And, our programs are offered for all ages, interests and skill levels.”
What to Expect
SUMMER ACADEMY
Broadway Camp Jr.
July 9 – 13, 2012 M - F 9am – 4:30pm
The chance to show your talent and hone your skills in musical theatre with industry veterans and current Broadway professionals, who will spend the week sharing their experiences and talent with you!
Proctors Broadway Jr. Camp is for students who take acting, dance and/or voice lesions; participate in school or community stage productions and/or dream of going on to perform in college or professionally.
The week focuses on mentoring student s in voice, dance and acting master classes. Along with classes, each student will have a headshot taken and work on his/her resume. There will be many opportunities to learn from the professionals that share your passion for THEATRE!
- 5 days of instruction in voice, acting and dance by trained professionals
- Master classes with Broadway artists
- Professional headshot taken
- Official Broadway Camp t-shirt
Age Range:12 – 14
Skill Level:Performance experience and prior, acting and dance training required for enrollment into the program.
Prior preparation required:Students must come prepared with 1 monologue and 1 song with piano score.
Tuition: $320.00 before April 1, 2012, $350 after April 1, 2012
Broadway Camp
July 30 - August 10 M – F 9am – 4:30pm
An opportunity to hone skills in musical theatre with professionals who work on Broadway and are veterans in the industry. .
These 2 weeks will focus on mentoring students with master classes in voice, dance, and acting, audition technique and professionalism in the industry. Each student will also walk away with professional headshots. Here is your opportunity to have 10 days of intense quality time with professionals that know what it takes to work on Broadway.
- 10 days of instruction in voice, acting and dance
- Master classes with Broadway artists
- Professional headshot taken
- Official Broadway Camp t-shirt
Age Range:15 – 19 year olds
Skill Level:Performance experience and prior, acting and dance training required for enrollment into the program.
Prior preparation required:Students must come prepared with 1 monologue and 1 song with piano score.
Tuition: $435 before April 1, 2012, $450 after April 1, 2012
Jazz Institute-- with special guest Ray Vega*
Week One:July 16 – July 20, 2012, M – F 9 AM – 3 PM
Week Two:July 23 – July 27, 2012, M - F 9 AM – 3 PM
Performance:July 27, 2012 at 7pm
Students will be swingin’ it at Proctors in Jazz Institute, which is back for an 8th season with a revved up group of teachers (who are also professional musicians) committed to teaching in a collaborative, exciting and hands-on environment. Students will build essential jazz performance skills, including listening, critical thinking, communication and team work, while groovin' to music's ultimate greats.
Program includes special guest artist Ray Vega who will teach master classes, prepping students for an all-out spectacular jazz performance in the GE Theatre. No music needed, as students learn everything by ear!
Vega has established himself as one of the innovators of the international Jazz and Latin music scenes. A multi-talented trumpeter, percussionist, composer, and arranger, he presents Jazz from a refreshingly original and contemporary perspective. His two recordings on the Concord Picante label, his self-titled debut "Ray Vega", and "Boperation", along with his first release on the Palmetto label "Pa'lante" have been well received by critics, audiences and musicians alike. Vega's second Palmetto CD "Squeeze, Squeeze" has also received critical acclaim including Four Stars in Down Beat Magazine.
Ages:All ages
Skill Level:all levels of experience welcomed
Tuition: Week 1: $200, Week 2: $250, for both weeks: $430
Instructors:Keith Pray and Arthur Falbush
* subject to change
Reel Adventures: Young Filmmakers
New Students: July 23 – August 3 M-F 10am – 2pm
Returning Students: July 30 - August 10 M-F 10am - 2pm
Work alongside an industry professional creating your own short movies this summer! Gain the experience of college-age career professionals and beyond, all before you enter high school! Go from script to screen and everything in between: writing, planning, assembling cast and crew, location scouting, camera, and lights.
Last year's finished piece has shown at venues across the state, and has been submitted to worldwide festivals. Yours can too!
Ages:10 - 14
Skill Level:all levels of experience welcome
New Student Tuition: 2 Weeks: $250
Returning Student Tuition: 2 Weeks $200 (Must have been in last years camp & approved by faculty)
Faculty:Michael Feurstein
Broadway Dance
July 30 – August 3, 2012 M – F 1pm – 5pm
Get moving like a Broadway Star! A week full of master classes focused on technique, style and musicality, ranging from ballet to jazz, will help you infuse your dance with passion, artistry and character!
Combinations will focus on musical theatre style and telling a story through dance. At the end of the week, students will study with actor, director & choreographer Freddy Ramirez (from Broadway’s Grease) and then present their work for parents and friends in a small performance!
Age Range:9 – 13 yrs old
Skill Level:Prior voice and dance training required for enrollment into the program. Performance experience would be helpful but not required.
Tuition: $250.00
Faculty:Marcus Rogers, Bruce Williams and Freddy Ramirez* Subject to Change.
Artistic Advisor:Darlene Myers, trained numerous Broadway dancers
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS
Acting Out!
July 9 – 13 M – F 1 – 4:30pm
Through theatre games and exercises, students will explore, create, and develop as artists! They will build confidence & self-esteem, expand their stage presence and enhance their team building skills in this fun & engaging week-long program.
Ages:7 – 10
Tuition:$115
Skill Level: Beginner
Faculty:Joey Hunziker
Imagine That!
July 16 – 27 M-F 9 – 12:30pm
Every student will create a memorable character in an exotic location!
They will imagine incredible situations while playing wacky characters, create scenes, invent characters, play games and discover how these characters act and react to some crazy circumstances. On the last day of camp a short performance for family and friends will bring everything together.
Ages:9 -13
Skill Level: For those who want to try acting for the first time and students who need a place to let all of that creative energy loose! All experience levels welcome.
Tuition: Tuition: $250 (2 weeks) or Make it a Day*
Improv Schimprov!
July 16 – 20 M – F 1 - 4:30pm
Campers will experiment with humor and spontaneity, push themselves to have fun, laugh at their mistakes and celebrate the joys of performing and making a big fool of yourself. Using improv skills & techniques from MopCo (the area’s premiere improv company) instructor Joey will lead the kids in a week of creativity and hilarity, culminating in a performance of games & scenes!
Ages:9 -13
Skill Level: For those who want to try acting for the first time and students who need a place to let all of that creative energy loose! All experience levels welcome.
Tuition: $125 (1 week) or Make it a Day*
Instructors:Joey Hunziker
Setting The Scene
July 23 – 27 M – F 1 – 4:30pm
Together we will explore our imaginations to create sets where our characters can come to life. Each student will create a diorama showcasing their idea of a dramatic setting for their characters. This camp will explore making sets and backdrops as a collective and individually.
Ages:9 -13
Skill Level: All experience levels welcome.
Tuition: $125 (1 week) or Make it a Day* Instructor: Christina Scott
*MAKE IT A DAY
Give your child a Summer Adventure that lasts the whole day! Combine a morning camp with one of our afternoon camps for a week or 2 weeks of a whole day of fun and you save!
9am - 12:30pm / Supervised Lunch / 1pm - 4:30pm
Tuition: $230 (1 week of a full day of camp)*Make it a Day
Missoula Children’s Theatre
Casting for The Tortoise Versus the Hare
Auditions: Monday, August 6, 10am – 12pmMust be present for full length of audition
Rehearsals: August 6 – 10 Time of day is different for every students role and not all students are required at every rehearsal.
Performances:August 10 at 1pm & August 11at 3pm
It’s the week everyone waits for! Internationally acclaimed touring company, Missoula Children’s Theatre will cast up to 60 children to perform in The Tortouise Versus The Hare. On Monday, they’re cast as characters; by Friday, they’ve developed character! Their week is filled with rehearsals to refine acting skills and a host of fun and creative theatre techniques. Students will be asked to speak and sing in stress free group auditions. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and SMILE! No advance preparation is required.
Ages:5* - 18 *Must have completed kindergarten
Skill Level:all levels of experience welcomed
Tuition:$115
Location: Mainstage
Act Now!
Enroll now. Space is limited. Questions about these excellent programs or outstanding staff -- or the kind of experience that awaits your own “rising star” -- please contact:
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