CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
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DECEMBER
Plaza Theatrical Productions - Performing Arts College Information Session
ages 13-18
Thursday December 3, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Registration Fee $25.00 per family
presented by: Amy Goldin B.S., M.S.
Location: Plaza Theatrical Productions Studios , 34 Forest Ave
A presentation and discussion on topics such as:
♪ The unique aspects of the Performing Arts college search
♪ Types of schools and Performing Arts degrees
♪ The search: finding schools that “fit,” what to look for, questions to ask
♪ The Performing Arts application
♪ The audition process
♪ College Visits: Tips
♪ Q&A’s
Currently Enrolled Plaza Performing Arts Academy students – no registration fee required!
call 516-599-6870 for reservations
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Broadway Workshop - Industry Workshop
with Binder Casting's Nikole Vallins and a Top Youth Agent
Sunday, Dec. 6, 1:00-4:00 pm
Ages 9-13 / Cost $150
Location: Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. 16th floor
Triple Threat One Day Workshop with Tony Winner Sutton Foster - SOLD OUT!
www.TheBroadwayWorkshop.com
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A CLASS ACT NY - Commercial Workshop with Artistic Director Jessica Rofe and Barbara Coleman of Innovative Artists Talent Agency!
Work with Artistic Director and Casting Director, Jessica Rofe on how to audition for commercials.
Jessica has cast commercials in New York and California and has extensive experience in proper on-camera audition technique.
Then, strut your stuff for one of New York’s most prestigious Talent Agents.
The Workshop will focus on: On-camera audition technique; Age appropriate commercial material; On-camera lingo
Mock audition for a Talent Agent from one of NYC’s most prominent agencies
When: Saturday, Dec. 5th / Ages: 7 - 15
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 175.00
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A CLASS ACT NY - Performing Arts Vacation Workshop with a Broadway Actor
Work with casting and artistic director Jessica Rofe and a Broadway actor.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from professionals who are working in the industry today.
Workshops will include: On-camera Commercial Acting; Television Acting; Improvisation; Musical Theatre
Where: JCC, 300 Forest Drive, Roslyn, Long Island
Ages: 7-16
When: Monday, Dec. 28 - Wednesday, Dec. 30
Time: 9:30-4:30pm *Late pick-up until 5:30 available
Cost: members 425.00 / 475.00 non-member
To register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545
JANUARY
THE FSF COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS for Ages 10-19
Starting on January 12th
Part I - Basics Workshop
1. Basics for Beginners (10-14 year olds): Intro to acting, singing and stage movement
Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 PM - January & February
2. Beyond the Basics (12-19 years olds with some theatrical experience): Character development, scene study and audition pieces
Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 PM – January & February
Part II - Performance Workshop (for All)
Students experience audition, rehearsal and performance stages of a musical production
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 to 9:30 PM March through May
All students will be cast in “The Wizard of Oz” performances on May 1st , 2nd & 8th
$150 includes Part I & Part II Workshops, Tee-Shirt, Costumes & Party
(+$20 registration fee for non members)
Please make check payable to Free Synagogue of Flushing Theatre Group and send
Check & Registration Form to 41-60 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355 before December 29, 2009
For more information call Ms. Pierce (516) 521-5500 or (516) 354-5210
Get the Registration Form at http://www.spotlightonstage.com/fsfnews.htm
Gateway Acting School
SESSION II January 30 - May 18
Classes
will take place on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays. Also offering a new
program on Saturdays and Sundays which will offer students the chance
to devote more time to their study of the performing arts, while also
giving them the opportunity to combine with other classes at the end of
the session and perform together in an open class presentation.
Visit the Gateway Playhouse website for more information including class descriptions, schedule, session fees and applications:
http://www.gatewayplayhouse.com/ActingSchool/school-kids.html
Inquiries: artsoffice@gatewayplayhouse.com or call 631-286-9014
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A CLASS ACT NY - Legally Blonde Workshop with Bailey Hanks on Long Island!
Bailey Hanks is best known for winning MTV’s Legally Blonde - The
Musical: The Search for Elle Woods which won her the title role of Elle
Wood’s on Broadway in 2008! Bailey will work alongside Artistic
Director/Casting Director, Jessica Rofe on scenes, songs and a dance
combo from this Broadway smash hit! Don’t miss this rare and unique
opportunity!
The focus of the workshop will be on: Song Interpretation & Vocal
Coaching; Scene Work from Legally Blonde; Dance combo from Legally
Blonde; Musical Theatre Audition Technique
The JCC in Roslyn, Long Island is just a quick trip from NYC by train or car!
When: Monday, January 18th (Martin Luther King Day)
Time: 1 p.m - 5 p.m / Ages: 7 - 16
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC - 300 Forest Drive - Roslyn, NY
Cost: $125 for members/$150 for non-members
To register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545
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A CLASS ACT NY - Six Week Musical Theatre Scene Study Class with a Broadway Actor, Talent Agents & Managers!
Work on scenes & songs from popular Broadway musicals!
Focus is on proper musical theatre technique! Class culminates in a recital for family, friends and a few industry guests!
When: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ages: 7 - 16
6 Weeks: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 24
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 375.00
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A CLASS ACT NY - 6 Week Tap Class with Billy Elliot Star, Thommie Retter!
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate!
Pro-rated for those who can’t attend all classes!
Perfect your tap dancing with Thommie Retter, a principal actor in Billy Elliot!
Thommie is a world-renowned choreographer, Broadway star and educator!
When: Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Six Weeks: Jan. 10, 17, 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 28
Where: Ripley Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.
Cost: 325.00 / Ages: 7 -16
FEBRUARY
A CLASS ACT NY - The Billy Elliot Workshop with Star, Thommie Retter and a Talent Manager on Long Island!
Join Billy Elliott star Thommie Retter and a top NYC Talent Manager!
Work with Thommie Retter, Artistic Director, Jessica Rofe and a Talent
Manager on: Dance Combination from Billy Elliot; Song Interpretation
& Vocal Coaching; Scene Work from Billy Elliot; Musical Theatre
Audition Technique
When: Monday, Feb. 15th, 2010 (President’s Day)
Ages: 7 - 16
Where: JCC, 300 Forest Drive, Roslyn, Long Island
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: 150.00 members / 175.00 non-members
To register: Call Susan Kalman at 516.484.1545
A CLASS ACT NY - On-Camera T.V. & Film Workshop with Casting Director, Gayle Keller
Work with one of NYC’s most well-respected casting directors. Visit the
Faculty page to read Gayle’s extensive bio. Workshop focus is on:
-Scenes from kid friendly features and t.v. shows; Proper on-camera technique
-On-Camera lingo; Proper on-camera audition technique
When: Saturday, Feb. 6th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave - 16th Fl.:
Ages: 8 - 16 / Cost: 175.00
A CLASS ACT NY - Wicked Workshop with Wicked Star, Chelsea Krombach & a Talent Agent!
Work
with Wicked star, Chelsea Krombach (Elphaba Understudy), Artistic
Director, Jessica Rofe and a Talent Agent! Work on scenes, songs, and
a dance combo from this legendary Broadway smash hit with the experts!
The focus of the workshop will be on:
Song Interpretation & Vocal Coaching; Scene Work from Wicked
Dance Combination from Wicked; Musical Theatre Audition Technique
When: Saturday, Feb. 27th, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios/520 8th Ave, 16th Fl./btw 36th & 37th St.
Ages: 7-16 / Cost: 150.00
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- New York City Quality Head Shots Available on Long Island -
Did you know that a good quality, up-to-date head shot can be your key to getting that important audition or role?
And equally important is the photographer that you chose to do your head shot.
Len Marks is an award-winning photographer in Cold Spring Harbor who specializes in head shots for actors, singers, dancers and musicians. Len has been in business for 20 years and is an expert in lighting techniques as well as creating a relaxed atmosphere in order to achieve a very natural look. Many of our teen and adult performers have had head shots taken by Len and they are thrilled that they could have their photo shoot done locally, without having to travel into the city.
For all Deb's Web Junior readers: 2 free 8x10s will be included in a head shot package if you tell Len that you were referred by
Linda Ray of Huntington Cabaret.
Len can be reached at: 631 367-1219 lennym@lenmarksphoto
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LONG ISLAND VOICE
Interested in taking voice lessons?
Private voice lessons; vocal coaching; group classes; audition preparation; NYSSMA preparation
Michael holds a bachelor's degree in music education with a concentration in voice and choral singing from
the Crane School of Music. He is an active member of the Long Island theatre community where he participates as both an actor and musical director and played keyboard for the Equity First National Tour of Disney's High School Musical.
longislandvoice@gmail.com
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Private & Semi-Private Acting Coach - Hone
your skills and gain the confidence and techniques you need to advance
yourself as an actor by working with a teacher/director/actor with over
25 years experience! Work on Audition Skills, Monologues (for Theatre,
Film & TV), Scenes, College Auditions, Improvisation, and more!
Take a private lesson or bring a friend to reduce the cost & add to
the fun! Ages 9 and up. Reasonable rates! Call Ray: (631) 672-1424 or
email: rfgobes@yahoo.com
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VOICE LESSONS - The Van Houten Studio, Centerport
For almost 25 years, Dr. Karen Van Houten has been successfully training singers for professional work on Broadway, national tours,
The American Girl Revue, The Broadway Kids and Sugarbeats as well as for leading roles in regional theatre and school and community productions. She has also assisted countless students with their college entrance auditions and for NYSSMA competitions.
Dr. Van Houten has a Ph.D in Vocal Music Performance from NYU and a Masters in Voice Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music. She has taught in public schools, churches and for acting and dance companies and performed in numerous musicals, children's theater, recitals and as a church soloist. For information on lesson fees and scheduling, please contact her at DrKVanH@optonline.net or (631) 261-5999
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Headshot Photographer: Camile Arnone
Keep your headshots fresh and representing you at your best! 75 edited
shots for $175. I edit them and put them on a CD in jpeg format for
you to develop and email as you need them. I can also suggest a great
place to mass produce.
Check out my website: CiaoBellaPhotos.net. Contact (631) 375-0002. CamArnone@optonline.net
Private Acting Coach
Work on Monologues, Improvisation, Diction Exercises, Proper Breath-Support for the Stage, Audition technique and more!
Gain confidence on-stage and off! Ages 10 and up. Great coach for college auditions! $50/hr
Call Camile: 631-375-0002 or email: CamArnone@optonline.net
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Andy Taraska, over 15 years of experience in Videotaping performances, will preserve your theatre memories...mainstage productions, cabaret, children's theatre, musical revues, dance recitals, school and camp shows....more! Reasonable rate, state-of-the-art equipment, reliable, prompt, courteous service. Contact: VideosByAndy@aol.com
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HEAD SHOTS AND MORE...Laurie Studio, Centereach NY 631-862-0031 www.lauriestudio.com
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Nicole Padden, Acting Coach For college and high school students ages 15 & up.
Massapequa area location. www.nicolepadden.com
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