SCHOOL OF PER FORMING ARTS
FALL 2020 SCHOOL OF M USIC
ENROLL TODAY: ONLINE AND ONSITE SPACE IS LIMITED!
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The Count Basie Center Academy team and its teaching artists proudly present this semester’s selection of engaging, onsite and online classes for children, teens and adults
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Our age-appropriate classes are designed to enhance technical, performance, interpersonal, and life skills. From beginners to pre-professional students, our experienced teaching artists will inspire, challenge, motivate and guide students on their journey to excellence.
CLASSES THIS SESSION INCLUDE: Musical Theatre / Broadway • Acting • Tv and Film • Improv High School Theatre Classes • Dance and Movement
SCHOOL OF MUSIC Our music programs help young performers gain confidence, improve their skills, and create music with their friends. A broad range of musical opportunities are offered, designed to help improve your student’s comprehension skills while offering public performance opportunities in a fun, teamwork-driven environment.
CLASSES THIS SESSION INCLUDE: Vocals • Musical Programs for Beginner, Developing and Advanced Musicians
BROADWAY ACTING AND MUSICAL THEATRE AGES: 4-18 THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY
ON-SITE CLASSES Kids on Stage
Ages: 6-8 • Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30PM • Oct 6-Dec 8 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
Broadway for Beginners
Ages: 4-6 • Tuesdays: 5-6PM • Oct 6-Dec 8 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
Beginner Acting
Ages: 9-12 • Wednesdays: 4-5PM • Sept 30-Dec 9 Instructor: Robin Oddo • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
The Show Must Go On
Ages: 8-12 • Fridays: 4-6PM • Oct 2-Dec 11 OR Saturdays: 9:30-11:30AM • Oct 3-Dec 12 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $325 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
Actor’s Playground at the Basie Wednesdays: Starting Sept 30 running through June Ages: 7-12 • 3:30-5PM • $160 Monthly Ages: 13-18 • 5:30-7:30PM • $160 Monthly Academy Studios 302-303 • Class Capacity: 12
ONLINE CLASSES Kids on Stage
Ages: 6-8 • Mondays: 3:30-4:30PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Broadway for Beginners
Ages: 4-6 • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Beginner Acting
Ages: 9-12 • Thursdays: 5-6PM • Oct 1-Dec 10 Instructor: Chris Tomaino • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
The Show Must Go On
Ages: 8-12 • Thursdays: 3:30-5PM • Oct 1-Dec 10 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $250 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
ONLINE WORKSHOPS “Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress Workshops
Ages: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10
ADVANCED TEEN ACTING AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AGES: 14-18
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ON-SITE CLASSES College Audition Prep
Ages: 14-18 • Mondays: 4-5PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $105 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8
Find Your Acting Style
Ages: 14-18 • Mondays: 5:15-6:15PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $105 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8
Don’t Fear Shakespeare
Ages: 14-18 • Mondays: 6:30-7:30PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $150 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
ONSITE & ONLINE CLASSES Technical Theatre Production
Ages: 14-18 • Wednesdays: 4-5:30PM • Oct 28-Dec 9 Set Design – VIRTUAL • Wednesday: October 28 Instructor: Joe Riley Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6 Costume Design – VIRTUAL • Wednesday: November 4 Instructor: Joe Riley Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6 Stage Management – ON-SITE • Wednesday: November 11 Instructor: Jennifer Lee Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8 Dramaturgy – ON-SITE • Wednesday: November 18 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8 Direction – ON-SITE • Wednesday: December 2 Instructor: Chris Tomaino Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8 Choreography – ON-SITE • Wednesday: December 9 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • Class Capacity: 8
BASIE ACADEMY JUNIOR BROADWAY PRODUCTION Based on the beloved film, this modern-day holiday classic is sure to make every young performer embrace his or her “inner elf” as they help the lovable Buddy the Elf on his quest to find his true identity. This show is filled with all of your favorite characters from the movie and fun songs and dances guaranteed to make your holiday season, merry and bright! PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL 10-MINUTE AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Email for a Scheduled Audition Time: jobrien@thebasie.org AUDITIONS: Tuesdays September 29th & October 6th and Thursdays October 1st & October 8th • 4-7PM CALL BACKS: Saturday, October 10th REHEARSALS: October 13 – December 9th Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-6PM and Saturdays, 9AM-1PM TECH WEEK: Monday December 7th & Tuesday December 8th FINAL SHOW: December 9th AGES: 10-18 INSTRUCTORS: ANTHONY GRECO & JESSICA O’BRIEN • $485 Elf the Musical JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
TV AND FILM AGES: 4-ADULT THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY
ONLINE CLASSES Master the Audition Self-Submission
Ages: Kids, Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30PM Sept 29-Oct 20 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
See The Film, Act The Scene
Ages: Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 7-8PM Oct 27-Nov 17 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Meisner and Film
Ages: Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 8-9PM Oct 27-Nov 17 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Private Virtual TVT3 Training
30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 6-Adult • Instructor: Angela Lomangino Class held through Zoom
COMMERCIAL AGENTS SHOWCASE TVT3’s Commercial Agents Showcase is a virtual event for performers to meet and demonstrate their abilities for top agents, managers and casting directors for television commercials.. This showcase features a group question and answer session followed by a screening of participant commercial audition video clips (using copy that we provide). This unique TVT3 event has led to several of our students obtaining agent representation!
PRIME TIME TV & FILM ACTORS SHOWCASE TVT3’s Prime Time TV & Film Actors Showcase is a virtual event featuring performances shown to agents, managers and casting directors from prestigious agencies. The event begins with a question-and-answer session for participants and industry guests, followed by screening the compiled scenes and monologues, as if performed on stage. As a result of performing in our Showcases, several of our alumni have obtained representation — and some have been cast in major films and TV series! Alumni from any Prime Time TV & Film Acting and A Film Actor Prepares classes are eligible to audition by uploading a self-submission tape, along with JPEGs of an 8×10 headshot and a resume. After acceptance, actors must attend all assigned rehearsal and recording session appointments. ON-SITE OR VIRTUAL-ONLY PARTICIPATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Prior Showcase performers do not have to audition, but must e-mail your participation request to the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com by Sunday, September 27. AUDITION SUBMISSION: Audition script and directions are available by contacting the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com. Please leave enough time to allow for recording and uploading your audition (contact by 9/20 if possible); auditions are due Sunday, September 27. Adults, Teens & Kids • Instructor: Angela Lomangino SHOWCASE VIRTUAL EVENTS SUN • NOV 22 On-Site And Virtual Rehearsal and Recording Sessions: TBD within these days and times: Mondays & Fridays • Oct 2-30 • 4-9PM Individual $400 • Family discount: 2 siblings $550
Actors may audition via recorded self-submission by contacting the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com for required copy and submission directions by Oct. 17. Audition videos are due Saturday, October 24. Showcase alumni need not audition but must email a participation request to info@tvt3.com by Oct. 17 to qualify. As part of the showcase, all participants submit a video using copy we provide. Adults, Teens & Kids • Instructor: Angela Lomangino SHOWCASE VIRTUAL EVENT SUN NOV 8 • 5-7PM $85
TVT3 PRIVATE TAPED AUDITIONS AND EDITING SERVICES TVT3 offers private taped audition and editing services for any actor at the Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts. Pricing is as follows: Flat Rate: $75 for 30 minutes of taping which includes a professional reader (for 2-person scenes), lighting, audio and video, editing, choice of compression/delivery format and quick turn-around. Flat Rate: $125 includes all of the above plus 30 minutes of coaching. Editing: Editing services are available for actors and voiceover performers who choose to self-tape and want seamless visual/audio presentations. Rates vary; call for pricing. On-Site or Group Taped Auditions: Rates vary; call for pricing. All Ages • Instructors: Robert Gengerke / Angela Lomangino
IMPROV & COMEDY AGES: 13-ADULT THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY
ON-SITE CLASSES Teen / Adult Improv
Ages: 13-Adult • Mondays: 5:30-7:30PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Mike O’Keefe • $315 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8
DANCE AND MOVEMENT AGES: 12+
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ON-SITE CLASSES Teen Musical Theatre + Pop Culture Dance
Ages: 12+ • Mondays: 4-5PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $210 Academy Studio 302-303 • Class Capacity: 10
Beginner Tap for Teens
Ages: 12+ • Tuesdays: 6:15-7:15PM • Oct 13-Dec 1 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $170 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 10
ONLINE WORKSHOPS “Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress Workshops
Ages: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10
MUSIC AND VOCALS AGES: 6-ADULT
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ONSITE & ONLINE HYBRID CLASSES Piano Ensemble
Ages: 9+ • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-26 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Hybrid Session: 3 weeks online, 1 week in-person
Intermediate String Ensemble
Ages: 10+ • October 6 - December 23 Tuesdays • 5:30-6:30PM • Instructor: Mikhail Kuchuk OR Wednesdays • 5-6PM • Instructor: Laura Petillo $240 • Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person
Cello Ensemble
Ages: 10+ • Saturdays: 3:30-5PM • Sept 19 - Dec 5 Instructor: Leo Soeda • $270 ($90 month) Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person
Advanced String Quartet (Audition Based) Ages: 14+ • Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM • Oct 6 - Dec 22 Instructor: Mikhail Kuchuk • $280 Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person
Basie Academy A Cappella Troupe Ages: 13+ • Thursdays: 6:30-7:30PM • Sept 3 - Nov 19 Instructor: Kellie Shane • $180 ($60 month) Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person
ONLINE CLASSES Group Piano for Beginners Ages: 6-8 • Tuesdays: 5-6PM • Oct 6-27 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Class held through Zoom
Group Piano Level II
Ages: 6-8 • Mondays: 4-5PM • Sept 7-28 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Class held through Zoom
Intro to Singing
Ages: 8-12 • Thursdays: 5-6PM • Oct 8-Dec 17 Instructor: Kellie Shane • $210 Class held through Zoom
ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal School of Music) Music Theory Exam Prep: Level 1-2 Ages: 10+ • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-Dec 21 Instructor: Andrew Kosinski • $210 ($70 month) Class held through Zoom
AP Music Theory and Composition Prep
Ages: 14+ • Mondays: 6-7PM • Oct 5-Dec 21 Instructor: Andrew Kosinski • $240 ($80 month) Class held through Zoom
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS AGES: 4-ADULT THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY
ONLINE ONE DAY WORKSHOPS PJ Pals
Ages: 4-5 • Saturday, October 10 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Time Travel with Xavier
Ages: 5-7 • Saturday, October 24 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Scooby Dooby Doo
Ages: 5-7 • Saturday, November 7 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
Add A Little Fancy, Just Like Nancy Ages: 5-7 • Saturday, November 21 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
A Charlie Brown Christmas Ages: 5-8 • Saturday, December 5 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6
“Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress Workshops
Ages: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10
VIRTUAL AND ONSITE PRIVATE INSTRUCATION AGES: 4-ADULT
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ONSITE & ONLINE CLASSES Private Vocal Lessons
30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 10+ • Instructors: Deb Lyons & Kellie Shane
Private Acting Lessons
30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 10-Adult • Instructors: Chris Tomaino, Robbin Oddo
Private Tv & Film Acting Lessons 30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 6-Adult • Instructor: Angela Lomangino
Private Advanced Character Class with Mike O’Keeffe 30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 12+ • Instructor: Mike O’Keeffe
Private Music Lessons
30, 45, and 60 minute lessons The individual lessons provide an opportunity to prepare students for internationally recognized music evaluations (ABRSM), state-wide band and orchestra festivals, as well as national music competitions. Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba and more! Ages: All • Instructors: Monmouth Conservatory Staff
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