School of Performing Arts 2013 by Thom Job

SCHOOL OF THE

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER 2013

2013

SUMMER

showcasing Science & arts in the capital region “The difference between science and the arts is not that they are different sides of the same coin… or even different parts of the same continuum, but rather, they are manifestations of the same thing. The arts and sciences are avatars of human creativity.” Mae Jemison, doctor, dancer and the first African American woman in space

INDEX School of the performing arts at proctors Capital repertory theatre Museum of innovation and science (miSci)

For questions and details: Proctors - Jessica Gelarden 518 382 3884 x150 proctors.org Capital Rep - Agnes Kapusta Skiff 518 382 3884 x168 capitalrep.org miSci - Lindsay Sheehan 518 382 7890 x224 schenectadymuseum.org

SCHOOL OF THE

PERFORMING ARTS At Proctors, you have come to expect world-class dance, theater, music, film and Broadway; the School of the Performing Arts is no exception. Younger children will kindle a passion for theatre and music with Summer Adventures programs and older children will get the best professional training from experienced Broadway dancers, singers and actors at Summer Academy. With talent direct from New York City and the Capital Region, instructors will instill the discipline and training necessary to take that next artistic leap into the professional arena. Give your child a leg up to the realization of their dreams, look no further than the acclaimed School of the Performing Arts at Proctors. 432 State St. Schenectady, NY 12305 || 518 382 3884

ANNOUNCING...

The Cirque Experience A once in a lifetime experience. AUGUST 5-23

ever thought of joining the circus? No ne e d, m ontre al ren own ed ci rque E l o iz e is c o ming t o yo u !

The Cirque Experience A once in a lifetime experience.

This is your chance to embark upon a flight of fancy with Montréal’s renowned Cirque Éloize. This is an exciting opportunity to experience unadulterated exhilaration, complete with all the thrills and skills you’ll need to impress an audience, and yourself. Imagine a week mastering the toe-to-toe on a tightrope, becoming a juggernaut at juggling, or sailing through the aerial disciplines and floor exercises, all of it wrapped up in the magical, magnificent ambiance of Cirque. Part fantasy, part performance, and totally fun. No experience is required, and there are separate programs for kids, teens and adults. At the end of the week, witness the professionals in action on the Mainstage at Proctors. Over the past three decades, the circus has emerged as one of the most popular performance arts, and now it’s your turn to be the star. This summer, run away to the Cirque Éloize, right here at Proctors! After a week you’re back home with a lifetime of memories to relive… and, we suspect, a new tightrope in the backyard.

August 5 – 9 August12–16 August 19 – 23 12-14 year olds

15-18 year olds

single day - adult

Classes are from 1 – 4 PM

MonDAY – FriDAY

one ticket to a Cirque Éloize

group rates available

performance included

Tuition: $275 Tuition: $275 Tuition: $50 Skill level: All levels of experience welcome.

All faculty are professionally trained to the highest standard, including many artists from renowned circus schools.

YOUR CHANCE TO WORK WITH BROADWAY & INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS IS NOW! BROADWAY camp: ANYTHING GOES! TAUGHT BY TONY AWARD WINNING CAST ©

DATES: Jul 8–12 & Jul 15–19 M – F • 9am – 4:30pm Tony-Award winning singer and actor Kevin McGuire, along with cast members from the touring production of ANYTHING GOES, produce this two-week camp for those young stars that want to get their foot in the golden door of Broadway! Refine your breathing, hit your mark, find the conflict, project, and reach for those high notes you never thought you’d hit, all on the Proctors stage, coached by the world’s best performers and teachers. Every actor will get a professional headshot and help building a savvy, industry-conscious resumé. If the sight of that rising curtain opens your eyes wide with excitement, this is the camp for you -- where you can discover the power, discipline and technique of the theatre, revealed to you by the very people who helped shape it! For thespians aged 15-19. Age Range: 15 – 19 Skill Level: Performance experience

and prior acting and dance training required for enrollment in the program.

Prior preparation required:

Students must come prepared with 1 monologue (2-3 minutes) and 1 song with piano score (2-3 minutes). Tuition: $430 before May 1st or $450 after May 1st (payment plans are available) *Includes one Thursday Matinee ticket to Anything Goes.

BROADWAY DANCE DATES: Jul 15-19 • M – F • 1 – 4:30pm Twirling through the halls, swingin’ in the street? Give yourself the space, attention and experience you deserve with BROADWAY DANCE, the program that will bring you just a hop, skip and Bandy Twist from the New York City stage! Training will focus on self-expression, choreographed combinations and distilling good technique to take to any stage with confidence. Prior dance experience is required, as is willingness to get sweaty, staccato and jazzy! For dancers aged 10 - 14. Age Range: 10 -–14 Skill Level: Prior dance

training required for enrollment. Tuition: $250

BROADWAY CAMP JR. Find the light!

DATES: Jul 22 – 26 • M – F • 9 – 4:30pm Have a dream of Broadway and an itch to wear someone else’s shoes for a while? Well then tie your shoelaces tight at BROADWAY CAMP JUNIOR, where you will have masterclasses from Broadway and industry professionals in voice, acting and dance. A headshot and resumé-building session will round out the week-long class, giving you the tools to better understand the world of an actor and singer striving for the limelight! For young thespians aged 12-14. Age Range: 12 – 14 Skill Level: Performance experience and prior

acting and dance training required for enrollment.

Prior Preparation Required: Students must come prepared with 1 monologue (2-3 minutes) and 1 song with piano score (2-3 minutes). Tuition: $330 before May 1st or $350 after May 1st (payment plans are available).

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JAZZ INSTITUtE

w/ special guest Ray anderson

“What we play is life.” – Louis Armstrong Week One: Aug 5 – 9 • M – F • 9am – 3pm Week Two: Aug 12 – 16 • M – F • 9am – 3pm Performance: Aug 16 • 7pm

For all ages, experience levels and instruments, JAZZ INSTITUTE will immerse you in an atmosphere of improvisation and performance the way jazz itself was born -- from heart first, then ear, and finally through horn, key, drum or string! No sheet music. No scales, or learning by rote. Keith Pray, nationally renowned saxophonist and instructor, and Arthur Falbush, professor at SUNY Oneonta, lead a group of instructors covering every instrument class. You will receive one-on-one attention and improvisation exercises within your groups, culminating in a performance of the entire JAZZ INSTITUTE that gives each and every musician the confidence and the tools to groove, solo and play out! Ages: All ages Skill Level: All levels of experience welcome Tuition: Week 1: $200 • Week 2: $250 • Both weeks: $430

Reel Adventures:

Share your story with the world. DATES: Aug 5 – 9 & Aug 12 – 16 • M – F • 10am – 2pm What is your story, and how do you want to tell it? Get the tools to find out with REEL ADVENTURES, the hands-on program where you learn how to make the vision in your head a story for all to experience! Nationally recognized videographer and moviemaker Michael Feurstein uses industry-standard equipment and the ideas of his students to help them bring to life movies that have been recognized nationally for their story and execution. This two-week intensive, back by popular demand, is sure to open the floodgates of expression as you learn to navigate the vast medium of film. For middle-school aged moviemakers. Ages: 10 – 14 (new and returning students welcome) Skill Level: All levels of experience welcome. Tuition: 2 Weeks: $270

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Acting Out!

DATES: Jul 8 – 12 • M – F • 1 – 4:30pm

‘But what do you MEAN, I’m a turtle?’ Got a young diva on your hands, just dying for a stage? Or a shy little guy hiding inside his shell? Let both shine at ACTING OUT!, a great introduction to the basic skills of acting through games, improvisation, and a final performance just for you parents! This one-week long camp focuses on those core skills that every actor needs regardless of age -- self-confidence, awareness of others, creativity, cooperation and the permission that the stage gives to act like a goofball sometimes! Each day, your young stars will learn to project clearly, allow their improvised ideas to grow, trust in their instincts and to listen to others. As a class, we will build a final presentation, and one where you might be surprised at how much your child was just dying to have the right place to ACT OUT! For actors 7-10 years old. Ages: 7 – 10 Tuition: $120 Skill Level: Beginner

Missoula Children’s Theatre Casting for THE SECRET GARDEN

Auditions: Mon, Jul 22 • 10am – 12pm Must have parent or legal guardian present for duration of audition. Rehearsals: Jul 22 – 26 Time of day is different for every student’s role and not all students are required to be at every rehearsal. Performances: Fri, Jul 26 at 1pm & Sat, Jul 27 at 3pm Audition on Monday. Lights up on Friday. In-between is the whirlwind creation of THE SECRET GARDEN, the latest of internationally acclaimed touring company MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE’s collaborative adventures! For actors from 1st - 12th grade, MISSOULA will reduce the competitive stress of auditioning by holding a fun group audition, leading directly into a week of rehearsal as prelude to a performance on the Mainstage at Proctors! MISSOULA’s professional actors will impart useful acting lessons, enmeshed in rigorous rehearsals and zany acting games. MISSOULA has the experience, training and passion to pull off the fastest and most enriching weeklong theatre experience the Capital District has to offer! Ages: 5 – 19 must have completed Kindergarten Tuition: $120 Skill Level: All levels

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Imagine That!

Dates: Jul 22 – 26 & Jul 29 – Aug 2 • M – F • 9am – 12:30pm Hide that good acting spinach in the delightful dessert of IMAGINE THAT!, the wild, no-holdsbarred drama program for middle-schoolers looking for ‘something completely different’. Faculty will help these young performers strip away stigma and unlearn embarrassment through improv games, group invention, prop-based skits and the embrace of theatre! For two weeks, your child will dress up in costume, create props and games and challenge their assumptions in IMAGINE THAT!, a program that reveals that the world of imagination and creativity belongs to them. The camp culminates in a performance for family and friends. Ages: 9 – 13 Skill Level: Beginner Tuition: $250 *Combine with Improv Anywhere! and receive a discount of $10 on each program and “MAKE IT A DAY” with lunch supervised by Proctors staff.

Improv anywhere!

DATES: Jul 22 – 26 & July 29 – Aug 2 • M – F • 1 – 4:30pm

Spontaneity, humor and invention abound in IMPROV ANYWHERE, the program that flexes those mental muscles of reaction and wit! This two-week long course encourages your child to be goofy and spontaneous, all the while training its students to authentically listen and react through improv games and exercises. Taught by a seasoned professional, your kids will learn not only to make jokes, but to be genuine, live in the moment, think on their feet and to approach situations saying ‘yes, and!’ - a skill not just for improv, but for life! The camp culminates in a performance for family and friends. For spunky 9-13 year olds. Ages: 9 – 13 Skill Level: Beginner Tuition: $250 *Combine with Imagine That! and receive a discount of $10 on each program and “MAKE IT A DAY” with lunch supervised by Proctors staff.

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This summer, Capital Repertory Theatre offers two exciting youth programs! In a real-world theatre environment, Summer Theatre At the Rep (STAR) gives young producers, performers and writers the freedom to let loose their creative energies and work together to build a show from the ground up. Also, new this Summer, the one-week Acting Intensive, created especially for those who are serious about the craft of acting. Young performers focus on technique and sharpen their skills as actors, while receiving valuable insight from industry professionals. 111 N. Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207 || 518 382 3884

Acting Intensive Jul 29 – Aug 2 Monday – Friday • 9am – 4pm Industry professionals teach acting and audition techniques This intense one-week program will immerse students in workshops and masterclasses led by industry professionals, to get first-hand insight and the opportunity to hone their skills in areas such as: • Acting/Monologue Work • Making the most of Auditions • Character Development • Speech for the Stage • Vocals • Movement • Stage Combat • Casting 101

Training with Real-Life Perspective

Space is limited, but potential isn’t! Deadline for enrollment: June 1

Ages 15 – 19 • Tuition: $250

Summer 2013 • July 1-28 (no program activities on July 4) Full-day summer theatre intensive for ages 12 – 16

Monday – Friday • 9AM – 4PM Now in its 17th year, Summer Theatre At the Rep (STAR), gives students a 4-week long opportunity to work alongside professional artists as they form a company and together, around a theme, create an original 45-minute performance piece through acting, singing and dancing. • Rehearsals will be at Capital Repertory Theatre • Enrollment limited to 25 students • Tuition for the 4-week program is $800 • Payment plans, need-based scholarships & tuition stipends are available • Show performed on Capital Rep’s stage • Apply before May 1 & receive a $50 early bird discount • To secure a spot, please register before June 1

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At miSci, all of our exhibits, programs, and events are designed with our mission in mind: to celebrate, explore and inspire science and technology, past, present and future. miSci is a dynamic destination just a short drive from Albany, Saratoga and Troy which celebrates science, invention, and imagination. The Museum explores the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich technological heritage, with some of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest interactive exhibits; a must-see for families, tourists, area residents and other visitors. 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308 || 518 382 7890

Times • 8:30-5:00 // Prices per class • $200.00 // Before and Aftercare • $10 per hour // Scheduled lunch time each day. Students must provide their own lunches. 10% discount for miSci members and for second child in class.

June 24th-June 28th Little Scientist Delve into the wide world of science. ages 5-7 Crime Solvers Investigate and solve crime scene mysteries. ages 8-10 Earth, Moon and Stars Discover space and all it holds. ages11-13

July 8th –July 12th Discovering Dinosaurs Uncover prehistoric animals of the past. ages 5-7 Notion of Motion Experiment with motion and our new exhibit. ages 8-10 Explainers and Explorers Discover the fun of sharing science at miSci. ages11-13

July 15th- July 19th Bubblology Experiment with bubbles, light, color and rainbows. ages 5-7 Digging for Dinosaurs Become a junior paleontologist. ages 8-10 Jr. Curator Explore collections and exhibit design. ages11-13

July 22nd- July 26th Creepy Crawly Insects Investigate insect anatomy, adaptations and more. ages 5-7 It’s a small, small nano world Discover the tiny world of nanotechnology. ages 8-10 Jr. Planetarian Explore the tools and sources for sharing astronomy. ages11-13

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July 29th- August 2nd Edible Science Science Experiments you can eat! ages 5-7 Electric Circuits Make your own electromagnet. ages 8-10

August 5th- August 9th Sciencetoyific Explore the chemistry and engineering behind toys. ages 5-7 Kooky Chemistry Create exciting experiments in our classroom lab. ages 8-10

August 12th- August 16th Movers and Shakers Explore the Notion of Motion. ages 5-7 Blast Off Build and launch a rocket. ages 8-10

August 19th- August 23rd Under our Big Sky Investigate weather, geography, and the night sky. ages 5-7 Lego Robotics Design and program robotic Legos. ages 8-10

August 26th- August 30th Glow World Glow Light up the night time world with all things that glow. ages 5-7 Out of this World Explore what’s out there! Stars, planets, and more. ages 8-10

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HOW TO register: ONLINE: proctors.org/education PHONE: 518 382 3884 x139 IN PERSON: administrative office - 2nd floor 432 State St., Schenectady NY 12305

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In addition, Education Programs at Capital Rep are also made possible in part through the generosity of:

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Summer Theatre at the Rep Sponsor: Cohoes Savings Foundation

Lucille A. Herold Charitable Trust Sidney & Beatrice Albert Foundation The Michael Tuch Foundation Capital Repertory Theatre and our Educational Programs are made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

432 STATE STREET • SCHENECTADY • NY • 12305