School of the Performing Arts by Thom Job

SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

2012

SUMMER ACADEMY

SUMMER

ADVENTURES

THE CAPITAL REGION’S DESTINATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

SCHOOL OF THE

PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS

At 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. Programs are taught in non-competitive, accepting environments that foster growth and professionalism. As a performing arts student, early training and creative experiences are what inspire and transform you, resonating with you as you develop to your full potential. 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 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a better leading cast than the teaching faculty at Proctors.

SUMMER ACADEMY

offers pre-professional training for young motivated artists looking to refine their technique and explore a career in the performing arts. Our Academy programs are taught by professionals in each discipline, giving students access to world class training.

SUMMER ADVENTURES provides opportunities to explore the performing arts in a fun and noncompetitive environment. Our programs are offered for all ages, interests and skill levels. If you have any questions about the programs or staff, or what kind of experience you can expect here at Proctors, please contact us.

BROADWAY CAMP JR. DATES: Jul 9 – 13 • M – F • 9am – 4:30pm Here’s your 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! Broadway Camp Jr. is for students who take acting, dance and/or voice lessons; participate in school or community stage productions and/or dream of going on to perform in college or professionally. The week focuses on mentoring students in voice, dance and acting. Additionally, each student will have a headshot taken and work on his/her resume.There will be many opportunities to learn from the professionals passionate about theatre and Broadway!

BROADWAY CAMP

DATES: Jul 30 – Aug 10 • M – F • 9am – 4:30pm The Mainstage at Proctors has seen some of the world’s most exciting artists, and here is your chance to work directly with them! Hone your skills in this 2 week camp that will focus on mentoring students with master classes in voice, dance, acting and audition technique. Walk away with professional headshots, a revised resume and an official Broadway Camp t-shirt. This training will transform your emerging talents, setting the stage for your own Broadway debut. • 10 days of instruction in voice, acting and dance • Master classes with Broadway artists • Professional headshot • Official Broadway Camp t-shirt

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 and 1 song with piano score. TUITION: $430 before June 1and $450 after June 1 (Payment plans are available.) LOCATION: GE Theatre

• 5 days of instruction in voice, acting and dance • Master classes with Broadway artists • Professional headshot session • Official Broadway Camp t-shirt

AGE RANGE: 12 – 14 SKILL LEVEL: Performance experience and prior acting and dance training suggested for enrollment into the program. PRIOR PREPARATION REQUIRED: Students must come prepared with 1 monologue and 1 song with piano score. TUITION: $320 before June 1 and $350 after June 1 (Payment plans are available.) LOCATION: GE Theatre

BROADWAY DANCE DATES: Jul 30 – Aug 3 • M – F • 1 – 5pm

Get moving like the Broadway Stars! 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 story telling 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 SKILL LEVEL: Prior dance training required for enrollment into the program. Performance experience would be helpful but not required. TUITION: $250 LOCATION: Mainstage ARTISTIC ADVISOR: Darlene Myers, Northeast Ballet Company

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JAZZ INSTITUTE SPECIAL GUEST RAY VEGA* WEEK ONE: Jul 16 – 20 • M – F • 9am – 3pm WEEK TWO: Jul 23 – 27 • M – F • 9am – 3pm PERFORMANCE: Jul 27 • 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 the students for an all-out spectacular jazz performance in the GE Theatre. No music needed, as students learn everything by ear! AGES: All ages SKILL LEVEL: All levels of experience welcome.  TUITION: Week 1: $200 • Week 2: $250 • Both weeks: $430 LOCATION: GE Theatre *subject to change

REEL ADVENTURES: YOUNG FILMMAKERS SESSION 1• NEW STUDENTS: Jul 23 – Aug 3 • M – F • 10am – 2pm SESSION 2 • RETURNING STUDENTS: Jul 30 – Aug 10 • M – F • 10am – 2pm Work alongside professional filmmaker Mike Feurstein to create 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. Previous pieces have shown at venues across the state, and have 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 be approved by faculty.) LOCATION: Media Classroom (Hearst Education Center)

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IMAGINE THAT!

DATES: Jul 16 – 27 • M – F • 9am – 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 TUITION: $250 or Make it a Day* 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. LOCATION: Fenimore Asset Management Gallery

*MAKE IT A DAY

Combine the morning session with the afternoon for a whole day and save, see registration form. 9am –12:30pm / Supervised Lunch / 1– 4:30pm

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

July 16-27 8-9am and 4:30-5:30pm available through the YMCA, across the street from Proctors. See registration form for pricing.

IMPROV SCHIMPROV! DATES: Jul 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 TUITION: $125 or Make it a Day* 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. LOCATION: Fenimore Asset Management Gallery

SETTING THE SCENE DATES: Jul 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 TUITION: $125 or Make it a Day* SKILL LEVEL: All experience levels welcome. LOCATION: Fenimore Asset Management Gallery

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ACTING OUT!

DATES: Jul 9 – 13 • M – F • 1 – 4:30pm Through theatre games and exercises students will explore, create and develop as artists! They will build confidence and self-esteem, expand their stage presence and enhance their team building skills in this fun and engaging week-long program. AGES: 7 – 10 TUITION: $115 SKILL LEVEL: Beginner LOCATION: Fenimore Asset Management Gallery

AFTER CARE Jul 9 –13 • 4:30 – 5:30pm available through the YMCA, across the street from Proctors. See registration form for pricing.

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE

CASTING FOR THE TORTOISE VERSUS THE HARE

AUDITIONS: Mon, Aug 6 • 10am – 12pm Must be present for full length of audition. REHEARSALS: Aug 6 – 10 Time of day is different for every student’s role and not all students are required to be at every rehearsal. PERFORMANCES: Fri, Aug10 • 1pm & Sat, Aug 11 • 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 Tortoise 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: 1st - 12th grade TUITION: $115 SKILL LEVEL: All levels welcomed LOCATION: Mainstage

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JULY 2 - AUGUST 5 9am - 4pm

A fantastic opportunity for young people to work alongside theatre professionals and perform on stage. • Full-day summer theatre intensive for ages 12-16 • Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm • Rehearsals at The Egg; Performances at Capital Repertory Theatre in downtown Albany • Enrollment limited to 35 students • Tuition: $850 (5 week program) • Payment plans, need-based tuition assistance, and tuition stipends for the Catholic Community are available!

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Name

Student Name

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SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS SELECTION

Please include check or credit card information for all programs except Missoula Children’s Theatre, please check the appropriate boxes.

PLEASE CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD:

SUMMER ACADEMY

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c Broadway

Jr. c $320* c $350 c Broadway Camp c $430* c $450

EXP Date

*Prior to June 1st

c Broadway c Reel

Dance

Adventures

Signature

c $250

c MC

c $200*

* Must be approved by faculty.

c Jazz

c AMEX

c VISA

c DISC

c My check is enclosed. (except Missoula) Space is limited for all programs. Reservations by June 15 are encouraged. Please call with questions (518) 382-3884 x139. We would love to hear from you.

Institute

Select One: c Jul

16-20

$200

c Jul

23-27

$250

c Jul

16-27

MAKE IT A DAY

$430

Give your child a Summer Adventure that lasts the whole day! Choose the morning session and combine with an afternoon session for a week or 2 weeks of full-day fun.

What instrument do you play?

*A recommendation from a music teacher is suggested, include with this form.

MORNING - Imagine That!

SUMMER ADVENTURES c Imagine

AFTERNOON ADD ON:

That!

c $250 YMCA BEFORE CARE c $30 c Improv Schimprov c $125 YMCA AFTER CARE c $15 c Setting the Scene c $125 YMCA AFTER CARE c $15 c Acting Out c $115 YMCA AFTER CARE c $15 c Missoula Children’s Theatre* $115

c Improv

c Setting

School of the Performing Arts at Proctors 432 State Street, Schenectady NY 12305 To register by phone: 518 382 3884 x 139

the Scene

YMCA AFTER CARE

c $105 c $15 c $105 c $15

INFO:

proctors.org/education 518 382 3884 x150 jgelarden@proctors.org

*Missoula audition are required. Payment is not due until cast in the production.

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Schimprov

YMCA AFTER CARE

SCHOLARSHIPS Proctors encourages participation regardless of financial means. Limited scholarships to assist with tuition are awarded based on individual need. Download a scholarship application and submit with registration form. proctors.org/education

SUPPORTED BY:

ROTTERDAM FAMILY MEDICINE

Donald R. Smith (In Memory of Blaine H. Johnson)

432 STATE STREET • SCHENECTADY • NY • 12305