Hands-On Workshops

Customized workshops based on your group’s skills & interests!

Workshops are taught by the talented and interesting artists who help create the performances you see on stage. A choreographer, a dancer, an understudy covering several roles, a Casting Director or a make-up artist from the shows you will be seeing; these are some of the many artists who are eager to instruct your group's workshop.

Provide students with intense, skill-building experiences to enhance their on and off-stage abilities.
All workshops are based on the National Standards for the Arts, taught by working Broadway professionals and are 90 minutes in length.

To build general theatre skills:

Stage Combat: Stage Combat, taught by certified instructors, explores the art of realistic fight choreography through step by step demonstration, illustrates the amount of work involved in the creation and execution of even the simplest of stage effects and the importance of practice and preparation.

Acting Shakespeare: Through script analysis, participants are able to demystify the aspects of classical theatre. Shakespeare’s plays were written in a time when directors were rarely used, and special attention is given to the clues and hints incorporated into the writing that help performers choose acting beats and character intention.

Acting Improvisation: Acting Improvisation highlights the benefi ts of taking risks and trusting instinct by using improv games that focus on group awareness, listening and answering and creative play.

To explore the different aspects of a Broadway performer:

Stage Make-Up 101: A professional make up artist discusses the artistic process of make-up design for Broadway shows. Several students are chosen to be “made-up” during class, and everyone leaves with expert tips they can apply to their own productions.

Musical Theatre: Explore the art of effectively marrying music and drama to achieve great emotional impact. Working with a professional theatre or musical director and a cast member, your group will be coached through basic warm-ups and exercises. Several participants will then be given the opportunity to present prepared material for critique and analysis, focusing on musical and acting interpretation. Theatre Dance and Movement: Your group will learn a typical combination taught by a professional dancer/choreographer and have the opportunity to experience the pace, pressure and exhilaration of a dance audition.

To glimpse inside the life of a performer:

The Business Of The Business: From headshots and resumes to agents and casting directors, this program covers the basics of what tools are needed to pursue a career in the performing arts. Various exercises will illustrate the casting process and give participants the chance to experience a "Cold Reading Audition," emphasizing the importance of how to confidently present yourself under stressful situations. Meet the Artist: After the show, spend time with one of the performing artists you just watched on-stage. Get an insider's glimpse at the life of that performer, what it is like to perform in that show and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to!