BEST OF BOSTON! ® -Boston Magazine 2012 SUMMER STUDIOS 2013 WWW.BOSTONCHILDRENSTHEATRE.ORG WELCOME TO THE BOSTON CHILDREN THEATRE’S 2013 SUMMER STUDIOS! It is my great pleasure to welcome parents and students to our fifth smash year of the Boston Children’s Theatre Summer Studios! Whether your child is a beginner looking for a gentle introduction or an experienced performer, BCT offers something for all ages and levels. The classes and training available at BCT are a fun, creative and excellent way to discover any child’s potential. This summer we are pleased to offer two convenient locations for our Summer Studios. Our STUDIO DISCOVERY, STUDIO YOUTH ONE and TWO programs for ages 4-12 will be held at the Boston Children’s Theatre Studios on Huntington Avenue in Boston. I must also express my gratitude to the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, MA for hosting our STUDIO THREE Intermediate and STUDIO FOUR Advanced programs at their state-of-theart facility. To make it even easier, BCT will provide an optional shuttle at cost to and from our Boston offices to Governor’s Academy. At BCT, we have many reasons to celebrate. We are thrilled to recognize our BCT students who are on their way to becoming the future of musical theater. BCT Summer Studios has become the premier training opportunity for young people in the greater Boston area. During the past 4 seasons, our BCT graduates have been universally accepted into the colleges of their choice, including NYU Tisch, Emerson, Syracuse, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. We congratulate them all! No matter what level you and your child are exploring, BCT offers exceptional programming for all ages! So bring the suntan lotion and sunglasses; Boston’s own will be burning brighter than ever beneath BCT’s summer spotlight! BURGESS CLARK EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR STUDIO DISCOVERY (Ages 4-6).......... 3 One-week sessions from June 24–August 9 STUDIO ONE (Ages 7-10).................... 4 One-week sessions from June 24–August 9 STUDIO TWO (Ages 8-12)................... 5 Two-week sessions from June 24–August 2 STUDIO THREE (Ages 9-14)................. 7 Four weeks, June 24–July 21 STUDIO FOUR (Ages 14-19)................ 9 Five weeks, July 8–August 11 PRIVATE STUDY................................. 11 One-hour lessons throughout the summer BEHIND THE SCENES.......................12 Three weeks, July 22–August 12 SUMMER STUDIOS LOCATIONS........13 HOW TO REGISTER..........................14 STUDIO DISCOVERY AGES 4-6 MON – FRI 9AM to 12PM $225/SESSION AT THE BCT STUDIOS IN BOSTON Session 1: June 24 – June 28 Session 5: July 22 – July 26 Session 2: July 1 – July 5 Session 6: July 29 – August 2 Session 3: July 8 – July 12 Session 7: August 5 – August 9 Session 4: July 15 – July 19 Students may participate in one or multiple sessions – the stories, themes and structure evolve with each session. Call us about multiple-session discounts at 617 424 6634 x221. Studio Discovery is geared towards children ages 4 to 6 as an introduction to creative play. During this one-week class, students will play a variety of games focusing on expression, imagination and individuality. Each day, the children will explore a different theme (e.g. animals, friendship, travel) through drama, music and crafts. 3 Centerstage Discovery, 2012 STUDIO ONE AGES 7-10 MON – FRI 9AM to 4PM $345/SESSION AT THE BCT STUDIOS IN BOSTON Session 1: June 24 – June 28 Session 2: July 1 – July 5 Session 3: July 8 – July 12 Session 4: July 15 – July 19 Session 5: July 22 – July 26 Session 6: July 29 – August 2 Session 7: August 5 – August 9 Students may participate in one or multiple sessions – the stories, themes and structure evolve with each session. Call us about multiple-session discounts at 617 424 6634 x221. Studio One is designed to introduce young children to the basics of theatre. The first two hours are spent on creative drama activities; midday focuses on related arts and crafts projects; and in the final hours the students work on music and movement techniques, including group singing and basic choreography. Each session will conclude with a “Sharing Session” where the participants perform an original musical dramatization for family and friends. Studio One, 2010 4 STUDIO TWO AGES 8-12 MON – FRI 9AM to 4PM $595/SESSION AT THE BCT STUDIOS IN BOSTON Session 1: June 24 – July 5........................Willy Wonka KIDS Session 2: July 8 – July 19...................... ...............Annie KIDS Session 3: July 22 – August 2.........................................Seuss! Students may participate in one or multiple sessions. Call us about multiple-session discounts at 617 424 6634 x221. Studio Two gives our young students a chance to improve their knowledge of theatre while putting together a workshop production of a 30-minute musical. Children will learn everything from the basics of working with a script to preparing for a production. 5 Boston Children’s Theatre’s professional theatre educators will not only lead participants through the rehearsal process, but will also teach them many basic theatre skills and terminology such as stage directions, improvisation and character development. This fun and interactive program is great for beginners as well as children who have been in productions before. On the last day of the program, family and friends are invited to a performance of the musical! Seussical, 2010 6 STUDIO THREE MON – FRI 9AM to 5PM $1495 AGES 9-14 AT THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY IN BYFIELD JUNE 24 – JULY 21 By audition only PIPPIN Studio Three is a pre-professional training program for students interested in the profession of musical theater. This three-week program will include master classes taught by experienced actors, workshops led by professional educators and rehearsals for a fullscale production of Pippin. Each day, Monday through Friday, students take intensive classes in acting, dance and music theatre performance. The rest of the day is dedicated to rehearsals for main stage productions held the final weekend of the program. All classes are held from Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM. Shows will be performed in rotating repertory at the Governor’s Academy. For an additional fee, a shuttle from Boston Children’s Theatre in downtown Boston will be available to all students with advance sign-up. “The professionalism of your staff, coupled with their passion for theater, makes them the best role models around. “ -Amy & Duncan Berkeley, parents 7 Legally Blonde, Studio Three, 2012 8 STUDIO FOUR AGES 14-19 MON – FRI 9AM to 6PM $1995 AT THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY IN BYFIELD JUNE 24 – JULY 21 By audition only PIPPIN HAIR 9 Miss Saigon, Studio Four, 2012 Out-of-State Fee: $2120 Residential Option: additional $2400 (for total of $4520) Studio Four is an intensive pre-professional training program for students interested in the profession of musical theater. This five-week program will include master classes taught by professional Broadway actors, workshops led by experienced educators and rehearsals for full-scale musical productions of Pippin and Hair. Each morning, Monday through Friday, students take intensive classes in acting, dance, and musical theatre performance. The afternoons are dedicated to rehearsals for main stage productions held the final weekend of the program. All classes are held from Monday through Friday 9AM to 6PM. Technical rehearsals will take place during the final two weekends of the program, and performances will be held on Saturdays and Sundays as well. Shows will be performed in rotating repertory at the Governor’s Academy. For an additional fee, a shuttle from the Boston Children’s Theatre in downtown Boston will be available to all students with advanced sign-up. “BCT gave me the most crucial tools in preparing for college: training, experience, and support. I was trained in singing and acting and exposed to the expectations of professional auditions and rehearsals. “ -Futaba Shioda, Studio Four alum BFA Theatre Major at NYU 10 PRIVATE STUDY VOICE/ACTING $75/HR Private voice and acting lessons will be offered this summer during our programs. Private study is highly recommended in addition to Studio Work, especially actors who are working on or would like to be considered for a leading role. Students are invited to take both acting and vocal les-sons. Daniel Blake (Director of Vocal Studies) and Lisa Yuen will be offering private vocal instruction and Toby Schine (Executive Director), Jay Pension (Program Coordinator) and other teachers will be offering private acting lessons. These lessons will be scheduled once a week for an hour during the hours of the program. Students will be excused from rehearsal or class time to take lessons. If you are interested in taking private voice or acting lessons during the summer, please sign up today! Openings are ﬁlled on a ﬁrstcome, ﬁrst-served basis. Payment for lessons must be made before the program. If you have questions about private study, please contact us at 617-424-6634 x221. 11 – AUGUST 12 TECHNICAL THEATRE JULY9:0022AM – 6:00 PM AGES 14-19 $1090 LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS AT THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY IN BYFIELD INTRODUCING BEHIND THE SCENES! Design & Production Studio Four Build the set! Hang the lights! Make the costumes! It’s all here in this fantastic new course at BCT. This program is the place to be if you love everything Behind the Scenes. Learn from many of the top designers, production managers and technicians in the industry about all the different areas of technical theater, including hands-on experience in lighting, costumes, sound, scenery, props and stage management. Plus, students will have the opportunity to put all their skills to work on the mainstage! With two musical productions this summer, Technical Theatre students will: • Spend time in rehearsals with the creative team and cast. • Work in all the production shops with experienced artists. • Help with the load-in of the set, changeovers between shows and show strike. • Work on the run crew for the mainstage shows. Responsibilties include spotlight operator, backstage run crew, wardrobe run crew, production assistant, soundboard operator, and light board operator. BCT is the only children’s theatre in the region where students can gain this type of professional, specialized instruction–and it’s handson! It’s an experience that could launch a career! 12 SUMMER STUDIOS LOCATIONS BCT STUDIOS In residency on the 2nd floor of the YMCA building 316 Huntington Avenue Boston MA, 02115 THE GOVERNOR’S ACADEMY 1 Elm Street Byfield, MA 01922 13 HOW TO REGISTER BY PHONE Call 617-424-6634 x221 to reserve your spot today! ONLINE Visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/summer to register online or get more more information about our programs. You can also email [email protected] with any questions. MAIL/FAX Download a registration form at http://bostonchildrenstheatre.org/summer and mail or fax to: 316 Huntington Ave Boston MA 02115 fax: 617-848-3782 AUDITIONS For Studio Three and Studio Four audition dates and requirements please visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/auditions 14 Burgess Clark, Executive Artistic Director “Whether your child is a beginner looking for a gentle introduction or an experienced performer, BCT offers something for all ages and levels.” 316 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Not-for-Profit Postage Paid Permit No. 59712 Boston, MA