SUMMER
STUDIOS
2 0 1 5 I N F ORMATION BOOKL E T
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
FOR AGES 9–14 and 14–19
STUDIO THREE
Intermediate  Ages 9-14
JUNE 29 – JULY 26
STUDIO FOUR
Advanced  Ages 14-19
JULY 6 – AUGUST 9
[email protected]  617.424.6634
A NOTE FROM EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
BURGESS CLARK
Hello Summer Studio families!
The summer is fast approaching and BCT is very excited to
start the Summer Studios program on the North Shore. This
booklet contains some important information. Please review it
carefully and note the response due date for services we offer.
Should you have any questions about enrollment, or questions
this booklet does not answer, please feel free to contact BCT’s
Summer Program Coordinator Stephanie Charlton at
617-424-6634 x225.
We look forward very much to having you with us for a
wonderful summer!
Warmest regards,
Burgess Clark
Executive Artistic Director
Boston Children’s Theatre
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TA BLE OF CO NTE NTS
Introduction........................................4
Frequently Asked Questions.................5
Private Acting and Vocal Study.............6
Lunch Program....................................7
Shuttle Bus.........................................8
Volunteer Opportunities.......................9
Referral Bonus..................................10
Performances and Dates....................11
Summer Studios Checklist...................12
Who do I contact at BCT?...................13
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INT RODUCTI O N
Dear BCT Summer Studios 2015
We’re looking forward very much to having you join us for the Summer! Whether
you’re taking part in Studio Three or Studio Four, the summer promises much
excitement.
We are particularly pleased to welcome back Mary Guaraldi as director for
Studio Three. Mary’s talented direction, energy and professionalism promise to
bring Studio Three an even greater hit with Thoroughly Modern Millie JR! And with
Burgess Clark and BCT Alumni Director Rory Pelsue at the helm of Studio Four,
your summer experience will be unparalleled. A professional staff of Boston’s best
designers and technicians will be staging the shows this year—coupled with your
talent and hard work, the shows are sure to be incredible!
We’d also like to draw your attention to the additional programs we offer during
the summer, as they can truly complement the Summer Studio experience. For those
of you interested in more one-on-one coaching in voice or acting, we encourage
you to sign up for the Private Studios with one of our talented instructors. We’d
also like to remind you of the convenience of our lunch and bus programs in
collaboration with Shore Country Day. You’ll find more information in these pages.
Thank you for joining us for this year’s Summer Studios. If at any point you have
any questions about the summer program, or would like to inquire about how else
you can be involved, please feel free to contact us at info@bostonchildrenstheatre.
org or 617-424-6634. Our doors are open.
Yours truly,
Boston Children’s Theatre
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do I find out what part I have? When do rehearsals start?
The first day of the program is dedicated to student orientation and specific
audition/callbacks for the show. On the second day of the program the cast
list will be announced, and rehearsals and classes will begin.
I would like to begin/continue taking private voice or acting
lessons this summer. How can I do that?
Private voice and acting lessons will be offered on site this summer. We’ve
included the list of private voice/acting instructors for the summer and
information on how to begin/continue lessons with them.
I’d like to spread the world about other BCT Academy
programs. Where can I find information about them?
Visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org for information on all of our classes.
What should I bring to the program?
Please bring: a note pad and pencil to take notes, a recording device for
music rehearsals, a water bottle, clothes for dance classes, jazz shoes if you
have them, snacks and remember your lunch! (Unless you’re signed up for
the lunch program.) Please be sure to bring your audition materials to the first
day of the program.
What Master Classes will be offered this summer? Do I have to
pay extra to take part in the Master Classes?
Master Classes are included in your summer tuition and will be held weekly
on Fridays. Master Classes will be announced the first day of the program.
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PRIVATE ACTING & VOCAL STUDY
Private voice and acting lessons will be offered at the Shore Country Day
School this summer during both Studio Three and Studio Four. Private study is
highly recommended in addition to studio work, especially for actors who are
working on or would like to be considered for a leading role. Students are
invited to take both acting and vocal lessons.
Daniel Blake (Director of Vocal Studies) and Austin Davy will be offering
private vocal instruction and Toby Schine (Executive Director), Burgess
Clark (Executive Artistic Director), and other teachers will be offering private
acting lessons. These lessons will be scheduled once a week for an hour or
half-hour during the program day. 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 first-come, first-serve
basis. Payment for lessons must be made before the program.
Fee for each one-hour lesson: $75
Fee for each half-hour lesson: $40
To sign up for Private Acting and/or Vocal Study, please use
the form online at
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/forms
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LUNC H P R O G R A M
Option 1
Students may bring their lunches with them each day. We do have a
small refrigerator on the premises that the students may use. Students
are not allowed to leave the campus during the hours of the program
for any reason.
Option 2
BCT Students may purchase the lunch program and will receive
a lunch from our lunch vendor each day during lunch break. The
lunches include a variety of menu options and snacks, and you’ll be
able to choose in advance. The fee for the lunch program is based
on the number of weeks the student will eat with us.
The fee for the lunch program is $60/week.
Studio Three, 4 weeks = $240
Studio Four, 5 weeks = $300
To sign up for the lunch program, use the form online at
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/forms
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SHUTTLE BUS
Boston and North Shore
BCT runs a daily shuttle bus to and from the BCT Studios (41
Berkeley St, Boston) and the Shore Country Day School in Beverly,
MA. The shuttle bus makes an intermediate stop each way at the
intersections of Routes 1 and 95 to pick up North Shore students.
The shuttle bus will pick up students at the BCT Studios between 7:45
and 8:00 AM, pick up the North Shore students at their designated
stop, and arrive at the Shore Country Day by 9:00 AM.
For the first week of the Studio 3 program (June 29 to July 3), the
shuttle bus will pick up students from the Shore Country Day School
at 5:00 PM (end of day for Studio Three students), drop off the North
Shore students at their designated stop, and drop the remaining
students off at the BCT Studios around 6:00 PM.
For the remaining weeks of the Studio Three program, the shuttle bus
will pick students up at the Shore Country Day School at
6:00 PM, drop off the North Shore students at their designated stop,
and drop the remaining students off at BCT around 7:00 PM.
The fee for the Shuttle Bus is $60/week.
Studio Three, 4 weeks = $240
Studio Four, 5 weeks = $300
To sign up for the shuttle bus, use the form online at
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/forms
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VO L UN TE E R
O PPO RTUN I TI E S
Thank you in advance for reading this page!
We have many opportunities throughout the summer (and the rest of the
year) for volunteers. Volunteers contribute to BCT in a vital way, and make
it possible for us to continue staging amazing shows and holding classes.
There are many ways you can volunteer, and many different skills asked for.
Volunteering may involve:
 Becoming a host family for summer students from around the
country!
 Ushering for a show
 Helping with concessions at a show
 Building or loading in sets or lights
 Becoming a spotlight operator for the shows
 Helping with costumes (sewing, dressing, helping with fittings)
 Helping with marketing (distributing posters, emails, contacting
your local press)
 Helping to raise funds—selling ads for the Summer Program Book
...And more!
If you are interested in volunteering in any way mentioned above, or there is
another way you would like to help, please contact Executive Director Toby
Schine at [email protected]. Thank you in advance
for your help!
Cheers,
Toby Schine
Executive Director
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RE FE RR A L B O N US
Current Summer Studio Participants may refer students to the following
BCT programs to receive the benefits outlined below!
Studio One and Two Referrals:
The Studio One program is for four- to seven-yea-olds and is an introduction to creative play for
students to explore their individuality and imagination through the performing arts.
The Studio Two program is for eight- to twelve-year-olds and gives students the opportunity to
build basic music theatre skills, culminating in a rehearsed musical performance.
For each student who joins the Studio One or Two program through your referral, BCT will
provide you with two complimentary tickets to a 2015-2016 Mainstage Season show.
Studio Three Referral:
Studio Three caters to nine- to fourteen-year-olds who are interested in gaining insight into the
Musical Theatre profession. Workshops will be led by industry professionals and educators,
and will culminate in a full-scale musical production of Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.
For each student who joins the Studio Three program through your referral now until May 31,
2015, Boston Children’s Theatre will provide you with $120.00 off of your BCT tuition or a
complimentary private voice or acting lesson. For referrals who join after May 31, 2015, BCT
will provide you with $80.00 off your tuition or a complimentary private voice or acting lesson.
Studio Four Referral:
Studio Four is designed for students ages fourteen to nineteen who display passion and talent
in Musical Theatre. Workshops will be led by industry professionals and educators, and will
culminate in full-scale musical productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Assasssins.
For each student who joins the Studio Four program through your referral now until May 31,
2015, BCT will provide you with $150.00 off of your tuition or a complimentary private
voice or acting lesson. For referrals who join after May 31, 2015, BCT will provide you with
$100.00 off your tuition or a complimentary private voice or acting lesson.
*Referred Students must be from families that have never taken a class or been a part
of our Summer Studios program. For more information, contact us at 617-424-6634
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PERFORMANCES & DATES
All performances will be held at the Shore Country Day School
in Beverly, MA
Studio 3’s Presentation of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR.
Thursday, July 23: 7:30PM
Friday, July 24: 7:30PM
Saturday, July 25: 2:00 & 7:30PM
Sunday, July 26: 2:00 & 7:30PM
Studio 4’s Presentation of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
Thursday, August 6: 7:30PM
Saturday, August 8: 8:00PM
Sunday, August 9: 2:00PM
Studio 4’s Presenation of ASSASSINS
Friday, August 7: 8:00PM
Saturday, August 8: 2:00PM
Sunday, August 9: 7:00PM
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SUMMER STUDIOS
CHECKLIST
All forms can be downloaded at
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org/forms
 Emergency Medical Form (Required)
 Summer Studios Contract (Required)
 Private Acting Study Registration
 Private Vocal Study Registration
 Shore Country Day School Lunch Request Form
 Shuttle Bus Registration
Other questions?
Call us at 617-424-6634
P.O. Box 171388
Boston, MA 02117
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W HO D O I CO NTA CT?
I have general questions about the Summer Studios,
who do I call?
For all inquiries, dial our main number 617-424-6634 and then
press 3, or you can reach our Summer Program Coordinator
Stephanie Charlton at 617-600-7027 or
[email protected]
I have a student in at the program right now, who do I call?
For Studio Discovery, One, & Two in BOSTON it is Stephanie
Charlton, 617-600-7027.
For Studio Discovery, One, & Two on the North Shore, it’s Katie
Clarke, 617-600-7025.
For Studio Three & Four, contact your Stage Manager, whose
number you’ll receive a few days before the program.
How do I buy tickets?
You may buy tickets for the Summer Studios or any show online at
www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org, or you can call our Box Office at
617-424-6634 x222.
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