Dear Student, Orientation will be held on Monday morning at 9:00AM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. Always, Matthew Prescott

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1 Dear Student, All of us at the Joffrey Ballet School are so pleased that you will be joining us for the Musical Theater Broadway intensive. You are going to be a part of the long and rich dance history of the Joffrey Ballet School. This is a unique time at the school as we forge new territory as the inaugural class of the Musical Theater Broadway program at JBS. Our goal is to educate a true triple threat by introducing and strengthening the entire musical theater skill set - dance, acting and singing. We expect 100% of your efforts, attention, and energy every day. Be ready to work hard and dig deep. Keeping with the long musical theater tradition, we will be having a hootenanny once a week. A hootenanny is when a group of people, usually a cast and crew of a production, comes together to put on a variety show for one another. This will be another time for you to share your special talents. We encourage you to create original skits and other content in this creative space as you continue to explore and share your gifts with your peers. At various times there will be a small production crew documenting the program in its first year. We want you to represent JBS and yourself in the best possible way. We expect you to be camera ready every day and present yourself in a professional and tidy manner. We are depending on you to help us grow our new JBS musical theater family. We encourage you to use your social media outlets to share with the world what we are doing. #JBSMusicalTheater #CameraReady As we get closer to what feels like opening night of this program I am filled with excitement for what we are all going to create. It would not be complete without you and what you are about to contribute. We are looking forward to this incredible opportunity to guide and assist you in your journey to see your name in lights on Broadway. Orientation will be held on Monday morning at 9:00AM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. Always, Matthew Prescott

2 Joffrey NYC Musical Theater Summer Orientation & Welcome Orientation Location and Time Monday, 9:00AM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center. Please make note that orientation is NOT at Joffrey Ballet School. Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 W 60th St, New York, NY (212) Schedules and Class Assignment Class schedules for each week will be posted at musical- theater- nyc- schedules.html no later than the Sunday afternoon before the first day of classes. Class assignments will be given on Monday at orientation. After- School Activities and Shows As part of the JBS Musical Theater curriculum, each student will attend one of three Broadway shows on Wednesday evening. The name of each student s group (Wicked, Phantom, or Matilda) directly correlates to the show they will be seeing (Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and Matilda the Musical). The descriptions for each Broadway show are at the end of the packet. Ticket prices are automatically charged to your account at $80.00 per show. No additional purchase is necessary. Commuting students will meet residential students and chaperones at each respective theater 20 minutes prior to show time directly outside to the right of theater s main entrance doors. Wicked Gershwin Theatre, 222 W 51 st St, 7:00PM 9:40PM (arrive no later than 6:40PM) The Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre, 245 W 44 th St, 8:00PM 10:40PM (arrive no later than 7:40PM) Matilda the Musical Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44 th St, 7:30PM 9:50PM (arrive no later than 7:10PM) We have arranged for additional after- school activities to enhance the experience and complement the training of the students in New York. From Alvin Ailey to American Ballet Theater to Broadway shows, the activities are designed to expose the students to dance as it is performed by professionals in venues around the city. All activities are chaperoned by Joffrey Staff, to and from the event and the dormitories. If you are a commuter student you will be informed where to meet the group. At the end of the packet is a description of each of the activities, their cost, and the dates they are offered. The details of the activities and online registration can be found at extra- activities. Tickets are limited and always sell out so please sign up for them as soon as you can. Please be aware we add a small surcharge, typically five dollars, to the cost of the ticket printed on the stub to cover the cost of providing the chaperones. After you have signed up there is nothing else you need to do. The various student groups are escorted by chaperones to the event where tickets will be distributed. For any questions regarding activities you can Rachel Perry, the Activities Coordinator, at joffrey.activities@gmail.com

3 Year- Round Trainee Program If you are interested in applying for the Year- Round Trainee Program you may do so at any time while attending the summer intensive. Please see Lena Lauer at the main Joffrey Office on the 5 th floor or her at lauer@joffreyballetschool.com. Ms. Lauer can answer any of your questions regarding this exciting professional training program, as well as arrange for you to be observed for admission while taking class, attend recruitment sessions with year- round staff and faculty, take tours of the facilities and the year- round dormitory (Grove Street), and facilitate your application for financial aid. Dress Code General: ALL: General appearance should be tidy. Students should approach each day as if they are preparing for an audition. Ballet Class: FEMALE: Joffrey Black leotard, any pink tights and pink ballet slippers. MALE: Black tights, Joffrey white or black T- Shirt. Musical Theater/Jazz class: ALL: Clothes should be tight fitting. No baggy/sloppy clothes are permitted. FEMALE: Colored leotards and tight t- shirts permissible. Jazz pants, black tights, or fishnet tights. Flexible character shoe of the Laduca variety is encouraged. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible.* MALE: Jazz pants or other tight, athletic clothing. Jazz shoes or sneakers are permissible.* *Please feel free to be creative and jazz up your outfits. Acting and Vocal class: ALL: Relaxed outfits that allow physicality and movement. Joffrey sweatpants and other Joffrey warm up clothes are recommended. Students will not be allowed to be in their street clothes for these classes. Please visit summer- sale.html to purchase uniforms Staff Contact Information Joffrey Ballet School Information Line Matthew Prescott, Artistic Director Musical Theater Maximillen Baud, Associate Director Musical Theater Jarvon Hughes, Administrative Coordinator Michael Pigliavento, Musical Theater Administrator Lena Lauer, Program Coordinator Karolyn Byers, Director of Residence Life Kolbe Rubin, Head RA Grove Dormitory Hannah Bush, Head Chaperone of Grove Dormitory Caroline Lloyd, Head RA PACE Danielle Hecker, Head RA 850 Heather Meeboer, Head RA EHS 1- (888) mprescott@joffreyballetschool.com mbaud@joffreyballetschool.com Jarvon@joffreyballetschool.com mpigliavento@joffreyballetschool.com lauer@joffreyballetschool.com kbyers@joffreyballetschool.com krubin@joffreyballetschool.com hbush@joffreyballetschool.com clloyd@joffreyballetschool.com dhecker@joffreyballetschool.com hmeeboer@joffreyballetschool.com

4 Summer Student Performances At the end of each week on Friday at 2:00 PM there will be an in- studio formal showing for family and friends at MMAC (248 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023). Students will also have an opportunity to participate in a hootenanny every Wednesday evening. A hootenanny is a longstanding tradition when a production of cast and crew come together for a variety show of sorts for their peers. This provides an opportunity for each student to express their creativity and share hidden talents. Policies and Rules No street shoes are allowed in the studios. No food or drink is allowed in the studios. No gum chewing is allowed during class. Cell Phones must be turned off during class and stowed safely in your dance bag. Dance bags with valuables should be brought into the classroom and stored out of the way; the school is not responsible for belongings left in the locker rooms and other common areas. No warm- up clothes may be worn once class has begun. No jewelry is to be worn during class. All students must adhere to the Dress Code and wear their name tags. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late to class will not be allowed to participate. If you are going to be late or absent from class, please call the office so we can notify the teacher. We do not recommend that students under the age of 13 leave the building without a chaperone. Parents should meet their children in the school lobby. Tuition must be current or students will not be permitted to attend class. Studio Locations & Directions Joffrey Ballet School Main Campus and Administrative Offices 434 Avenue of the Americas, 5 th Floor, New York, NY Between 9th and 10th Streets 3 rd Floor Studios 1 & 2 4 th Floor Studios 3, 4 & 5 5 th Floor Administrative Offices and Studio 6 MMAC 248 W 60th St, New York, NY (212) Studios 2, 4, 5

5 From Joffrey Ballet School From th Ave to MMAC (248 West 60 th Street) approx 22 mins Walk South on AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS towards W. 4 th St At the W. 4th stop take the A, B, or D train uptown to 59 th St Columbus Circle Walk West on 60 th Street to 248 West 60 th Street From Grove Dormitory From 61 Grove St. to MMAC (248 West 60 th Street) approx 20 mins Take the 1 train at Christopher Street Uptown to 59 th St Columbus Circle Walk West on 60 th Street to 241 West 60 th Street From Pace Dormitory From 182 Broadway to MMAC (248 West 60 th Street) approx 28 mins Walk North to Fulton St, then East to the corner of Fulton and Nassau St Take the A, C train Uptown to 59 th St Columbus Circle Walk West on 60 th Street to 248 West 60 th Street From EHS St. George Weller Building From 55 Clark Street to MMAC (248 West 60 th Street) approx 34 mins Take the 2, 3 Train Uptown to 14 th Street Transfer to the 1 train uptown (across the platform) to 59 th St Columbus Circle Walk West on 60 th Street to 248 West 60 th Street From 850 West End Dormitory From 850 West End Ave to MMAC (248 West 60 th Street) approx 22 mins Start out going North on WEST END Ave towards 103rd ST Turn right and walk East to the 103st stop. Take the 1 train downtown to 59 th St Columbus Circle Walk West on 60 th Street to 248 West 60 th Street Traveling Tips Subway stations are found at almost every corner you turn. Tickets are only available at the Metro Card machines or the token booth in the stations. You can use cash or an ATM/credit card. There is a $1 new card fee for the purchase of a new MetroCard. Single Ride $2.75 Pay per ride $10 or more on the card gets you a 5% bonus ($10 purchase gives you a $10.50 on the card) 7 Day unlimited $30 30 Day unlimited..$112 To help you with directions in NYC, we strongly recommend using or Google maps.

6 Urgent Care, Places To Eat, Supermarkets & Pharmacies in the MMAC Neighborhood URGENT CARE Roosevelt Hospital (Emergency Care Physician): th Ave. New York, NY (212) CityMD W57th (Urgent Care Facility): 315 W 57 th St. New York, NY (212) Urgent Care Manhattan: 199 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY (212) SUPERMARKETS Western Beef Supermarket: 75 West End Ave. New York, NY Warehouse- style supermarket with bakery. Morton Williams: th Ave. New York, NY Supermarket chain. Whole Foods Market: 10 Columbus Cir. New York, NY Eco- minded chain with natural and organic grocery items. PHARMACY Duane Reade: 4 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY (212) CVS Pharmacy: 1 Columbus Pl. New York, NY (212) Jaros Pharmacy: 25 Central Park W. New York, NY (212) RESTAURANTS Olympic Flame Diner: 200 W 60 th St. (btwn 10 th and 11 th Ave.) Classic New York diner. Sacco Pizza: th Ave. (btwn 54 th and 55 th St) Classic NYC style pizza, slice and soda counter spot. Casabianca Pizzeria: 503 W 57 th St. (btwn 10 th and 11 th Ave.) Pizza, stromboli & casual Italian comfort food. Strokos Deli Pizza & Catering: th Ave. (btwn 57 th and 58 th St.) Greek pizzeria & café. Roosevelt Gourmet Deli: 460 W 57 th St. (btwn 56 th and 57 th St.) Gourmet sandwiches and salads. Melissa s Gourmet: 62 W 62 nd St. (btwn 9 th Ave. and Broadway) Custom salads and sandwiches. Alan s Farmland Ltd: 27 Columbus Ave (corner of 60 th St. and Columbus Ave.) Compact market with deli sandwiches. The Greek Kitchen: th Ave. (btwn 57 th and 58 th St.) Classic Greek comfort eats served in a casual bistro setting. Burrito Box: th Ave. (btwn 57 th and 58 th St.) Burritos, tacos, quesadillas & more for both carnivores and vegans. Mamasita Mexican Restaurant: th Ave (btwn 55 th and 54 th St.) Casual, cozy Mexican dining spot. Chipotle Mexican Grill: 235 W 56 th St (btwn 8 th Ave. and Broadway) Chain for build- your- own Mexican fare. Gray s Papaya: 2090 Broadway (btwn 71 st and 72 nd St.) Hot dogs and fruit juices, open 24/7. And so much more! SUMMER FACULTY Matthew Prescott (Ballet/Musical Theater/Jazz) - Artistic Director of Summer Program Maximilien Baud (Ballet) - Associate Director of Summer Program Andrew Drost - Vocal Jack Ferver - Acting Bronson Norris Murphy - Vocal/Acting Jason Wise - Acting Caitlin Abraham - Dance Kaitlin Shaw - Specialty Christopher Schilder - Acting Karen Hyland - Yoga Dara Adler - Dance Captain Katelyn Prominski - Dance Deanna Doyle - Dance Kenneth Kantor - Specialty Geoff Packard - Dance Captain Kyle Barisich - Acting Lisa Donmall - Reeve- Dance Marisa Kennedy - Dance Captain Mary K. Illes - Vocal Michele McConnell - Speciality Olga Koztritzky - Dance Paloma Garcia- Lee - Dance Ryan Kelly - Dance Captain

7 DANCERS! Are you interested in our FULL YEAR TRAINEE PROGRAM? If so For the Ballet Trainee Program please contact Colleen at For the Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program OR to schedule an audition this summer, please contact Lena at More information can be found on our website, and a schedule of informational meetings will be available in the near future. Welcome, and have fun this summer!

8 Activity Date Wicked 6/10/15 Wednesday 6/17/15 Wednesday 6/24/15 Wednesday 7:00pm Phantom of the Opera 6/10/15 Wednesday 6/17/15 Wednesday 6/24/15 Wednesday 8:00pm Matilda 6/10/15 Wednesday 6/17/15 Wednesday 6/24/15 Wednesday 7:30pm Activity Date & Cost ABT: The Sleeping Beauty 6/11/15 Thursday 7:30pm $50.00 Beast Speedboat 6/13/15 Saturday 1:00pm $45.00 An American in Paris 6/18/15 Thursday 7:00pm $58.00 JBS Musical Theater Broadway Shows Descriptions The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good... before Dorothy dropped in. Based on the imaginative Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked takes a fantasy journey through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and love. A disfigured musical genius haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera and exerts strange control over a lovely young soprano. Based on "Le Fantome de L'Opera" by Gaston Leroux. Score includes: "Music of the Night," "Angel of Music," "Think of Me" and the title song. Winner of 50 international awards, including the Tony Award, and one of the biggest hits on Broadway, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Extra Activities Description The beloved story of the beautiful Princess Aurora, the evil sorceress Carabosse, and the awakening kiss of a handsome prince is certain to cast a spell on your heart and imagination in an all- new production, newly staged by Alexei Ratmansky and inspired by León Bakst s historic designs for Diaghilev s Ballets Russes. Hold onto your hats because for 30 fun- filled minutes the Beast leaves all others in its wake as the Captain takes this custom- built 70- foot offshore racing powerboat up to 45 mph on a ride down to the Statue of Liberty. The romantic story of a young American soldier (played by New York City Ballet's Robert Fairchild), a beautiful French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war, is the stuff of Broadway dreams.

9 Lincoln Center Guided Tour 6/20/15 Saturday 2:00pm $35.00 ABT: Romeo and Juliet 6/20/15 Saturday 8:00pm $50.00 ABT: Swan Lake 6/25/15 Thursday 7:30pm $55.00 The Royal Ballet 6/27/15 Saturday 2:00pm $65.00 Whether you re just visiting New York City and want a glimpse of performing arts history, or you re a Lincoln Center regular who wants to see your favorite venues from a new perspective, a guided tour will bring you closer to the world s premier performing arts center. Tours typically visit up to 3 of our venues where a spectacular range of artists have performed, including Luciano Pavarotti, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leonard Bernstein, and Renée Fleming. These venues are also home to our resident organizations, including the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center Theater, Chamber Music Society and more. Principal Dancer JULIE KENT offers her final ABT appearance in Kenneth MacMillan's masterful interpretation of Shakespeare's enduring romantic tragedy has become one of ABT's signature productions. Against a sumptuous setting in Renaissance Italy, MacMillan weaves a dance tapestry rich in character nuance and sensuality, and Sergei Prokofiev's instantly recognizable music underscores the lyric beauty and passion of this beloved ballet's star- crossed lovers. Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet, the one that defines the standards of the Company, tests its dancers and ennobles the spirit of the audience. This romantic fable of ill- fated passion, dreamlike transformation and ultimate forgiveness is set to Tchaikovsky s glorious score. With breathtaking choreography and visually magnificent sets evoking a Renaissance court, the fabled lake of the swans rises into view, inspiring awe for generations to come. The program will include: Infra, choreography by Wayne McGregor and music by Max Richter. The Age of Anxiety, choreography by Liam Scarlett and music by Leonard Bernstein. Divertissements, highlights from the company s repertory, including the central pas de deux from Royal Ballet Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon s award winning Aeternum.

Welcome and Overview. Orientation and Arrival Orientation and arrival times are dependent on your housing assignments:

Welcome and Overview. Orientation and Arrival Orientation and arrival times are dependent on your housing assignments: Welcome and Overview Dear Parents and Dancers, With summer in full swing, we hope you are as excited as we are with anticipation of the Joffrey Experience Summer Intensive. In preparation for the program,