Workshops for Everyone

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1 Workshops for Everyone Broadway 101: This is the perfect introduction to Broadway, basic theatre, and creativity skills for students recently introduced to Broadway and theatre in general. Explore Broadway s historical significance as well as the training process of a Broadway actor. Students start with physical and vocal warm-ups, followed by interactive focus/listening exercises and theatre games. Educator Price: $22 per person Flat Rate: $ Meet a Broadway performer Content in this workshop is not show specific Improvisation/Theatre Sports: Students are actively participating during this fast-paced and fun session. After a short warm-up session, students engage in improvisational exercises designed to heighten focus, creativity, quick thinking and sensitivity to others. Educator Price: $26 per person Flat Rate: $ Workshop notes: Meet a Broadway performer Costume Design: Our Broadway costumer will take your group from design and draping to execution of the simplest shirts and elaborate stagewear. You ll see the actual sketches and finished costume photos. Educator Price: $23 per person Flat Rate: $ Taught by a qualified costume designer

2 Musical Theatre Song and Movement: This session is taught by Broadway performers from the show the group is seeing. Sheet music will be provided to the group, who will then work with a cast member and a pianist. The workshop recreates a true Broadway rehearsal with the students, who learn the choreography, staging and music directly from the Broadway production that they are seeing. Taught by Broadway performers Learn a song and dance from the show you are attending (restrictions may apply) Stage Combat: This workshop gets students on their feet to learn the secrets of simulated combat. Trained professionals take your students behind the scenes to discover how fights and combat are choreographed on stage. In this thrilling workshop, safety and collaboration are the focus of the session. Participants actively enjoy simulated combat during the entire class and safely walk away learning some valuable techniques. Educator Price: $26 per person Flat Rate: $ Suggested for students ages 13 and over Meet a Broadway performer Up Close and Personal: In this intimate one-hour session, participants will have the opportunity to sit down and talk to a Broadway performer they will later see onstage in a Broadway show. This will include personal success stories, career moments and insight into life as a performer. This workshop includes a private performance from the artist just for the group. (60-minute session) This workshop is a 60-minute session. Meet a performer from the show you are attending

3 Stage Makeup: Through demonstrations applied to volunteers, your group will learn the basics of makeup application and effects-rendering from a professional makeup artist. This lecture-based class will show your group the correct technique of makeup application and give a bit of the history on why makeup is applied during live theatre. Educator Price: $23 per person Flat Rate: $ Taught by a qualified makeup artist Broadway Close-Up (Q&A): This hour-long talk-back session gives your group the unique opportunity to talk one-on-one with two Broadway professionals about their journey to Broadway. You may request to include an actor, choreographer, lighting designer, producer, stage manager, costumer, prop master or any other of the other professional careers from Broadway. Your group will have the chance to ask questions, hear backstage stories and learn some of the tricks of the trade. (60-minute session; does not include a performance) Educator Price: $20 per person Flat Rate: $ This workshop is a 60-minute session. Professionals might not be affiliated with the show you are attending (restrictions apply)

4 Workshops for Performing Arts Groups Business of the Business: Option 1: Taught by a leading New York City career coach or casting director, this session will give students the business skills for a successful career in theatre. The group will learn about audition procedures, agent submissions, head shots and resumes. The coach will also help students set personal goals and will select a few students to experience a cold reading in a positive environment. Option 2: Your group will be taken through the steps of how a Broadway show is put into production. Starting from scratch up until final casting and opening night, the group will learn the process of putting a show up on Broadway. They will take on certain roles in theatre and present a scene with all the theatrical aspects (actor, director, set designer, costumer, choreographer, etc). This is a hands-on workshop learning about the process of getting a show up on Broadway. Educator Price: $22 per person Flat Rate: $550.00, casting director or career coach Acting Audition: The Acting Audition workshop gives students the knowledge of how important first impressions are when entering the audition room for the first time. This workshop will focus on the monologue, cold readings and stage presence. The session kicks off with an interactive group activity, and then works on specific material focusing on making choices while in an audition situation. Educator Price: $22 per person Flat Rate: $550.00, casting director or Broadway performer

5 Open Call: (This workshop uses material prepared by students ahead of time.) Go through the Broadway audition process and experience what a real audition is like. Six to eight students from your class perform either a monologue or a short segment from a song (with sheet music for the pianist) for a Broadway director, casting director or performer for constructive criticism in a positive environment. Students will learn how to talk to the pianist and present their material effectively and professionally, while the entire group gains an understanding of what is necessary to achieve the best audition. (2-hour session) Educator Price: $26 per person Flat Rate: $ This workshop is a two-hour session., casting director or Broadway performer Students must provide their own material (16-32 bars of music or a one-minute monologue). Step by Step: Students have the opportunity to experience many different Broadway dance styles. This session can be taught by a performer from the show the group is seeing and feature choreography from that show. Other options for this workshop include a professional dance audition or a specific type of dance (tap, modern, hip hop, etc). There is always time for questions, pictures and autographs. Educator Price: $22 per person Flat Rate: $ or Broadway performer Making Music: Great for choral and vocal groups! Students will learn techniques of vocal dynamics and acting through song while working with a musical director or Broadway performer on a piece of Broadway music. Explore the art of marrying music and drama to effectively achieve great emotional impact. Then, students have the opportunity to perform the piece they just learned along side a Broadway guest performer, followed by a question-and-answer session. or Broadway performer Show-specific material options (some restrictions may apply)

6 Making a Scene: Come prepared with a scene of your choice, or we ll provide a script for your group. Professional actors or teaching artists will advise you on acting choices, vocal techniques and character development designed to encourage bold and creative acting choices. Working from a scripted scene, the focus in this workshop is on interpreting and bringing text to life in truthful, imaginative and specific ways. Meet a Broadway performer Content in this workshop is not show specific Acting Shakespeare: Through simple script analysis, students demystify aspects of classical theatre. Shakespeare s plays were written in a time when directors were rarely used, so special attention was given to the clues and hints concealed within the writing. These hidden directions help performers to select acting beats and character intentions. Students will have the opportunity of participating in group acting exercises as well as volunteering for individual activities that make Shakespeare fun! Net rates are available for qualified tour operators Musical Theatre Song and Movement: This session is taught by Broadway performers from the show the group is seeing. Sheet music will be provided to the group, who will then work with a cast member and a pianist. The workshop recreates a true Broadway rehearsal with the students, who learn the choreography, staging and music directly from the Broadway production that they are seeing. Taught by Broadway performers Learn a song and dance from the show you are attending (restrictions may apply)

7 Broadway Instrumental Clinic: Place your students directly in the world of a Broadway pit musician, playing for Broadway s best performers! 1st Option: Working with a Broadway musician, your students will sight read and prepare a special performance of a selected piece of Broadway music provided by Music Theatre International. After 90 minutes of work on the piece, your group will be joined by a Broadway performer who will discuss interpretation of the material and then perform it, accompanied by your students. 2nd Option: Arrive with prepared material of your choice to perform for a Broadway musician, instead of sight reading and performing with a singer. The Broadway musician will then guest-conduct, give constructive feedback, and help your students perform to the best of their abilities. Your group will be able to ask questions about playing in a Broadway pit, training, and how one makes the journey from playing an instrument for fun to becoming a professional musician. (2-hour session) Educator Price: $40 per person Flat Rate: $ Note: This workshop is based on availability; we will do our best to book all instrumental workshops at Carroll Studios. If by chance that we cannot book this space, we will notify you of the additional fee to hold this workshop at another location. Workshops pricing is based on a group of 40 or more. If less than 40, refer to the flat rate. Price includes percussion, stands and chair rental. If other instrument rental is required, please call for pricing. Music taught in this workshop is NOT show specific Performer for this workshop is NOT necessarily from the show the group is attending This is a two-hour workshop. Taught by a qualified musical director or conductor Two chaperone comps are provided for every 40 paid students Show Choir Master Class: In this session, your show choir will have the opportunity to perform their prepared pieces for a Broadway performer or musical director along with a choreographer. Using musical theatre techniques and expertise, they will help perfect your group s pieces and give them constructive feedback and critique in a positive environment. There will also be opportunity for a question-and-answer session toward the end of the class. (two-hour session) Educator Price: $35 per person Flat Rate: $ This is a two-hour workshop. Taught by a qualified Broadway performers, music directors and/or choreographers

8 Workshops for Adult Groups Up Close and Personal: In this intimate one-hour session, participants will have the opportunity to sit down and talk to a Broadway performer they will later see onstage in a Broadway show. This will include personal success stories, career moments and insight into life as a performer. This workshop includes a private performance from the artist just for the group. (60-minute session) This workshop is a 60-minute session. Meet a performer from the show you are attending Stage Door Chat Arrange a private meet-and-greet with a performer from the show you are attending. Get your Playbills autographed, pose for photos or get a personal show preview with a Q&A. We'll work with you to find the perfect spot in your itinerary perhaps an appearance at the stage door, on the motor coach or during a scheduled meal. (20-minute session) Price: $300 (per performer) This is a 20-minute session. A representative from Theatre Direct will meet the group Broadway Close-Up (Q&A): This hour-long talk-back session gives your group the unique opportunity to talk one-on-one with two Broadway professionals about their journey to Broadway. You may request to include an actor, choreographer, lighting designer, producer, stage manager, costumer, prop master or any other of the other professional careers from Broadway. Your group will have the chance to ask questions, hear backstage stories and learn some of the tricks of the trade. (60-minute session; does not include a performance) Educator Price: $20 per person Flat Rate: $ This workshop is a 60-minute session. Professionals might not be affiliated with the show you are attending (restrictions apply)

9 General Pricing Information Pricing is based on a group of 25 or more. If the group is smaller than 25, a flat rate is charged to run the workshop. Two chaperone comps are given for every 25 paid students. There is a maximum of six comps given per group. Broadway Instrumental Workshop pricing is based on a group of 40 or more. There are two chaperone comps given for every 40 paid students. If you have and questions regarding the Broadway Classroom program, please feel free to contact us at: Vickie Plummer: Heather Jones: vplummer@broadway.com hjones@broadway.com