Winter/Spring Offerings January 27 - May 5, 2019 1. Backstage tour at the Oriental Theater after Sound of Music (top left) 2. Ovation JTF teaching Whittier Elementary School a dance. We helped launch the school s annual One School, One Book with Willy Wonka Jr. (top right) 3. A tender moment between ducklings in Honk Jr., Spring 18 (bottom left) 4. Cramped, but happy backstage at Madison Street Theater for Frozen KIDS. (bottom right)
Table of Contents: Welcome.......1 Full Class Schedule..2 Classes by Age/Experience.......3-4 Class Packages... 5-6 Class Descriptions.......7-10 New in 2019!...10-11 Hello Ovation Families, What a year we ve had! We made our debut appearance at the Junior Theater Festival 18, performed on the main stage at three festivals, danced backup on LIVE TV for Cody Simpson and D Capella, piloted TWO incredible musicals - Frozen KIDS and Matilda Jr, and saw our students grow exponentially in the process. We are thankful for our incredible families. We heard YOU and have been hard at work preparing for our upcoming Winter/Spring 19. We are thrilled to share our exciting NEW class structure with you and hope you ll take a moment to browse our class offerings. So, what s new: Back to Basics! Classes emphasize fundamentals, technique, and excellence. Yes, it s fun to perform, but our technique will help us soar. Time Block! Classes arranged to allow students to take their favorite classes back-to-back. Class Packages! Maximize development and minimize the cost. Adult Classes! Move over, kids! It s time for the parents to show you they ve still got it. Family Bonding! Experience the joys of musical theater together with our new Broadway on the Town field trip series. Our goal is to create a unique development track for each student based on their goals. To talk to a teacher about your child s class schedule, please email TeamOvation@OvationAcademy.org! 1
Sunday: Beginning Tap: Level 1 10:00-11:00 am No prior experience Broadway Kids 11:00-12:00 pm Ages 5-8 Beginning Tap: Level 2 11:00-12:00 pm 1+ years prior experience Broadway Movement 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 5-8 Broadway Studio 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 9-12 Broadway Ballet 1:00-2:00 pm Some prior experience; 9+ Intermediate Tap: Level 1 1:00-2:00 pm 2+ years prior experience Broadway Technique 2:00-3:30 pm * Ages 13+ Monday: Once on this Island (3/9-5/11) 4:00-6:30 pm Grades 6-12 Intermediate Broadway Dance 6:45-7:45 pm 1+ years prior experience Page-to-Stage: Adult Broadway Revue! 7:30-8:30 pm You know! Tuesday: Broadway Babies More info coming soon! More info coming soon! You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (2/2-3/2) 4:00-6:30 pm Grades 1-8 Beginning Stage Acting 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ Junie B. Jones (3/12-5/5) 5:00-6:30 pm Grades 1-5 Wednesday : Mary Poppins Returns: Music, Movement & Storytelling 4:30-5:30 pm Ages 5-10 Improv Troupe 5:30-6:30 pm Ages 8+ : Beginning Broadway Voice 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ Beginning Broadway Dance 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 8+ Intermediate Broadway Voice 4:45-5:45 pm 1+ years prior experience Once on This Island (3/9-5/11) 6:00-8:30 pm Grades 6-12 Saturday: You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (2/2-3/2) 9:00-11:00 am Grades 1-8 Junie B. Jones (3/12-5/5) 9:00-12:00 pm Grades 1-5 Once on this Island (3/9-5/11) 12:00-2:00 pm (small groups) Grades 6-12 2
Broadway Academy 2019 Winter/Spring Season Winter 2019 You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 2/2-3/2 Grades 1-8 Tuesday, 4-6:30 pm Saturday, 9-11 am Spring 2019 Junie B. Jones 3/12-5/5 Grades 1-5 Tuesday, 5-6:30 pm Saturday, 9-12 pm Spring 2019 Once on this Island 3/9-5/11 Grades 6-12 Monday, 4-6:30 pm, 6-8:30 pm Saturday, 12-2 pm (mostly small groups) Introductory Level: Ages 2-7 Classes by Experience Level Broadway Kids Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm Ages 5-8 Broadway Movement Sunday 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 5-8 Mary Poppins Returns: Music, Movement & Storytelling Broadway Babies More info coming soon! Interested in this class? Let us know! Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm Ages 5-10 TBA TBA TBA Beginning Level: Ages 8-12 Beginning Broadway Voice: Level 1 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ Beginning Broadway Dance: Level 1 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 8+ Broadway Kids Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm Ages 5-8 Broadway Studio Sunday 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 9-12 Beginning Tap: Level 1 Sunday 10:00-11:00 am No prior experience Beginning Tap: Level 2 Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm 1+ years prior experience Mary Poppins Returns: Music, Movement & Storytelling Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm Ages 5-10 Beginning Stage Acting Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ Improv Troupe Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Ages 8+ 3
Intermediate Level: Ages 10+ Improv Troupe Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Ages 8+ Broadway Studio Sunday 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 9-12 Broadway Ballet Sunday 1:00-2:00 pm Some prior experience Intermediate Broadway Voice: Level 1 4:45-5:45 pm 2+ years prior experience Intermediate Broadway Dance: Level 1 Monday 6:45-7:45 pm 2+ years prior experience Beginning Tap: Level 1 Sunday 10:00-11:00 am No prior experience Beginning Tap: Level 2 Sunday 11:00-12:00 pm 1+ years prior experience Intermediate Tap: Level 1 Sunday 1:00-2:00 pm 2+ years prior experience Advanced Level: High School/ages 13+ Broadway Ballet Sunday 2:00-3:00 pm Some prior experience Intermediate Tap: Level 1 Sunday 2:00-3:30 pm 2+ years prior experience Broadway Technique Sunday 2:00-3:30 pm Ages 13+ Professional Development Workshop Series More info coming soon! Interested in this class? Let us know! TBA TBA TBA Adult Academy: Page-to-Stage: Adult Broadway Revue Monday 7:30-8:30 pm You know! Broadway on the Town: Field Trip Series More info coming soon! Interested in this class? Let us know! TBA TBA The whole FAMILY! Mary Poppins Jr., Spring 18 Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! #StepinTime P.S. Who can t wait for Mary Poppins Returns?! I think a winter break field trip is in order! 4
Class Packages Maximize your development and minimize the cost with one of our class packages! This package can be customized with any class offerings! Email TeamOvation@OvationAcademy.org to create a personal schedule. Broadway Academy + Technique Classes: You re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Tuesday/Saturday 4-6:30 pm / 9-11 am Grades (2/2-3/2) 4:00-6:00 pm 1-8 Beginning Broadway Voice Beginning Broadway Dance Junie B. Jones (3/12-5/5) Tuesday/Saturday 5-6:30 pm / 9am-12 pm Grades Beginning Stage Acting *Before rehearsal Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm 1-5 Junie B. Jones (3/12-5/5) Tuesday/Saturday 5-6:30 pm / 9am-12 pm Grades Beginning Stage Acting *Before rehearsal Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm 1-5 Beginning Broadway Voice 4:00-6:00 pm Beginning Broadway Dance Once on this Island (3/9-5/11) /Saturday 6:00-8:30 pm/12:00-2:00 pm Grades Monday 4:00-6:30 pm 6-12 Intermediate Broadway Dance *After rehearsal Monday 6:45-7:45pm Intermediate Broadway Voice *Before rehearsal 4:45-5:45 pm Once on this Island (3/9-5/11) /Saturday 6:00-8:30 pm/12:00-2:00 pm Grades Monday 4:00-6:30 pm 6-12 Intermediate Broadway Dance *After rehearsal Monday 6:45-7:45 pm Intermediate Broadway Voice *Before rehearsal 4:45-5:45 pm 5
Broadway Studio or Broadway Technique /Sunday 12-1pm or 2-3:30pm Broadway Sunday: Two Class Package Broadway Kids Broadway Movers Broadway Studio Broadway Ballet Broadway Studio Beginning Tap: Level 2 Some prior experience necessary for Beginning Tap: Level 2 Broadway Technique Broadway Ballet Broadway Technique Intermediate Tap: Level 1 Some prior experience necessary for Int. Tap: Level 1 Sunday 11:00-1:00 pm Ages 5-8 Sunday 12:00-2:00 pm Ages 9-12 Sunday 11:00-1:00 pm Ages 9-12 Sunday 1:00-3:30 pm Ages 13+ Sunday 1:00-3:30 pm Ages 13+ On the Double: Two Class Package Mary Poppins Returns: Music, Movement & Storytelling Improv Troupe **6-7 year olds may participate in Improv if purchased in this package** Beginning Broadway Voice Beginning Broadway Dance Wednesday 4:30-6:30 pm Ages 6-10 4:00-6:00 pm No prior experience Intermediate Broadway Voice Intermediate Broadway Dance Monday 4:45-5:45 pm 6:45-7:45 pm 1+ years prior experience Beginning Stage Acting Beginning Tap: Level 1 Tuesday Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm 10:00-11:00 am Ages 8+ Triple Threat: Three Class Package Beginning Stage Acting Beginning Broadway Voice Beginning Broadway Dance Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm Ages 8+ Broadway Studio Intermediate Broadway Dance Intermediate Broadway Voice Sunday Monday 12:00-1:00 pm 6:45-7:45 pm 4:45-5:45 pm 2+ years prior experience Beginning Tap: Level 1 **6/7 year olds may participate in Improv if purchased in this package** Broadway Kids Sunday 10:00-1:00 pm Ages 6-8 6
Broadway Movers Broadway Performance Class Series These offerings present students with the opportunity to explore the art of live performance! Goal = to build students confidence & repertoire. Broadway Kids Let your inner-star shine through in this introductory exploration of musical theater! This beginner class will cover all aspects of musical theater from choreography, scene work, and musical storytelling through popular, age-appropriate Broadway selections. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for musical theater, as well as expand their repertoire. This class is perfect for your budding star who wants to discover what it takes to be on Broadway! Sunday, 11:00-12:00 pm Ages 5-8 (**younger/older students may be accepted per request**) Broadway Studio This intermediate class will cover all aspects of musical theater from choreography, scene work, and musical storytelling through popular, age-appropriate Broadway selections. Students will gain a deeper appreciation for musical theater, as well as expand their repertoire. This class is perfect for a skilled performer looking to build the confidence to pick up material quickly and perform FULL OUT! Sunday, 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 9-12 (**younger/older students may be accepted per request**) Broadway Technique This musical theater scene and song study allows students to dive into the world of acting through classic Broadway plays and musicals. Learn to master the tricky transition from scene-to-song and explore a variety of acting styles through timeless Broadway musicals. Studying shows from 1930 s - present will cultivate a deeper appreciation for the history of theater! Sunday, 2:00-3:30 pm Ages 13+ (**younger/older students may be accepted per audition**) Mary Poppins: Music, Movement & Storytelling This Mary Poppins-inspired class is sure to captivate your budding star as they explore the fundamentals of musical theater - music, movement and storytelling! Students will delve into the beloved world of Mary Poppins through the modern lens of Mary Poppins Returns, all while creating a magical culminating friends and family final performance. This class is perfect for beginning students who want to discover what it takes to put on a musical performance! Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 pm 7
Ages 5-10 (**younger/older students may be accepted per request**) Page-to-Stage: Adult Broadway Revue! **New!** Move over, kids - it s time for the parents to have some fun! Parents, get ready to step into the spotlight (or into the ensemble, that s okay too!!). Escape the kids on Monday evenings and immerse yourself into a world of grown up musical theater fun. During our first rehearsal, we will brainstorm musicals the class would like to delve into. Group harmonizing? Dramatic scenes? A dance number or two? Solos/Duets/Trios? Wicked? South Pacific? Rent? Avenue Q? It s up to you! Together we will create a musical revue that is sure to remind your family that you ve still got it! Monday, 7:30-9:00 pm Adults Broadway Technique Class Series Students will take an in-depth look at the three fundamental skills of musical theater - acting, singing, and dancing. Broadway Voice Belt and harmonize your way to Broadway! Classes focus on Broadway style vocals, while reinforcing fundamental voice techniques. Students explore age-appropriate breathing and vocal techniques through a variety of vocal repertoire, while improving music theory, sight reading, and selling a song. Audition preparation and performance skills will be practiced through in-class performances, including the final class vocal showcase. 1. Beginning Broadway Voice, 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ (**younger/older students may be accepted per request**) 2. Intermediate Broadway Voice, 4:45-5:45 pm 1+ years prior experience (**younger/older students may be accepted per audition**) Junior Theater Festival (JTF), January 18 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. #I vegotagoldenticket Tune into our Facebook/Instagram pages over the next two months for updates from our 2019 Junior Theater Festival cast, presenting Peter Pan Jr.! The annual festival is in Atlanta, Georgia over Martin Luther King weekend and draws in over 6,000 thespians from around the world! We were delighted to be awarded Excellence in Dance. 8
Broadway Acting Make them laugh, make them cry, and keep them entertained! Classes focus on giving young performers the confidence to grip an audience and the skills to captivate. Students will become more spontaneous, creative, playful and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. With an exciting mix of games, techniques, group scenes, monologues and more, students are sure to leave class feeling accomplished and energized! 1. Beginning Stage Acting Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8+ 2. Improv Troupe Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm Ages 8+ Matilda Jr. Pilot Production, October 18 We were all smiles backstage at intermission! #QuietMaggots Broadway Dance Chasse and pirouette your way to Broadway! Classes focus on the fundamental technique of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, all of which lay the foundation for musical theater choreography. Students will explore classic and contemporary Broadway choreography; learning how to tell a story through movement execute choreography of all levels. Each week, students will experience new choreography, dance styles and make exciting additions to their personal dance repertories. 1. Broadway Movement Sunday, 12:00-1:00 pm Ages 5-8 2. Broadway Ballet Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm Some prior dance experience ; Ages 9+ 3. Beginning Broadway Dance, 5:00-6:00 pm No prior dance experience; Ages 8+ 4. Intermediate Broadway Dance: Monday, 6:45-7:45 pm 2+ years prior dance experience Tap Dancing Buffalo your way to Broadway in our most popular dance class! This rhythmic class explores the history and fundamentals of tap dancing. Hone tap skills including rhythms, beats, and physical musicality in a supportive, high-energy environment. In addition to perfecting level-appropriate tap steps, students will put their new skills into action through classic Broadway tap numbers! 9
1. Beginning Tap Dance: Level 1 Sunday, 10:00-11:00 am No prior experience; ages 7+ 3. Intermediate Tap Dance: Level 1 Sunday, 1:00-2:00 pm 2+ years prior experience ; ages 13+ 2. Beginning Tap Dance: Level 2 Sunday, 11:00-12:00 pm 1+ years prior experience; ages 9+ Broadway Academy Throughout the year, our Broadway Academy produces up to 8 full-scale musical productions with students ages 4-17. Students rehearse weekly over a season (approximately 4-7 weeks) to construct a 30-60 minute musical performance. As they go through the process and experience what it takes to produce a musical, students will hone the fundamental musical theater skills - singing, dancing, and acting - while gaining the confidence necessary to take the stage in front of an audience. This program is perfect for students with prior experience, as well as students who are ready to jump right into the exciting world of musical theater for the first time! Winter/Spring 2019 Season You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown February 2 - March 2, 2019 1st-8th graders Junie B. Jones Jr. March 12 - May 4, 2019 1st-5th graders Once on this Island Jr. March 9 - May 11, 2019 6th-12th graders Coming Soon in 2019! We heard YOU and are pleased to offer these new class selections in the new year. Stay tuned for more information coming soon about these exciting NEW offerings! Broadway Babies Introduce your baby to the magical world of Broadway! Join in the fun as you and your little one bond through music, movement and storytelling. Ages 2-5 If interested, let us know: Broadway Babies 10
Broadway on the Town Looking for a new family bonding activity? Ever seen a musical and thought you may have enjoyed it more if you were familiar with the story beforehand? Want your children to gain a deeper appreciation for the ancient art of theater? We have just the thing for you! Our new Broadway on the Town field trip series allows families the opportunity to explore the story and music before a show, see the performance with your Ovation friends, then have a post-show discussion (over dessert?!) where families are encouraged to more closely dissect quality/execution of the performance - much like you would the players in a sports game! Upcoming Chicago Performances Seussical the Musical : Marriott Theatre, 2/8-3/31 Mama Mia : Drury Lane, 2/7-4/14 Anastasia : National Tour/Broadway in Chicago, 3/26-4/7 Footloose : Marriott Theatre, 4/10-6/2 Matilda : Drury Lane, 4/25-6/23 **We are supporting Ovation student BAILEY MOSBACHER!!<3** August Rush : Paramount Theatre, 4/24-6/2 West Side Story: Lyric Opera, 5/3-6/2 Junie B. Jones : Marriott Theatre, 7/12-8/11 Cats : National Tour/Broadway in Chicago, 7/16-8/18 Come From Away : National Tour/Broadway in Chicago, 7/30-8/18 Something Rotten : Marriott Theatre, 8/28-10/20 The Color Purple : Drury Lane, 9/13-11/3 Madagascar : Marriott Theatre, 10/4-12/29 Oliver : Marriott Theatre, 10/30-12/22 Mary Poppins: Drury Lane, 11/15-1/19/19 Hamilton: Private Bank Theater, ongoing Please help us plan the most exciting workshop by filling out the following form: Ovation Academy Broadway on the Town High School Professional Development Workshop We are thrilled to be offering high school students the opportunity to take a more serious look into the Chicago theater scene. In the workshops, participants will gain insight into the "biz" from working Broadway and Chicago professionals, while continuing hone performance skills. So, high schoolers, let us know - what would you like to learn more about? The more you tell us, the better we can create the perfect workshop experience. We appreciate your insight and look forward to the exciting opportunities to come! There will be 6, approx. 3-hour workshops spanning January-May. Most likely will need to be held on Sunday/Monday evening. We look forward to creating more opportunities in the new year for our high school students. Please help us plan the most exciting workshop by filling out the following form: 11
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