MUSICAL THEATER WEEK
Musical theater is a form of performance
that combines songs, dialogue, acting and
dance to tell a story. Musical Theater Week
will concentrate on vocal technique, character
development, and dance and stage
presence to help you bring the magic of
musical theater to life. Friends and family
will be invited to a Final Showcase.
DATES/TIMES: June 4–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FINAL SHOWCASE: June 8, 7 p.m., Alexis &
Jim Pugh Theater
AGES: 6–9
TUITION: $295 ($320 after May 18)
CAPACITY: 50
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP
BROADWAY WEEK
Take It From the Top Broadway Week offers
a unique opportunity for you to learn from a
team of experienced Broadway professionals
and a professional casting director. The
workshop is designed by Broadway veterans
Paul Canaan (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde,
Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage Aux
Folles, Miss Saigon) and Tony nominee Laura
Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde, Wicked, Hairspray,
Ruthless). Participants will explore the
“triple threat” of music, dance and theater.
Friends and family will be invited to a Final
Showcase.
DATE/TIMES: June 11–15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FINAL SHOWCASE: June 15, 6:30 p.m.
(Section A); 8 p.m. (Section B); Alexis & Jim
Pugh Theater
AGES: 10–13 (Section A); 14–19 (Section B)
TUITION: $425 ($450 after May 18)
CAPACITY: 45 in each section
ACTING INTENSIVE WEEK
Acting Intensive Week allows you to delve
into script analysis, scene work, monologues
and content-less scenes, while exploring
various acting methods. Learn how to share
your creativity with a scene partner, and
how to incorporate the energy of the audience
into your performance. Friends and
family will be invited to a Final Showcase.
DATES/TIMES: June 18–22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FINAL SHOWCASE: June 22, 7 p.m., Alexis &
Jim Pugh Theater
AGES: 10–13 (Section A); 14–19 (Section B)
TUITION: $275 ($300 after May 18)
CAPACITY: 25 in each section
58 artsLife | SUMMER 2018
Your kids can spend an unforgettable week
this summer immersed in the arts. Among the
programs are Take it From the Top Broadway
Week, led by Paul Canaan (above), a New Yorkbased
theater professional.
THEATER ARTS WEEK
Theater is about the art of play. In a nurturing
and supportive environment, you’ll explore
script, improvisation, drama and theater
games. With an emphasis on personal ex-
and socialization, Theater Arts Week makes
the connection between the magical worlds
of scripted theater and creativity. Friends
and family will be invited to a Final Showcase.
DATES/TIMES: June 25–29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
FINAL SHOWCASE: June 29, 7 p.m., Alexis &
Jim Pugh Theater
AGES: 6–10
TUITION: $275 ($300 after May 18)
CAPACITY: 50
JAZZ MUSIC INTENSIVE WEEK
WITH RODNEY WHITAKER
Jazz Music Intensive Week is always hot under
the direction of renowned bassist Rodney
Whitaker, artistic director of the Jazz
Orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center, and a roster
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shop consists of combos, improv, jazz history,
studio work and big-band rehearsal.
The week wraps up with two performances:
one from faculty and one from students.
DATES/TIMES: July 9–13, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
FINAL SHOWCASE: July 13, 7 p.m., Alexis &
Jim Pugh Theater
AGES: 13–adult
TUITION: $425 ($450 after May 18)
CAPACITY: 55