New Repertory Theatre

New Repertory Theatre Summer StudioSummer Studio

New Rep Summer Studio is a 4-week program geared towards high school students (grades 9-12) at any experience level who are interested in performing and exploring various approaches and methods to developing the craft of acting. Students will have the opportunity to work with professional Boston-based actors and teaching artists through a series of classes, workshops, rehearsals, and performances. At the end of the program, each student will gain the tools and most importantly the confidence to approach the art of performance.  The program runs July 9, 2012 through August 4, 2012.

Working
from the book by Studs Terkel
Adapted by Stephen Schwartz & Nina Faso

Brought to you by Stephen Schwartz, the composer and lyricist of Wicked, Working is a poignant, hard-hitting story that follows the day-to-day lives, dreams, and hopes of the working class. From an iron worker to an office worker to a housecleaner and many jobs in between, Working is a journey for both musical and non-musical actors and will offer complex opportunities for all skill levels.

Auditions (for role assignments) will take place on the first day of Summer Studio. Students need to prepare a one-minute monologue. Those who wish to sing should bring in a short song, including music for the accompanist. Roles will be assigned the following day.

The Program will focus on two different areas:

Summer StudioAM (9:00am-12:00pm): First you’ll get real professional experience with acting warm-ups, followed by conservatory classes. Then, on Fridays students will engage in several workshops geared towards helping them support their craft and achieve personal goals.

PM (12:45pm-4:00pm): In the afternoon it’s time for rehearsal! Collaborating in groups, the afternoons will focus on scene study, musical rehearsals, and choreography all culminating in 3 performances in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts.

Public Performances in the Charles Mosesian Theatre:
Thursday, August 2, 7:30pm
Friday, August 3, 8:00pm
Saturday, August 4, 2:00pm
Tickets are $20; $10 for students under 18 and seniors

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Interested? Contact Bridget Kathleen O’Leary, Associate Artistic Director, at studio@newrep.org or 617-923-7060 x204.

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