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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Sunday Scoop Week of 6/16/24 What's Happening This Week and More

A) Beginning Performances 

1) The Butter and Egg Man

2) Let's Tidy Up

3) The Masque of Night 

B) Cast Recordings

4) The Heart of Rock and Roll

C) Extended Runs

5) Cats the Jellicle Ball

6) Sleep No More

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

7) Bonnie & Clyde The Musical:  Filmed On Live to Stream on Demand
Beginning 6/24


8) Brooklyn Children's Museum Celebrates Juneteenth 
6/19

9) Chelsea Music Fesitval 
6/21 - 6/29

10) El Museo De Barrio Celebrates Museum Mile Festival
6/18

11) Gingold Group Presents Special Benefit Performances of The Portrait of Mr. W.H.
at Symphony Space 6/24

12) Lincoln Square Free Lunchtime Concert Series
Starts 6/19

13) Maestra Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Special Panel Discussion
6/24

14) Manayunk Arts Festival
6/22 - 623

15) Pridefest 2024 
The Tank 6/21 - 6/30

16) Queer the Ballet and Baruch Pac Presents Dream of a Common Language 
6/21 - 6/23

17) South Street Seaport Launch and Learn Sunday Sails
June Through September

18) South Street Seaport Presents whale fall abyss by Mayfield Brooks
Free Immersive Theatrical Experience 6/10 - 6/22

19) Teatro Grattacielo Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Gala Concert
6/21

20) Two River Theater New "Pro Series" for Teens Taught By Industry Pros

A) Beginning Performances 

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1) The Butter and Egg Man

George S. Kaufman’s uproarious comedy takes a sidesplitting look behind the scenes of the theater world. According to Wictionary, in 1920s slang a “butter and egg man” was a “prosperous dairy farmer (or other wealthy rural citizen) … coming into the big city and ostentatiously living it up.” In this play, he is a novice from Ohio, armed with nothing but a hefty inheritance and a dream of making it big on Broadway. But navigating the cutthroat world of theater isn’t easy, especially when you’re as green as grass and twice as naive. From shady producers with dollar signs in their eyes to temperamental divas with egos the size of Manhattan, the intrepid protagonist encounters a cast of characters as colorful as a Broadway marquee.

Bernie Wohl Center (647 Columbus Avenue)
6/18, 6/20 -6/23

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.showtix4u.com/event-details/84437

Courtesy of David Darr PR

2) Let's Tidy Up

Ground-breaking showrunner and comedian Josh Thomas makes a much-anticipated return to live stand-up in 2024 with the New York premiere of his brand-new show.

SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam St.) 
Through 6/29

For more information or to purchase tickets , visit www.sohoplayhouse.com/now-playing/josh-thomas

3) The Masque of Night 

THE MASQUE OF NIGHT seamlessly blends Shakespeare’s iconic text with chamber music and songs by David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Rufus Wainwright, and original compositions by Musical Director Flavio Gaete. The four actor-musicians will transport the audience to the very heart of the iconic lovers’ timeless journey. 

Casa Clara  (218 E 25th St.)
6/21 - 6/22

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newplaceplayers.org.

B) Cast Recordings

Courtesy of DKC & O&M

4) The Heart of Rock and Roll

Set in 1987 and jam-packed with Huey Lewis megahits like “Do You Believe in Love”, “Hip to Be Square” , and “If This Is It”, The Heart of Rock and Roll centers on a couple of twenty-somethings on the cusp of their futures—Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. When they both get a second shot at their dreams, it’ll take “The Power of Love” and a little help from their friends — to figure out what kind of life they really want. 

Cast Recording of the Broadway musical The Heart of Rock and Roll available now on all music streaming services. 

For more about The Heart of Rock and Roll and/or to purchase tickets, visit  

heartofrocknrollbway.com


C) Extended Runs

5) Cats the Jellicle Ball

This PAC NYC production (Bill Rauch, Artisic Director, Khady Kamara Nunez, Executive Director) is a radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical Cats based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot.  Inspired by the Ballroom culture that roared out of New York City over 50 years ago and still rages on runways around the world, it will be staged as a spectacularly immersive competition with all new Ballroom and club beats, runway ready choreography, and an edgy eleganza makeover.  Come one, come all, and celebrate the joyous transformation of self at the heart of Cats and Ballroom culture itself.

PAC NYC  (251 Fulton St.)
Now closing 6/28
Opening Night 7/28

Courtesy of DKC/O&M

6) Sleep No More

The site-specific, immersive experience that introduced an entirely new art form to -- and forever changed -- New York’s theatrical landscape.

McKittrick Hotel (530 W. 27th St.)
Now closing 9/29

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.mckittrickhotel.com

D) What Else is Happening This Week and More

Courtesy of Print Shop PR

7) DAVID TREATMAN CREATIVE,

IN ASSOCIATION WITH STEAM MOTION AND SOUND,

 

PRESENTS

 

BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL: Filmed Live


STREAMING ON DEMAND BEGINNING

MONDAY JUNE 24, 2024

 

FULLY STAGED PRODUCTION OF THE HIT MUSICAL


FILMED LIVE AT

 

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE


Producer David Treatman announced today that Bonnie & Clyde The Musical: Filmed Live will be available to stream on demand beginning 9AM EDT / 2PM BST on Monday June 24, 2024. Pre-orders for the highly anticipated filmed version of the concert can be made now at www.bonnieclydelive.com.

Filmed live at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in January 2022 during two special concert stagings, Bonnie & Clyde The Musical: Filmed Live features Jeremy Jordan (The Great Gatsby, Waitress), who originated the role of Clyde Barrow in the 2011 Broadway production. He is joined by Frances Mayli McCann (Heathers; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) who originated the role of Bonnie Parker in the West End.

Pre-orders for Bonnie & Clyde The Musical: Filmed Live can be made now at www.bonnieclydelive.com.

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8) Brooklyn Children’s Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With a Day of Fun Activities at Brower Park on June 19

North Crown Heights Community Organizations will host Juneteenth in Brower Park: Books of Liberation, a special commemoration to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, in Brower Park on Wednesday, June 19. The day will feature live music, dance, workshops, performances, and art projects.

 

The event will be presented in partnership with Friends of Brower ParkBrooklyn Children’s Museumthe Brooklyn Conservatory of MusicBrooklyn Public Library – Brower Park Librarythe Crown Heights North AssociationCampaign Against Hunger, More than a Meal, and Repair the World Brooklyn. There will be a performance by Brooklyn United Marching Band, a presentation by author Alliah Agostini, a story time lead by Laleña Garcia, and a musical performance by Tahira Clayton. Food from CG’s Fish and Chips will be available for purchase on site.

 

The celebration is free and open to all. Brooklyn Children’s Museum will be open for regular admission throughout the day.

 

WHAT:            Juneteenth in Brower Park: Books of Liberation

 

WHEN:          Wednesday, June 19, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM


WHERE:        Shirley Chisholm Circle

                       Brower Park, Kingston Avenue and Prospect Place

                       Brooklyn, NY 11213


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9) Chelsea Music Festival

June 21 - 29, 2024


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10) Upcoming Family Events at El Museo De Barrio

Museum Mile Festival

Museum Mile Festival

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Join us for a night of fun at the Museum Mile Festival at El Museo del Barrio! El Museo's celebration will feature outdoor art-marking activities for everyone to eniov. inspired by El Museo's exhibitions live musical performances, and gallery tours.


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11) 

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THE 19TH SEASON OF

PROJECT SHAW

 

WILL CONCLUDE WITH

A SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE OF


OSCAR WILDE’S

THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W.H.

 

IN CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST DAY OF

NEW YORK CITY PRIDE WEEK


MONDAY JUNE 24TH AT 7PM

AT SYMPHONY SPACE’S

LEONARD NIMOY THALIA THEATRE


Gingold Theatrical Group (GTG) (David Staller, Artistic Director; Isaiah Josiah, Managing Producer) will conclude the 19th season of Project Shaw with Oscar Wilde’s The Portrait of W.H. Inspired by the works of George Bernard Shaw, Project Shaw is a special series of Script-In-Hand performances that aim to provoke peaceful discussion and activism. Each performance is followed by a lively post-show discussion with the cast and director. Directed by Mark WaldropThe Portrait of Mr. W.H. will be presented at Symphony Space’s Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) on Monday June 24, 2024, at 7PM. To learn more and reserve tickets, visit tinyurl.com/WILDE24.

  

The cast of The Portrait of Mr. W.H. will feature Charles Busch (Ibsen’s Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy), Jay O. Sanders (Purlie Victorious), Thom Sesma (Dead Outlaw), A.J. Shively (Philadelphia, Here I Come!).

 

Oscar Wilde’s notorious short story The Portrait of Mr. W.H. theorizes who Shakespeare might truly have written his infamous Sonnets about. In Wilde's hands, the inspiration for the world's most famous poems is a beautiful young actor in Shakespeare's company. A portrait has been found! Can it be the young man? In attempting to prove this theory, a pair of men face their most secret fears and even death. Gingold’s David Staller has adapted this short story to celebrate the kickoff of New York City Pride Week.

 

The reading will be followed by a musical soirée championing the power of free thought and diversity, featuring Machine Dazzle and additional surprise guests with musical direction by Ed Goldschneider.


All Project Shaw readings will be presented in a concert-reading format at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater at Symphony Space. Tickets are $40 and will be available for purchase by calling 212-864-5400 or visiting www.symphonyspace.orgLeonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre is an accessible space. Infra-red hearing devices will also be available. 


For more information about Project Shaw and all the programs at Gingold Theatrical Group, call 212-355-7823, emaiinfo@gingoldgroup.orgor visit gingoldgroup.org.

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12) Jazzing Up Lincoln Square this Summer as Lincoln Square Business Improvement District Announces

 its FREE Lunchtime Summer Concert Series, Running Longer Than Ever Through September


 A warm summer welcome is headed to Lincoln Square as the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the return and expansion of its FREE lunchtime summer concert series - Lincoln Square BID’s Summer Jazz Sensations – every Wednesday from Noon to 1:30 PM beginning on June 19, 2024 and running through September 18, 2024.  The outdoor performances will be held in Dante Park, Broadway between 63rd & 64th Streets, in the heart of the Lincoln Square neighborhood.

 

The expansion of the summer concert series is also a celebration of the vibrancy of the Lincoln Square neighborhood, which has seen 18 new businesses, including restaurants, open since 2023 with more to come. Several of Lincoln Square’s eateries are partnering with the BID to provide concert goers with a taste of the neighborhood. Le Botaniste will join on opening day and four other dates throughout the summer (July 10, July 31, August 21, September 11), as will Café Paradiso (July 17, July 24) to offer some light fare for nominal cost. The Lincoln Square BID hopes to announce additional restaurant partners soon.  Up to date information on participating eateries can be found on the Lincoln Square website, www.lincolnsquarebid.org.


For more information on the Lincoln Square BID, neighborhood activities, openings and offerings, please visit www.lincolnsquarebid.org



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ON THE RISE: HOW MAESTRA MUSIC IS CHANGING THE THEATRE INDUSTRY

Maestra Music, a trailblazing organization dedicated to empowering women and nonbinary musicians in the theater industry, celebrates its fifth anniversary alongside the one-year anniversary of RISE Theatre Directory with a special Panel Discussion as part of New York Music Month, an initiative of the NY Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment, on Monday, June 24th, 2024, at 3 pm ET. This event is a partnership between the NY Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, Disney Theatrical, and Maestra Music with support from Kendra Scott Jewelry. Nancy Giles will moderate the panel, including Maestra Founder Composer/Lyricist Georgia Stitt, RISE Program Manager and Producer Victoria Detres, Composer Helen Park, and Producer and Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard.  Register for the FREE Livestream at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/maestramusic/event/livestreamontherise

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14) MANAYUNK ARTS FESTIVAL 

The largest outdoor, juried arts festival in the tri-state region returns to celebrate a special milestone this year. Manayunk Development Corporation announces the 35th Anniversary of the Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024. Three hundred exhibiting artists - and thirty emerging artists - will showcase the best in fine arts and crafts from across the country. Hundreds of thousands of collectors, buyers, designers and visitors are expected to flock to historic Main Street for the outdoor, closed street summer festival.

Hours for the 35th Anniversary event will be Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, June 23rd from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Outside of the art and crafts, visitors can also find food and drink vendors, merchant specials, live art demonstrations and much more.

For event info and updates, visit https://manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom.


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15)

The Tank

 


Presents  

PRIDEFEST 2024

 

FRIDAY JUNE 21 – SUNDAY JUNE 30


TICKETS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THETANKNYC.ORG


The Tank (Meghan Finn, Artistic Director; Johnny G. Lloyd, Director of Artistic Development; Molly Fitzmaurice, Managing Producer) has announced initial programming for its annual PrideFest. Now in its 10th year, PrideFest will take place June 21-30 at The Tank (312 W 36th St, New York, NY, 10018).

 

PrideFest 2024 highlights work that celebrates the queer community. This year’s festival includes work that addresses a range of queer experiences, providing laughter and joy, addressing challenges as we strive for rights, representation, and justice, and dreaming up new futures. At PrideFest 2024, you’ll see art in a range of mediums including theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music by queer artists creating work for our communities and beyond. These performances shed light on the dynamic individuals and groups who make up the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in order to help us understand where we've come from, where we are, and where we can go.

 

PrideFest will feature new work by artists including Regie Cabico and Drew PisarraElijah Caldwell and Kyle JohnsonJude CramerAliyah CurryTroy DefourNick EiblerKaila GalinatIsa GarciaBrendan GermainRuth GeyeEmma Goldman-ShermanJonah HarrisonMoshe HendersonLoey Jones-PerpichBen LanghorstJessica Marie LorenceAlle MimsBrandon MonokianMagpie ParkDavid Quang PhamJoe RubensteinSMJ and Jaden Tyler Urso.

 

This year's PrideFest has been curated by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin and produced by Alejandra Venancio.

 

The Tank also announced additional Pride programing including Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales From Beyond The Closet!! by Joey Merlo and directed by Nick J. BrowneWe Had Not Ceased Desiring by Kev Berry and directed by Paul Jackson, and Prism Festival Of New Queer Musicals.

 

More information about PrideFest 2024 programming is below. Tickets begin at $15 and are available by visiting TheTankNYC.org/PrideFest-2024


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16) Queer the Ballet

In partnership Baruch Performing Arts Center

presents

Dream of a Common Language

inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich’s

1978 poetry collection

June 21-23, 2024


Queer the Ballet presents the world premiere of Dream of a Common Language from Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23, 2024, with performances at 7:30pm on June 21 and 22, and 2pm matinees on June 22 and 23. Performances will take place at Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue (25th Street between Lexington and 3rd). Tickets are $40, with student tickets available for $25, and can be purchased online at https://bpac.baruch.cuny.edu/.


Dream of a Common Language is a new evening-length ballet inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich’s 1978 poetry collection by the same name. Directed by Adriana Pierce, founder of Queer the Ballet, the program includes choreography by Adriana Pierce, Minnie Lane, Rosie Elliott, and Lenai Alexis Wilkerson with dramaturgy by Emily DeMaioNewton. The story follows six dancers’ journeys through community, friendship, romance, and heartbreak, bringing to light the similarities between Adrienne Rich’s yearning for queer community in the 70s and queer ballet dancers’ current struggles to find each other. From mountaintops to dimly lit bars, this new ballet illuminates the struggles and joys of LGBTQ+ people through history and queer dancers today: all dreaming of a common language to connect them.



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17) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces

whale fall abyss

by mayfield brooks

Free Immersive Theatrical Experience

Part of 23rd Annual River to River Festival


Wednesday, June 19–Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 7pm

Wavertree


As part of the 23rd annual River To River Festival, the South Street Seaport Museum is partnering with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council to host artist mayfield brooks for their work entitled “whale fall abyss. Sign up today to join us for this immersive theatrical experience that will take the audience throughout the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, into the depths of maritime history, and prompt the audience to consider the nature of decomposition through the lens of whale fall.


Wavertree is the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. The vessel spent most of her 24-year sailing career carrying various cargoes worldwide before being dismasted in a storm. Following this, she functioned as a floating warehouse in Chile and was repurposed as a sand barge in South America before she was thoughtfully restored by the South Street Seaport Museum. Though Wavertree was never a whaling or slave ship, brooks’s performance artfully conjures the broader maritime narrative, calling up ghosts and ancestors from the intersecting histories of whalers and slave ships.


Accompanied by electronic cellist Dorothy Carlos and performer Camilo Restrepo, brooks will expand on their 2023 performance, which also took place on Wavertree, and is a culmination of brooks’ project Whale Fall, originally commissioned by Abrons Arts Center and virtually premiered as an experimental dance film in 2021.


Advanced registration is suggested for this free event but walk-ups will be accommodated as possible. Please note that the audience will not be seated during the performance and will actively move throughout the ship. Access to Wavertree for this program involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck. The lower decks are accessible via stairs, while the upper deck requires navigating steep ladder-like stairs. Doors open at 6:30pm. seaportmuseum.org/whale-fall-abyss


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18) South Street Seaport Museum

Announces

Launch and Learn Sunday Sails


South Street Seaport Museum announces Launch and Learn Sunday Sails to take place every third Sunday, through September, at 4pm aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer. Tickets range from $20–$50.


Looking for an unforgettable sailing experience that combines ecology, culture, music, architecture, and other engaging topics with breathtaking sights? Look no further than the Seaport Museum’s monthly program sails! This collection of sails enhances the Museum’s already fantastic Pioneer daytime sailing experience with an array of fascinating events.


Tickets are now on sale to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city as you set sail on a guided architecture or culture tour, led by knowledgeable experts who will share their insights and stories about the stunning landmarks and gems you’ll see along the way. Or, get your toes tapping with a musical experience that sets the stage for a truly unforgettable sail.


No matter which program you choose, you’ll be treated to spectacular sights that will take your breath away. From the stunning skyline and iconic landmarks to the glittering waters of the harbor, each sailing adventure is a feast for the senses.


Join the first Launch and Learn Sail of the 2024 season on Sunday, June 16, from 4–6pm for an exciting adventure that will immerse us in the ecosystem of New York Harbor! As you sail on Pioneer, you are invited to take part in the experience by hauling on ropes to raise the sails; studying the ecology of the estuary; measuring water characteristics that are critical to the ecosystem, such as salinity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen; and examining seaweeds and other plants, as well as a variety of small organisms including plankton. You’ll also learn how to use a chart and compass to navigate.


Celebrate Father’s Day by embarking on a family adventure or come solo to broaden your own horizons. Check-in begins at 3pm. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer-program-sail


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19) Teatro Grattacielo Celebrates 30th Anniversary

with Gala Concert:

The Rare Verismo


New York City, June 11, 2024 – Teatro Grattacielo proudly announces its 30th anniversary gala concert, celebrating our history and part of our mission: the rare Italian Verismo era. This milestone event does not only celebrate thirty years of enthralling performances and cultural revitalization, breathing new life into lesser-known operatic treasures, but also embodies Teatro Grattacielo’s commitment to fostering diversity, supporting emerging artists, building into the future and excellence in the arts. The event will showcase the exceptional talents of renowned Mexican conductor and pianist Abdiel Vázquez. He will accompany guests soprano Celeste Morales, tenor Jeremy Brauner, mezzosoprano Hana Yiu, and Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy’s young artists soprano Victoria McGrath, soprano Tiernan Chase, and bass-baritone Henry Hyunsoon Kim, who will perform the works of celebrated composers Puccini, Boito, Samaras, Leoncavallo, Wolf-Ferrari, Mascagni, bringing together esteemed guests and patron of the arts.


The free event will be held on Friday, June 21st, at the Columbus Citizen Foundation, located at 8 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021. Attendance is by invitation only due to limited venue capacity. For all our other followers, we will be broadcasting live on our Facebook page starting at 6:30 pm EST. To connect with us, visit our page: https://www.facebook.com/teatrograttacieloNYC


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20) TWO RIVER THEATER INTRODUCES NEW “PRO SERIES”

A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS 

TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

 

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PRO SERIES AND SUMMER INTENSIVES


Two River Theater is excited to introduce Pro Series, a brand-new summer curriculum of specialized courses offered on evenings and Saturdays, for ages 14–18. Participants will hone their craft with unparalleled training from industry pros, expand their network and get the insider tips to jumpstart their theater career. 


n addition to the Pro Series, Two River’s Summer Intensives is back for a not so typical summer theater camp!

Young people (ages 12–17) who want to make theater – to be in the rehearsal room or the scene shop to brainstorm ideas - will learn tangible theater skills from top-notch teaching artists who challenge and bring out the best in them. Backstage and Onstage students work together to create a unique show each week that they perform on Friday night. Teaching Artists for Summer Intensives include Olivia M. Buonsante (Backstage Track Co-Director and experienced lighting designer, programmer, board op, and stage manager), and the aforementioned Rakesh Palisetty (Onstage Track Director), Lucas Pinner (Backstage Track Co-Director) and Elliot Roth (Onstage Track Music Director).

 

Summer Intensives and Pro Series are accessible to ALL aspiring theater makers. Full and partial need-based scholarships are available. For the application, visit https://tworivertheater.org/summer-intensives-scholarship-application/


Classes for the Pro Series include:


Pro Series: On-Camera For Theater Actors 

Taught By Eric William Morris

For Ages 14-18

Jul 13 /2024 or Jul 14 / 2024

This workshop offers an exciting look at the world of acting on-camera geared specifically for the young creative mind. We start every session by breaking down exactly how a camera works, and how we as actors can work best to communicate through it. We then focus on how to translate what we do onstage into the “frame of the shot.” All participants will get a chance to act on camera, watch their scenes, get feedback, and walk away with a clip of their work. The workshop focuses specifically on the differences between acting for the camera versus acting on stage…and how a few small adjustments can make a big impact.


Pro Series: Scene Study 

Taught by Rakesh Palisetty

For Ages 14-18

Jul 8 - Jul 10 / 2024 & Jul 15 - Jul 17 / 2024

This session focuses on a disciplined approach to script analysis and its truthful application moment-to-moment. We will be working with scenes from either classics or contemporary realist plays. The students will learn to deepen their interpretation of the scene, improve their understanding of character action and dynamics, as well as develop a better sense for how to collaborate with their scene partner.


Pro Series: Stage Combat

Taught by Lucas Pinner

For Ages 14-18

In the Jul 13/ 2024 Pro Series workshop, participants will be introduced to basic techniques of unarmed, hand-to-hand stage combat. Focusing on how to rehearse and perform fight sequences believably and safely, participants will learn a variety of moves such as punching, slapping, shoving, pulling hair, and falling. By the end, everyone will be able to convincingly engage in a fight, keeping the actor safe while throwing their character into danger.

In the Jul 20/ 2024 Pro Series workshop, participants will be introduced to basic techniques of armed, single sword combat. Participants will learn about the parts of a weapon and proper footwork before moving on to using a sword by attacking with cuts and defending with parries. Safety will be priority in this class, using specially-built weapons that are not sharp or pointed, so that the actors can feel comfortable learning the foundation of combat while still feeling the thrill of a staged duel.

Pro Series: Vocal Audition 

Taught By Elliot Roth

For Ages 14-18

Jul 8 – Jul 12 / 2024 & Jul 15 – Jul 19 / 2024

In this class we will find a song custom fit for YOU. We will help you with the ins and outs of auditioning; from the moment you walk in the room, how to communicate with your pianist/accompanist, vocal technique and style, story/lyrics and more! Whether you are working towards auditioning for a musical, a school program or show, college, or simply interested in gaining confidence in singing; this class is a way to brush up your skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Share your new audition song in front of an audience on Friday night!


Classes for Summer Intensives include:

Make a show in a week! Each Monday, we start with a theme, a few songs, and some platforms, materials, and lights in an empty theater. Then each Friday, we have a show – written, performed and built entirely by our students. Each week’s performance is unique as it features the specific talents of the people in the room. You won’t find another theater program like it!

 

Onstage and Backstage Tracks Week 1 | July 8 – July 12

Onstage and Backstage Tracks Week 2 | July 15 – July 19

 

Classes are Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm with shows on Friday at 8pm

 

For more information and registration visit, https://tworivertheater.org/intensives/#register-now


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