This is a versatile and challenging training course for the aspiring musical theatre performer. Each meeting will focus on training students in one skill set. A typical meeting could be a technical voice lesson, an interactive and challenging acting class, a beginner dance class, audition preparation or a mock audition day. All the meetings work together to provide foundational, yet challenging techniques that set the student on a path to becoming a confident stage performer. 

Below is a link to my performance reel, if you would like to get a glimpse of my personal stage experience: 

https://youtu.be/UzBNQKuw1dQ

Week 1

Day 1: Intro to Acting - Students will learn various acting techniques and ways to approach acting through fun, interactive games.

Day 2: Voice Technique - This lesson will provide a strong foundation for professional training of the voice. Students will be taught how to healthily warm up their voices on a daily basis, for the purpose of developing range, power and clarity of tone. 

Week 2

Day 3: Musical Theatre Dance - We will begin with a thorough warm up and then learn a contemporary combination to “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman. This is an open level dance class but geared towards the beginner.

Day 4: Intro to Acting - This class will offer insight into how to approach improv acting. Students will then get a chance to step out of their comfort zones through several improv games.

Week 3

Day 5: Voice Technique - We will dive deeper into healthy vocal technique with an introduction into vocal resonation. Individual song assignments will be given to each student after this lesson, which they will memorize for a mock audition later on in the course. 

Day 6: Musical Theatre Dance -  Students will learn basic tap steps and will be taught a beginner tap combo!

Week 4

Day 7: Audition Prep - This day is all about the audition process! What does an audition consist of? How should one prepare? What do I bring? What will turn the eye of a casting director? What should I not do in the audition room? What should I wear? All these questions and more will be discussed in detail. 

Day 8: Acting Class - We will dive deeper into acting techniques that relate to character development, motivation and emotional expression.

Week 5

Day 9: Musical Theatre Dance - Learn an energetic theater dance combination to "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid.

Day 10: Discussion Day - The students will engage in an interactive discussion devoted to the topic of stage presence. What makes a performer shine and stand out like a star! Are some just born with it or can we cultivate these special qualities within ourselves? The rest of class will be an open floor Q+A on the musical theatre hobby/career. 

Week 6

Day 11: Singing Mock Audition - It's mock audition day! I will work individually with each student on the storytelling and performance of their assigned audition cut. I believe in positive constructive feedback and peer observation and support. I endeavor to create a highly encouraging and comfortable environment for the student to challenge themselves, make mistakes, get up and try again and walk away feeling empowered to continue their growth. I aim to help them thrive, wherever they are at in their training. 

Day 12: Acting Mock Audition - The students will perform and workshop their individual monologues with me. I will work one on one with each student to help inspire clarity and confidence within their acting choices.