MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE

Mon, Jul 25–Fri, Aug 12, 2011
10 am–5 pm

Cost: $795, plus HST

The Arts Club’s Musical Theatre Intensive is entering its 10th year of bringing high-quality, professional training to young people with an interest in singing, dancing, and acting. Aimed at youth, ages 12–19 years who are considering pursuing a theatre career, MTI exposes students to the kind of training that begins their journey toward becoming a "triple threat" (actor/singer/dancer).

Professional instructors guide our students through voice, dance, and acting techniques, with an emphasis on storytelling. We don’t just teach the notes of the song and the steps of the dance; we give our students the skills to understand the story, interpret it, and communicate their thoughts.

Beyond the practical application of these skills in the theatre, our students go away from the program having discovered more self-confidence, more respect for the talents and opinions of their peers, and a greater engagement with the world around them.

We aren’t just teaching kids how to sing and dance, we are asking them to put aside their fears and doubts, to believe in themselves, and to act (on and off stage) with passion and integrity. In other words, we aren’t just training performers—we are creating artists!

AUDITIONS
April 2, beginning at 2 pm. Perform one musical theatre song and monologue. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Please forward a
headshot and résumé to intensive@artsclub.com  or 604.773.6955 to book a time.

ALUMNI NEWS
The great thrill of this program is seeing our students moving on to greater and greater successes. Alumni of our program are now studying at top theatre schools around the world, including Sheridan University, The National Theatre School, Studio 58, Grant MacEwan University, UBC, and at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

We are also now seeing the emergence of our alumni on professional stages around the country. The Chemainus Theatre Festival, Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon, and of course the Arts Club Theatre Company have all had graduates of the Intensive on stage. And we are thrilled to report that alumna, Kaylee Harwood is starring as Guinevere in Camelot at the renowned Stratford Festival this year.

Photos by David Cooper

Generously supported by the Gerald and Sheahan McGavin Capital Grant to the Arts