Free Music Theatre Workshop **Monday 28 Feb 2005**
Tue, 22 Feb 2005, 11:17 amWalter Plinge1 post in thread
Free Music Theatre Workshop **Monday 28 Feb 2005**
Tue, 22 Feb 2005, 11:17 amACTT is launching a new 1-year Music Theatre course. It is the only accredited Music Theatre course in Sydney with an emphasis on acting.
As part of the launch, ACTT is hosting a free music theatre industry workshop on Monday 28 February, from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. The workshop will be held at ACTT at 505 Pitt St, Sydney.
It's ideal for people thinking about training or a career in the industry. Performers from shows like Dirty Dancing, Mama Mia, and Beauty and the Beast will also be on hand to talk about the industry.
The free workshop will take the form of a music theatre rehearsal. Participants will work on some scene-work, followed by a song and dance number. There will be a separate acting coach, choreographer and music director in attendance to conduct each aspect of the performance. The workshop will be led by Gael Ballantyne, who herself has studied under such Australian legends as Lorrae Desmond and Hayes Gordon.
Those attending will benefit by coming away with a complete rehearsed sequence that can be adapted for auditions, along with personal feedback about their work.
Interested people can register for the free workshop by phoning (02)9212 6000 or by emailing: info@actt.edu.au
According to Lesley Watson, ACTT’s Director, “acting has been the weak link for many performers who are skilled in dance or singing. ACTT’s course aims to give its music theatre students a comprehensive advantage because of the structure and quality of the actor training they will receive.”
“Performers who are highly skilled in acting, singing and dance, are much more employable because of their ability to take on roles in each of these areas. This has been long acknowledged by the industry that has called such artists “triple threat” performers because of their wide-ranging skills.”
As part of the launch, ACTT is hosting a free music theatre industry workshop on Monday 28 February, from 6.30pm - 9.00pm. The workshop will be held at ACTT at 505 Pitt St, Sydney.
It's ideal for people thinking about training or a career in the industry. Performers from shows like Dirty Dancing, Mama Mia, and Beauty and the Beast will also be on hand to talk about the industry.
The free workshop will take the form of a music theatre rehearsal. Participants will work on some scene-work, followed by a song and dance number. There will be a separate acting coach, choreographer and music director in attendance to conduct each aspect of the performance. The workshop will be led by Gael Ballantyne, who herself has studied under such Australian legends as Lorrae Desmond and Hayes Gordon.
Those attending will benefit by coming away with a complete rehearsed sequence that can be adapted for auditions, along with personal feedback about their work.
Interested people can register for the free workshop by phoning (02)9212 6000 or by emailing: info@actt.edu.au
According to Lesley Watson, ACTT’s Director, “acting has been the weak link for many performers who are skilled in dance or singing. ACTT’s course aims to give its music theatre students a comprehensive advantage because of the structure and quality of the actor training they will receive.”
“Performers who are highly skilled in acting, singing and dance, are much more employable because of their ability to take on roles in each of these areas. This has been long acknowledged by the industry that has called such artists “triple threat” performers because of their wide-ranging skills.”