Productions

Upstage Studios
singing acting dancing

acting is fun!!
but did you know, children who partcicpate in drama gain a host of other benefits

Enhanced cooperation and collaboration
improved public speaking
increased confidence
development of empathy
expanded critical thinking
improved reading comprehension
enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life

Programs & Productions

                    Advance Musical Theatre Program
     2-Week  Summer  Professional  musical theatre Program

offers a unique opportunity for a select group of actors to study the craft and the business of performing on the stage and film, with prominent industry professionals. The advanced course for teens is specifically designed for those that have a passion, drive & an enthusiasm for singing dancing and acting. The course is only open to those with previous experience, and all students must pass through the audition process to gain a place in this course
Audition requirements: Prepare a one minute selection of music. Prepare a one minute monologue, If you are a dancer, prepare a one-minute movement piece.
Audition : May 26 from 10 am till 1 pm
Please contact Susie for an audition time at: youthperforming@hotmail.com

                                                Advanced camp
                             August 6 – 17, 2012, 9 am till 4 pm
                                 Cost $400.00- 2 week program
         Performance on Dartmouth Players Stage Friday August 17, at 7 pm

This program is for actors who want to expand and develop skills for the stage and camera Program outline

Theatre Solo Vocal Technique – Mary Martell
Theatre Ensemble Technique – Mary Martell
Broadway dancing and choreography –Chris Pelrine
Acting for the camera – John Dunsworth – Jim Lahey-Trailer park boys (Film Works) tour of sound studio and how to act for the camera
How to find an agent and what to expect – Brindle (Cassidy Group, Atlantic Canada’s top Talent and Modeling Agency)
Monologue work and writing – Susie Keating
Physical theatre – Sherry Lee Hunter
Mask work –Sherry Lee Hunter Professional
stage etiquette – Susie Keating Improvisation – Susie Keating

At the end of the two-week Intensive summer camp, students will be given the opportunity to audition for the Youth Performing Touring Company. Those cast in the winter performance will continue to train and write their own show to take on tour to local schools in HRM on issues like bulling, suicide, eating disorders. We will start creating our show in early September, with the course culminating in a performance on Dartmouth Players stage in December and a tour to our HRM schools

Cost of the winter program to be announced

2012 - Summer Camps
Wizard of Oz, Grease, Mamma Mia and Chicago
Two week Camps run from 9 am till 4 pm
Monday thru to Friday
Ages 8 - 16 welcome

Training in singing, dancing and drama
Full performance on Dartmouth Players stage
upon completion of Camp
All camps are located at Dartmouth Players
33 Crichton Ave. Dartmouth
Cost of the 2 week camp $300.00

WIZARD OF OZ - July 2 - 13

　GREASE - July 16 - 27

    MAMMA MIA - Aug 6 - 17

    CHICAGO   - Aug 20 - 31
              ages 10 and up

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