Pearl Studios, NYC
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Tuition includes room, meals, and metro card
WITH LIMITED ENROLLMENT AND BY AUDITION ONLYBroadway Conservatory Camp/Workshop DetailsArtistic Director: Baayork LeeThis two-week intensive Broadway Conservatory program will build upon the fundamental training taught in the one-week musical theater program. Led by celebrated Broadway artists, activities will include character development, scene study, voice coaching and advance dance instruction which includes current Broadway choreography. Those selected to participate will receive instruction and specific teaching materials in advance in an effort to maximize the student's experience and to identify the specific objectives of the program. Additionally, students will have access to one-on-one sessions with Broadway artists discussing audition repertoire, career advice and the basic steps to surviving in New York City as a newly-arriving artist. The two-week program will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends showcasing each student's work, both as an individual and as an ensemble member. Video submission and application required. Students not accepted will receive a full refund of their deposit minus a $50 audition fee. Audition RequirementsClick here for Video Audition Requirements and Application Information! * Additional Camp/Workshop InformationStudents will be housed at Maria's Tower on the Pace University campus. Students check-in between 2 - 5pm on the first day of camp. Flights should arrive into LaGuardia (LGA) or JFK (JFK) on the day camp begins between 10am and 2pm. Flights should depart from LaGuardia (LGA) or JFK (JFK) on the last day of camp after 6:30pm. Transportation is available to and from LaGuardia (LGA) for $30 or JFK (JFK) for $50, or the Port Authorithy Bus Station or Penn Station for $25.
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Directors and Faculty
Baayork Lee
Artistic Director
Baayork Lee is currently represented on Broadway through her restaging of the original choreography of A Chorus Line. She has performed in a dozen Broadway shows and created the role of Connie in A Chorus Line. Ms. Lee was Michael Bennett's assistant choreographer on A Chorus Line and has directed many national and international companies. Her directing credits include: The King and I and Bombay Dreams (national tours), R&H's Cinderella (NYC Opera), Barnum (Australia), Carmen Jones (Kennedy Center), Porgy and Bess and Jesus Christ Superstar (European tour), Gypsy and A New Brain. Choreography credits: Arena Stage (Washington, DC): Cocoanuts, Camelot, Damn Yankees, Helen Hayes nomination for Animal Crackers and South Pacific; Washington Opera; Kennedy Center: Goya, Sly and The Merry Widow. Co-author of On the Line: The Creation of A Chorus Line and recipient of 2003 Asian Woman Warrior Award for Lifetime Achievement from Columbia College. Visit her website achorusline.org
Location Information
Pearl Studios with its beautiful floor to ceiling mirrors and sprung floors teems with Broadway rehearsal activity day and night. Musical Theater Camp students can expect to see current and pre-opening rehearsals in progress as they come and go from their classes. Located in a secure building at 500 8th Avenue between 35th and 36th Pearl Studios is an ideal location to house the training sessions for our Musical Theater and Broadway Conservatory students. Not only will you feel inspired by your faculty and classmates, but you will "rub elbows" with current Broadway stars as you all come and go in the elevators, lounges, and studios.
Recommended Reading
Musical Theatre Anthology for Teens - Young Women's
These bestselling songbooks for teen singers, featuring more than 35 beloved Broadway songs per volume, were released in 2001. Now these valuable teaching resources are available with accompanying CDs featuring professional piano accompaniments!
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Musical Theatre Anthology for Teens - Young Men's
These bestselling songbooks for teen singers, featuring more than 35 beloved Broadway songs per volume, were released in 2001. Now these valuable teaching resources are available with accompanying CDs featuring professional piano accompaniments!
Click here to purchase!
Dates, Directors, and Faculty subject to change without notice. The faculty is comprised of college professors representing their schools and professional industry artists.
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