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Acting, Dance, Music, Writing, Technical Stage Crafting!

Is your theater company providing courses in acting, singing, dance, playwriting, or backstage technical know-how? If so, write down all the necessary information and send it to me to be posted here! Be absolutely sure to include contact email addresses and phone numbers as well as length and COST (if any) of studies or training! If and when you no longer are providing your studies, please write to me and let me know. Free courses and training will always be listed FIRST and all listings will be according to dates started.
Stagewhispers has no personal connection to and takes no responsibility for either the quality or professionalism of any of the courses announced at this site or in its mailings.
can not verify either the license, ability, or qualification of any individuals or companies, and highly recommends that any persons seeking an education in any area to ask informative questions regarding costs, payments, backgrounds and qualifications of either the teachers, schools or groups before signing any contracts!
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Warwick, NY
65 Main Street
Warwick NY 10990
845-986-2629
This talented group of performers and teachers bring a total of 80 + years of
experience in the Performing Arts to The Playhouse.
Their credits include: Good Morning America, Off Broadway, Professional Regional
and Local Theatre, Commercials, Day Time and Prime Time Television and more.
Combined they have produced, directed, choreographed and costumed numerous local
productions.
Their classes are geared to developing a performer as well as a well-rounded
individual. Theatre skills are taught with passion and many techniques are used
including but not limited too, Meisner, Method, and story-telling, Fosse,
ballet, tap and modern dance.
Every day life skills are also developed through these techniques and students
are encouraged to be themselves while playing different Theatre roles.
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Cortland, NY
CORTLAND REPERTORY THEATRE
Cortland, NY
Summer Theatre Workshops for Youth
Program II
Deadline to sign up for Showstoppers and Superstars in
July 9th.
The Cortland Repertory Theatre “CRT Kids” Programs offer two theatrical
workshops for young aspiring thespians and technicians. The purpose of both
programs is to provide a positive theatrical experience for the child’s
development. No experience is necessary; just an interest in theatre, whether
onstage or backstage is required!
Applications for both workshops are available on the CRT website at
www.cortlandrep.org under the “For
Kids” link.
The first program, called “Stars of Tomorrow”, is a fou week program beginning
on June 28th and will be held at the Little York Pavilion, in Dwyer Park -
summer home to CRT.
The program runs from 9:00 - 2:00, Monday - Friday and will consist of morning
workshops in various aspects of theatre (acting, improvisation, make-up,
technical design, theatre games, etc.) The afternoon session will be rehearsals
for a children’s theatre production to be presented in a free performance to the
community on the final day, Saturday, July 24th.
Students will also have discussions with CRT actors, directors and designers,
will be given tours of the theatre and shown the set designs of the currently
running play.
All sessions and rehearsals will be supervised by Bill Coughlin, a Central New
York actor, director and drama instructor at Mexico High School. Guest workshops
will be held by some of the CRT interns and technicians. Mr. Coughlin holds an
MFA in Theatre from Brooklyn College and his work ranges from Shakespeare to
children’s theatre. He appeared opposite “The Wonder Year’s” Dan Lauria in
“Whenever Summer’s Gone” at the George Raft Theatre and appeared on “The Guiding
Light” and “Ryan’s Hope”. His CRT directing credits include “The King and I”,
“The Sound of Music” and “The Wizard of Oz”, and acting credits include “Over
The River and Through the Woods” (for which he won Best Actor at the Syracuse
Area Live Theatre Awards), “Annie Get Your Gun”, and “South Pacific” to name a
few.
The program is open to any 5th-12th graders in the 2009-10 school year. Students
have the option of attending full-time or part-time. A minimal fee is required
and payments may be made by the day ($15.00), week ($50.00) or for the entire
program ($175.00). There is a maximum cost of 2 fees per immediate family. All
proceeds will go directly to the program to help defray the costs.
Deadline for sign up is June 25th
The second program, called “Showstoppers and Superstars” runs for two separate
weeks, July 12th - 17th and July 19th – 24th . Students may sign up for either
or both weeks. The program will be held at the Homer Center for the Arts, 72
South Main Street in Homer.
Each day will have two sessions: “Showstoppers” will be for students in K - 2nd
grade in the 2009-10 year, and will meet from 10:00 – 1:00. “Superstars” are
students in grades 3 - 5 in the 2009-10 school year and will meet from 2:00 -
5:00.
The workshops focus on building self esteem, teamwork, cooperation, and creative
problem solving thru the theatre arts of acting, improv, singing, and dancing.
Each day focuses on a specific element of musical theatre in a 20-30 minute
small group intensive. During the week these elements will be applied at the end
of the day in the rehearsal process. A theme for the week is selected and
students learn songs from standard music theatre rep that support that theme.
Songs are also choreographed and scenes are written by the students to convey
the theme.
All sessions and rehearsals will be supervised by Tammy Holder, a New York City
musical teaching artist and Arts Educator, a field she has worked in for the
past 17 years. Most recently, she was the Resident Musical Director for TADA!,
NYC’s leading youth development theatre. While there, Tammy music directed all
main stage productions as well as taught private voice and music theatre
classes. She continues to work for TADA! as a teaching artist in NYC public
schools and composed an original bilingual musical for PS/IS 311 in NYC. Tammy
has been a guest teaching artist, having done residencies for the Wake County
Public School System in Raleigh, NC, Performing Arts for Children in Madison,
WI, the Our Gang Players in New Jersey and the French Woods Festival for
Performing Arts in upstate NY. She is also an accomplished music director in NYC
and beyond with CRT credits including “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”.
A minimal fee of $125 per week is required. There is a maximum cost of 2 fees
per immediate family. All proceeds go directly to the program to help defray the
costs.
Deadline to sign up for Showstoppers and Superstars in July 9th.
For more information or to obtain an application form for either workshop, call
the CRT office at 607-753-6161 or visit the office at 37 Franklin Street in
Cortland during regular business hours. Class space is limited so call today!
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Endicott, NY

Registration begins May 15th!
Due to an
overwhelming response, we must close registrations for the EPAC Kids Summer
Theater Workshop's production of "Alice in Wonderland" as of 5PM Monday,
May 31st.
The EPAC Offices will be closed this weekend as well as Monday. However,
online registration will remain open until 5PM Monday evening.
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Greene, NY
Summer Drama Classes – Two Weeks, Just $95
Chenango River Theatre (CRT), the Binghamton area’s only equity, non-profit,
professional theatre company, will offer two weeks of summer drama classes at a
special rate of just $95 for students registered by July 1 ($120 after July 1).
Enrollment is limited to the first 15 students to register for each of the two
classes. Both will be taught at Chenango River Theatre’s home at 991 State
Highway 12, two miles south of Greene.
Taught by working, professional actors (Heidi Weeks and Haley Zale), each class
meets Monday-Friday at the theatre for two weeks. These classes introduce
students to the world of theatre by providing a hands-on chance to explore the
dramatic process and discipline of performing. The goal is to teach young
performers the skills they need to articulate ideas, work as part of a group,
problem solve and think creatively whether onstage or off, providing students
with skills that make them better actors and will serve them in whatever
profession they one day choose.
Acting 1: (Ages 7 to 11): 10 - Noon weekdays, August. 2 - 13
Students will develop their own unique creative voice using familiar stories and
poems, and learn how to share that story with an audience.
Acting 2: (Ages 12 to 17): 1 - 3 PM weekdays, July 26 - August 6
This class utilizes theatre games and improvisation, resulting in students
creating their own characters and scripts for a final performance.
To register a student, call 656-8778.
Chenango River Theatre
Physical Address: 991 State Highway 12, Greene NY (3 miles south of Greene)
Mailing Address: PO Box 584, Greene, NY 13778
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Johnson City, NY
PERFORMANCE BOOT CAMP
June 28th - July 16th
The two week program is an intensive training experience for ages 8-14, taught by professional instructors Rosemary Hay, Rudy Caporaso, and Ryan Touhey. Camp will be held June 28-July 16, Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm. Campers will learn about the performing arts and develop voice, movement, and script analysis techniques.
“Students will gain confidence and poise, and learn to focus and cooperate,” says Goodwill Theatre Executive Director Naima Kradjian. “They also get to have fun and socialize with other aspiring performers.”
The camp will culminate in a musical showcase, which will allow every student to take on the responsibility of a major role, on Saturday, July 17 at 7:00pm.
Performance Boot Camp registration is underway with a limited amount of space. The cost is $350 per student. A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Classes and the showcase will take place in the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage.
Acting Instructor Rosemary Hay is the Artistic Director of the REV Theatre Company, which “revs up” classic plays with contemporary twists. She has previously directed Othello and Hamlet for the Goodwill Theatre’s “Shakespeare Alive!” Program. Hay was educated at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She has taught and directed at the Juilliard School, the Graduate Acting Program, New York University, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and the Stella Adler Conservatory. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Acting at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Dance and movement instructor Rudy Caporaso is a member of the Actors’ Equity Association, and has appeared in Off Broadway performances and in many regional productions in America and abroad. Local audiences may remember him as the villain Iago in Othello, or as the title character in Hamlet. Caporaso studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He currently teaches after school acting courses for the Goodwill Theatre and for the Binghamton Boys & Girls Club.
Vocal instructor Ryan Touhey is a graduate of the University of the Arts and is the Artistic Director of Parallax Theatre Company in Philadelphia. He is a resident accompanist at the Walnut Street Theatre and the Arden Theatre Company, and has accompanied Broadway actress Lisa Howard.
“We wanted to offer something different and professional in the area of summer camp performance training,” said Goodwill Theater Executive Director, Naima Kradjian. “We are lucky that Rosemary Hay, Ryan Touhey and Rudy Caporaso are available this summer to lend their considerable expertise. I know when I was studying in Manhattan it was exciting to learn from different instructors on a professional level. We are very happy to bring professional-level training to the Southern Tier. Students of any level can learn some useful lifelong skills.”
For further information, or to register, please call (607) 772-2404, ext. 1. Enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Goodwill Theatre Inc. accepts all major credit cards.
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Children interested in learning and performing in live theatre should
stop by this company's website!
Wilkes-Barre, PA
KISS SUMMER CAMPS

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Union Dale, PA & Lakeville, PA
LAKESIDE PLAYERS THEATRE CAMP

Have you ever told your daughter she’s a drama queen? Does your son have a flair for telling jokes? Does your grandchild like to act out roles from his favorite storybooks? If so, here’s the perfect creative outlet: The Lakeside Players free theater camp.
Now in its sixth year, the camp is open to all children, ages 9 to 13, including
those who’ve never set foot on a stage. It will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, from July 19 to July 30 at The Lakeside Players’ home
theater, Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville (between the firehouse
and the United Methodist Church).
At the end of camp, the children will show off what they’ve learned at a free
performance for family and friends on Saturday, July 31, at 7 p.m. Every child
will have a part in the play.
At camp, children will play theater games, rehearse scenes and learn the basics
of acting on Lakeside’s friendly stage. Kids interested in working behind the
scenes on lights, sound or costumes are welcome, too.
Instructors for the camp are veteran Lakeside actresses Roxan Schwartz and
Veronica Deisler, who have appeared in numerous Lakeside murder mysteries and
stage plays. Ms. Deisler has also worked professionally in the theater and
taught drama to young people for many years in New Jersey.
Why hold a free camp? “It’s Lakeside’s gift to the community for all its
support,” said Tony Schwartz, co-founder of the 11-year-old theater company.
Founded in 1999, The Lakeside Players is an award-winning community theater
company specializing in original audience-participation murder mystery dinner
shows and full-length comedies and dramas. The group performs in restaurants,
country clubs, church halls and at its mainstage venue, Lakeville Community
Hall.
For more information about the free theater camp, call 857-2226.
For information about Lakeside’s upcoming shows, visit
www.lakesideplayers.net or
call 226-6207.
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South Fallsburg, PA
Presents
Young Adult Theatre Workshop
June 28, 2010 – July 31, 2010
What:
Learn about aspects of theatre including: acting, directing, management,
dancing, mime, designing and crew!
No AUDITIONS necessary!
Who: Young Adults Ages 10-18
When: June 28, 2010 – July 31, 2010
Where: Rivoli Theatre, South Fallsburg, NY
How much: 5 week workshop - $15.
(The fee pays for the rights for the show and the production materials)
Please RSVP by April 19, 2010.
Questions? E-mail Amber Schmidt at
schmidad191@potsdam.edu
or
Call Heather 701-5022 or Sally 434-0209
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Duryea, PA
Phoenix Kids, Rising Stars
On stage program will teach singing, dancing and staging ending with the
production of the LITTLE MERMAID at the end of September.
For more information on cost and registering please call Managing Director, Lee
LaChette, at 991-1817
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Edward's Voice Studio
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Judy McMahon
Do you need help with public speaking, coaching for that important audition, dialect work, or your acting technique
?
Judy McMahon
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I have been an actress, director, and teacher for over 35 years in the NYC and local area. I have appeared at the Cider Mill, Ti-Ahwaga Players, and the Chenango River Theater in this area, and with many companies in NYC. Call me and we can discuss my one on one personal approach to what you need.
Judy McMahon
607-729-1959 |
Be sure to stop by Judy's
Short story and poetry readings by local artist!
Free to the public - Binghamton County Public Library
Check the page for dates and details!

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KELLIE POWELL
Playwright / Director / Theatre Artist
Freely Offers
Kellie offers a series of monologues for the actor. It is intended to be a resource for actors, and a way to help playwrights promote their work.
On this page, you will find original monologues, monologues reprinted by
permission, and monologues which are in the public domain. Clicking on a
character's name will open the monologue in a new window. You will be able to
read the monologue in its entirety, and find information about the play it is
from.
You may reach Kellie at:
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Here is a free
website chock full of great ideas!
How To Choose Audition Monologues
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Submit your advertisement INFORMATION (flyer or poster) containing the name of your Theater Group, the name of the show and your director.
Include the Date: Time, Location, & Ticket Prices no later than two weeks before your opening night. (I will copy/paste your info, so if it's in error it will be yours, not mine.)

You are also welcomed to merely send a basic announcement and I'll put that up along with a link to your website for further details.
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Theatre groups may submit information about their upcoming performances ~ at least two weeks before opening night ~ and have it placed on this page! See details there!
Free clipart that I have created and is now available to all!
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A listing of professional and community theatres educational programs teaching or training in acting, writing, singing, and technical courses.
Free courses will always be listed first, when available.
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for various theatrical and charitable events.
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The following is a list of all the pages at StagewhisperS©.
If you can use any of these pages, be sure to send your information to me with as much detail as you can at least 2 weeks before the premier performance date!
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Where to go at StagewhisperS©
Homepage
http://www.stagewhispers.net/actors.asp
Photo gallery of Actors with links to their individual pages providing head shots and bios for agents, directors and theater companies.
http://www.stagewhispers.net/auditions.asp
The shows, dates, times and locations of auditions sent to me by the theatre companies within a 2 1/2 hour radius of Binghamton, NY.
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Transparent clip art created by Mickey Ray. You are welcome to use all the images on this page for your email, web pages, ads or theatrical announcements, so long as you do not claim to have created them.
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A record of donations from theatre companies, organizations and individuals.
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Upcoming shows, dates, ticket prices, synopsis etc.
http://www.stagewhispers.net/education.asp
Theatre courses in acting, dance, comedy etc. offered by various individuals and companies.
http://www.stagewhispers.net/fundraisers.asp
This page may be used to announce performance fundraisers for various theatrical and charitable events.
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My personal theatrical resume plus sub links to photos of shows I performed from 1970 ~200--
http://www.stagewhispers.net/pg70s.asp
http://www.stagewhispers.net/pg80s.asp
http://www.stagewhispers.net/pg90s.asp
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http://www.stagewhispers.net/newsletters.asp
The weekly email letter online with added information as it comes in between mailings and updated each Wednesday.
http://www.stagewhispers.net/theatre-companies.asp
Links to all the theatre companies at StagewhisperS© who have websites.
http://www.stagewhispers.net/resume.asp
StagewhisperS© provides a template to help create your resume!
http://www.stagewhispers.net/tellme.asp
What's going on in your neck of the woods? Send general announcements about your theatrical company (new address, relocating, board elections, special theatrical events such as awards, charity drives, dinners or picnics, or request a link to your website's seasonal announcements etc...)
As of (10-28-09) 91 theatre companies are listed at StagewhisperS©! They are located in North Central PA, Central NY and one is NJ. (Still within the 2 1/2 hour radius limitation)