YOUR 2009 SUMMER
STARTS HERE!
 
 
 

Still one of the best VALUES in NYC.  Compare our rates to other professionally-based programs.
sSUMMER 2010

MUSICAL THEATRE, DANCE & ACTING WORKSHOPS

Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting & Teen Cabaret Company


Your Summer OnStage Starts HERE!


Five Performance Companies by Age & Ability
Spend your summer with other talented students in your age group
 from youth to pre-college!
Ages 7-19

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE (Ages 7-19)

Four Week Session JULY 5 - AUG. 1, 2010

 TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE (Ages 13 -19)

Four Week Session JUNE 28 - July 25,  2010
TEEN CABARET WORKSHOP OPTION

One week add-on AUG. 2 - AUG. 8,  2010


Paul Canaan from several Broadway shows including
  Legally Blonde and one of the judges on Finding Elle on MTV, One of many Guest Artists. 

   

CALL ABOUT BUS OPTION PLAN FROM MANHATTAN
 
 


 

Theatre Arts Center Summer Performing Arts Workshop,  was founded in 1985.   Our program immerges students, ages 7-19, in the world of Musical Theatre and Acting in a professional, supportive, and creative atmosphere.

 A SERIOUS FUN WORKSHOP FOR TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE!


  ALL STUDENTS PERFORM IN FULLY STAGED SHOWS!
 
Read On for Musical Theatre & Teen Acting!

 

 

OUR PROGRAM IS A FULL DAY OF THEATRE AND DANCE!
No need to select a Minor or to get sidetracked with non-performing arts related classes.  If you are a talented young performer looking for a real professional experience take a closer look!  See what other parents and students have said about us on the "APPLAUSE" page.

The Musical Theatre Workshop is an intensive and takes place over four weeks of serious FUN, July 5 - Aug. 1, 2010; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.  Students are placed in one of three performance companies according to age & ability - ages 7-19.   The workshop culminates in a fully staged two-act musical revue choreographed by Broadway Guest Artists.  The workshop ALSO includes classes with working Theatre Arts Professionals in acting, voice,  dance (tap, jazz, and hip hop), on-camera acting, improv, and other performing arts. With Broadway caliber classes, we are conveniently located in residence at the 800-seat PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at Queensborough College in Bayside, Queens near LIRR, and public transportation.  Acceptance by audition*.
 
 

 

THREE MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANIES:

STARS COMPANY, AGES 7-10
JUNIOR COMPANY, AGES 11-13
SENIOR COMPANY, AGES 14-19

TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE
AGES 13-19

 

 

  TEEN CABARET COMPANY
SENIOR COMPANY AND ACTING ENSEMBLE OPTION!
(Interested in Cabaret Week Only?  Call to be on the wait list.)


The Teen Cabaret Company Workshop is an optional Fifth Week that focuses on individual performance skills.  

Our Special GUEST DIRECTOR in 2009 for this workshop was Karen Mason (left).  Karen is a  Broadway, Cabaret, and Recording Star. She was recently starring as Velma in the Broadway Company of HAIRSPRAY!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
 

TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE & WORKSHOP
A full day program for the young actor looking for a professional experience.

 

 

 

This Workshop is for young actors and actresses, ages 13 - 19, who want to focus on  acting and performance technique.  The Acting Ensemble is in residence in the Shadow Box Theatre.  

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON

THE TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE


 
 
   

Placement in each Company is by audition, ability and age.
Company age-ranges subject to change upon casting.

2007 Photos  Copyright Gina Minielli Gunkel   

 

  
 

GUEST ARTISTS, TEACHERS, & DIRECTORS

THEATRE ARTS CENTER employs a summer staff of dedicated WORKING professionals with extensive experience in the performing arts industry.

 

DIRECTORS:  ROBERT LACONI  &  Kristine Lewis  

COMBINED, their students have appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Film & TV.  Many Theatre Arts Center Students have been accepted into prestigious performing arts high schools, colleges, and universities.

Click here for complete bio's
Directors &  Guest Artists

 
 

AUDITION / INTERVIEW INFO

 FOR AUDITION DATES, INFORMATION & APPOINTMENT
PLEASE CLICK HERE

OUT OF TOWN APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

LOCATION
We are conveniently located in summer residence at the
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY  11364
in New York City, Queens

Exit 29 on the L.I.E.
Plenty of free parking.

FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPUS, PLEASE SEE "LOCATIONS" PAGE 

     

     

    2009 Tuition


    $1,600

    That's ONLY $400 per week!

    ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN NYC

    Compare our rates to other professionally-based workshops and see why other parents & students choose Theatre Arts Center year after year!

     



    Teen Cabaret Workshop (fifth week) add $400
    (Cabaret ONLY $500, subject to availability.)


     Alumni received a $100 discount on 4-week tuition when registering by     March 15, 2010.
    (No Alumni discount for Cabaret) 

     

     

     Costume fee $100 additional for Musical Theatre Students.
     "A Costume to Keep"
    $50 Late Fee for all Applications/Auditions made after April 20, 2009
    Deposit of $350 will guarantee your spot after you have auditioned and been accepted.

     All applicants must interview/audition to be considered for participation.

     

     

    Mailing Address FOR  ALL BUSINESS:

     

    Robert Laconi

    Theatre Arts Center

    81-12 Roosevelt Ave., #604
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    718-595-2905