YOUR SUMMER
STARTS HERE!
 
 


2008 SUMMER

MUSICAL THEATRE, DANCE & ACTING WORKSHOPS


Your Summer OnStage Starts HERE!

 

Musical Theatre, Dance, Acting & NEW Teen Cabaret Company



 Five Performance Companies by Age & Ability
Ages 8-19

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE (Ages 7-19)

Four Week Session JULY 7 - AUG. 3, 2008

 TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE (Ages 13 -19)

Four Week Session JUNE 30 - July 27,  2008

 NEW TEEN CABARET WORKSHOP OPTION

One week add-on AUG. 4 - AUG.10,  2008


Paul Canaan from several Broadway shows and currently in
  Legally Blonde, One of many 2007 Guest Artists.    
 
 
 

 

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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 7-Aug. 3, 2008; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. (No classes on July 4th.) 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

 

 

 

NEW TEEN CABARET COMPANY
SENIOR COMPANY AND ACTING ENSEMBLE OPTION!


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

Our Special Guest Star for this workshop will be Karen Mason (left).  Karen is a  Broadway, Cabaret, and Recording Star. She joins the Broadway Company of HAIRSPRAY April '08!

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.  

 

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THE TEEN ACTING ENSEMBLE


 
 
   

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

Stage Make-up with James Vincent

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 

     

 

     

    2008 TUITION

           4 week session ONLY $1,550

    That's ONLY $387 per week!

    Teen Cabaret Workshop (fifth week) add $375

    2007 Alumni receive a 5% discount when registering by 4/12/08.

     

    COMPARE OUR TUITION TO OTHER THEATRE WORKSHOPS & THEATRE CAMPS--

     BOTH SLEEP AWAY & DAY PROGRAMS.

     

     

     Costume fee $100 additional for Musical Theatre Students.
     "A Costume to Keep"
    $50 Late Fee for all Applications/Auditions made after April 20, 2008
    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., Box 604
    Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    718-595-2905