THEATRE ARTS CENTER-Queens Summer Camp

Adult Classes

Broadway Comes to Queens!
2006 SUMMER

PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS
A UNIQUE SUMMER EXPERIENCE
Spend your summer with Theatre Arts Professionals!

Musical Theatre, Dance, & Drama

Four Performance Companies by Age & Ability
Ages 7-19

MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE: JULY 3 - 30, 2006

TEEN DRAMA & ACTING ENSEMBLE: JUNE 26 - JULY 23, 2006

(SPACE IS LIMITED. AUDITIONS REQUIRED. Call for details.)

Theatre Arts Center Summer Performing Arts Workshop, was founded in 1985. It is in its SIXTH year in Queens, NYC. Our program immerges students, ages 7-19, in the world of Musical Theatre and performing arts in a professional, supportive, and creative atmosphere. Each student will be cast in one of four performance companies and will rehearse and perform a fully staged musical revue on an 800-seat professional stage, choreographed by Broadway guest artists. There's also a Teen Drama Workshop & Acting Ensemble for teens who want to focus on dramatic arts. (See description below.)

The workshop ALSO includes classes with Theatre Arts Professionals in acting, voice, music skills, dance (tap, jazz, and hip hop), on-camera technique, mime, and other performing arts. With Broadway caliber classes, we are conveniently located in residence at THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at Queensborough College in Bayside, near LIRR, and public transportation. School Bus service in most of Queens and some of Nassau County is also available!

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 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 workshop takes place over four weeks of serious FUN;
July 3 - 30, 2006; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. (No classes on July 4th.) Students are placed in performance companies according to age & ability - ages 7-19 by audition*.

TWO PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
MUSICAL THEATRE OR DRAMA

TEENS may be cast in the
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
as described above
OR choose the

TEEN DRAMA WORKSHOP & ACTING ENSEMBLE
June 26 - July 23, 2006
Focus on dramatic arts and acting. In residence in the Shadow Box Theatre.

This workshop immerses teen students in the world of drama in a professional, supportive, and creative atmosphere (ages 13-19). Each student will rehearse and perform a fully staged play at the intimate Shadow Box Theatre on the Queensborough campus.

The workshop ALSO includes classes with
Theatre Arts Professionals in acting, voice and diction, movement, on-camera technique, stage combat, mime, stage make-up, period styles, audition technique, improvisation, and other performing arts.

Photos Copyrights Gina Gunkel

GUEST ARTISTS, TEACHERS, & DIRECTORS
BROADWAY COMES TO QUEENS!

THEATRE ARTS CENTER employs a summer staff of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in the performing arts industry, such as:

Mark Martino - Broadway's Oh Brother
Angelo Fraboni -Broadway’s The Full Monty
Gary John LaRosa - Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof
Amy F. Karlein - Broadway's 42nd Street

Bobby Bianca - Broadway's Cats
Arte Phillips - Broadway’s Swing
Peter Morris - Winner Drama Desk Award
Jacquie Bird - Broadway's Oh Kay!

Frank Kane - Broadway’s Song of Singapore
Michael Freeman - Big Apple Circus to Go
Ed Ferron - NYC’s Largest Film School
[Partial List of current and past Guest Artists. Subject to change.]

DIRECTORS

Kristine Lewis (Co-Artistic Director) has spent over 20 years in professional dance & theatre, throughout the U. S. and recently directed the NYC acclaimed revivals of Fiorello & Guys & Dolls at the renowned Players Club, and Most Happy Fella for the Blue Hill Troupe. Her production of Wizard of Oz opened Feb. 03 in the professional performing arts center in West Orange NJ. She has directed & choreographed many stars such as William Conrad in Annie, Don Grady in Damn Yankees, Gary Sandy in Music Man, Andrea McArdle in They’re Playing Our Song, & Barry Williams in City of Angels. She is a partner in Skyrme, Lewis, & Fox Casting, which combines years of casting experience. The agency casts for film, television, & theatre. She has studied with Uta Hagen, at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and with American Ballet Theatre.

ROBERT LACONI (CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTOR) has worked in theater, film, radio, television, & children's theater, as actor, director, manager, & producer, with his first NY professional appearance in 1973. He and Ms. Lewis were Associate Producers of the recent Broadway premier of ENCHANTED APRIL, nominated for a 2003 Best New Play and Best Actress Tony Award. Off-Broadway shows include Amy Vanderbilt’s Book of Etiquette & Gulliver’s Travels and many productions at the internationally renowned LaMama Theatre. Also in NYC he starred in The Gambler, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and produced The Island of Dr. Moreau. On Broadway he produced at Circle in the Square. He appeared with Ken Howard in a Music Revue and on television appeared on the Ananda Lewis Show. Film roles include Scorcese’s The Last Temptation of Christ, Goodfella’s, Night of the Zombies, & Annie. He frequently teaches theatre and acting throughout the area and Northeast.

[See complete bio's under "About Us"]

IN THE SPOT LIGHT

STUDY WITH BROADWAY PROFESSIONALS!
PERFORM AT AN 800-SEAT PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
A FULL DAY PROGRAM OF CLASSES IN DANCE, ACTING, MUSICAL THEATRE, MUSIC, VOICE, ON-CAMERA, MIME & MORE!
BE ON STAGE IN A COMPLETE MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF
BOUND FOR BROADWAY
A SONG & DANCE REVUE!
THREE MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE COMPANIES &
TEEN DRAMA WORKSHOP & ACTING ENSEMBLE OPTION!
BE WITH STUDENTS YOUR OWN AGE AND ABILITY!
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR TALENTED STUDENTS!
STATE-OF-THE ART STAGE (800 SEATS), LIGHTS, SOUND, DRESSING ROOMS
REMODELED IN 2004!
A "SERIOUS FUN" SUMMER EXPERIENCE!
Professional Training at Reasonable Prices since 1985!

^*^{AUDITION / INTERVIEW INFO}

Theatre Arts Center conducts interviews and auditions for each
student who is interested in joining the summer workshop. This process is part of the professional experience and SPACE IS LIMITED. Late applications currently being considered.

2006 OUT OF TOWN AUDITIONS

SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE & DRAMA WORKSHOPS

VIDEO TAPE AUDITIONS BEING ACCEPTED.

DETAILS AT THE END OF THIS PAGE.

CALL FOR DETAILS AND AVAILABILITY

718-595-2905

LOCATION

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

222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364-1497

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

TUITION

4 week session ONLY $1,xxx

Costume fee approx. $75 additional. "Yours to Keep"

$50 Late Fee for all Applications/Auditions made after April 18, 2006
Deposit of $300 must be received ASAP to guarantee your spot.
All applicants must interview/audition to be considered for participation.

Mailing Address FOR AUDITIONS & ALL BUSINESS:

Theatre Arts Center

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

718-595-2905

OUT OF TOWN & LATE APPLICANT AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Out of town & Late Applicants auditioning for the Musical Theatre program must submit a video tape audition of a song (solo) and dance. A clip of the auditioner dancing from a recital or other show would be fine. Just pinpoint who to look for in the video if it is a group piece.

2. TEENS auditioning for the Drama/Acting Ensemble must submit a video clip of a one to two minute memorized Monologue.
(Teens who would like to be considered for either program, must submit a song, dance, and monologue.)

3. All auditioners should speak on the video about their theatre and/or dance background and why they want to be accepted into our professional summer workshop.

5. A recent photo/headshot and

4. A letter of recommendation from a Theatre Professional or Performing Arts Teacher is also required.

5. Only VHS, VHS-C, or DVD is accepted.

6. If you will be submitting a video audition, please call us at 718-595-2905 ASAP to let us know. Leave us your name, address, age and a day and evening phone number. We can email or fax the necessary forms. Let us know your email or fax number when you call. Mail tapes to the above address. Deadline is May 15, 2005.