Music Theater
MUSICAL THEATER
The Westminster Conservatory Actors Company
Nathan Brewer, Artistic Director
Grades 1-12
- Download the class schedule for all locations (PDF)* as of October 28, 2009
Westminster Conservatory's musical theater program focuses on coaching and instruction for aspiring performers grades 1 through 12. The classes are designed to enhance the students' musical theater experience and provide performing opportunities throughout the year.
Learn how to register here.
Grades 1-2
Sing and dance down the Great White Way in this energetic ensemble! Having fun is number one in this classroom. Basic lessons in voice, dance, and acting are learned while preparing for a full-scale musical at the end of the year. Performance dates are scheduled throughout the year. Princeton location only.
Number of classes, including performance(s): 30
Class length: 70 minutes
Tuition: $465
Rising Stars!
Grades 3-5
Do you love to perform? Then come and join other rising stars! Learn to act, sing, and dance with this enthusiastic ensemble. New and experienced students will enjoy learning all aspects of musical theater such as audition techniques, improvisation, characterization, voice projection, movement, and commercial acting. Students will learn and perform a full-scale musical at the end of the year! Performance dates are scheduled throughout the year. Princeton location only.
Number of classes, including performance(s): 30
Class length: 70 minutes
Tuition: $465
Musical Theater Workshop - cancelled
Grades 6-8
Students with a love for musical theater and a desire to develop their craft will enjoy lessons in acting, dance, and voice. Structured as an acting class, special topics in musical theater will be explored based on the requests and concerns of the students. A performance to showcase the skills learned in the class will be performed for family and friends at the end of the year. Audition required. Princeton location only.
Number of classes, including performance(s): 30
Class length: 85 minutes
Tuition: $510
Advanced Musical Theater Workshop - cancelled
Grades 9-12
Students with a passion for musical theater, experienced or curious, will feel at home within this dedicated group of singing and dancing actors. We will explore the answers to questions like...
• How do I engage my body when singing a solo?
• How do I nail a dance audition?
• How do I choose the right song?
• How do I prepare a monologue?
....and many other topics! Join the Actors Company as we push ourselves to our own personal limits, are exposed to new ideas and techniques, and learn from each other in a positive and encouraging environment. Advanced Musical Theater Workshop students will perform a studio production in New York City at the end of the year. Audition required. Princeton location only.
Class length: 85 minutes
Tuition: $510
MUSICAL THEATER FACULTY
Nathan Brewer (leave of absence)
Vanessa Perry
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Westminster Conservatory of Music - (609) 921-7104 - wccConserv@rider.edu
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