Goodspeed Musicals 2014 Audition Master Class with Prof. Brent Wagner -

Audition Master Class



October 25, 2014

Preparing a Successful College Audition



Goodspeed's Audition Master Class is a one day workshop with Brent Wagner, the Chair of the acclaimed Musical Theatre Department at the University of Michigan. Professor Wagner will guide high school students in all aspects of song performance, including analyzing music and lyrics, acting the song, selecting and preparing the music, and understanding audition techniques. Each student will present two songs and will work individually with Professor Wagner. Participants will gain a valuable set of audition tools and techniques for their future in musical theatre. The program will also include an optional session, “Exploring College Musical Theatre Programs,” for parents and students.



REGISTRATION



With your application, please send a deposit of $75 in the form of a check payable to “The Goodspeed Opera House Foundation.” If you prefer to pay by credit card, please contact Kate Micari at 860.873.8664, x373. (If you are not accepted, your deposit will be refunded in full. If you are accepted, your deposit will be deducted from your total tuition. In all other cases, the tuition payment is non-refundable.)



Important dates and registration information:

• October 8, 2014: Application Deadline

• October 15, 2014: Applicants will be notified of status

• Upon acceptance, a final tuition payment of $175 will be due



TOTAL TUITION: $250



Send application to: Goodspeed Musical Theatre Institute, Attn: Education Dept, PO Box A, East Haddam, CT 06423



If you have any questions, please contact Kate Micari by email at kmicari@goodspeed.org or at 860.873.8664, ext. 373.



2014 Program Description



• One-on-one song coaching

• Introduction to the college audition process

• Tips about essential audition techniques

• Exposure to all aspects of song performance

• Optional informational session and Q & A for parents and students



Participants should prepare two 16-bar audition songs with the accompaniment clearly marked (title, key signature and time signature prominent) with a 2 or 4-bar introduction. The songs may be from any period. Participants should dress as they would for a college audition. (Note: Applicants should be equally comfortable with both songs).



In addition, Prof. Wagner will present a talk for parents and students, "Exploring College Musical Theatre Programs," from 4:30 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, October 25. Prof. Wagner will share essential tools for understanding the college process, with a list of recommendations and guidelines. Master Class participants are not required to attend this session, though it is strongly recommended for high school juniors and seniors. This session will be completed by 6:00 pm.



Participants and their families can purchase tickets to attend the 8:00pm performance of Holiday Inn on Saturday at the Goodspeed Opera House. If you are interested in obtaining tickets, please call Goodspeed's box office at 860.873.8668.



2014 Schedule:



Saturday, October 25, 2014



9:30am - 4:30pm • Master Class - Students only



4:30pm - 6:00pm • Exploring College Musical Theatre Programs - Optional parent and student session

Location:



Larry McMillian Rehearsal Studio

21 Norwich Road

East Haddam, CT 06423

Teaching Artist



BRENT WAGNER is the Chair of the Musical Theatre Department at The University of Michigan. Before joining the Michigan faculty in 1984, he started the musical theatre program at Syracuse University. Professor Wagner has directed musicals and revues throughout North America, from off-Broadway in New York to the Banff Center in Alberta, Canada. He has collaborated with the Tony Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick on numerous projects, including the world premiere of A Wonderful Life (music by Joe Raposo). Among his many responsibilities, Professor Wagner directs the Senior Showcase, which is presented annually in New York City. Professor Wagner is the recipient of an Arthur Thurnau Professorship, an award for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education.

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