Alec Baldwin Announces Fellowship At The Singer's Forum

Alec Baldwin and Singers Forum have announced their partnership in the Alec Baldwin Fellowship
at the Singers Forum. This unique program will support playwrights in the development and advancement of original theatrical works. Singers Forum, located at 49 West 24th Street, 4th Floor, is a non-profit organization committed to providing the highest quality vocal training
in New York City. Alec Baldwin is a New York based actor who has received two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and six Screen Actors Guild Awards for his work on 30 Rock.

“In this age of digitized movie making, it is our duty to find a way to nurture the next generation of great theatrical storytellers,” says Alec Baldwin. “I'm excited to lend my support and guidance to the Fellowship at the Singers Forum as it seeks to stimulate the community through unique voices and groundbreaking ideas.”

"Singers Forum's mission has always been to create opportunities for artists of every level,” says Artistic Director Don Rebic. “The Alec Baldwin Fellowship at the Singers Forum will create the opportunity for promising new theatrical projects to get personalized attention, while giving performers the invaluable opportunity to help in the development of an exciting new work. It's the perfect marriage of writer and performer and we're thrilled to have Mr. Baldwin's support!"

At a time when the commercial viability of theater has superseded its Artistic merit, The Alec Baldwin Fellowship at the Singers Forum will be a year program devoted to the development and advancement of groundbreaking and original theatrical works. With the assistance of
Mr. Baldwin, Singers Forum will provide professional mentorship, fine-pointed dramaturgy, and a rigorous, individualized workshop process for each chosen project. Culminating in the Fellowship
Festival, where each piece is presented in a highly staged backer's auditions, with the goal to create four pieces ready for production by the Summer of 2013.

Important Dates for the Alec Baldwin Fellowship:
Fellowship Open to Applicants – December 15th, 2011
Early Applications Due – February 1st, 2012
Final Applications Due – February 29th, 2012
Finalists Announced – April 25th, 2012
Fellows Announced – May 23rd, 2012
Orientation – June 6th, 2012
Fellowship Festival – June, 2013

About the Singers Forum:

Located in the historic Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan, Singers Forum is a non-profit musical oasis committed to providing the highest quality vocal training for New York City residents. Our continuing mission is to engage a diverse student body of singers in an situation dedicated to the development and appreciation of the vocal arts. With a strong emphasis on vocal technique, combined with numerous performance opportunities in a safe and supportive environment, Singers Forum strives to offer a full array of private instruction and group classes for both professional and personal growth. Utilizing a roster of dynamic and successful teaching artists who each have their own professional singing and musical backgrounds and successful careers in the arts, we have developed our students’ performance skills in a wide variety of vocal styles and genres that range from opera to cabaret, musical theatre to jazz, folk to pop and all genres in between! Founded in 1978. www.SingersForum.org

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