The Academy To Offer Crash Courses in Musical Theatre Writing and Acting

Do you ever say "I want to write a musical! But I'm not sure how to begin?" This summer's Musical Theatre Boot Camp might be just what you're looking for. For the months of July and August, the Academy for New Musical Theatre at 5628 Vineland in North Hollywood is offering summer crash courses in the art of writing musicals.

There are courses in lyric writing, composing, bookwriting, as well as outlining, analysis, music preparation and dialogue punching. And for the actor, there are intensives in audition techniques and masterclasses for the singing actor.

The Academy's Executive Director, Scott Guy, explains that "The philosophy of the summer boot camp is designed to give writers a chance to work quickly over a concentrated six week period. If you're thinking about writing a musical, but aren't 100% sure about your idea, or the time involved, or even your own level of commitment, the summer boot camp is a perfect place to play and explore."

Academy instructors have Broadway credits, as well as regional theatre credits, college and university experience, and have a true sense of purpose helping writers and their musicals. The Academy's writers' workshop itself has been around for over 40 years and has helped nurture some 2000 musicals.

Courses include:
OUTLINING LAB
LEARNING A DANCE COMBINATION QUICKLY
COLD READING for AUDITIONS
PREPARING YOUR SCORE in FINALE NOTATION
SUMMER BOOK LAB
BRINGING A SONG TO LIFE
FINDING and USING YOUR LEGIT and BELT VOICE
MUSICAL STYLES AND GENRES
THE ART OF WRITING DIALOGUE
ADAPTATION: CASE STUDIES and PRACTICUM
HOW DOES A MUSICAL GET FINANCED?
Q & A with ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEYS
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS INTENSIVE

Courses vary from $95 to $495. For a complete schedule of courses, fees, and biographies of the instructors, visit www.anmt.org.