Throughout May we are offering a series of Workshops, and 2 Virtual Productions for students to work on a real show - separately! Some workshops will be self-contained, and others will meet 3 times over the 3-week span.
Spread the word and invite your family and friends! Anyone age 3-18 can participate, from anywhere in the country (or even the world if the time zone differences work out for you!)
The fun kicks off on May 1st and culminates in the debut of the Virtual Productions May 22-23!
All of our programming in May will be on a donation basis ~~ pay what you can. Please note: all remaining spots will require at least the minimum suggested donation amount for each program. All of the payment-free spots have been filled. Please plan on donating at least the minimum suggested amount to support our small business and rebuild our scholarship fund. If able to give a little extra to help rebuild our scholarships and support our team, thank you for your generosity!
Can't participate but want to sponsor another child? You can donate here!
VIRTUAL PRODUCTIONS
THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE ~ a virtual children's musical
Ages 6-14 (age 5 with teacher approval)
A Musical Written to be Rehearsed and Performed Remotely!
In this first-of-its kind musical, each actor will rehearse with us via Zoom/New Row for 3 weeks, film their performance separately, and submit the video to us. We'll combine all the videos and when played in order, they'll tell the hilarious story of a group of passionate students desperate to keep their annual musical alive…online!
Rehearsals via Zoom/NewRow will be 2x/week, based on which cast you are assigned (tell us your availability on your registration form).
Rehearsal Schedule:
Red Cast: rehearsals Mon/Wed 4-5:30 pm: May 4/6, 11/13, and 18.
Blue Cast: rehearsals Tues/Thurs 1:30-3 pm: May 5/7, 12/14, and 19.
Filmed pieces are due by Wednesday, May 20: and the show will premiere online on Friday, May 22!
Minimum Donation: $50. If you can pay a little extra, wonderful! You'll be helping us cover the expense of the show rights & royalties, and rebuild our camp scholarship fund.
10 WAYS TO SURVIVE LIFE IN A QUARANTINE ~ a one-act comedy (rights pending)
Ages 12-18
A Comedy Written to be Rehearsed and Performed Remotely!
If you're spending a long time at home, it can be a challenge to keep yourself occupied. Luckily, 10 Ways to Survive Life in a Quarantine is full of handy solutions, from putting on a musical with your dog, to becoming an announcer for a made-up sport, to falling in love with an inanimate object. Hey, we promised handy solutions - we never said they wouldn't be strange. Whether or not you're inspired to take up origami and squirrel observation, this flexible new play written by Don Zolidis (Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, 10 Ways to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Game of Tiaras) especially for actors to perform online is sure to bring a laugh to anyone who finds themselves unexpectedly indoors!
Rehearsals via Zoom/New Row will be 2x/week May 4-8, 11-15, and 18-20. Rehearsal Schedule: Mon/Wed 6-7:45 pm: May 4/6, 11/13, and 18.
Filmed pieces are due by Wednesday, May 20: and the show will premiere online on Saturday, May 23!
Minimum Donation: $50. If you can pay a little extra, wonderful! You'll be helping us cover the expense of the show rights & royalties, and rebuild our camp scholarship fund.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS (single sessions or 3-week sessions)
Click HERE to see a live schedule of all May Play workshops!
Click HERE to register for all May Play workshops!
Colors correspond with the category of each workshop and also appear on the live schedule linked above:
Creative Drama for Preschool/Early Elementary ~ Playwriting ~ Vocal Performance ~ Drama Games / General Theatre
Musical Theatre ~ Improv ~ Dance ~ Special Effects Makeup ~ Production Design ~ Audition Skills ~ Acting for Film
Storybook Musicals ~ Ages 3-6
ALADDIN, WIZARD OF OZ, LION KING
Wednesdays 11-11:50 am ~ single sessions
Join Miss Katie as we unleash our imaginations in a fun workshop that consists of reading a classic story such as Aladdin, The Wizard of Oz or the Lion King and then singing and dancing along to a song from that story!
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Scene Creation ~ Ages 8-14
Fridays, 1-1:50 pm (ages 8-14) ~ 3 week session
Do you love making up scenes with your friends? Do you have lots of wacky character ideas and love making up stories about them? Then this is the workshop for you! In this three-week course, Miss Haley will guide you through creating characters, settings, and plots for short, 5-minute scenes! You’ll even get to work with a group to perform your scenes and make them come to life!! No experience with playwriting is required, all you’ll need is your creativity and imagination.
Minimum Donation: $30 for the 3 week session
Vocal Performance ~ Ages 7-11 and 12-18
Fridays, 3-3:50 pm (ages 7-11) / Fridays 4-4:50 pm (ages 13-18) ~ 3 week session
Understanding vocal health is the first and most important step to singing some of your favorite Broadway songs! In this 3-week workshop, Miss Haley will break down vocal performance technique with you and talk about how to master those difficult Broadway ballads. Trying to Defy gravity? Wondering how to belt “Tomorrow?" or "World Burn”? All of your questions and more will be answered during this informative workshop! We’ll talk vocal warmups, vocal range, vocal anatomy, and, well, everything that has to do with YOUR voice!
Minimum Donation: $30 for the 3-week session
Drama & Imagination Games ~ Ages 5-9
Mondays 2-2:50 pm ~ single sessions
Drama games are the most fun part of any theatre class or camp! In each session we'll develop confidence & creativity while working as a team to play group imagination games, create characters & scenes based from our imaginations, and take part in various fun activities such as participate in an indoor scavenger hunt, make a costume out of household items, or build a replica of your bedroom - using tupperware and legos! This is a great drama class for newbies and experienced performers alike!
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Acting for Film ~ Ages 8 and up
Thursdays, 4-4:50 pm ~ 3 week session
Join Miss Sara to work on specific film acting techniques! Over the 3-week session you'll learn how to slate, how to break down a scene, how to handle a self-tape audition, and specific tips for performing on film!
Minimum Donation: $30 for the 3-week session
Teens on Broadway ~ Ages 13-18
MEAN GIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Saturdays, 3-5 pm ~ single sessions
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a musical... about teens? Well, we’ve got you covered! In this series, Miss Katie and Miss Haley take you through preparing an audition dance, song, and monologues for your favorite musicals that feature, you guessed it, TEENS! Each week you’ll learn how to sing and dance to your favorite songs from “Mean Girls,” “Hairspray,” and “Dear Evan Hansen”!
Minimum Donation: $20 per session
Kids on Broadway ~ Ages 7-12
MATILDA, SCHOOL OF ROCK, TUCK EVERLASTING
Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 pm ~ single sessions
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a musical… written about kids YOUR age? Well, we’ve got you covered! In this series, Miss Katie and Miss Haley will take you through preparing an audition dance and song for today’s musicals that feature, you guessed it, KIDS! Each week you’ll learn how to sing and dance to your favorite songs from “Matilda,” “School of Rock,” and “Tuck Everlasting,” all while learning more about the Broadway audition process!
Minimum Donation: $20 per session
Improv & Comedy ~ Ages 10-18
Mondays, 3-3:50 pm ~ single sessions
Our Improv & Comedy workshop features all.the.games! Every class! Expect to spend the majority of your time laughing, taking a water break, and then laughing some more. Students will work with Mr Aaron on comedic acting & timing, writing sessions to create original skits, and loads of improv exercises!
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Thoroughly Modern Musicals Dance ~ Ages 11 and up
BEETLEJUICE, SIX, BRING IT ON
Wednesdays, 3-3:50 pm ~ single sessions
In this fun 50 minute workshop, learn high energy choreography to songs from your favorite musicals like Beetlejuice, Six and Bring it On. Join Miss Katie in a workshop that will get you moving and will sharpen up your skills so that you will succeed at your next dance call while also getting to jam to these awesome new musicals. *Please note although the dance call will not feature any PG-13 songs the shows they are coming from are rated PG-13.*
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Guided Storytime ~ ages 3-6
ADVENTURES IN SPACE, DOWN ON THE FARM, EXOTIC ANIMALS & PLACES
Thursdays, 10-10:50 am ~ single sessions
Join Miss Sara for a storytime adventure! Each week you'll experience warmups, games, storytime, and guided creative dramatics exercises to let your imagination run wild!
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Special Effects Makeup ~ Ages 10 and up
CONTOURS/OLD AGE, BRUISES & SCARS, CATS/MAD HATTER
Thursdays, 3-3:50 pm ~ single sessions
Join Miss Julia to learn all about special effects makeup design! Each week she'll walk you through a series of special effect designs in real time. You'll learn how to contour and create wrinkles for an "old age" look, how to layer colors to give the illusion of bruises & scars, and how to create some classic character looks from "CATS" and "THE MAD HATTER". We'll provide you a supply list ahead of time so you have the necessary makeup items to achieve each look (drugstore brands are totally fine!)
Minimum Donation: $10 per session
Hip Hop Hamilton Dance ~ Ages 10 and up
Tuesdays, 5-5:50 pm ~ 3 week session
Join Mr Tom to work on your dance skills! You'll work through a series of warmups & stretches, focus on hiphop dance technique through isolations and across the floor work, and put it all together with a hiphop dance from "Hamilton" at the end of the 3 weeks!
Minimum Donation:: $30 for the 3-week session
Production Design ~ Ages 7-12 and 13-18
Tuesdays 3-3:50 (Ages 7-12) / Tuesdays 4-4:50 pm (Ages 13-18) ~ 3 week session
Miss Jackie, the Forefront Arts designer-in-residence, will walk you through the theatre design process from start to finish! Learn how to create a cohesive production design based on your original concept, and then incorporate that concept into your Set, Costumes, Lighting and Props designs. In the course of 3 weeks you'll design your own hypothetical Broadway show based on your favorite song/story/movie/TV show, and then you'll show off your unique designs using sketches, clothes you already own, computer lighting design (we'll send you the link) and legos and other recycled items at home!
Minimum Donation: $30 for the 3-week session
Ace Your Audition ~ MS/HS (limit 10 students)
Thursdays 5-5:50 pm ~ 3 week session
Students who want to hone their audition skills will love this masterclass opportunity to work with industry professionals! Over the course of 3 weeks they will learn how to select the right material for each kind of audition -- contrasting monologues, up-tempo or ballad songs, classical or contemporary pieces, etc. They'll work on compiling their "book" of audition pieces. They'll select and rehearse a monologue and musical theatre audition cut with Mr Aaron, and then participate in a mock audition and receive feedback with a Broadway actor! Limited to 10 students.
Minimum Donation: $50 for the 3-week session