SUMMER

2012 Revised Version
Fri, August 1 & Sat, August 2 • 8pm
Sun, August 3 • 3pm
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SUMMER
STAGE
©2014
PEGGY GRIFFIN
SCHOLARSHIP
A PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
PAUL F. ZITO M.D
EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION
173 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ 08736
For Tickets Call (732) 528-9211
or Buy Online at: algonquinarts.org
SUMMERSTAGE 2014
An Algonquin Arts Theatre Production,
featuring the Algonquin Youth Ensemble
A rock musical based on the Gospel according to
St Matthew with music and new lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz and book by John-Michael
Tebelak. The production uses improvisation and
contemporary themes to illustrate the parables,
bringing these lessons to life through the grand
tradition of story theater. Overflowing with
energy, this classic comes with a message of
tolerance, kindness and hope through popular
songs such as “Day By Day”, “Light of The
World”, “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side”.
Education Department: 732.528.9224
algonquinarts.org
Premium: $25 (Adults) $20.00 (Seniors) $15 (Students)
Regular: $20 (Adults) $18 (Seniors) $13 (Students)
Group rates available for 10 or more.
2014
A PERFORMING
ARTS CAMP
SESSION ONE: June 23 – July 3
SESSION EIGHT August 18 – August 22
All Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Class will not meet on Friday, July 4.
SESSION FIVE: July 21- August 1
Acting & Improvisation
Ages: 6-17 • Time: 9am to 1pm • Cost: $295
Learn the basics of acting, improvisation, movement, vocal
clarity, stage presence, character role-play and story
development. Groups will be broken down by age and
students will create their own original play to be performed
on the last day of camp. No experience necessary.
Musical Theatre I
Ages: 6-10 • Time: 9am to 1pm • Cost: $350
All Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Musical Theatre II
Ages: 11-17 • Time: 9am to 1pm • Cost: $350
Instructors: Megan Donovan, Cat London,
Ruben Nagy, Kerrianne Spellman
Movement: Lauren Blake & Haley Long
Learn the essentials of being in a musical cast through
vocal, dance and acting techniques. Each group will learn
scenes, songs and choreography from a popular
Broadway musical. No experience necessary. Final
performance onstage on the last day of camp.
SESSION TWO: July 7- July 11
Instructors: Sheryl Linfante, Ian Moore, Ruben Nagy,
Michael Olender
All Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Algonquin Glee Singers
Ages: 9-17 • Time: 9am to 1pm • Cost: $255
Glee, unlike many vocal genres emphasizes a complete
artistic expression on stage that involves singing, dancing,
and acting. Glee performers will learn to sing and perform
rhythmically. Music will be selected from popular songs of
today. Final performance onstage on the last day of camp.
Instructors: Michael Olender & Catlin Roman
SESSION THREE: July 14- July 18
SESSION SIX: August 4 – August 8
All classes meet Monday through Friday.
Royal Preparatory
Ages: 6-9 • Time: 9am to 1pm • Cost: $255
Learn the songs and manners of Princes and Princesses.
Stretch the imagination, creative dancing and develop
body and vocal awareness through learned songs fit for a
Prince or Princesses.
Instructors: Mike Olender & Alexis Pellegrino
All Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Workshop: The Art of Auditioning On Camera
Ages: 9-17 • Time: 9am to 12pm • Cost: $215
Lights, Camera, Action! Develop the right skills to ace that
audition from a talent agency expert, Alison Swift. Each
student can expect to gain knowledge of the business
through segments of “selecting the perfect headshot” and
“delivering commercial copy on camera.” Fun,
improvisational activities will be exercised.
Instructor: Alison Swift
Actors Tool Box: Shakespeare
Ages: 9 and Up / Time: 9am to 1pm / Cost: $250
Acquire the tools to perform in depth script analysis,
achieve deeper understanding of language and story and
the ability to take greater risks when making physical and
vocal choices in performance.
Instructors: Zachary Chrzan & Kevin Gilbert
SESSION SEVEN: August 11 – August 15
All classes meet Monday through Friday.
SESSION FOUR: July 14 – August 1
All Classes meet Monday through Friday.
Godspell, 2012 Revised Version
Book by John-Michael Tebelak
Music and New Lyrics By Stephen Schwartz
Algonquin Youth Ensemble & Main Stage Performance
Acceptance through audition only! Students must be able to attend all
performances and mandatory rehearsals. Call Julie at 732.528.9224 for an
audition and a full rehearsal schedule.
Audition: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Audition / Call-Back: Saturday, May 17, 2014
Ages: 9 -21 • Time: 1:30pm to 5:00pm • Cost: $450
Experience the exciting profession of Musical Theatre
through Algonquin Arts Theatre’s production of Godspell.
Director: Ian Moore & Co-Director: Julie Nagy
Songwriting, Beginner Guitar & Vocal Studies
Ages: 12-15 • Time: 9am to 12pm • Cost: $275
(*Includes Guitar Package)
Inspire your unique "tune" as a beginner musician through
a week study of songwriting, beginner guitar and voice. No
prior experience necessary. Demystify the nature of
songwriting and performing your own songs. Learn basic
chords, note reading, music theory and rhythm in this
collaborative music study. Student will conclude in a
public performance.
Instructors: Steve Bryant & Jason Stanley
All classes meet Monday through Friday.
Final performance on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 7pm
Shore Dance 2014: Ready for Prime Time
A week-long residency with professional dancers.
Ages: 7 and up • Time: 9am to 4pm / Cost: $295
Algonquin Arts Theatre welcomes Starbound founder and
director Sandra Coyte who has recruited top dancers and
choreographers from prime time television and the worldwide stage for this year’s week long Shore Dance
intensive. Instructors’ credits include shows like “So You
Think You Can Dance” and “Glee” and the program will
focus on getting participants “Ready for Prime Time” with
training in floor barre, lyrical, Broadway jazz, hip hop and
contemporary dance. Through the week, dancers and
instructors will work together to choreograph a final
public performance in which they will appear side by side
on the stage.
TEEN NIGHT
Join us for a fun night of Improv
Where: Algonquin Arts Theatre
When: Friday classes to conclude Summer 2014
August 29th
September 12th & 19th
Ages: 10 and up • Time: 7:00-9:00pm • Cost: FREE!
The teaching artists will customize an improv class based
on social issues that are appropriate to class. Students
can explore any one of the following areas: character
development, bullying, emotional violence, peer pressure,
pros & cons of labels and making choices. We'll provide
improv fun that creates a positive influence while enjoying
good company and tasty snacks.
Teen Night is generously
supported by ArtsHelp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Julie Nagy, Director of Arts Education
Call: (732) 528-9224
Email: [email protected]