Summer Music Theatre program for ages 14 to 19
First two weeks in August, annually | 9:30 a.m. Summer Music Theatre’s mission is to train and develop the next generation of music theatre performers. The intensive 12-day summer program offers high school an opportunity to:
–Develop critical techniques as well as singing, dancing and acting skills in a professional atmosphere.
–Learn selections and
scenes from such classic musicals as West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Urinetown, Into the Woods, Cinderella and more!
–Participate in a wide range of scenes providing every performer a major role to play.
–Have hands-on experiences in the use of props, costumes, set elements and staging in the music theatre scenes they prepare.
–Perform in a showcase finale for family, friends and community in the Llyod Ultan Recital Hall. High school students with a strong interest in music theatre are encouraged to audition. Some previous music theatre experience a plus but not required; students should have some experience in one or more performance skills, including singing, dancing or acting. A 10% discount will be provided for returning students On acceptance into the program, a non-refundable registration deposit of $75 is required. The remainder of the fee ($350) is due on the first day of the program
Auditions
Auditions will be video submissions (YouTube or .Mp4 format) sent to [email protected]. Please record a memorized performance of one aria/art song/music theatre selection, as well as a one-minute monologue. After submitting the videos, please also fill out the audition form found here: https://cla.umn.edu/music/research-creative-work/community-programs/summer-music-theatre
