Overview

Summer - Bronx/New York, NY
July 18 - July 27 »

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Find your inspiration on Broadway.

Whether you’d like to write, work behind the scenes, perform, or produce dramatic theatre, you’ll find inspiration in the Big Apple. This hands-on conference gives you insider access to almost every aspect of this exciting field. From backstage to onstage, our curriculum covers topics like Shakespeare, improv, musical theatre, and more. If your dream is to perform, you can start down the path by developing your actor’s voice and learning what it takes to “make it.”. If you’re interested in nonperforming roles, you can learn about directing or theatre management. Whatever angle you pursue, you’ll learn from theatre educators, playwrights, actors, and casting directors working in the industry today.

Hone your craft in New York City.

If you’re ready to live and breathe the theatre arts, there’s no better place than New York City. You’ll experience the magic of Broadway and gain a rich understanding of various aspects of the business. Enjoy the camaraderie of theatre life in daily workshops on playwriting, improvisation, auditioning, writing and delivering monologues, and performing Shakespearean scenes.

By the time you’ve completed the conference, you’ll know how to write, rehearse, direct, and perform a short performance. Working with a partner or in groups, you’ll feel the contagious energy of the theatre.

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Guest Speakers

• Michael Bobbit, Artistic Director, Adventure Theatre
• Robert Brooks, Education Outreachc Director, The Julliard School
• Andrea Ciannevei, Literary Manager, Labyrinth Theater Company
• Jeffrey Dunn, American Music and Dramatic Academy
• Joseph Gatto, The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe
• Phillip Hickox, Director of Production, Wagner College
• Melissa Houghton, Director, Women In Film And Video
• Jack Newman, New York Film Academy
• Frank Senger, Actor, Law & Order
• Lisa Timmel, Artistic Director, Playwright Horizons
• Jack Viertel, Artistic Director, Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert
• Young Playwrights, Inc.

Tuition, Location and Dates

Complete tuition, enrollment and other conference details can be found in the Application and Enrollment & Other Details included in your invitation package and in the online application.

Please pay careful attention, as dates may have changed from printed material.

2010 Summer Theatre Arts Sessions*

Tuition Includes:

• One college credit ($475 value)*
• A full schedule of classes, briefings, lectures and simulations
• Certificate of Completion
• Housing accommodations at a University/College dormitory
• All on-campus meals **
• Course materials and lab fees
• Transportation as needed for off-site activities, briefings and events
• Field trips and social events
• Program Faculty and on-site staff for supervision
• LeadAmerica T-shirt
  

College Credit requires that the student successfully complete all aspects of the program (see college credit information for more details).

To earn college credit, the student must successfully complete all aspects of the program (see college credit information for more details). The Theatre Arts conference is accredited for two (2) college credits.  Tuition includes the first college credit from Loras College. A second college credit is available at a reduced fee of $299.

** Students will need spending money for several off-site meals, souvenirs and incidentals.

Students are responsible for their own airfare or other travel costs to and from each conference location.

*dates and locations are subject to change

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Write, Rehearse, Direct, Choreograph, and Perform your own short work.
• Examine the components of a production through a “Behind the Scenes” Venture into the world of a working Broadway theatre
• Participate in a Performance Writing Workshop facilitated by Young Playwrights Inc.
• Gain exposure to the intimate and vibrant New York Theatre Industry
• Capture the creative Pulse of the Arts in New York City
• Earn up to Two College Credits

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• College Accredited, Academic Curriculum
• Immerse Yourself in a fast-paced, creative theatre environment including script writing, rehearsal blocking, dress rehearsals, and final performances
• Enrich Your Understanding through a comprehensive introduction to the Theatre Arts including Theatre Administration, Technical & Musical Theatre, Costume & Set Design, and Performance Writing
• Explore the Possibilities as you prepare for an acting or professional theatre related career and create your own personal artistic resume
• Engaging Faculty & Guest Speakers
• Gain access to Academic and Professional Leaders in the theatre arts field
• Speakers may include Actors, Artistic Directors, Backstage Crew, Musical Theater Instructors, Improvisation Specialists, and academicians from New York City theater schools
• Program Relevant Field Excursions
• Experience the program content and appreciate regional sites of importance through field excursions designed to complement the academic and skill building objectives of the program
• Field Excursions may include visits to several Broadway Shows, the NY Theatre District,  Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
• Career Focused Skills & Personal Development Workshops
• Formulate a Personal Mission and Vision plan for your future
• Develop and polish skills like Time Management, Decision Making, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, and Communication
• Explore the opportunities and strategies to advance in program related career fields
• Collegiate Experience & College Enrollment Seminars
• Experience College Life from challenging academics to dormitory living
• Gain an important head start in the Preparation for College and the College Admission Process
• Friends & Support for a Lifetime
• Develop a network of Fellow Scholars, Friends, and Mentors

A DAY AT THEATRE ARTS*

*This is a sample day and examples of lectures, excursions and activities each program may include. All speakers and events are subject to availability and change, without notice, before or after the start of a conference.