Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Michigan State University
Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3, 2012
FIVE-DAY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
During this multi-day workshop, participants will explore the triple threat disciplines of music, dance and theatre. These classes are a safe place for students to explore new things and hone existing skills. The final recital for friends and family will showcase the work the students have done throughout the week. Participants should prepare a musical theatre song with sheet music. If you need help finding material contact Dana Brazil at 517-884-3166 or email dana.brazil@whartoncenter.com
Download the Five-day Musical Theatre Workshop Permission Form
Download the Scholarship Application
Download the FAQ
MONDAY - THURSDAY
- PRE-TEEN (Ages 10–13)
10AM to 1PM - TEEN (Ages 14–18)
2PM to 5:30PM
FRIDAY
- PRE-TEEN and TEEN
- Noon to 5:30PM Rehearsal
- 7PM Recital
TUITION: $295
ADVANCED WORKSHOP (Ages 15-22)
FOCUS ON WICKED - BROADWAY’S HIT MUSICAL
Monday, July 30 - Saturday, August 4, 2012, 10am to 5pm, lunch 1pm to 2pm
Saturday, August 4: 2pm Recital
Participation in the advanced workshop requires an admission audition. This year the advance students will receive and read through the entire score and script of WICKED. Also, there will be a focus on professional audition techniques and the business end of show business. Bring a few contrasting songs that work for your type. The workshop is designed for students who have experience with musical theatre and are ready for the next step in training. Unlike the traditional TAKE IT FROM THE TOP workshop, advanced students will perform an annotated version of Broadway musicals at the recital after receiving appropriate instruction.
AUDITION - Sunday, May 20, 2012, 10am to 4pm
Applicants for the Advanced Workshop should provide a headshot and resume, and prepare a one- minute monologue and 32 bars of a musical theatre song. A CD player will be available for pre-recorded accompaniment, if the applicant chooses not to perform a cappella. Applicants should also prepare 32-64 counts of dance/choreography.
Download the Advanced Workshop Permission Form
Download the Scholarship Application
Download the FAQ
FEE: $395
Contact Dana Brazil at 517-884-3166 or dana.brazil@whartoncenter.com to reserve an audition slot. If you cannot attend in person, you can either schedule a different audition time or submit an electronic audition to the above-referenced email. Applicants will be contacted with the results of their audition by May 30th.
Registration is open until workshops are filled.
A limited number of scholarships are available. To request a full or partial scholarship, download and fill out the scholarship application.
Parental permission is required for participants under 18 years old. Release forms will be mailed with registration packet.
Participants should prepare an age-appropriate song and monologue for the portion of the workshop focused on auditioning. Parking fees are not included in the registration fee. Additional information on parking will be mailed with registration packet.
TAKE IT FROM THE TOP was created by Paul Canaan and Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy. Workshops are taught by Paul Canaan and a talented team of Broadway professionals from New York City, with connections to such shows as Legally Blonde: The Musical, The Addams Family, WICKED, Next To Normal, In The Heights, South Pacific, The Color Purple, Rent, and many more high-profile productions.
