Broadway Dreams Foundation’s Summer Performing Arts Intensive Program at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts August 4 - 9, 2009
JUNE 17, 2009
Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive
THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION (BDF) will host their premiere BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive program at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 9, 2009. The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring young talent closer to their Broadway dreams, regardless of their financial status, through an intensive week-long Broadway training program lead by some of Broadway’s brightest stars. BDF students will perform a “one night only” concert alongside the Broadway faculty on Friday, August 8 at 7:30pm at the Perelman Threater.
Acceptance into the program is by application only. Tuition for the program is $1,095 per student, however, those who register before June 30, 2009 will receive a discounted fee of $895. Scholarship awards are available to students who qualify. Scholarship auditions for the Summer Performing Arts Intensive program will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 in the Merck Arts Education Center located on Tier 2 of the Kimmel Center.
To register for the BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive or to schedule a scholarship audition, please visit: www.mybroadwaydreams.com or call 484-467-8236 with questions or for further information.
The week-long BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive brings together faculty members and 150 students for the most demanding, inspiring and career shaping summer workshop in the country. Students audition for vocal placement within the program and will be invited to audition with NY casting director Craig Burns for a lead role in the final showcase. Each student’s track is an individual placement to provide the best possible learning experience. During the course of the week, all students will participate in educational classes on audition skills (focusing on song selection and cold readings) vocal coaching, pop stylings, career planning, college preparation, dance and head shots & resumes. A considerable portion of the week will be spent rehearsing the final showcase — a revue style concert in which the students will perform alongside our renowned faculty. During the rehearsal period, BDF students will learn first hand the dedication and talent required to put together a Broadway caliber show.
The exceptional faculty of the BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive is comprised of Broadway stars, casting directors and the most sought-after dance and vocal coaches in the industry. Leading the roster are Paul Canaan (Legally Blonde & MTV’s "Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods"), Eden Espinosa (Wicked, Brooklyn, Rent), Billy Porter (Grease, Miss Saigon), Amanda Guettel (Urinetown, Cabaret), Carlos L. Encinias (Mama Mia!, Altar Boyz) and Lili Cooper (Spring Awakening). BDF alum Blake Daniel (Spring Awakening) will also serve as member of the faculty. Blake was a scholarship student in the Atlanta program two years ago when he was encouraged to audition for Spring Awakening and ultimately won the role of "Ernst" on Broadway.
BDF students will also benefit from the instruction of Los Angeles based celebrity vocal coach Dave Barrus (Les Miserables), composer Jeremy Schonfeld, Clear Talent Group agent Jamie Harris and Telsey + Company casting directors Craig Burns and Rachel Hoffman. Additional faculty will be announced shortly.
For more information on the BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION, please visit www.mybroadwaydreams.com
Audition Information
BDF will hold two types of auditions, neither of which are required for acceptance into the program. On Saturday, June 27, auditions will be held for those students applying for a scholarship. On Sunday, June 28, auditions will be held for students interested in a “featured” role in the final presentation. Auditions are not required for participants who are not interested in a featured role or a scholarship.
Scholarship Auditions
Saturday, June 27
Merck Arts Education Center, Tier 2 of the Kimmel Center
Scholarships are available based upon financial need and talent. Scholarship auditions will be held on Saturday, June 27 starting at 9am in the Merck Multi-Purpose Room, located on tier 2 of the Kimmel Center. Please bring a headshot and bio. Be prepared with 16 - 32 bars of a song, and sheet music clearly marked with the start and end.
Placement & Featured Role Auditions
Sunday, June 28 & Saturday, August 1
Merck Arts Education Center, Tier 2 of the Kimmel Center
The featured role auditions are to cast the final "show" as well as to determine placement for each student's individual track throughout the program. This audition is run just like a NY open call but only open to scholarship and registered Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive applicants.
There will be a call time for vocal auditions and a call time for dancers. You can attend just one call or both. We do not take appointments; our staff will give you a time to come back if the line is backed up.
There will be no feedback given at this audition.
For Dancers please bring whatever dance shoes you have.
Featured cast list will be posted on the first day of the program.
To schedule an audition, please visit www.mybroadwaydreams.com or call 484-467-8236 for further information.
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Ryan Ratelle
347-730-5636
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