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Master Class: Casting for Theatre and Television with Stephanie Klapper
Saturday, 11/6/2010, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. (1 class)
Members: $68 | Non-Members: $75
Instructor: Stephanie Klapper

You've worked on your ART, now learn the BUSINESS of theatre. What works at an audition and doesn't? How do I market myself? How can I get seen...and get cast? Do my headshot and resume leave the right impression? With more than 20 years in the casting business, Stephanie Klapper provides insight and practical advice on how to make the casting director your advocate. Each participant will have the opportunity to perform a prepared two-minute audition monologue for critique and will receive feedback on their headshot and resume.


Master Class in Vocal Technique with Kelly Bird
Saturday, 12/11/2010, 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. (1 class)
Members: $68 | Non-Members: $75
Instructor: Kelly Bird

From the serious vocalist to the one who is just getting started, all singers can benefit from training and constructive feedback from a professional. The Arts Center welcomes renowned vocalist Kelly Bird to the Black Box Theater for a Master Class in Vocal technique. Ms. Bird, better known as the "jingle queen" of the Capital Region has performed, written and produced countless radio and television commercials, both regionally and nationally. Kelly is in high demand not only for her amazing sound and dead-on vocal technique, but also for her exceptional reputation working with clients, studio staff and fellow musicians. Students will be given the opportunity to sing and receive individual feedback, or observe from a group perspective. Registered students should come prepared to sing a show tune or a jazz standard.

Audition with Confidence
Wednesdays, 9/22/2010 - 10/6/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. (3 classes)
Members: $108 | Non-Members: $120 | Studio Fee: $5
Instructor: David Baecker

This three week "audition bootcamp" will concentrate on preparing a strong monologue and practice towards confident cold reading auditions.  Other topics of discussion may include typecasting (discovering what makes you marketable), appropriate material selection and rehearsing a strong introduction.  Please have a prepared monologue ready for use in class.


Speak The Speech I Pray You
Wednesdays, 10/13/2010 - 10/27/2010, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. (3 classes)
Members: $108 | Non-Members: $120 | Studio Fee: $5
Instructor: David Baecker

This three-week course will cover speaking the language of Shakespeare, through the study of scansion, imagery and line endings.  Students will be provided with their text before the course begins and should be familiar with it when they come to class.  A great opportunity for actors and lovers of great literature to explore the English Language's most celebrated writer.


Music Entrepreneurship: Sharpening Your Business Chops
Tuesdays, 10/5/2010 - 11/2/2010, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. (5 classes)
Members: $117 | Non-Members: $130 | Studio Fee: $60
Instructor: Elizabeth Friedman

For many Music and Business seem inherently in conflict. However, as a performer or songwriter, studio owner,engineer, producer, manager or private music teacher and no matter what kind of music you work with, you must combine your passion for music with sound entrepreneurial principles in order to give yourself the best success in reaching the widest-possible audience. Whether you are an established music professional or ready to jump from amateur status to that of professional, this course offers the opportunity to review your goals and focus your music venture efforts within the context of business fundamentals. This mini-course gives an overview of starting and maintaining a business within the context of the ever-changing music landscape.

Class 1: The Music Biz - Today & Tomorrow
Class 2: Mantra Matters & Weaving MATS
Class 3: Business Matters - Organizational Details
Class 4: Accounting, Financial,  and Taxes, Oh My!
Class 5: Balancing Risk ... Insurance Issues for Musicians