Saturday ~ February 17th |
(10:00am Commuter Drop Off- Ripley Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue)
Commuting students should be dropped off at Ripley Grier Studios at 10:00am sharp!
The Studios main entrance is located at 520 Eighth Avenue (between 36th and 37th Street). A BAA Staff member will be positioned at the elevators to guide participants from the Lobby to the studios. We will be on the 16th Floor- Studios 17A, 17B,17C and 17D! |
| 9:30am |
Parents of Participants staying at The Wingate Inn or Hilton Garden Inn meet in the Hotel Lobby for a brief 10 min Parent Orientation. |
| 9:40am |
Hotel based participants check in with BAA escorts to depart for Ripley Grier Studios. Don’t be late! We will leave promptly at 9:40am. |
| 10:00am - 11:00am |
Orientation/ Registration/ Introductions/ Theatre Games |
| 11:00am - 12:30pm |
DANCE PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
Mock Audition for a Broadway Show:
Broadway Theatre Dance
(Beginning / Intermediate) |
Tyrick Jones |
Broadway Theatre Dance
(Advanced) |
Tyrick Jones
Assisted by Andi Hopkins |
Classic and Rhythm Tap Styles (All)
Group 1 - 42nd Street (Beginning/ Intermediate)
Group 2 -Anything Goes (Intermediate/ Advanced) |
Justin Boccitto
Assisted by Jessica Margolis |
|
| 12:30pm - 1:00pm |
Catered Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
PLACEMENT AUDITIONS (16 - 32 BARS and MONOLOGUES)
| Singers - |
Please prepare TWO contrasting brief pieces (e.g. up-tempo / ballad, legit / belt). Be sure to bring your sheet music! (in addition, singers may prepare an optional 2 MINUTE monologue) |
| Actors - |
Please prepare TWO brief contrasting monologues. Your selections should total 5 MINUTES or less. (as another option, actors may prepare ONE 2 MINUTE monologue and 16 bars of a song) |
| Dancers - |
In addition to the group DANCE PLACEMENT AUDITION, dancers must also choose to audition with ONE song and/or monologue (or both!) |
GENERAL NOTE: Be prepared to announce the title and author of your audition selections. |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
MASTER CLASS in your MAJOR:
Students will take ONE of the following 4 classes. You may select a class that is not within your Major, if it interests you most.
(Indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of class selections of the 4 options listed below.)
|
ALL
Majors |
* Broadway Dance Repertoire, Musical Theatre Styles and Interpretation:
Spamalot Original Choreography
(Geared to ALL levels) |
Lisa Gajda |
|
Dance
Majors |
* Broadway Dance Repertoire: The Tap Dance Kid Original Choreography (Recommended for Advanced Intermediate to Advanced Tappers -- All Majors permitted) |
Justin Boccitto |
|
Voice
Majors |
Musical Theatre Audition Technique: Vocal Styles and Interpretation |
Vince DiMura |
|
Acting
Majors |
Introduction to Shakespeare: Unlocking the Text |
Ross Stoner |
* Broadway Dance Repertoire
Learn original choreography from these Broadway shows, taught by Master Class Faculty from these Broadway Shows. (See faculty page for bios) |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Group Vocal Rehearsal / Warm Down / End of Day Announcements
Work with Top Music Directors and Vocal Coaches Ross Stoner and Kevin Wallace on Broadway Repertoire |
| 6:00pm |
Sign Out
Commuting students ONLY should be picked up at Ripley Grier Studios Downstairs Main Entrance at 520 Eighth Avenue
Hotel based participants meet in Studio 17B to be escorted back to hotel by BAA Staff |
7:00pm - 8:30pm |
EVENING OPPORTUNITY: Capezio Outing Night
Capezio’s Flagship Store remains open for BAA private party night and professional shopping discount!
Participants and Parents invited. Capezio is located at 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.) 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019. This event is OPTIONAL. |
| 11:00 pm |
Lights out! (Rest up and prepare yourself for another busy day!) |
Sunday ~ February 18th
|
| (10:00 AM Commuter Drop Off- Ripley Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue) |
| 9:40am |
Hotel based participants meet in Hotel Lobby, BAA Staff will escort participants to Ripley Grier Studios. |
| 10:00am -10:15am |
Vocal Warm-Up and Announcements & T-shirt Distribution
ALL PARTICIPANTS |
| 10:15am - 12:00pm |
ELECTIVE CLASS -- All Majors mixed
(Select from the following. Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of the options listed below.)
|
Musical Theatre Audition Technique: The 16 Bar Audition (Vocal)
Please prepare your best 16 bars for Jay Binder Casting! |
Megan Larche
Jay Binder Casting |
|
Broadway Dance Repertoire: Advanced Fosse- Pajama Game, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate
Original Broadway Choreography Excerpts
Dance Majors and Advanced Dancers Only Please |
Ben Hartley
Asst. by Andi Hopkins |
|
“Let’s Talk Shop” -- Choosing and preparing for college auditions, preparing to audition in NY, the unions, marketing yourself, mailings, pictures and resumés, working well with an agent / manager, etc. |
Jennifer Johns & Kristi Coombs |
|
Musical Theatre Scene Study I (Intermediate / Advanced Scene Work) |
Ross Stoner |
|
| 12:00pm - 1:45pm |
ELECTIVE CLASS -- All Majors mixed
(Select from the following. Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of the options listed below.)
|
Musical Theatre Audition Technique: (VOICE)
The 16 Bar Audition
Please prepare your best 16 bars for Jay Binder Casting! |
Megan Larche
Jay Binder Casting |
|
Broadway Dance Repertoire: Chicago, Pippin, Cabaret
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Dance Levels |
Ben Hartley
Asst. by Jessica Margolis & Robin Steinthal |
|
Musical Theatre Scene Study II (Advanced Scene Work) |
Paul Griffin |
Individual Coaching Sessions
One on one work on your audition material
* We will schedule coaching sessions for you throughout the Intensive * |
Kristi Coombs, Martha Hart, Andi Hopkins, Jennifer Johns, Ross Stoner, & Kevin Wallace |
|
| 1:45pm - 2:15pm |
Catered Lunch & Show Ticket Distribution |
| 3:00pm |
STUDENTS ATTEND A BROADWAY SHOW!
Winter Intensive Students will be attending: The Drowsy Chaperone!
Parents who have paid for accompanying Show Tickets, please meet us in the Lobby of The Marriott Marquis Theatre at 2:45pm. Your show ticket will be distributed to you in the Lobby.
(Please note that Drowsy Chaperone is performed without an intermission) |
| 4:30pm |
Students participate in a Talk Back, Q & A with the cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone! |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Staff Escorts Participants back to Ripley Grier Studios
Group Vocal Rehearsal / Warm Down / End of Day Announcements
(Work with Top Music Directors and Vocal Coaches on Ensemble Broadway Repertoire) ALL PARTICIPANTS
|
| 6:00pm |
Sign Out
Commuting students ONLY should be picked up at Ripley Grier Studios Downstairs Main Entrance at 520 Eighth Avenue
Hotel based participants meet in Studio 17B to be escorted back to hotel by BAA Staff |
| 11:00 pm |
Lights out! (Rest up and prepare yourself for another busy day!) |
Monday ~ February 19th
|
| (10:00 AM Commuter Drop Off- Ripley Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue) |
| 9:40am |
Hotel based participants meet in Hotel Lobby, BAA Staff will escort participants to Ripley Grier Studios. |
| 10:00am -10:30am |
Vocal Warm-Up and Announcements
Broadway Repertoire Brush Up -- Work with Top Music Directors and Vocal Coaches on Broadway Repertoire -- ALL PARTICIPANTS |
| 10:30am - 12:00pm |
ELECTIVE CLASS (All Majors mixed)
(Select from the following. Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of options listed below.)
|
Intro to: A Chorus Line
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Dancers |
Heather Parcells
Currently Judy in Broadway’s
A Chorus Line |
|
Broadway Dance Repertoire: Music Man
Dance Majors and Advanced Dancers |
Jason Snow |
|
The Perfect Audition Monologue
Mandatory for all ACTING majors, Open to All Majors
* * Participant who have selected this class, please bring Glenn’s recommended book! * * |
Glenn Alterman
Author of over 20 Best
Selling books on Acting
and Monologue Preparation |
|
| 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
ELECTIVE CLASS (All Majors mixed)
(Select from the following. Indicate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of the options listed below.)
|
Musical Theatre Audition Technique: (VOICE)
Understanding the Importance of a Healthy Vocal Technique
Recommended for Voice Majors and Advanced Singers |
Celeste Simone
Top NY Vocal Instructor and Coach |
|
A Chorus Line Advanced Repertoire
Recommended for Dance Majors and Advanced Dancers |
Heather Parcells
Currently Judy in Broadway’s A Chorus Line |
|
Improvisation and Character Development (ACTING) |
Paul Griffin |
Individual Coaching Sessions
One on one work on your audition material
* We will schedule coaching sessions for you throughout the Intensive * |
Kristi Coombs, Martha Hart, Andi Hopkins, Jennifer Johns, Ross Stoner, & Kevin Wallace |
|
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Catered Lunch |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
INDUSTRY FORUM:
Our Special Surprise Tony® Award Winning Guest answers your questions about the business of Musical Theatre
(Tony® Guest Q&A and Award Presentation) |
| 3:30pm - 5:30pm |
FINALE Master Class Showcase for a Top NYC Industry Panel!
Industry Guests include:
Bob Cline Casting
The Carson Adler Agency
Bernard Telsey Casting
The Nani-Saperstein Management
Showcase your prepared material (monologue or 16 - 32 bars) for direct industry feedback
(Sorry, no parents or guests: Industry only!) |
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm |
Conclusion of the FINALE Master Class Showcase:
Dance Majors showcase their new Master Class Repertoire for Casting Directors and Agents
All Participants present rehearsed Broadway Ensemble Repertoire
(Sorry, no parents or guests: Industry only!) |
| 6:00pm |
Farewells! Group Photo!
Ground Floor Lobby Pick Up and Sign Out at Ripley Grier Studios (520 Eighth Avenue) |