Wagner College Theatre--ranked third best theater department in the country by the Princeton Review--will be conducting college-level training for high school students in a two-week intensive from July 19 to July 30, 2010. It is open to a maximum of 30 students from around the United States. The institute incorporates all aspects of musical theater performance and will be taught by Wagner faculty as well as select New York City theatre professionals.

 

SMTI is:

 

-- A two week, on-campus intensive training with rigorous, college caliber training in acting, singing, and dancing

-- Open to high school students from around the country

-- Incorporating all aspects of music theatre performance taught by Wagner faculty and other

    New York City theatre professionals

-- Acting workshops that include ensemble building, improvisation, and scene study

-- Dance and singing workshops, teaching a variety of styles in individual and group sessions

-- Sessions on auditioning techniques, headshots, and resumes -- with a visit from a headshot photographer

-- Visits from casting directors and agents

-- Trips to see Broadway productions and meet with Wagner alumni currently featured in

    Broadway shows such as West Side Story and Jersey Boys

-- A supportive environment that is professional and positive

-- Rigorous training and serious fun

-- Culminates in a showcase that is open to friends, family, the Wagner community, and invited theatre industry guests.

-- Insights into the world of theatre and the professional performer in New York City

 

   For an application, students can go to www.wagner.edu/smti. Tuition is $3200, which includes two weeks of intensive classes, visits from industry professionals, lodging and food at the college, a DVD of the final showcase, a professional head shot, and trips to Broadway shows. For an additional fee of $250, students receive one college credit. [College credits typically cost several thousand dollars each.]

Applications are due by May 1, however, students are strongly encouraged to apply before that time as there are limited slots. Admission is by audition tape or DVD, and high school students between the ages of 16 and 19 are eligible. Contact Co-Artistic Directors Susan Fenley or David A. Miller at smti@wagner.edu or 718.390.3223.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 16 to 19 years old Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Wagner College Camp Director(s): Susan Fenley/David Miller Nearest Large City: New York City Off Season Rental:

Camp Focus: Arts Camps: Acting Arts Camps: Performing Arts

Art Activities:


Additional Activities:
see Broadway shows, advice from industry professionals, headshot, DVD of final performance

Although the schedule each day may vary with visits from professional guest artists and trips to see performances, below is a Sample Weekday Schedule:   

	Sample Day 1	Sample Day 2
8:00am	Breakfast	Breakfast
9:00am	Dancing: Jazz Workshop	Dancing: Tap Workshop
11:00am	Ensemble Building	Acting: Improvisation
Noon	Lunch	Lunch
1:00pm	Acting: Scene Study	Acting: Scene Study
3:00pm	Singing: Musical Styles	Singing: Develop Showcase Songs
5:00pm	Dinner	Dinner
7:00pm	Researching Showcase Songs and Scenes	Trip to see Broadway show
9:00pm	End of Day	Return to Wagner