TAKE IT FROM THE TOP is a series of interactive workshops taught by working Broadway professionals who have a passion for providing training and perspective for those interested in pursuing a professional career in musical theatre as well as those just looking to have fun with performing arts.
Participants learn the craft of musical theatre with basic to advanced skills, industry history and practical content in an exciting, fast-moving, interactive setting.
Everyone is a student of the arts and can find their own unique voice through music, dance, and theatre. TAKE IT FROM THE TOP offers participants a chance to experience Broadway with the pros. Learn, work and sharpen your skills in a creative and fun environment. If you ever wanted to be on a Broadway stage, now is your chance to perform and pick the brains of the people who are doing it!
Old Town Playhouse
148 East 8th Street
Tuesday, August 7 - Friday August 10, 2012
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FOUR-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
TUESDAY – 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 at:
City Opera House 106 East Front St Traverse City
TUITION: $275
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.
