MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY MUSIC - Count Basie Theatre · The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts...

TV & FILMCommercial Acting and Film programs at the Basie AcademyBased in New York City, TV TALENT 3 is helmed by Angela Lomangino, a longtime member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Actor’s Equity Association. Here at the Basie Academy, her TVT3 programs have launched our students into commercial stardom.

The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy is home to the region’s most popular and comprehensive music performance programs!

ROCKIT! ACADEMYThe Rockit! Academy, our resident rock and roll performance program, is helmed by the Rockit! Live Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonpro�t organization. Rockit! runs four seven-week programs per year, where kids aged 8-18 learn a speci�c repertoire of songs supplemented with individual instruction. At the conclusion of their session, as many as forty-�ve young musicians form separate groups to perform live on the Basie’s historic Asbury Park Press stage.

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 24 • 10AM-8PM assigned. Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to reserve your spot

ORIENTATION: Saturday, April 21st at 1PM for NEW students and a parent or guardian

REHEARSALS: Accepted students will be assigned to one 90-minute band rehearsal timeslot between May 1 - June 16

CONCERT: Sunday, June 17 at 3PM on the Asbury Park Press Stage at the Count Basie Theatre

$430 (includes $10 registration fee)

JAZZ ARTS ACADEMYThe Jazz Arts Academy at the Basie is a partnership with Red Bank’s Jazz Arts Project, a non-pro�t arts organization that provides world-class jazz events and music education programs. The Jazz Arts Academy is a year-round comprehensive training program providing real world experience to aspiring teen jazz musicians, producing several dozen events each year ranging from intimate jazz cafe nights to large-scale events at concert halls and festivals. The Jazz Arts Project also provides educational workshops and special programs for youth.

PLACEMENT AUDITIONS: Sunday, April 8, 2018 • 3-6PM

REHEARSALS: Sundays, April 8 through June 17

CONCERT: Monday, June 17 at 7PM

$345 for returning students (includes $10 registration fee)

$370 for new students (includes $10 registration fee)

MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

MONMOUTH CONSERVATORYThe 50-year tradition of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music is now part of the Count Basie Theatre Academy’s family of music performance programs, offering private and group instruction in piano, cello, violin / viola, brass, woodwinds, and more.

Call 732-741-8880 or visitmonmouthconservatory.org

MONDAYSMeisner and Film for Teens and Adults I + IISanford Meisner was a renowned teacher of the technique that now bears his name. His approach, based on bringing the actor to a more instinctive level, is widely respected and involves structured improvisational exercises that build on each other. This TVT3 course is offered in two consecutive 5-week sessions; the �rst focuses on exercises in basic repetition, active listening and moment-to-moment interaction as students learn to improvise personal interpretations of characters from well-known �lms. The second session focuses on independent activity exercises and learning how to analyze character.

SESSION I: MONDAY APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7

TEENS: 4:30-6PM AGES:12-17 • $180

ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES:17+ • $180

SESSION II: MONDAY MAY 14, 21; JUNE 4, 11, 18

TEENS: 6-7:30PM AGES:12-17 • $180

ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES:17+ • $180

Improv for Commercials for Kids, Tweens & AdultsWhat you don’t see in a script can be more crucial than the words themselves. Many casting directors’ decisions are based on how auditionees respond when asked to improvise a speci�c scenario. In this TVT3 class, students learn to create unique scenes using improvisational techniques, gaining con�dence as they learn to think on their feet — an essential skill for successful auditions.

ADULTS AND TEENS ON CAMERA : MONDAY APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7

6-7:30PM AGES:14-ADULTS • $180

KIDS AND TWEENS ON CAMERA: MONDAY MAY 14, 21; JUNE 4, 11, 18

4:30-6PM AGES:9-13 • $180

TUESDAYSPrime Time TV & Film for Kids, Teens & Adults: Acting in Comedies and DramasCold readings and scene study are amongst the on-camera acting techniques covered here, with a �ve-class starter session focused on comedic performance for sitcoms and comedy �lms. In a second �ve-session course, dramatic performance for prime time serials and dramatic �lms will be emphasized. Marketing strategies and audition prep will also be covered. Completion of one prime time TV & �lm class is a prerequisite for the Basie Academy’s Film and Television Actor’s Showcase, where selected students perform scenes on camera for industry guests. This showcase has lead to several students earning representation and work in television shows and movies!

ACTING IN COMEDIES: TUESDAY APRIL 10, 17, 24; MAY 1, 8

ACTING IN DRAMAS: TUESDAY MAY 15, 22, 29; JUNE 5, 12

KIDS: 4:30-6PM AGES:7-10 • $180 TEENS: 6-7:30PM AGES:11-17 • $180 ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES:17+ • $180

THANK YOU!Count Basie Theatre thanks its partners for their

support of our artistic and educational programming.

Weeklong classes in music, theater, dance and Broadway!

High School Musical, Jr.

BASIE SUMMER OPERA CAMP

Under direction of the Los Angeles Opera’s Eli Villanueva and musical director Jason Tramm, The White Bird of Poston is set during World War II at a Japanese internment camp, recalling the story of a Japanese teenage girl who forms a bond with a Native American boy. Through their friendship, they help each other rediscover their cultural traditions and history.

The Basie Summer Opera Camp is a two-week, audition-based intensive from August 13 – August 25 from 9:30am–4:30pm daily. For more information,

visit TheBASIE.org or call 732-224.8778 x125

Coming this summer at the Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy! SUMMER

COME HERE AND

CREATE!CREATE!

CreateCharacter

CreateTeamwork

CreateCONFIDENCE

TheBASIE.org/CREATE

APRIL 13 Music and Children with Autism - Guidance for Parents and CaregiversThis session offers insight into ways the arts can assist parents and caregivers in connecting with children on the autism spectrum. So that you may attend this session, a creativity workshop for your children aged 4+ will be offered at the same time at no extra cost. Musicians and non-musicians are welcome.

12-1:30PM AGES: ADULTS • $20 INSTRUCTOR: DR. RYAN HOURIGAN

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

So You Want To Be An Actor...Here’s a perfect workshop to test the waters and see if you’re really ready to dive into the basics of being an actor. Here, you’ll cover script work, character building, stage techniques, vocal projection and theatrical terminology for beginners. And who knows… maybe the acting bug will bite!

11:30AM-1PM AGES:7-9 • $40 INSTRUCTOR:MARJORIE ENERSON

Five Lessons We Learned from Peter RabbitAs one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “The Tales of Peter Rabbit” teaches young readers �ve important lessons: listen to your mother, drink Chamomile tea for what ails you, never give up, eat your veggies… and DREAM BIG! These timely messages will set the mood for this creative theatre adventure.


WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

APRIL 14APRIL 21

MAY 12MAY 19

EARLY

BIR

D D

ISCO

UN

T*•

REG

ISTE

R B

EFO

RE

MA

RCH

30

73

2-2

24

-87

78

x1

25

T

he

BA

SIE

.org

99

Mo

nm

ou

th S

tre

et,

Re

d B

an

k,

NJ

07

70

1A

NONP

ROFI

T O

RGAN

IZAT

ION

BA

SIE

SUM

MER

OPER

A C

AM

P: A

UD

ITIO

NS

APR

IL 1

4 •

10A

M-4

PMCA

LL 7

32-2

24

-8778

X12

5 T

O R

ESER

VE

A S

PO

T

CR

EATE

!C

REA

TE!

COM

E H

ERE

AN

D

COUN

T BA

SIE

THEA

TRE

M

EMBE

RS S

AVE

10%

SE

E TH

EBAS

IE.O

RG F

OR D

ETAI

LS

ENRO

LL T

ODAY

AT

THEB

ASIE

.ORG

SPRI

NG 2

018

Priva

te in

stru

ctio

n is

ava

ilabl

e at

a c

ost o

f $55

for 4

5 m

inut

es.

Plea

se c

all 7

32-2

24-8

778

x 125

Sponges, Starfish and Squid... OH MY!First it was a comic… then a hit on TV… then silver screen fodder, and now a Broadway Blockbuster! SpongeBob Squarepants provides the theme for this weekend workshop, which uses a variety of found objects and sponges to create undersea characters and develop a session-ending undersea adventure. Great fun and a good way to get those imaginations �owing!


Actor’s Workshop... “Connected Moments: Being Present”What raises good role portrayal into an outstanding performance? In this workshop, students will learn about staying true to the moment onstage. Exercises will focus on individual identity, staying grounded through creative processes, allowing vulnerabilities to be palpable and the skills needed to connect with other actors onstage. The workshop includes scene work with partners and promises to take your acting techniques to the next level.

11:30AM-1PM AGES:12-16 • $40INSTRUCTOR:NICOLE CLARK

AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, APRIL 14 FROM 10AM - 4PM

Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to reserve a spot

NO

N-P

RO

FIT

OR

G.

U.S

. PO

STA

GE

PA

IDP

ERM

IT N

O. 1

891

BEL

LMA

WR

, NJ

TV & FILMCommercial Acting and Film programs at the Basie AcademyBased in New York City, TV TALENT 3 is helmed by Angela Lomangino, a longtime member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Actor’s Equity Association. Here at the Basie Academy, her TVT3 programs have launched our students into commercial stardom.

The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy is home to the region’s most popular and comprehensive music performance programs!

ROCKIT! ACADEMYThe Rockit! Academy, our resident rock and roll performance program, is helmed by the Rockit! Live Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonpro�t organization. Rockit! runs four seven-week programs per year, where kids aged 8-18 learn a speci�c repertoire of songs supplemented with individual instruction. At the conclusion of their session, as many as forty-�ve young musicians form separate groups to perform live on the Basie’s historic Asbury Park Press stage.

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 24 • 10AM-8PM assigned. Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to reserve your spot

ORIENTATION: Saturday, April 21st at 1PM for NEW students and a parent or guardian

REHEARSALS: Accepted students will be assigned to one 90-minute band rehearsal timeslot between May 1 - June 16

CONCERT: Sunday, June 17 at 3PM on the Asbury Park Press Stage at the Count Basie Theatre

$430 (includes $10 registration fee)

JAZZ ARTS ACADEMYThe Jazz Arts Academy at the Basie is a partnership with Red Bank’s Jazz Arts Project, a non-pro�t arts organization that provides world-class jazz events and music education programs. The Jazz Arts Academy is a year-round comprehensive training program providing real world experience to aspiring teen jazz musicians, producing several dozen events each year ranging from intimate jazz cafe nights to large-scale events at concert halls and festivals. The Jazz Arts Project also provides educational workshops and special programs for youth.

PLACEMENT AUDITIONS: Sunday, April 8, 2018 • 3-6PM

REHEARSALS: Sundays, April 8 through June 17

CONCERT: Monday, June 17 at 7PM

$345 for returning students (includes $10 registration fee)

$370 for new students (includes $10 registration fee)

MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

MONMOUTH CONSERVATORYThe 50-year tradition of the Monmouth Conservatory of Music is now part of the Count Basie Theatre Academy’s family of music performance programs, offering private and group instruction in piano, cello, violin / viola, brass, woodwinds, and more.

Call 732-741-8880 or visitmonmouthconservatory.org

MONDAYSMeisner and Film for Teens and Adults I + IISanford Meisner was a renowned teacher of the technique that now bears his name. His approach, based on bringing the actor to a more instinctive level, is widely respected and involves structured improvisational exercises that build on each other. This TVT3 course is offered in two consecutive 5-week sessions; the �rst focuses on exercises in basic repetition, active listening and moment-to-moment interaction as students learn to improvise personal interpretations of characters from well-known �lms. The second session focuses on independent activity exercises and learning how to analyze character.

SESSION I: MONDAY APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7

TEENS: 4:30-6PM AGES: 12-17 • $180

ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES: 17+ • $180

SESSION II: MONDAY MAY 14, 21; JUNE 4, 11, 18

TEENS: 6-7:30PM AGES: 12-17 • $180

ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES: 17+ • $180

Improv for Commercials for Kids, Tweens & AdultsWhat you don’t see in a script can be more crucial than the words themselves. Many casting directors’ decisions are based on how auditionees respond when asked to improvise a speci�c scenario. In this TVT3 class, students learn to create unique scenes using improvisational techniques, gaining con�dence as they learn to think on their feet — an essential skill for successful auditions.

ADULTS AND TEENS ON CAMERA : MONDAY APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7

6-7:30PM AGES: 14-ADULTS • $180

KIDS AND TWEENS ON CAMERA: MONDAY MAY 14, 21; JUNE 4, 11, 18

4:30-6PM AGES: 9-13 • $180

TUESDAYSPrime Time TV & Film for Kids, Teens & Adults: Acting in Comedies and DramasCold readings and scene study are amongst the on-camera acting techniques covered here, with a �ve-class starter session focused on comedic performance for sitcoms and comedy �lms. In a second �ve-session course, dramatic performance for prime time serials and dramatic �lms will be emphasized. Marketing strategies and audition prep will also be covered. Completion of one prime time TV & �lm class is a prerequisite for the Basie Academy’s Film and Television Actor’s Showcase, where selected students perform scenes on camera for industry guests. This showcase has lead to several students earning representation and work in television shows and movies!

ACTING IN COMEDIES: TUESDAY APRIL 10, 17, 24; MAY 1, 8

ACTING IN DRAMAS: TUESDAY MAY 15, 22, 29; JUNE 5, 12

KIDS: 4:30-6PM AGES: 7-10 • $180 TEENS: 6-7:30PM AGES: 11-17 • $180 ADULTS: 7:30-9PM AGES: 17+ • $180

THANK YOU!Count Basie Theatre thanks its partners for their

support of our artistic and educational programming.

Weeklong classes in music, theater, dance and Broadway!

High School Musical, Jr.

BASIE SUMMER OPERA CAMP

Under direction of the Los Angeles Opera’s Eli Villanueva and musical director Jason Tramm, The White Bird of Poston is set during World War II at a Japanese internment camp, recalling the story of a Japanese teenage girl who forms a bond with a Native American boy. Through their friendship, they help each other rediscover their cultural traditions and history.

The Basie Summer Opera Camp is a two-week, audition-based intensive from August 13 – August 25 from 9:30am – 4:30pm daily. For more information,

visit TheBASIE.org or call 732-224.8778 x125

Coming this summer at the Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy!

SUMMER

COME HERE AND

CREATE! CREATE!

CreateCharacter

CreateTeamwork

CreateCONFIDENCE

TheBASIE.org/CREATE

APRIL 13 Music and Children with Autism - Guidance for Parents and CaregiversThis session offers insight into ways the arts can assist parents and caregivers in connecting with children on the autism spectrum. So that you may attend this session, a creativity workshop for your children aged 4+ will be offered at the same time at no extra cost. Musicians and non-musicians are welcome.

12-1:30PM AGES: ADULTS • $20 INSTRUCTOR: DR. RYAN HOURIGAN

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

So You Want To Be An Actor...Here’s a perfect workshop to test the waters and see if you’re really ready to dive into the basics of being an actor. Here, you’ll cover script work, character building, stage techniques, vocal projection and theatrical terminology for beginners. And who knows… maybe the acting bug will bite!

11:30AM-1PM AGES: 7-9 • $40 INSTRUCTOR: MARJORIE ENERSON

Five Lessons We Learned from Peter RabbitAs one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, “The Tales of Peter Rabbit” teaches young readers �ve important lessons: listen to your mother, drink Chamomile tea for what ails you, never give up, eat your veggies… and DREAM BIG! These timely messages will set the mood for this creative theatre adventure.


WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

APRIL 14 APRIL 21

MAY 12 MAY 19

EARLY

BIR

D D

ISCO

UN

T*• R

EGISTER

BEFO

RE M

ARCH

30

73

2-2

24

-87

78

x1

25

Th

eB

AS

IE.o

rg

99

Mo

nm

ou

th S

tree

t, Re

d B

an

k, N

J 0

77

01

A NONPRO

FIT ORG

ANIZATION

BA

SIE SUM

MER

OPER

A C

AM

P: A

UD

ITION

S APR

IL 14 •

10A

M-4

PMCA

LL 732-2

24

-8778

X12

5 TO

RESER

VE A

SPO

T

CR

EATE!

CR

EATE!

COM

E HER

E AN

D

COUNT BASIE THEATRE M

EMBERS SAVE 10%

SEE THEBASIE.ORG FOR DETAILS

ENROLL TODAY AT THEBASIE.ORGSPRING 2018

Private instruction is available at a cost of $55 for 45 m

inutes.Please call 732-224-8778 x 125

Sponges, Starfish and Squid... OH MY!First it was a comic… then a hit on TV… then silver screen fodder, and now a Broadway Blockbuster! SpongeBob Squarepants provides the theme for this weekend workshop, which uses a variety of found objects and sponges to create undersea characters and develop a session-ending undersea adventure. Great fun and a good way to get those imaginations �owing!


Actor’s Workshop... “Connected Moments: Being Present”What raises good role portrayal into an outstanding performance? In this workshop, students will learn about staying true to the moment onstage. Exercises will focus on individual identity, staying grounded through creative processes, allowing vulnerabilities to be palpable and the skills needed to connect with other actors onstage. The workshop includes scene work with partners and promises to take your acting techniques to the next level.

11:30AM-1PM AGES: 12-16 • $40INSTRUCTOR: NICOLE CLARK

AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, APRIL 14 FROM 10AM - 4PM

Call 732-224-8778 x 125 to reserve a spot

NO

N-P

RO

FIT OR

G.

U.S. P

OSTA

GE

PA

IDP

ERM

IT NO

. 1891B

ELLMA

WR

, NJ

COME HERE AND

TheBASIE.org/education

732-224-8778 x125

REGISTER ONLINE

CALL

ENROLL TODAY

THURSDAYSNEW! The Show Must Go On: A Performance Class for TeensIn this perennially sold-out session, students will hone performance skills and enhance acting techniques by auditioning for speci�c roles, developing their characters and story lines before a session ending performance for family and friends. Register early!

10-WEEK SESSION • THURSDAYS: APRIL 12, 19, 26; MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; JUNE 7, 14

4-6PM AGES: 13-16 • $320

INSTRUCTOR: MARJORIE ENERSON

Teen and Adult Tap II + IIIThis popular class provides the perfect environment to hone your tap dancing skills. Taught by a dynamic and nurturing instructor, this is ten weeks’ worth of challenging, fun and fantastic aerobic activity!

10-WEEK SESSION • THURSDAYS: APRIL 12, 19, 26; MAY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; JUNE 7, 14

6-7PM AGES: TEEN/ADULT $200 (Members: $180)

INSTRUCTOR: JACQUI FISCHER

SATURDAYSThe Show Must Go On... A Performance ClassIn this perennially sold-out session, students will hone performance skills and enhance acting techniques by auditioning for speci�c roles, developing their characters and story lines before a session ending performance for family and friends. Register early!

10-WEEK SESSION • SATURDAYS: APRIL 14, 21, 28; MAY 5, 12, 19, 26; JUNE 2, 9, 16

9:30-11:30AM AGES: 8-12 • $320


WEDNESDAYS Audio EngineeringA collaboration with Retromedia Sound Studios.

Behind every good song is an audio engineer, meticulously tweaking knobs and buttons in an effort to create a perfect sound. Here’s a hands-on introduction to audio engineering, where students will learn about mic types and techniques, digital audio workstation (DAW) skills, ProTools, audio processing basics… and even sit in on a live recording session.

10-WEEK SESSION • WEDNESDAYS: APRIL 11, 18, 25; MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; JUNE 6, 13

4:30-6PM AGES: 12-17 • $295 (Members: $265)

INSTRUCTOR: ADAM VACCARELLI

(Classes held at Retromedia Sound Studios, directly across from the Basie at 110 Monmouth Street)

Private Acting InstructionBasie students have worked in major �lms, television, Broadway and national tours. The Academy’s private acting sessions are geared toward enhancing and improving each actor’s technique - no matter what their level of expertise.

Private instruction classes are held in 30-minute blocks between 4 and 6PM. Students must commit to their time block for the entire session.

8-WEEK SESSION • WEDNESDAYS: APRIL 11, 18, 25; MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

AGES: 9 & UP • $320

INSTRUCTOR: ROBIN ODDO

Teen ImprovImprov strengthens self-con�dence and improves public speaking and communication skills – a great skillset for teens and actors in general. This popular class encourages risk taking via an array of theater games and exercises, each designed to stimulate creativity and spontaneous thinking skills.


6-7PM AGES: 11-15 • $200 (Members: $180)

INSTRUCTOR: RIA TORRICELLI

Adult ImprovIn addition to honing acting skills, improv skills strengthen public speaking and communication skills. Learning to actively listen and adapt to the unknown is valuable on stage and in everyday life; in fact, business schools nationwide are incorporating improv strategies into their curriculum. Sharpen your skills today!


7-8PM AGES: 16 - ADULT • $200 (Members: $180)

INSTRUCTOR: RIA TORRICELLI

Basie Blues Guitar Band I + II Guitarists of all levels and expertise are welcome to jump into this collaborative, bluesy class focused on chords, leads and bass lines, learning and rehearsing a variety of blues standards and performing in a class-ending jam session for family and friends. An acoustic or electric guitar is required.

6-WEEK SESSION WEDNESDAYS: APRIL 11, 18, 25; MAY 2, 9, 16

8-10PM AGES: TEEN/ADULT • $345

INSTRUCTOR: NATE FEGAN

NEW! Tai Chi Basics for Actors, Dancers and PerformersDevelop the unique mental, physical and emotional coordinations used by professional actors, dancers and other performers. Using a unique blend of simple and practical, mental and physical techniques, students will learn relaxation techniques and experience the “blank canvas” bene�cial in creating successful characters and performances.


6-7PM AGES: 12-ADULT • $200 (Members: $180)


NEW! Performance Essentials - Using Mindfulness and Tai Chi as EnhancementsConnecting to scene partners is one of acting’s great challenges, as focus is a major component in delivering dynamic, believable performances – a lot like real life. This class is essential to those interested in broadening their acting skills.


7-8PM AGES: 12-ADULT • $200 (Members: $180)

INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTOPHER TOMAINO

Combine these classes for just $345 (or $310 for Count Basie

Theatre members!)

MONDAYSBroadway for Beginners I + IIFor our youngest theater buffs, this class focuses on singing, dancing and acting by using classic Broadway melodies. All activities are designed to promote focus, self-discipline, teamwork and – most of all – fun!

10-WEEK SESSION • MONDAYS: APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7, 14, 21; JUNE 4, 11, 18

4-5PM AGES: 4-5 • $200 (Members: $180)INSTRUCTOR: MARJORIE ENERSON

Kids on Stage I + IIIn this exciting session, students work together to create scenes, scripts and skits, concluding with a show-stopping, in-class demonstration for family and friends in June.


5-6PM AGES: 6-8 • $200 (Members: $180)


Mindfulness and Creativity for FamiliesMindfulness fosters a person’s sense of well-being, with evidence suggesting an ability to improve attention while decreasing anxiety and stress. Together, parents and children can develop the mindfulness skillset and become less reactive to adverse situations. The �rst two weeks of this session is for parents; the second two for children, and the �nal for both. Through breathing exercises, visualization, creative arts and discussion, this opportunity is designed to help you develop a mindfulness practice.

5-WEEK SESSION • MONDAYS: APRIL 9, 16, 23, 30; MAY 7

4-5PM AGES: 6-10 • $125 (Includes one parent & child)

5:30-6:30 AGES: 11-14 • $125 (Includes one parent & child)

INSTRUCTOR: ROBYN ELLENBOGEN

Beginner Acting Techniques I + IILearn the “tricks of the trade” toward becoming a natural, dynamic and believable actor. Using script work, monologue study, improvisation and vocal projection, students will continue their journey down the path to becoming skilled and con�dent actors.


6-7PM AGES: 9-12 • $200 (Members: $180)


Acting for TeensOne of our most popular sessions, “Acting For Teens” is built for students serious about becoming skilled actors. They’ll learn to dig deep into their portrayals to create dynamic and memorable characters, while learning techniques to help bring their performances to a professional level.


7-8:30PM AGES: 13 TO 17 $295 (Members: $265)


TUESDAYSNEW! Tai Chi for Healthy Seniors Gentle, easy going Tai Chi exercises provide a wonderful way to build and maintain a healthy balance of coordination, strength and �exibility. With its ability to increase focus, reduce stress and boost cognitive skills, Tai Chi is a valuable tool for anyone. All you need is breathable, comfortable clothing and the will to soothe your everyday life.

5-WEEK SESSION • TUESDAYS: APRIL 10, 17, 24; MAY 1, 8

10-11AM AGES: ADULTS • $95


Musical Theatre KidsWith an emphasis on the movement and singing skills used in musical theater, this session includes a variety of stage games and exercises that foster team spirit and encourage focus and self-control.

10-WEEK SESSION • TUESDAYS: APRIL 10, 17, 24; MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; JUNE 5, 12

4-5PM AGES: 4-5 • $200 (Members $180)


FRIDAYSEmpowering Yourself... A Creative Mindfulness Experience for TeensMindfulness decreases anxiety and improves attention and the quality of social, physical and psychological living. These sessions will explore breathing exercises, creativity and discussion designed to help you develop an ongoing mindfulness practice, plus skills helpful in coping with stress and anxiety.

5-WEEK SESSION • FRIDAYS: APRIL 13, 20, 27; MAY 4, 11

6-7PM AGES: TEENS • $95

INSTRUCTOR: ROBYN ELLENBOGEN

The Basie’s popular junior theater program flies to Neverland, where young actors will take on the roles of Wendy, John, Michael, Hook,

Peter Pan himself… maybe even Tick-Tock Croc! This audition-based program teaches participants the importance of collaboration and

the collective development of beloved characters who – of course – never want to grow up.

Broadway Bound KidsThis high energy, performance-based class is perfect for kids who love to sing and experience the magic of Broadway musicals. Simple script work, singing and stage movement round out this adventure, as students learn the basics of performance while gaining self-con�dence and the ability to focus and collaborate with others. This session culminates with in-class demonstration for friends and family.


5-6PM AGES: 6-8 • $200 (Members: $180)


Sketch Comedy 101This class focuses on the basics of sketch comedy, including beats, heightening, parody, absurdism… and things we simply �nd funny! Through teamwork, improvisation and a supportive environment, students will write a series of sketches, one of which will be performed during their �nal class.


6-7PM AGES: 11-16 • $200

INSTRUCTOR: KEVIN TOR

AUDITIONS: Tue. March 13 • 4pm-7pm Sat. March 17 • 10am-1pmCall 732-224-8778 x125 to reserve your audition time

REHEARSALS:

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS THROUGH SPRING SEE THEBASIE.ORG FOR DETAILS.

AGES: 8-15 • $410

INSTRUCTORS: ANTHONY GRECO AND JESSICA O’BRIENLive on the Basie stage this spring!

This brochure’s photos were taken from the Basie Academy’s fall production of Beauty And The Beast Jr.Count Basie Theatre Members Save 10% • See TheBASIE.org for details.

SPRING 2018

TV &

FIL

M Com

mer

cial

Act

ing

and

Film

pr

ogra

ms

at th

e Ba

sie A

cade

my

Bas

ed i

n N

ew Y

ork

City

, TV

TAL

ENT

3 i

s he

lmed

by

An

gela

Lo

man

gino

, a

long

time

mem

ber

of

the

Scr

een

Acto

rs G

uild

an

d th

e Ac

tor’s

Eq

uity

As

soci

atio

n.

Her

e at

th

e B

asie

Ac

adem

y,

her

TVT3

pro

gram

s ha

ve l

aunc

hed

our

stud

ents

int

o co

mm

erci

al s

tard

om.

The

Cou

nt B

asie

The

atre

Per

form

ing

Art

s A

cade

my

is h

ome

to t

he r

egio

n’s

mos

t po

pula

r an

d co

mpr

ehen

sive

mus

ic p

erfo

rman

ce p

rogr

ams!

RO

CK

IT!

AC

AD

EMY

The

Roc

kit!

Aca

dem

y, o

ur r

esid

ent

rock

an

d ro

ll pe

rfor

man

ce p

rogr

am,

is h

elm

ed

by t

he R

ocki

t! L

ive

Foun

datio

n, a

501(c

)(3

) no

npro

�t

orga

niza

tion.

R

ocki

t!

runs

fo

ur

seve

n-w

eek

prog

ram

s pe

r ye

ar,

whe

re

kids

ag

ed

8-1

8

lear

n a

spec

i�c

repe

rtoi

re

of

song

s su

pple

men

ted

with

in

divi

dual

ins

truc

tion.

At

the

conc

lusi

on

of

thei

r se

ssio

n,

as

man

y as

fo

rty-

�ve

youn

g m

usic

ians

for

m s

epar

ate

grou

ps t

o pe

rfor

m li

ve o

n th

e B

asie

’s h

isto

ric A

sbur

y Pa

rk P

ress

sta

ge.

AUD

ITIO

NS

: S

atur

day, M

arch

24 •

10AM

-8PM

ass

igne

d.

Cal

l 732-2

24-8

778 x

125 t

o re

serv

e yo

ur s

pot

OR

IEN

TATI

ON

: Sat

urda

y, Ap

ril 2

1st a

t 1PM

for

NEW

stu

dent

s an

d a

pare

nt o

r gua

rdia

n

REH

EAR

SAL

S: Ac

cept

ed s

tude

nts

will

be

assi

gned

to

one

90-m

inut

e ba

nd r

ehea

rsal

tim

eslo

t be

twee

n M

ay 1

- Ju

ne 1

6

CO

NC

ERT:

Sun

day, J

une

17 a

t 3PM

on

the

Asbu

ry

Park

Pre

ss S

tage

at

the

Cou

nt B

asie

The

atre

$430 (in

clud

es $

10 r

egis

trat

ion

fee)

JAZ

Z A

RTS

AC

AD

EMY

The

Jazz

Art

s Ac

adem

y at

the

Bas

ie i

s a

part

ners

hip

with

Red

Ban

k’s

Jazz

Art

s Pr

ojec

t, a

non-

pro�

t ar

ts

orga

niza

tion

that

pro

vide

s w

orld

-cla

ss j

azz

even

ts a

nd

mus

ic e

duca

tion

prog

ram

s. T

he J

azz

Arts

Ac

adem

y is

a y

ear-r

ound

com

preh

ensi

ve

trai

ning

pr

ogra

m

prov

idin

g re

al

wor

ld

expe

rienc

e to

asp

iring

teen

jazz

mus

icia

ns,

prod

ucin

g se

vera

l doz

en e

vent

s ea

ch y

ear

rang

ing

from

in

timat

e ja

zz

cafe

ni

ghts

to

la

rge-

scal

e ev

ents

at

co

ncer

t ha

lls

and

fest

ival

s. T

he J

azz

Arts

Pro

ject

als

o pr

ovid

es

educ

atio

nal

wor

ksho

ps

and

spec

ial p

rogr

ams

for

yout

h.

PLAC

EMEN

T AU

DIT

ION

S: S

unda

y, A

pril

8, 2

018 •

3-6

PM

REH

EAR

SAL

S: S

unda

ys, A

pril

8 t

hrou

gh J

une

17

CO

NC

ERT:

Mon

day, J

une

17 a

t 7PM

$345 for

ret

urni

ng s

tude

nts

(incl

udes

$10 r

egis

trat

ion

fee)

$370 for

new

stu

dent

s (in

clud

es $

10 r

egis

trat

ion

fee)

MU

SIC

P

ER

FOR

MA

NC

E P

RO

GR

AM

S

MO

NM

OU

TH

CO

NS

ERVA

TOR

YTh

e 5

0-y

ear

traditio

n o

f th

e

Mon

mou

th C

onse

rvat

ory

of M

usic

is

now

par

t of

the

Cou

nt B

asie

Th

eatr

e Ac

adem

y’s fa

mily

of m

usic

pe

rfor

man

ce p

rogr

ams,

offer

ing

priv

ate

and

grou

p in

stru

ctio

n in

pi

ano,

cel

lo, v

iolin

/ v

iola

, bra

ss,

woo

dwin

ds, a

nd m

ore.

Cal

l 73

2-7

41

-88

80

or

visi

tm

onm

outh

cons

erva

tory

.org

MON

DAYS

Mei

sner

and

Film

for

Te

ens

and

Adu

lts

I + II

San

ford

Mei

sner

was

a r

enow

ned

teac

her

of t

he

tech

niqu

e th

at n

ow b

ears

his

nam

e.

His

app

roac

h,

base

d on

brin

ging

the

act

or t

o a

mor

e in

stin

ctiv

e le

vel,

is w

idel

y re

spec

ted

and

invo

lves

str

uctu

red

impr

ovis

atio

nal

exer

cise

s th

at b

uild

on

each

oth

er.

This

TV

T3

cour

se

is

offe

red

in

two

cons

ecut

ive

5-w

eek

sess

ions

; th

e �r

st f

ocus

es o

n ex

erci

ses

in

basi

c re

petit

ion,

ac

tive

liste

ning

an

d m

omen

t-to-

mom

ent

inte

ract

ion

as s

tude

nts

lear

n to

im

prov

ise

pers

onal

in

terp

reta

tions

of

ch

arac

ters

fr

om

wel

l-kn

own

�lm

s.

Th

e se

cond

se

ssio

n fo

cuse

s on

in

depe

nden

t ac

tivity

exe

rcis

es a

nd l

earn

ing

how

to

anal

yze

char

acte

r.

SESS

ION

I: M

ON

DAY

APRI

L 9,

16,

23,

30;

MAY

7

TEE

NS:

4:30

-6PM

AG

ES:

12-1

7 •

$18

0

AD

ULT

S:

7:30

-9PM

AG

ES:

17+

• $

180

SESS

ION

II: M

ON

DAY

MAY

14,

21;

JUN

E 4,

11,

18

TEE

NS:

6-7:

30PM

AG

ES:

12-1

7 •

$18

0

AD

ULT

S:

7:30

-9PM

AG

ES:

17+

• $

180

Impr

ov for

Com

mer

cial

s fo

r K

ids,

Tw

eens

& A

dult

sW

hat

you

don’

t se

e in

a s

crip

t ca

n be

mor

e cr

ucia

l th

an the

wor

ds the

mse

lves

. M

any

cast

ing

dire

ctor

s’

deci

sion

s ar

e ba

sed

on h

ow a

uditi

onee

s re

spon

d w

hen

aske

d to

impr

ovis

e a

spec

i�c

scen

ario

. In

thi

s TV

T3 c

lass

, st

uden

ts le

arn

to c

reat

e un

ique

sce

nes

usin

g im

prov

isat

iona

l tec

hniq

ues,

gai

ning

con

�den

ce

as t

hey

lear

n to

thi

nk o

n th

eir

feet

— a

n es

sent

ial

skill

for

suc

cess

ful a

uditi

ons.

ADUL

TS A

ND

TEEN

S O

N CA

MER

A : M

ON

DAY

APRI

L 9,

16,

23,

30;

MAY

7

6-7:

30PM

AG

ES:

14-A

DUL

TS •

$18

0

KID

S AN

D TW

EEN

S O

N CA

MER

A: M

ON

DAY

MAY

14,

21;

JUN

E 4,

11,

18

4:30

-6PM

AG

ES:

9-13

• $

180

TUES

DAYS

Prim

e Ti

me

TV &

Film

for

K

ids,

Tee

ns &

Adu

lts:

Act

ing

in C

omed

ies

and

Dra

mas

Col

d re

adin

gs a

nd s

cene

stu

dy a

re a

mon

gst

the

on-c

amer

a ac

ting

tech

niqu

es

cove

red

here

, w

ith

a �v

e-cl

ass

star

ter

sess

ion

focu

sed

on

com

edic

pe

rfor

man

ce f

or s

itcom

s an

d co

med

y �l

ms.

In

a

seco

nd �

ve-s

essi

on c

ours

e, d

ram

atic

per

form

ance

fo

r pr

ime

time

seria

ls a

nd d

ram

atic

�lm

s w

ill b

e em

phas

ized

. M

arke

ting

stra

tegi

es

and

audi

tion

prep

will

als

o be

cov

ered

. C

ompl

etio

n of

one

prim

e tim

e TV

& �

lm c

lass

is

a pr

ereq

uisi

te f

or t

he B

asie

Ac

adem

y’s

Film

an

d Te

levi

sion

Ac

tor’s

S

how

case

, w

here

sel

ecte

d st

uden

ts p

erfo

rm s

cene

s on

cam

era

for

indu

stry

gue

sts.

Th

is s

how

case

has

lea

d to

se

vera

l stu

dent

s ea

rnin

g re

pres

enta

tion

and

wor

k in

te

levi

sion

sho

ws

and

mov

ies!

ACTI

NG

IN C

OM

EDIE

S: T

UESD

AY A

PRIL

10,

17,

24;

MAY

1, 8

ACTI

NG

IN D

RAM

AS:

TUES

DAY

MAY

15,

22,

29;

JUN

E 5,

12

KID

S:

4:30

-6PM

AG

ES:

7-10

• $

180

TEE

NS:

6-7:

30PM

AG

ES:

11-1

7 •

$18

0

AD

ULT

S:

7:30

-9PM

AG

ES:

17+

• $

180

THA

NK

YO

U!

Count

Basi

e Th

eatr

e th

ank

s its

part

ner

s fo

r th

eir

su

pport

of

our

art

istic

and e

duca

tional p

rogra

mm

ing.

Wee

klon

g cl

asse

s in

mus

ic,

thea

ter,

danc

e an

d B

road

way

!

Hig

h S

choo

l Mus

ical

, Jr.

BA

SIE

SUM

MER

OPE

RA

CA

MP

Und

er d

irect

ion

of th

e Lo

s An

gele

s O

pera

’s E

li Vill

anue

va

and

mus

ical

dire

ctor

Jas

on T

ram

m,

The

Whi

te B

ird o

f Po

ston

is s

et d

urin

g W

orld

War

II a

t a J

apan

ese

inte

rnm

ent

cam

p, rec

allin

g th

e st

ory

of a

Jap

anes

e te

enag

e gi

rl w

ho

form

s a

bond

with

a N

ativ

e Am

eric

an b

oy.

Thro

ugh

thei

r fr

iend

ship

, the

y he

lp e

ach

othe

r re

disc

over

the

ir cu

ltura

l tr

aditi

ons

and

hist

ory.

The

Basi

e Su

mm

er O

pera

Cam

p is

a tw

o-w

eek,

au

ditio

n-ba

sed

inte

nsiv

e fr

om A

ugus

t 13

– Au

gust

25

from

9:3

0am

–4:

30pm

dai

ly. F

or m

ore

info

rmat

ion,

vi

sit T

heBA

SIE.

org

or c

all 7

32-2

24.8

778

x125

Co

min

g t

his

su

mm

er

at

the

Co

un

t B

as

ie T

he

atr

e

Pe

rfo

rm

ing

Ar

ts A

ca

de

my

!

SU

MM

ER

CO

ME H

ERE A

ND

CR

EATE!

CR

EATE!

Cr

eate

Ch

ar

ac

terC

rea

teTea

mw

or

kC

rea

teC

ON

FIDEN

CE

TheB

AS

IE.o

rg/C

RE

ATEA

PR

IL 1

3 M

usic

and

Chi

ldre

n w

ith

Aut

ism

-

Gui

danc

e fo

r Par

ents

and

Car

egiv

ers

This

ses

sion

offer

s in

sigh

t int

o w

ays

the

arts

can

ass

ist p

aren

ts a

nd c

areg

iver

s in

con

nect

ing

with

chi

ldre

n on

the

aut

ism

spe

ctru

m.

So

that

you

may

att

end

this

ses

sion

, a c

reat

ivity

wor

ksho

p fo

r yo

ur c

hild

ren

aged

4+ w

ill b

e of

fere

d at

th

e sa

me

time

at n

o ex

tra

cost

. M

usic

ians

and

non

-mus

icia

ns a

re w

elco

me.

12-1

:30P

M

AGES

: A

DUL

TS •

$20

IN

STRU

CTOR

: D

R. R

YAN

HO

URIG

AN

WEE

KEN

D

WO

RK

SHO

PS

So

You

Wan

t To

Be

An

Act

or..

.H

ere’

s a

perf

ect

wor

ksho

p to

tes

t th

e w

ater

s an

d se

e if

you’

re r

eally

rea

dy t

o di

ve i

nto

the

basi

cs o

f bei

ng a

n ac

tor.

Her

e, y

ou’ll

cov

er s

crip

t w

ork,

ch

arac

ter

build

ing,

st

age

tech

niqu

es,

voca

l pr

ojec

tion

and

thea

tric

al t

erm

inol

ogy

for

begi

nner

s. A

nd w

ho k

now

s… m

aybe

the

act

ing

bug

will

bite

!

11:3

0AM

-1PM

AG

ES:

7-9

• $

40

INST

RUCT

OR:

MAR

JORI

E EN

ERSO

N

Five

Les

sons

We

Lear

ned

from

Pet

er R

abbi

tAs

one

of

the

best

-sel

ling

child

ren’

s bo

oks

of a

ll tim

e, “

The

Tale

s of

Pet

er R

abbi

t” t

each

es y

oung

re

ader

s �v

e im

port

ant

less

ons:

lis

ten

to y

our

mot

her,

drin

k C

ham

omile

tea

for

wha

t ai

ls y

ou,

neve

r gi

ve u

p, e

at y

our

vegg

ies…

and

DR

EAM

B

IG!

Thes

e tim

ely

mes

sage

s w

ill s

et t

he m

ood

for

this

cre

ativ

e th

eatr

e ad

vent

ure.

11:3

0AM

-1PM

AG

ES:

4-6

• $

40

INST

RUCT

OR:

MAR

JORI

E EN

ERSO

N

WEE

KEN

D

WO

RK

SHO

PS

AP

RIL

14

AP

RIL

21

MA

Y 1

2M

AY

19

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT*• REGISTER BEFORE MARCH 30

7 3 2 - 2 2 4 - 8 7 7 8 x 1 2 5 T h e B A S I E . o r g

9 9 M o n m o u t h S t r e e t , R e d B a n k , N J 0 7 7 0 1A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

BASIE SUMMER OPERA CAMP: AUDITIONS APRIL 14 • 10AM-4PMCALL 732-224-8778 X125 TO RESERVE A SPOT

CREATE!CREATE!

COME HERE AND

COUNT BASIE THEATRE MEMBERS SAVE 10%

SEE THEBASIE.ORG FOR DETAILS

ENROLL TODAY AT THEBASIE.ORGSPRING 2018

Private instruction is available at a cost of $55 for 45 minutes.Please call 732-224-8778 x 125

Spo

nges

, Sta

rfish

an

d Squ

id..

. O

H M

Y!

Firs

t it

was

a c

omic

… t

hen

a hi

t on

TV…

the

n si

lver

sc

reen

fo

dder

, an

d no

w

a B

road

way

B

lock

bust

er!

Spo

ngeB

ob S

quar

epan

ts p

rovi

des

the

them

e fo

r th

is w

eeke

nd w

orks

hop,

whi

ch

uses

a v

arie

ty o

f fo

und

obje

cts

and

spon

ges

to c

reat

e un

ders

ea c

hara

cter

s an

d de

velo

p a

sess

ion-

endi

ng u

nder

sea

adve

ntur

e. G

reat

fun

an

d a

good

way

to g

et th

ose

imag

inat

ions

�ow

ing!

11:3

0AM

-1PM

AG

ES:

6-8

• $

40

INST

RUCT

OR:

MAR

JORI

E EN

ERSO

N

Act

or’s

Wor

ksho

p...

“C

onne

cted

Mom

ents

: B

eing

Pre

sent

”W

hat

rais

es

good

ro

le

port

raya

l in

to

an

outs

tand

ing

perf

orm

ance

? In

th

is

wor

ksho

p,

stud

ents

will

lea

rn a

bout

sta

ying

tru

e to

the

m

omen

t on

stag

e.

Exer

cise

s w

ill

focu

s on

in

divi

dual

id

entit

y,

stay

ing

grou

nded

th

roug

h cr

eativ

e pr

oces

ses,

allo

win

g vu

lner

abili

ties

to b

e pa

lpab

le a

nd t

he s

kills

nee

ded

to c

onne

ct w

ith

othe

r ac

tors

ons

tage

. Th

e w

orks

hop

incl

udes

sc

ene

wor

k w

ith p

artn

ers

and

prom

ises

to

take

yo

ur a

ctin

g te

chni

ques

to

the

next

leve

l.

11:3

0AM

-1PM

AG

ES:

12-1

6 •

$40

INST

RUCT

OR:

NIC

OLE

CLA

RK

AUDI

TION

S: S

ATUR

DAY,

APR

IL 1

4

FROM

10A

M -

4PM

Ca

ll 73

2-22

4-87

78 x

125

to re

serv

e a

spot

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 1891BELLMAWR, NJ

MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY MUSIC - Count Basie Theatre · The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts...

Documents

Transcript of MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY MUSIC - Count Basie Theatre · The Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts...