Studio Sessions
Challenging kids to stretch their creative wings.Studio Sessions Block I
Audition Prep Workshop
Friday, September 6th
Ages: 8-19 (and parents are invited)
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $15
New to The Studio? Had one or two auditions, and maybe you’re struggling to find the perfect song? Look no further! We’ll take you through the entire audition process from start to finish, from finding a song to perfecting 90 seconds of it. We’ll have insight from directors, resources for tracks, along with helping you figure out which part of the song to sing. In addition, we’ll have info for parents to help prepare kids for the creative whirlwind that is a Studio Show!
This is the perfect Audition Prep workshop to add a bit of confidence heading into your first or second audition!
Audition and Callback Intensive
Saturday, September 7th
Ages: 11-19
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $25
Nailing the audition is one thing, but the callback is where the rubber meets the yellow brick road. 🙂 With seasoned Directing Team members, we’ll critique individual auditions, give a peek behind the scenes with what we write on our sheets when you’re singing, along with what we’re specifically looking for during the brief audition time.
Next, we’ll demystify the callback process, offering insight and tips on how to approach a cold read, how to interact with a scene partner, and how to adapt from character to character. You’ll participate in a mock callback, mirroring exactly what we do for a real show, and then break down your performances, giving immediate feedback on areas to improve, along with calling out areas where kids absolutely shine!.
This is definitely the workshop you want to attend if you’ve auditioned for several Studio Shows, and are looking for ways to improve your auditions and callbacks!
September 3rd – October 14th
Price: $125
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Price: $125
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You can’t go wrong with the songs from Disney!
Using the earworms from Encanto, the music from Moana, the toe-tappers from Tangled and the fanfares from Frozen, kids will learn the ins and outs of performance, theater, and movement—along with having a mini-performance of their own at the end of the 6-week session.
If you’ve got a mover, a singer, or just a really dramatic 5-7 year-old, this session is definitely for you.Â
Price: $145
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Improvisation is one of those things that is either completely exhilarating or completely terrifying—either way, we’re looking to offer a shallow end of the pool for kids to dip their improv toes in!
This session will give kids the tools to think on their feet, be in the moment, and sharpen their wit to a fine point. Through games, scenes, playacting and comedy, we’ll introduce 10-13 year-olds to the finer stylings of “yes, and”!Â
Price: $145
It’s back!
After a hugely successful IMPROV session last year, Comedy Sportz, Green Room, and Second City alumni Christian Zierke returns to lead this one-of-a-kind session.
Interactive games, long and short form, one-liners, insane characters and character voices, all with zero script—and 100% hilarity.
If you’re wondering how fun this session was, talk to those kids who have experienced it already. . .it’s one you won’t want to miss!
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Price: $145
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After 10+ years of shows at The Studio, we’ve discovered that one of the most challenging things to conquer is learning to hear—and successfully sing—harmony.
In this session, harmony will be broken down into concepts that are easy to understand, easy to hear, and easy to sing!
We’ve curated some of our favorites from past shows (Once and For All, from Newsies, Get it Together, from Band Geeks, When I Grow Up, from Matilda, just to name a few) and we’ll use those Broadway hits to hone your harmonization skills!Â
Price: $145
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One of the most-asked-for sessions are ones on acting. Well, we’ve heard you, and enlisted one of the finest actors we know to lead you to unlock the nuances of performing an amazing scene!
Script and character analysis, objective/tactic/beat work, relationships, partnering, and rehearsed spontaneity, Mary will cover it all, using scenes from some of the most well-loved pieces (and hidden gems!) of theater.
If you’ve been looking for ways to become a better actor—this is the Session for you.
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Price: $145
Studio Sessions Block II
October 15th – November 25th
Price: $110
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Price: $110
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Price: $110
One of the most fun, successful, and staggeringly beautiful Broadway shows is Disney’s The Lion King, and we’re bringing it to Studio JR! Using the songs, the rhythms, and the make-up, kids will be transported to the Pridelands, learning the basics of theater, movement, body control, spacing, and projection. We just can’t wait to see you there!
Price: $125
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Improvisation is one of those things that is either completely exhilarating or completely terrifying—either way, we’re looking to offer a shallow end of the pool for kids to dip their improv toes in!
This session will give kids the tools to think on their feet, be in the moment, and sharpen their wit to a fine point. Through games, scenes, playacting and comedy, we’ll introduce 10-13 year-olds to the finer stylings of “yes, and”!
If you’re looking to improve your comedic skills on stage, this is the session to take! Actors will tell you that comedy is way harder than drama—and they’re absolutely right. We’ve all seen jokes fall flat, timing is off, or the acting is way over the top that it borders on cringey.
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