The Musical Theatre acting, voice and dance classes at PACC provide students with a solid technique in musical theatre; the training includes acting, singing and dancing. Students will develop a strong foundation of skills in movement and dance while exploring musical theatre technique, focusing on musical theatre composers through solo and group singing, and scene work from musical theatre scripts. Vocally, a two-fold approach to the vocal training with group voice which focuses on technique and "vocal coaching" which integrates voice and acting skills in the interpretation of the musical theatre song. Acting, we will explore the basics of script analysis, character building, and give the students the frame work and understanding of character objectives and tactics while developing the truth for that character.

Training for this exciting and challenging field has traditionally been piecemeal leading students to study singing, dance, and acting independently with the hope they will somehow figure out how to put them all together when the time comes. This New musical program will provide students will the tool belt and technique students can reliably access for their experience in the musical theatre genre.

Vocal Ensemble

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
Sept-June $700
Instructor: Scott Handley
Grades 6-7-8

Vocal Ensemble

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Sept-June $700
Instructor: Scott Handley
Grades 9-12

Musical Theater Dance Rep

Tuesdays, 5:45-7:00 pm
Sept-June $700
Instructor: Ashley Kirchner
Grades 6-12

Beg Dance Technique for MT

Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 pm
Sept-June $700
Instructor: Ashley Kirchner
Grades 6-12

Combine a Vocal Ensemble with MT Dance Rep or Beg Dance Technique and pay $1200 for both classes. SAVE $200 Performance Opportunities !

PERFORMING ARTISTS WORKSHOP

Welcome to the Performing Arts Center of Connecticut's new PERFORMING ARTISTS WORKSHOP. This series meets on Mondays for 2.5 hours from September 2011 thru the end of April 2012 with a performance in our theater space on Friday, April 13, 2012.

Each week the student studies voice, acting and musical theater dance with three faculty members skilled in each area. We feel that those students wishing to perform during their school years, pre-professionally, pursuing the arts in college or professionally would ultimately benefit from this program. No matter which of these three areas is your strong suit - every performer needs to be versatile enough to do all three! Two levels: PAW #1 ages 7-11 and PAW #2 ages 12-16

We put this workshop series together in a manner that best utilizes the student's, instructor's and parents' time. Combine that with the optimum use of talent, knowledge and expertise of our faculty, with the ability to have a student work on dialogue, song and dance movement from the same shows will truly benefit and enhance the student's overall objective of becoming a "triple threat".

In December family members are invited to see firsthand what their student has learned and how and what they learn in each discipline of class by coming and observing acting, voice and musical theater dance on Monday, December 12, 2011. Click here for brochure and more information about Performing Artists Workshop.

PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS

REBECCA BARKO
Rebecca Barko graduated Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and then traveled to Austria where she studied and performed with the American Institute of Musical Studies. Rebecca has a Masters degree in Vocal Performance at The Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. Throughout her young career, Rebecca has performed work in opera, musical theatre, and as a concert soloist across Ohio and Connecticut. Leading roles include Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Lilli Vanessi in Kiss Me Kate, Catherine in Pippin, and Iolanthe in olanthe. Most recently, Rebecca reprised the role of Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro with The Hartt Opera Theatre. Rebecca believes in teaching a healthy vocal technique that is the basis for classical singing as well as musical theatre. It is important to find YOUR voice and the music that appropriately fits this voice. The process of developing of your voice is unique to each individual singer and Rebecca will foster this process in a supportive environment.

For a FREE Voice Evaluation, more information or to book your private lessons Call:203-687-7273. Rate: $60 per hour

PETER RANDAZZO
Peter Randazzo holds a degree in music theory from the University of Bridgeport. As a singer, he has appeared in Off Broadway to regional theater productions. He has sung for the likes of Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim. The last ten years, Peter has turned his attention to musical direction, teaching and composing. As a vocal coach, he has prepared students for Broadway auditions. Mr. Randazzo is also an accomplished pianist, he has played many shows and is currently the Musical Director/Conductor for the springs musicals at Shelton High School and the Director of the Connecticut Choraliers Show choir. As a composer and arranger, Peter has written music for Jr. Achievement, NYNEX, Westbury Music Fair's Children's Theater and eight original musicals for the American Theater Banquet Com. Peter's original musical, "Pecos Bill" was presented at the 1996 Edinburgh Festival. Peter lives with his wife Karen, son Daniel and daughter Nina, in Trumbull, CT, where he and wife run Steppin' Out Entertainment.

Call Peter at 203-606-2016

SCOTT HANDLEY J.
Scott Handley (Vocal Instructor /Musical Director). A versatile and accomplished musician, J Scott Handley, has appeared on stage as both solo vocalist and pianist. Scott is a graduate of Florida State University's School of Music and holds a BA in Piano and Voice. Private teachers and coaches have included Leonidas Lepovetsky, Dr. Judy Arthur, Juang Lin, Dr. Larry Gerber, Marianne Challis, and Kristin Huffman. He currently is the full time Musical Director for Stony Creek Church of God, Regional Center for the Arts, and many other local arts organizations. Mr. Handley has also musically directed/conducted for Dinner Theatre at the Mansion (Stockbridge, MA), Younger Actors Theatre (Tallahassee, FL.) and Curtain Call (Stamford, CT) to name a few. Prior to settling in CT, he taught and musically directed for the controversial author and educator Michael DeSisto at the DeSisto Mansion in Stockbridge, MA where he had the opportunity of musically directing the tour of the off Broadway sensation Inappropriate, which was based on the journals and experiences of the students performers. Mr. Handley now most proudly teaches private voice lessons to area teens and young adults through C.A.S.T Voice Studio where students have been accepted to some of the top ranked College musical theatre programs in the nation. In the past summer breaks, he added the job title of producing to his list of credits. Joining with his private voice students, C.A.S.T. successfully presented RAGTIME in the summer 2006 to full houses and rave reviews. Most recent musical director credits include: Little Woman, Grease, Pippin, Sweet Charity, Ragtime, Once Upon A Mattress, How to Succeed in Business, Damn Yankees, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, School House Rock. Other Professional credits include: The touring company of The Laughing Stock, Florida's musically correct political cabaret, Butterfly Tour Productions and many more. Currently, Mr. Handley enjoys accompanying for New York casting agent workshops, Vocal Workshops, and cabaret singer in the tri-state area however; his favorite role is being the proud Uncle to the coolest nephews in the world. Mr. Handley now teaches private voice and musical theater classes at the Performing Arts Center of Connecticut.

For a FREE Voice Evaluation, more information or to book your private lessons Call:850-321-5200.

VOICE RECITALS

Voice Recitals will be held each Fall and Spring at PACC's - The Warehouse (black box theater). Dates will be announced for the 2011-2012 season.
Our Voice Faculty:
- College Audition Preparation
- Audition Coaching

Free Voice Evaluations

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