Musical Theatre West (MTW) is offering students ages 8 to 18 a two-week musical theatre conservatory taught by working theatre professionals in the month of July. Students will receive in-depth training in singing, dancing, and acting with an understanding and exposure to different genres of musical theatre and its history. The session will end with a performance showcase for parents and families on Friday, July 20.
The conservatory will take place July 9 —20 Mondasy through Fridays from 9am to noon for 8- to 12-year-olds and from 12:30pm to 3:30pm for 13- to 18-year-olds. The conservatory will be offered at the Musical Theatre West offices, 4350 E. 7 th St.
Since the inception of MTW’s Education and Outreach program in 1991, it has reached well over 100,000 local youth, exposing them to musical theatre through special daytime matinees and school tours, according to MTW.
This summer, in an effort to expand its educational opportunities, MTW will offer a Musical Theatre Intensive Conservatory designed to develop and hone skills necessary for future careers in professional musical theatre. Students, ages 8 to 18, will work with professionals in the areas of acting, voice and dance to expand their knowledge of the world of musical theatre and create the initial foundation for a strong audition package.
Tuition is $200 per student ages 8 to 12 and $250 per student ages 13 to 18.
For more information or to book a child in the workshop, contact Sari Rose Poll at sari@musical.org or (562) 856-1999 x 225.
For more information on Musical Theatre West, visit www.musical.org .
