Master Class and Intensive: Don’t Just Sing, Say Something!
Led by Brandon Alpert and Broadway’s Danny Gurwin
A Six Week Musical Theater Workshop Presented by The Alpert Studio for ages 12-25
September 26th – November 7th, 2011
Six Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and a cabaret performance on Saturday November 12th at 7:00pm.
(Non mandatory class on Halloween)
What’s the magic ingredient that will unlock your talent, rivet your audience and get you the part?
It’s the heart of the audition season, and acting is now the single most important factor in booking jobs, winning competitions, and getting the parts you want in musical theater.
In the past, performers could get work based on sheer vocal quality, but those times have come to an end. In the contemporary theater world, the interpretation of the song comes first and foremost. To succeed in today, you must not only be believable, but able to act and communicate your song in a way that is clear, and specific, yet layered.
In this class you will do just that, plus have the opportunity to show off what you learned in an intimate evening performance.
Participation is limited – Enroll Now to Reserve Your Spot.
This class is open to the general public, as well as friends and families of the Alpert Studio, so tell your friends!
Tuition: $160 per student, $100 per additional student (siblings)
TO ENROLL CLICK HERE:
http://www.thealpertstudio.com/
Or call (909) 754-5792
For more information, contact me at brandonalpert@gmail.com
Who Should Attend:
This intensive is aimed at the serious student, who is looking to be a part of the competitive, but rewarding world of musical theater. It will prepare you for your musical theater audition, and give you all the tools (and songs) you need to book the job, and get the part.
We will explore the world of song interpretation in depth, with a strong focus on the fundamentals of acting a song.
And excitingly, all of the students hard work will be shown off in a cabaret performance to close the class.
We are honored to feature Broadway star Danny Gurwin who will lead a dual session master class. Performers will have the opportunity to work at every session with pianist and accompanist Janet Noll.
Brandon Alpert Bio:
Award winning actor and singer, Brandon Alpert is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Brandon is a busy performer and teacher, working all over Southern California. He has appeared in over 20 productions including most recently, acclaimed productions of “RENT”, and “Urinetown”. He recently signed with Buchwald Talent Group, one of the finest agencies in the entertainment business, and was recently accepted into the world renowned acting studio of John Kirby, a coach with clients such as Jeff Bridges, Denzel Washington, among many others. Recently, he attended the “MAKING IT ON BROADWAY” Intensive, and was a part of National Teachers of Singing Conference in Salt Lake City.
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Danny Gurwin Bio:
A Broadway veteran for the last 12 years, learn from one of New York’s best! With shows such as Little Women, Urinetown, The Full Monty, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kismet, A Little Night Music, Forbidden Broadway, A New Brain, and The Thing About Men to name a few, Danny Gurwin has hands-on experience working with some of the New York Theatre’s most accomplished directors, choreographers, designers, and actors.
“Danny manages to push you to places with your talent you never thought possible, in a completely safe and always encouraging environment. Ultimately, he focuses on bringing back an honesty to Musical Theatre, digging for truth in a character with every song a journey of self-realization. To put it simply, after working with Danny, I feel as if I could do anything without any restrictions or fear. I could conquer any obstacle or challenge the business has to offer.” – Kelly McCormack
Janet Noll has earned degrees from the University of Kentucky (Bachelor of Music and Master of Library Science) and the University of Montana (Master of Music). Ms. Noll’s accompanying and coaching experience spans thirty-five years, and includes work in the areas of chamber music, solo, vocal and instrumental duo work, choral ensembles, musical theatre and opera productions. She is a solo and duo pianist, harpsichordist, fortepianist, and chamber musician.