October 2019
This energetic and fun music class is designed for our UpBeat students to sing and dance to their favorite music, while building self -confidence, socialization and music skills. Classes begin Tuesday October 22nd for a total of 8 classes and will culminate in a performance at the WHBPAC Holiday Spectacular December Saturday, December 7th.
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One-on-One with Julienne
Nervous about college interviews? Need assistance with college auditions? Just want to keep your acting technique sharp while the lights are down? WHBPAC Executive Director Julienne Penza-Boone will be taking a very limited number of students to work one-on-one. With an MFA in Performance and Society, and years of acting, directing, and teaching experience, Julienne can help you be your best!
One-on-One with Kristen
Love to sing? Ready to work on proper vocal technique, breath control, belting, head voice, songs for college auditions? WHBPAC Arts Academy Director Kristen Poulakis will be taking students to work one-on-one via zoom to help you hone your singing skills. Kristen has been a voice instructor for over 15 years with all age groups and is excited to work with you!
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Bryce Pinkham
Bryce Pinkham is the Tony-nominated actor behind A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder and The Heidi Chronicles. His credits include Person of Interest, Mercy Street and the Robert DeNiro film, The Comedian. Pinkham’s extraordinary talent and use of song has earned him a Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk nomination, as well as accolades from the Outer Critics Circle and the Drama League. In his WHBPAC Master Class, Bryce will teach students how to fluidly deliver their songs with emotion using techniques from his illustrious career.
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The relationship between director and actor is built on trust. Learn what it takes to cast the right actor and get them to reveal their true spirit on camera. Meghan Rafferty is one of the top casting directors in NYC who, over the past 17 years has worked with some of the most respected directors, writers and producers in the television and film industry – Martin Scorsese, Jim Jarmusch, Woody Allen, and Damon Lindelof to name a few. Her past casting credits: American-ish, Paterson, season one of the HBO series The Leftovers, Falling Water, and the Cannes GoldenLion winner Lily vs Margo. In her Master Class, Meghan give students the right techniques to build character connections, trust with directors, and shares her industry insider best practices for nailing you audition.
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Chris Citera & Alexa Green
Want to work on your belt or mix? What about riffing? Work with some of NYC’s most sought-after voice teachers on improving your vocal technique for musical theater and pop/rock singing! Alexa Green (Wicked) and Chris Citera are both actors, singers, and ivy-league educated voice technicians, whose students have appeared on and off-Broadway, in national tours and regional productions, and include professional singer-songwriters and recording artists.
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Ages 9-18, with parent/guardian July 16 10am-12pm Ever think your super dramatic, talented, spunky child has what it takes to go pro? Meet with Malissa Young of Malissa Young Management and Bi-Coastal Management for a very personal look at what it takes to get into “the business.” Malissa will spend time with parents and their…
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Tween Musical Theatre
This special week-long camp is designed specifically for the tween actor by the WHBPAC Artistic Staff. Students will learn new skills, expand their imaginations and hone their craft as an actor, and writer while rehearsing and performing an original musical written by them!
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In this week- long dance intensive we will help you develop your jazz and tap technique as well as learn famous original Broadway choreography. Taught by Anita Boyer and Kasia Klimuik. This week of camp is sure to help you hone your dancing skills for those future shows!
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Tween Theatre
This special week-long camp is designed specifically for the tween actor by the WHBPAC Artistic Staff. Students will learn new skills, expand their imaginations and hone their craft as an actor, while rehearsing and performing an original play written just for them!
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Ages 12-18 August 5 and August 12 2:30pm-4:30pm How do you book and act in commercials? Actress and casting director Meghan Rafferty will help you from “audition” to “cut!” This fun class is designed specifically to help you develop your skills for auditioning and being to be professionally ready to act in commercials. Tuition: $225…
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Tween Musical Theatre
This special week-long camp is designed specifically for the tween actor by the WHBPAC Artistic Staff. Students will learn new skills, expand their imaginations and hone their craft as an actor, and writer while rehearsing and performing an original musical written by them!
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Ages 12-18 August 19, August 26, and September 2 2:30pm-5:30pm Ever wonder how the actors of the great sitcoms like Friends, Victorious, and Saved By the Bell learned how to act for a multi-camera sitcom? Meghan Rafferty, actress and casting director, will be teaching a three week course on how to act for sitcoms! Using…
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Tween Theatre
This special week-long camp is designed specifically for the tween actor by the WHBPAC Artistic Staff. Students will learn new skills, expand their imaginations and hone their craft as an actor, while rehearsing and performing an original play written just for them!
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