October 2018
Join us for a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, connect, and engage with other moms while learning from high profile lifestyle experts who have unapologetically built successful businesses in traditionally feminine spheres while navigating motherhood. The program is designed to engage and empower the very moms who are bringing their children to participate in high…
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Hope on Fire Teresa Lawsky, CEO of The Laurus Project® has spent two decades as an expert clinician and consultant in breast health care. She will be sharing what The Laurus Project is doing to make hope happen, along with her win-win strategies for optimal health and wellness. Teresa Lawsky is an expert clinician and…
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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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Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larkin and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.
This is the culminating performance of the WHBPAC Young Ensemble, who have honed their skills and worked as an ensemble since October.
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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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Our hit Songwriting Circle goes virtual with veteran East End singer-songwriter Fred Raimondo! Join from the comfort of your home to watch or participate in our casual singer/songwriter class. All skill levels welcome!
All of our non-film virtual programming is free but we strongly encourage people to make a donation to sustain us during these critical times.
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Now is your chance to share your gift of live performance with others! Whether it’s a pop standard, poetry reading, or you simply want to enjoy virtual interaction, join us for our adults-only Emerging Voices night on May 28th, hosted by WHBPAC Arts Academy Director, Kristen Poulakis.
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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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