Tiny Tot Theatre & Elementary Stars Musical Theatre Class 2010

Ages 4-6 Tiny Tots / Ages 6-9 Elementary Stars

Register Now and Join the Tiny Tots and Elementary Stars as they sing and dance their way to a stage performance!

TINY TOTS:

Dates: Tuesday’s, 3/02/10 to 6/19/10 (last class 6/15/10 with performance on 6/19/10)   (no class 04/06/10)   Class Minimum: 6
Time: 3:30pm-4:20pm
Instructor: Holly Bisaha
Class Fee: $195

Both groups (Tiny Tots and Elementary Stars) will perform at the 2 p.m. Matinee of “Bye Bye Birdie” June 19, 2010 at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster.

ELEMENTARY STARS:

Dates: Tuesday’s, 3/02/19 to 6/19/10  (last Class 6/15/10 with performance on 6/19/10)  (no class 04/06/10)   Class Minimum: 6
Time: 4:30pm-5:20pm
Instructor: Holly Bisaha
Class Fee: $195

Both Groups (Elementary Stars and Tiny Tots) will perform at the 2 p.m. Matinee of “Bye Bye Birdie” on SATURDAY, June 19, 2010 at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster.

SUMMER 2010 - TINY TOT THEATRE Ages 4 to 6

Join the Broadway Tots as they sing and dance their way to a stage performance!
Class meets 2 days a week for 5 weeks at the MTA Studio -  3935 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660
With a special big stage performance at the beginning of our Summer on Broadway! opening night show!
Theatre Venue to be determined

Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 13 to August 12, 2010 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Performance Friday, August 13 @ 7:30pm

Non-Refundable Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Holly Bisaha

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Private Voice Lessons

Register now for your private voice lesson, beginning through advanced, all styles, ages 7 and up, including adults.

Lessons available by appointment only.   Each half hour lesson is $35 and each hour lesson is $65.  Call or email MTA for information or to set up an appointment:  949-955-3737     mta_oc@juno.com

Voice Teachers:

Jason Livesay http://jasonlivesay.net

Mr. Livesay is extremely accomplished as a Musical Theatre performer, as well as being a vocal music teacher and director, an instrumentalist, and he has won many awards for Music composition. His credits are so extensive that we highly recommend you visit Jason’s website to read both his performer and his composer bios.

Erin Sears www.erinelizabethsears.com  

Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and will receive her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University in Spring 2010. Erin enjoys musical theatre and has performed prominent roles in shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Sound of Music (Leisel), Working (Housewife), Bye Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof. She has performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, the Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recording sessions for film scores and movie trailers and has shared the stage with The Ralph Carmichael Big Band, and Linda Eder. She regularly performs with the award-winning quartet Hypnotic, and the two-time Sweet Adeline International Chorus Champions the Harborlites. Erin has been teaching music in Orange County for five years.  Check out Erin’s website for more details.

Group Broadway Vocal Classes

Ages: 7-15
Date:  Monday’s  3/15/10 to 5/24/10   (no class 04/05/10)        Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm

Class Fee:  $199

OR  Take advantage of our SPECIAL!    If you take Group Broadway Vocals AND session #2 Dancing With Kristina, pay $353 total for BOTH! That is 1 free Group Vocals class and 1 free Dance class!

Our Group Vocals class will provide the students with the exciting opportunity to discover their voices through fun vocal techniques. The class will learn about different musical styles, and have a chance to improve vocal skills through solo as well as ensemble singing. You will also learn about basic musicianship including, tempo, dynamics, and note reading.

Group Broadway Vocal Instructor: Erin Sears

Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and will receive her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University in Spring 2010. Erin enjoys musical theatre and has performed prominent roles in shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Sound of Music (Leisel), Working (Housewife), Bye Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof. She has performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, the Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recording sessions for film scores and movie trailers and has shared the stage with The Ralph Carmichael Big Band, and Linda Eder. She regularly performs with the award-winning quartet Hypnotic, and the two-time Sweet Adeline International Chorus Champions the Harborlites. Erin as been teaching music in Orange County for five years.
Check out her website for additional info:    www.erinelizabethsears.com

SUMMER 2010 - GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUE MASTER CLASS

July 12 ~ 1 NIGHT ONLY ~  6:00pm-8:00pm  ~  Class Fee: $35  ~  Ages 9-adult
Learn the Art of singing Musical Theatre songs with ease and proper technique from one of the best, ERIN SEARS. Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She’s performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recordings for film scores & movie trailers amongst many other stage performances.

REFER TO MASTER CLASS LINK ON HOME PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS

Acting for the Musical Theatre Stage - ages 12-18

ACTING FOR THE MUSICAL THEATRE STAGE - FOR AGES 12-18:

Ages:  12-18
Dates: Saturday’s, 3/13/10 to 5/22/10   (no class on 4/03/10)
Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Deborah Mathews
Class Fee:  $220
Register Here

This session students will work on Classical Monologues. All material will be provided. Students will work on what it is like to be “in the moment” as one discovers a whole new world of character development. As a special treat at the end of the semester, students will have a mock audition with an industry professional. The students will get real feedback, which provides for an amazing learning opportunity.

MTA’S resident Acting Teacher and Assistant Production Director, DEBORAH MATHEWS, is a proud member of Actor’s Equity and a graduate of the American Center for Musical Theater in New York City, where she trained with the likes of Joanna Gleason, E. Katherine Kerr, and Deborah Lavine.

SUMMER 2010 -  ONE NIGHT MASTER CLASS OFFERED

REFER TO THE MASTER CLASSES LINK ON HOME PAGE FOR DETAILS

Dance

Ages: 9-15

Dancing with Kristina! REGISTER NOW
Class Minimum: 5

Dates: Session #1: Monday’s, 1/25/10 - 3/08/10          Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm     Class Fee: $135
Instructor: Kristina Clark

Dates:  Session #2: Monday’s, 3/15/10 - 5/24/10           Time: 5:45pm - 7:15pm     Class Fee: $193*
(No class 04/05/10)
Instructor: Kristina Clark

*Session #2 Special:
If you take session #2 Dancing with Kristina AND Group Broadway Vocals, pay $353 total for BOTH! That is 1 free Dance class and 1 free Group Vocals class!

This class will be based like a technique class. A good growing dancer needs to have good technique as a foundation. The class will consist of warm up, across the floor combos, barre work, and small routines to connect what we’ve learned.

SUMMER 2010 - ONE NIGHT MASTER CLASS OFFERED - $35 - TAUGHT BY ROBIN TROWBRIDGE.  SEE MASTER CLASSES LINK ON HOME PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS

Beginning Musical Theatre Tap with Jimmy for Kids 10+ & Adults!

Ages: 10-adult - No Experience Necessary!
Dates: Wednesday’s, 03/10/10- 04/14/10
Time: 7:15pm-8:15pm
Instructor: Jimmy Hippenstiel
Class Fee: $90   -Special Offer:  Under age 18, sign up with a parent or adult, and receive a $10 discount each!
REGISTER NOW

Master Classes - ages 9 to adult - Summer 2010

MASTERFUL MONDAYS! SUMMER 2010 AGES 9 to ADULT
Every Monday night from July 12th to August 30th. 8 Weeks of different Master Classes…Sign-up for 1 or all 8, or pick & choose your classes!
Cost of each master class: $35.00 or GET ONE FREE if you sign-up for all 8! (Total cost for all 8 classes: $245)
6:00pm-8:00pm at the MTA Studio             Minimum Enrollment for each class: 7     PRE-ENROLLMENT REQUIRED

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July 12 ~ GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Learn the Art of singing Musical Theatre songs with ease and proper tech- nique from one of the best, ERIN SEARS. Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She’s performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recordings for film scores & movie trailers amongst many other stage performances.

July 19 ~ IMPROV COMEDY
Learn how to think on your feet or get an audience in hysterics with pro-fessional ComedySportz performer and teacher REBECCA BARDSLEY. Rebecca is currently a consultant and show director at Disneyland, and provides Improv & Acting instruction for the Disney Performing Arts Aca-demy. She is a developer & creative director for Glowhouse Productions, creating humorous commercial campaigns for the company, as well as new scripts for film and television. Rebecca’s appeared in national commercials for Best Buy, Mobia, SoapNet, and Nintendo.

July 26~MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
High-spirited, high-energy dance experience with ROBIN TROWBRIDGE. Robin will teach the fundamentals of Broadway-style dancing in a fun and energetic way! You will learn not only how to execute the steps, but how to layer the performance on top of it. Robin has served as a show director & maintenance choreographer for Disneyland for many years. In his performance days at Disneyland, Robin was seen in many parades and was a regular dancer at the famous Golden Horseshoe Revue.

August 2 ~ SINGING & DANCING AUDITION WORKSHOP
NOTE: If enrollment in the class is greater than 7 students, this class will be expanded to 3 hours to accommodate the audition process.  No additional fee.
Take yourself through the paces of a Musical Theatre audition with Disneyland’s own SHELLY NICHOLS. Shelly has been with the Walt Disney Co. for the last 31 years as both performer & workshop instructor. Her spirit & enthusiasm for performing and teaching young students is contagious. You will have a laugh while still feeling the energy and thrill of auditioning for a true industry professional who wants you to succeed! Class will include a
professional pianist to accompany you, so bring that sheet music!

August 9 ~ MUSICAL EAR TRAINING FOR THE EVERYDAY PERFORMER
Join SHARON FRAZIER as she teaches you how to become a better music reader. The class will cover simple interval training, hearing a harmonic part, recognizing where a note lands on your voice, and will delve a bit into
Music Theory. A very beneficial class for the serious singer. A professional accompanist will assist in the learning process.

August 16 ~ “ONCE UPON A TIME” - FUN FAIRY TALES WITH JIMMY HIPPENSTIEL! (Class Time: 6:00-9:00pm)
By the end of this class, you will participate in an in-studio staged reading of a classic Fairy Tale. Scripts will be provided, auditioning and casting willnbe done, followed by a cold read of the script with some simple staging &
props added. By 8:45 p.m. your friends and family will arrive at the MTA studio to watch you perform a reading that is sure to make your audience experience that “Happily Ever After.” Followed by a punch & cookie party
to celebrate the evening’s accomplishments!

August 23 ~ ACTING AND AUDITION WORKSHOP
NOTE: If enrollment in the class is greater than 7 students, class will be expanded to 3 hours to accommodate the audition process.   No additional fee.
You’ve experienced the Singing & Dancing audition workshop, why not become that triple threat that everyone fears at auditions? DEBORAH MATHEWS will teach you how to work on a song as a monologue to bring out the best in you as an ACTOR (who sings). Know the intent behind the lyrics and be in the moment! Please bring sheet music to a standard audition song that you may want to improve upon. A professional accompanist will be provided to help you give a final, polished performance of the piece.

August 30 ~ MAKEUP TECHINQUES from BROADWAY PROFESSIONAL PAUL HADABOS
One of the most sought-after professional makeup artists in the Industry, Mr. Hadobas has been a lead makeup artist for Broadway, Los Angeles, and touring productions of “Cats,” “The Lion King,” Wicked,” and “Jekyll and Hyde,” a show he also performed in on Broadway. He will be working locally right here at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on the upcoming touring productions of “In the Heights” and “Young Franken-stein.” Mr. Hadobas is also the resident makeup designer for the LA Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. MTA is lucky to have him take an interest in our students! Please purchase a Ben Nye theatrical makeup kit for this class.

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Summer 2010 is here!  MTA is offering two Summer Camp sessions, Tny Tot Theatre, and Masterful Mondays all summer long!

SUMMER ON BROADWAY! is a two-week, fast paced intensive workshop for kids aged 7 to 19. Students will learn choreography and vocals for a Broadway style revue that culminates in two performances at the end of each session. Each session is a different revue. If you fit the age range, sign up for both sessions! Class size is limited, so register early.

SESSION #1: Ages 7-14 -  July 12 to July 24, 2010** - changed, now ending July 23 (see below)
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
2 Performances: July 23 and July 24** - changed:  July 22 and July 23 @ 7:30pm  (see below)

“100 Years of Broadway” Celebrates the best of Broadway Musicals from decades past in a
fast paced, fun revue!

SESSION #2: Ages 10-19 -   August 2 to August 14, 2010** - changed, now ending August 13 (see below
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm
2 Performances: August 13 and August 14** - changed: August 12 and 13 @ 7:30pm (see below)

“Broadway Sidekicks and Villains”
Celebrating those supporting roles of Broadway. Act I will present songs that were made famous by the secondary leads. You know, the best friend of the ingénue, the comedic relief to the shows hero, the characters who bow second to last! Act II will bring boos and hisses as we pay tribute to Broadway’s greatest Villains & Villainesses. The Devil from “Damn Yankees,” Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast,” Mrs. Meers from “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” and more.

BOTH SESSIONS: First Week of rehearsals and first two days of the second week are held at MTA’s Studio, 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Second Week of rehearsals on Wednesday and Thursday, and performances to be held at :  Session #1:  Village Theatre Arts         Session #2:
Director/Choreographer: Jimmy Hippenstiel        Musical Director: Sharon Frazier

Non-Refundable Fee for each session is $499*  -now reduced to $450 due to one less day

**Changes to session #1: First week of rehearsals plus Monday and Tuesday of the second week will be held at MTA’s Studio, 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660.  On Wednesday and Thursday of the second week and both performances will be held at Village Theatre Arts Theater, 1140 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92867 (near 55 fwy & Katella Ave.).  Due to venue availabilities, we have had to change the performances to Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm, July 22 & 23.  Therefore there will not be a daytime rehearsal on the last Friday (July 23) since we will have already had one performance the night before!  Fee for session #1 had been reduced to $450 to compensate for one less rehearsal day.

**Changes to session #2: First week of rehearsals plus Monday and Tuesday of the second week will be held at MTA’s Studio, 3935 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660. On Wednesday and Thursday of the second week and both performances will be held at tbd.   Due to venue availabilities, we have had to change the performances to Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30pm, August 12 and 13. Therefore there will not be a daytime rehearsal on the last Friday (August 13) since we will have already had one performance the night before! Fee for session #2 has been reduced to $450 to compensate for one less rehearsal day.

*SUMMER ON BROADWAY!
Tuition Special Discount for Current MTA Students ONLY:
Bring someone new to MTA’s Summer on Broadway! and YOU save on tuition!

Bring 1 new person, YOU save $30
Bring 2 new people, YOU save $70
Bring 3 new people, YOU save $100

TINY TOT THEATRE
Join the Broadway Tots as they sing and dance their way to a stage performance!

Ages 4 to 6
Class meets 2 days a week for 5 weeks at the MTA Studio
3935 Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660
With a special big stage performance at the beginning of our Summer on Broadway! opening night show!
(Theatre Venue to be determined)

Class meets Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 13 to August 12, 2010 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Performance Friday, August 13 @ 7:30pm
Non-Refundable Class Fee: $140
Instructor: Holly Bisaha

PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS

Ages 7 - adult
All Levels: Beginning through Advanced
Half hour and one hour time slots available
Email or Call for your requested day and time
½ Hour = $35 1 Hour = $65
Voice Coach: Erin Sears
(Please read Erin’s bio in the “Staff” link)

MASTERFUL MONDAYS!

AGES 9 to ADULT
Every Monday night from July 12th to August 30th. 8 Weeks of different Master Classes…Sign-up for 1 or all 8, or pick & choose your classes!
Cost of each master class: $35.00 or GET ONE FREE if you sign-up for all 8! (Total cost for all 8 classes: $245)
6:00pm-8:00pm at the MTA Studio           Minimum Enrollment for each class: 7       PRE-ENROLLMENT REQUIRED

July 12 ~ GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Learn the Art of singing Musical Theatre songs with ease and proper tech- nique from one of the best, ERIN SEARS. Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University. She’s performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recordings for film scores & movie trailers amongst many other stage performances.

July 19 ~ IMPROV COMEDY
Learn how to think on your feet or get an audience in hysterics with pro-fessional ComedySportz performer and teacher REBECCA BARDSLEY. Rebecca is currently a consultant and show director at Disneyland, and provides Improv & Acting instruction for the Disney Performing Arts Aca-demy. She is a developer & creative director for Glowhouse Productions, creating humorous commercial campaigns for the company, as well as new scripts for film and television. Rebecca’s appeared in national commercials for Best Buy, Mobia, SoapNet, and Nintendo.

July 26~MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
High-spirited, high-energy dance experience with ROBIN TROWBRIDGE. Robin will teach the fundamentals of Broadway-style dancing in a fun and energetic way! You will learn not only how to execute the steps, but how to layer the performance on top of it. Robin has served as a show director & maintenance choreographer for Disneyland for many years. In his performance days at Disneyland, Robin was seen in many parades and was a regular dancer at the famous Golden Horseshoe Revue.

August 2 ~ SINGING & DANCING AUDITION WORKSHOP
NOTE: If enrollment in the class is greater than 7 students, this class will be expanded to 3 hours to accommodate the audition process.  No additional fee.
Take yourself through the paces of a Musical Theatre audition with Disneyland’s own SHELLY NICHOLS. Shelly has been with the Walt Disney Co. for the last 31 years as both performer & workshop instructor. Her spirit and enthusiasm for performing and teaching young students is contagious. You will have a laugh while still feeling the energy and thrill of auditioning for a true industry professional who wants you to succeed! Class will include a
professional pianist to accompany you, so bring that sheet music!

August 9 ~ MUSICAL EAR TRAINING FOR THE EVERYDAY PERFORMER
Join SHARON FRAZIER as she teaches you how to become a better music reader. The class will cover simple interval training, hearing a harmonic part, recognizing where a note lands on your voice, and will delve a bit into
Music Theory. A very beneficial class for the serious singer. A professional accompanist will assist in the learning process.

August 16 ~ “ONCE UPON A TIME” - FUN FAIRY TALES WITH JIMMY HIPPENSTIEL!

(Class Time: 6:00-9:00pm)
By the end of this class, you will participate in an in-studio staged reading of a classic Fairy Tale. Scripts will be provided, auditioning and casting will be done, followed by a cold read of the script with some simple staging &
props added. By 8:45 p.m. your friends and family will arrive at the MTA studio to watch you perform a reading that is sure to make your audience experience that “Happily Ever After.” Followed by a punch & cookie party to celebrate the evening’s accomplishments!

August 23 ~ ACTING AND AUDITION WORKSHOP
NOTE: If enrollment in the class is greater than 7 students, class will be expanded to 3 hours to accommodate the audition process.   No additional fee.
You’ve experienced the Singing & Dancing audition workshop, why not become that triple threat that everyone fears at auditions? DEBORAH MATHEWS will teach you how to work on a song as a monologue to bring out the best in you as an ACTOR (who sings). Know the intent behind the lyrics and be in the moment! Please bring sheet music to a standard audition song that you may want to improve upon. A professional accompanist will be provided to help you give a final, polished performance of the piece.

August 30 ~ MAKEUP TECHINQUES from BROADWAY PROFESSIONAL PAUL HADABOS
One of the most sought-after professional makeup artists in the Industry, Mr. Hadobas has been a lead makeup artist for Broadway, Los Angeles, and touring productions of “Cats,” “The Lion King,” Wicked,” and “Jekyll and Hyde,” a show he also performed in on Broadway. He will be working locally right here at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on the upcoming touring productions of “In the Heights” and “Young Franken-stein.” Mr. Hadobas is also the resident makeup designer for the LA Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. MTA is lucky to have him take an interest in our students! Please purchase a Ben Nye theatrical makeup kit for this class.

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JASON LIVESAY

Private Voice Teacher

Not only is Jason an accomplished performer, but a composer as well. Besides a huge musical theatre background as a performer, musical director and conductor, Jason has been the opening act soloist for concerts of Cheryl Crow, Huey Lewis, Starship, Smashmouth, and more, as well as corporate shows for IBM,Toyota and others. Jason also is an accomplished composer with credits extending into television, motion picture features and trailers, with 20th Century Fox, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, ABC Family, Walt Disney and many other medias and companies too numerous to list here. Jason attended Azusa Pacific University and UCLA and received his music degree. He has a great website that’s fun to visit and will give you more details: http://jasonlivesay.net

ERIN SEARS

Private Voice Teacher

Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County is pleased and excited to introduce to our family, Erin Sears.  Erin received her B.A. Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Vanguard University and will receive her M.A. in Choral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University in Spring 2010. Erin enjoys musical theatre and has performed prominent roles in shows such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), The Sound of Music (Leisel), Working (Housewife), Bye Bye Birdie and Fiddler on the Roof. She has performed in many of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s and St. John’s Basilica in Italy, St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York, the Honda Center, and Beijing Performing Arts Center. Erin has sung on numerous recording sessions for film scores and movie trailers and has shared the stage with The Ralph Carmichael Big Band, and Linda Eder. She regularly performs with the award-winning quartet Hypnotic, and the two-time Sweet Adeline International Chorus Champions the Harborlites. Erin as been teaching music in Orange County for five years. Check out Erin’s website:    www.erinelizabethsears.com