CONSERVATORIES &
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
These by audition pre-professional acting, musical theatre, dance and filmmaking programs are designed for students who have demonstrated a commitment to their craft as performers and who have shown potential in their talent and a positive attitude in their work. In the conservatories, students work with like-minded peers and professional actors and academics in the Washington, DC area.
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Auditions 2008-09
Musical Theatre Conservatory
December 2008/January 2009
Interested students: contact Kierstie Whitehead at 301-280-1621 or kwhitehead@imaginationstage.org
Acting Conservatory
August , by appointment. To schedule an appointment
Contact:
David Markey
301-280-1646
dmarkey@imaginationstage.org
Speak Out On Stage
Summer Dates tba.
Contact:
David Markey
301-280-1646
dmarkey@imaginationstage.org
Dance Conservatory and Ensemble
May 3 4:00-5:00 PM
May 21 7:00-8:00 PM
Questions?
Contact:
Veronika Farkas
301-280-1643
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org
CONSERVATORIES
Acting Conservatory Grades 6-9
Dance Conservatory Grades 6-9
Filmmaking Conservatory Grades 9-12
Musical Theatre Conservatory Grades 7-10
PERFORMING ENSEMBLES
Dance Ensemble Grades 9-12
Deaf Access Company Grades 9-12
Speak-Out on Stage Grades 4-6 and 7-12
ACTING CONSERVATORY
Grades 6-9
Now in its fifth year, the program is designed as a two-year commitment for students entering grades 6-9. Preliminary work includes the fundamentals of acting, voice and movement using classical and contemporary monologue and scene work, with a full scale dramatic production taking place in the final semester. New Acting Conservatoy clases begin each September and auditions are held during the prior summer. Tuition is $545 per semester.
Imagination Stage's Dance Theatre Program is a proud member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Qualified students participating in the Dance Conservatory and Dance Ensemble may receive points towards recognition and opportunities for scholarships from NHSDA.
Mentor David Markey
301-280-1646
dmarkey@imaginationstage.org
Auditions for new students
Please call 301-280-1696 to reserve a 30 minute timeslot.
Once a student has received their acceptance notice please register for Class #4901
New class will meet on Mondays 6:30-9:00
Returning Students
Junior class
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00
Class
#4902
DANCE CONSERVATORY
Grades 6-8
Imagination Stage’s Dance Conservatory is an intensive dance training program designed for middle school students who have shown potential in their talent and positive attitude in their work. Admission to the Dance Conservatory is by audition and requires a commitment of two years. Four semesters of study focus on the essential styles of ballet, jazz, tap and modern. The goal of the program is to give students concentrated training and the tools to develop well-rounded performance skills. A maximum of 15 students are accepted into the conservatory program every year. Each student is closely monitored and their individual work assessed. Graduates of the Dance Conservatory are invited to audition for Imagination Stage’s Dance Ensemble. New Dance Conservatoy clases begin each September and auditions are held during the prior summer. Tuition is $480 per semester.
Imagination Stage's Dance Theatre Program is a proud member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Qualified students participating in the Dance Conservatory and Dance Ensemble may receive points towards recognition and opportunities for scholarships from NHSDA.
Mentor Veronika Farkas
301-280-1643
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org
Auditions for new students
Please contact Veronika Farkas to sign up
Saturday, May 19, 3:30-5:00
Saturday, June 16, 2:00-3:30
Friday, July 20, 4:00-5:30
Friday, August 3, 4:00-5:30
and by appointment
Once a student has received their acceptance notice please register for Fall class #4931
New class will meet on
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Returning Students
2nd Year
Mondays 6:30-9:00pm
Class #4928
DANCE ENSEMBLE
Grades 9-12
The Imagination Stage Dance Ensemble (ISDE), entering its 5th year, is designed as a two semester program with a performance scheduled in May. ISDE is an audition-based company recommended for advanced dance students and graduates of Imagination Stage’s Dance Conservatory. Dancers must have mastered foundational skills in ballet, jazz, tap and modern technique. A maximum of 15 dancers are accepted into the company each year to ensure that each receives individual attention and specific evaluation. Students gain additional experience throughout the year by performing in various festivals and events. Themes and story lines are created by the director/choreographer to take dancers to the next level: to develop technique, conceptual understanding and expression. New Dance Conservatoy clases begin each September and auditions are held during the prior summer.
Rehearsals: Thursdays 6:30-9:00 and Sundays 1:00-2:30 $595 #4943
Repertory Class: Sundays 2:30-4:00 $295 #4942
Mentor Veronika Farkas
301-280-1643
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org
Auditions for new students
Please contact Veronika Farkas to sign up
Saturday, May 19, 5:00-6:30
Saturday, June 16, 3:30-5:00
Friday, July 20, 5:30-7:00
Friday, August 3, 5:30-7:00
And by appt
Once a student has received their acceptance notice please register for Classes #4942 and #4943
MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY
(Grades 7-10)
New class starting in January 2008
Imagination Stage’s Musical Theatre Conservatory is designed as a two-year intensive training opportunity for young musical theatre students, grades 7 – 10. Students work with two musical theatre artists. Preliminary work includes fundamentals of acting, interpretation of lyrics and music, vocal production and movement. The conservatory participates in “character-driven” vocal and dance technique. Each semester concludes with an informal Open Classroom where conservatory members present works-in-progress (i.e. scenes or monologues into songs, singing or rehearsing a scene as an ensemble). The conservatory begins rehearsals for a fully-produced musical production in Imagination Stage’s Studio Theatre during their final semester. Acceptance to the program is by audition and interview. A new Musical Theatre Conservatory class begins every January. Auditions are held in December and January. Tuition is $545 per semester.
Mentor Kierstie Whitehead, 301-280-1621, kwhitehead@imaginationstage.org
Returning Students
Sophmore class
Tuesday 6:30-9:00
Class #4900
Senior class
Wednesday 6:30-9:00
Saturday 3:30-6:00
Class #4907
FILMMAKING CONSERVATORY
Grades 9-12
This senior level course is for dedicated film students who can commit to a year-long program where an education in advanced filmmaking techniques is integrated into a hands-on film project. Each film will has one director who will work with the class/crew in development and production, and all students individually edit the project to its completion.
Friday 4:00-6:00
Class #4963
Mentor David Stern
digitalmedia@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1649
New Students
Please contact David Stern for an interview.
SPEAK-OUT ON STAGE
GRADES 4-6 and 7-12
This innovative and exciting program is now in its third year with new and unique opportunities! The goal of the Speak-Out on Stage program is to give young artists a voice and a forum for issues important to them. Students who are risk-takers with the passion to share their experiences and their ideas to create a dramatic and insightful new work will love this process. This is your chance Speak-Out about what’s important to you! Act, sing and dance what you feel. New Speak-Out on Stage ensembles form each September and auditions are held during the prior summer. Tuition is $545 per semester.
Mentor Kelly Williams
301-280-1663
kwilliams@imaginationstage.org
New Students
Please contact Kelly Williams for an interview. Auditions for new students in September 2007. Call 301-280-1696 to sign up for a timeslot.
Junior Company
Sunday 4:30-7:00 and Thursday 5:00-6:30 or 7:00-8:30
Class #4906
Senior Company
Wednesday 6:30-9:00 and Sunday 4:30-7:00
Class #4905
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