2015 spring/summer
classes
AGES 2 - GRADE 12
INSIDE:
2015 SUMMER CAMPS & TRAINING PROGRAMS
2014-15 PROFESSIONAL SEASON
NEW TO US? SEE DANCE PLACEMENTS ON P. 6
VOICE LESSONS AND MORE!
Musical Theater Center
www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org | 301.251.5766
From the education Director
Kathryn Hnatio Vicere
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the ATMTC Academy. I invite
you to explore the outstanding educational theater opportunities
and high quality musical theater training the Academy offers for
students ages 2 through 18.
Our nationally recognized theater education offerings include classes for a diverse group of
students:
• Our Pre-School Playlabs: cooperative classes for our youngest thespians that focus on
social skills, guided play and stretching imaginative muscles (see page 4-5),
• Exposure performing arts classes such as Sing, Dance, Act! and Acting 101 for both
those grade schoolers who are looking to dip their toes in the performing arts waters,
as well as those who want to make this their “number one after school activity”(see
page 4-5),
• A robust offering of technique-based dance, acting, and voice classes for middle
school and high schoolers (see page 6-7),
• Summer camps and training programs (see pages 10 & 12-13),
• Our Student Production programs (see page 9), and
• Our year-long Pre-Professional Program for aspiring musical theater artists in Grades
4-12.
ATMTC Academy’s creative drama, theater and musical theater training programs take place
in two locations: Historic Glen Echo Park, in Glen Echo, MD and at Wintergreen Plaza, in
Rockville MD.
During the summer months and school breaks, our camps and School’s Out! programs for
elementary-aged students incorporate the fundamentals of musical theater performance
in an inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere. Programs for Middle and High school students
provide immersive experiences for aspiring theater and musical theater artists.
All of our Academy classes’ curriculum complement the National Core Arts Standards,
providing a challenging outlet for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful
performers - including self-discipline, teamwork, problem solving, and self-confidence.
Many of our former students have gone on to achieve great things: ATMTC Academy
Alumni have numerous Broadway, national tour, TV, and film credits.
I invite you to visit both of our locations, speak with our staff and talk with our students and
parents: You, too, will want to join us at ATMTC Academy!
If we can be of any assistance, please feel free email us: [email protected].
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Kathryn Hnatio Vicere
Education Director
ATMTC Academy
see a show at atmtc
PROFESSIONAL SHOWS ARE PERFORMED AT ATMTC IN GLEN ECHO PARK, 7300 MACARTHUR BLVD, GLEN ECHO, MD
PETITE ROUGE,
A CAJUN RED RIDING HOOD
January 30 – March 8
Adapted from the book by Mike Artell
Book, music & lyrics by Joan Cushing
All Ages
Garfield,
THE MUSICAL WITH CATITTUDE
June 19 – August 23
Based on the characters created by Jim
Davis
Book by Jim Davis & Michael J. Bobbitt
All Ages
The WONDERFUL
WIZARD OF OZ
April 3 – May 25
Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum
Adapted by Jacqueline E. Lawton
All Ages
oliver!
July 24 – August 16
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lionel Bart
All Ages
All Performances of Oliver!, a new two-act
family-friendly performance, will be held
at Roundhouse Theatre, Bethesda
to buy tickets, call 301.634.2270 or visit adventuretheatre-mtc.org.3
Preschool playlabs
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 16 AND RUN THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 24.*
Please note that all classes beginning at two years are offered as child-instructor only classes.
Class Name
Princess Sofia & Friends
Explore with Dora & Diego
Broadway Baby
Create the Drama
Age
3-4 years
3-4 years
PreK-K
PreK-K
Day
SAT
SAT
SAT
THU
Time
9:00-9:45 a.m.
9:00-9:45 a.m.
9:00-9:45 a.m.
4:00-4:45 p.m.
Location
WP
GE
WP
GE
# of weeks
8
8
8
8
Tuition
$150
$150
$150
$150
Classes Grades k-3
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, MARCH 16 AND RUN THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 24.*
Class Name
Musical Theater Dance I
Sing, Dance, Act!
Sing, Dance, Act!
Sing, Dance, Act!
Sing, Dance, Act!
Singing for the Stage
Acting 101
Sing, Dance, Act!
Mini-Play: Aladdin
Mini-Play: Aladdin
Broadway Prep
Acting 101
Broadway Prep
Musical Theater Dance I
Grade
K-2
K-2
K-2
K-2
K-2
K-3
1-3
1-3
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TUE
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THU
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4:30-5:30 p.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
5:30-6:40 p.m.
4:45-5:55 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Glen Echo Park (GE), 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Wintergreen Plaza (WP), 837-D Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
*For full schedule, including Spring Break dates, please see back cover.
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Location
WP
GE
WP
WP
WP
WP
GE
WP
WP
GE
WP
WP
WP
WP
# of weeks
Tuition
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$165
$165
$165
$165
$165
$165
$165
$165
$192
$192
$165
$165
$165
$165
Broadway Baby
This is a class for our youngest dancers
that incorporates creative movement,
dancing with props, and storytelling
to introduce and develop gross motor
skills. Your child’s first independent
dance class!
Create the Drama
Using children’s stories ranging from
familiar fairy tales to modern day youth
literature, your child will learn the
basics of presenting for an audience,
improvising, and acting in character.
A fun acting class tailored to young
school-aged children, this class begins
the crossover from creative drama
to dramatic arts. No pre-requisite or
placement is required for this course.
Explore with Dora & Diego
Come on, vamonos! This journey
has all the trappings of the popular
toddler television hit: using the map,
the backpack and three tasks, we
dramatize and craft a different journey
for your little ones through creative
and sensory-oriented play! This
class incorporates very basic Spanish
language, social, cooperation and
cognitive learning skills.
Princess Sofia and Friends
There is so much to see and do in
Enchancia with Princess Sofia and her
pals! Become a student of the Royal
Preparatory Academy each week,
role-playing and gaining important
knowledge along the way: What makes
a real princess is what is on the inside.
Each class will integrate dramatic play
to explore character qualities such as
kindness, generosity, loyalty, honesty,
and grace- a royal combination of
cooperative learning and fun!
Acting 101*
One of the most important classes a
young performer can take! Journey
with ATMTC through the process of
acting: a professional teaching artist
will guide participants using creative
drama techniques through the basics
of acting, improvisation, and character
development. The class culminates
in an informal presentation of the
characters and stories the class created
during the semester. (No pre-requisite
is required.)
Broadway Prep*
Broadway Prep, the second-level
continuation course of Sing, Dance,
Act!, delves further into the craft
of musical theater performance by
teaching students to convey emotion
and character in song, scene, and
movement. Working on developing
these skills individually and as an
ensemble, students will learn to analyze
scripts and songs for performance,
learn correct terminology, and illustrate
an understanding of musical theater
basics. (Pre-requisite of Sing, Dance, Act!
is required, or by instructor permission.)
Musical Theater Dance I**
Musical Theater Dance I is a beginning
dance course designed to introduce
your young dancer to the dance moves
and terminology used in professional
musical theater. Under the direction
of the instructor, students will learn
proper dance terminology, develop
dance etiquette, and increase their
body awareness as they learn the basics
of ballet, jazz, and tap dance. No prerequisite or placement is required for
this course. (Advancement level option
after two semesters, or by instructor
permission: Musical Theater Dance II.
Sing, Dance, Act!*
The best way to introduce your young
thespian to the genre of musical
theater! This class will include stage
performance basics, vocal instruction,
and simple Broadway dance
combinations by creating and using
age-appropriate musical scenes. No
pre-requisite or placement is required
for this course. (Advancement level
option after two semesters, or by
instructor permission: Broadway Prep.)
Singing for the Stage
This introductory vocal course teaches
young students the fundamentals of
healthy singing and musicianship.
Through vocal exercises and musical
theater songs, students will work on
tone production, breath support, and
basic music theory. (No pre-requisite is
required.)
Mini Play: Aladdin!
No audition required
This class culminates in an informal
performance that is guided by the
classics and created by our students.
Participants will join Aladdin, Genie,
Princess Jasmine, Abu, Iago, and Jafar
on a journey to the Cave of Wonders as
they explore the story, its characters,
plotline and sequence; working
together to create their own improvised
theater piece!
*This class is planned with a rotating
curriculum, so that returning students will
continue to be challenged.
**Students who take both the Winter and
Spring sessions concurrently between
September-March may participate in the
Spring ATMTC Academy Dance Recital.
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Not sure what level best suits your student?
Dance placements will be held on Thursday,
January 15th between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Appointments are required.
Classes Grades 4-7
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AND RUN THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 17.
Class Name
Ballet I
Ballet II
Jazz III
Tap I
Acting Technique I
Acting the Song
Tap III
Acting Technique II
Ballet III
Jazz I
Jazz II
Acting the Song
Tap II
Ballet/Jazz Combo II
Contemporary I
Actor’s Workshop III: Twelfth Night
Ballet/Jazz Combo I
Contemporary II
Day
Time
Location
Tuition
MON
MON
MON
MON
TUE
TUE
TUE
WED
WED
WED
WED
THU
THU
SAT
SAT
SUN
SUN
SUN
5:45-6:55 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
5:45 - 6:55 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
7:00 - 8:10 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
10:00-12:00 p.m.
10:30-11:40 a.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
12:00-1:10 p.m.
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
GE
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$673
$397
$673
$673
$397
Classes Grades 8-12
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AND RUN THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 17.
Class Name
Jazz I
Jazz II
Jazz III
Acting Technique I
Tap III
Tap IV
Acting Technique II
Ballet I
Ballet II
Ballet III
Tap I
Tap II
Ballet/Jazz Combo II
Contemporary I
Actor’s Workshop III: Twelfth Night
Ballet/Jazz Combo I
Contemporary II
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Day
Time
Location
Tuition
MON
MON
MON
TUE
TUE
TUE
WED
WED
WED
WED
THU
THU
SAT
SAT
SUN
SUN
SUN
4:30-5:40 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
4:30-5:40 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
5:45-6:55 p.m.
7:00-8:10 p.m.
10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
10:30-11:40 a.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
1:15-3:15 p.m.
12:00-1:10 p.m.
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
WP
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$397
$673
$397
$673
$673
$397
Grades 4 -7
Grades 6 - 12
Grades 8 - 12
Acting Technique I
Students learn a variety of approaches,
methods, and acting techniques with
concentrated work in improvisation,
character development, and scene work.
No pre-requisite or placement is required
for this course. Advancement level option
after two semesters, or by instructor
permission: Acting Technique II.
exercises safely and correctly. Pre-requisite
of Ballet I is required, or by instructor
permission.
Ballet III
Ballet III is the advanced level of ballet, for
the student who is able to master complex
movements and combinations. Barre and
center combinations move faster, and
become more complex than in previous
Acting Technique II
study. Turn-out based on individual ability
In Acting Technique II, students learn
and strength continues to be emphasized
a variety of approaches, methods and
along with posture and core strength. The
acting techniques with concentrated work student is introduced to complex rhythms,
in, monologue study, stage direction,
pirouettes, and jumps. Proper placement
script analysis, and critique. Pre-requisite
is continually reinforced by students
of Acting Technique I is required, or by
applying those concepts to the exercises
instructor permission. Advancement level and movements they learn. At this level,
option after two semesters, or by instructor head and arm movements are coordinated
permission: Actor’s Workshop III.
and synchronized and the memorization of
steps and musicality are further developed.
Actor’s Workshop III: Twelfth Night
Pre-requisite of Ballet II is required, or by
Wit, romance, music and revelry are the
instructor permission.
food of love at this comedic feast of lovers
and fools: Twelfth Night (abridged) is a
Ballet/Jazz Combo I
one-hour condensed studio version of
Ballet/Jazz Combo I is for the novice or
the famous Shakespeare comedy about
beginner student. The combination course
love in all its excess, mistaken identities,
allows students to gain a fundamental
and merry deceptions surrounding
knowledge of and preparation for the
Sebastian and his twin sister, Viola, each of dance forms of both ballet and jazz. Classes
whom, when separated after a shipwreck, consist of learning the standard placement
believes the other to be dead. Pre-requisite of feet and arms, basic terminology,
of Acting Technique II is required, or by
barre exercises, floor work and simple
instructor permission. Once advanced to
jazz combinations. No pre-requisite or
level III, students will continue to work a
placement is required for this course.
different play each semester, culminating
Ballet/Jazz Combo II
in The Academy Acting Showcase to be
Ballet/Jazz Combo II is for the intermediate
performed at the Glen Echo Main stage on
student, who possesses a strong
Sunday, May 17, 2015.
foundation and basic vocabulary in
Acting the Song
both Ballet and Jazz technique. Ballet/
Facilitated by an experienced voice
Jazz Combo II continues to strengthen
teacher and musical theater professional,
technique and flexibility, with the
students will work on the skills necessary
addition of more advanced turns and
to technically and aesthetically perform
jazz combinations. After two semesters
musical theater repertoire. Both up-tempo of study, students are encouraged to
and ballad songs will be chosen for
study each form separately. Pre-requisite
students’ vocal ranges and acting abilities. of Ballet/Jazz Combo I is required, or by
instructor permission.
Ballet I
Ballet I is for the novice or beginner
Contemporary I
student. Core body strength, arms and
Contemporary I is for the novice or
correct turn-out based on a student’s
beginner student. Contemporary dance
anatomy and muscular development are
is a fusion of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical
emphasized at the barre. Center work
and many modern dance styles and is
is focused on the basics of adagio (slow
integrated in contemporary Broadway
controlled combination), preparation for
dance. Classes consist of barre exercises,
pirouettes, simple turns across the floor,
floor work and various combinations of
petit allégro and grand allégro. Before
multiple dance forms. No pre-requisite or
advancing to Ballet II, students must be
placement is required for this course.
able to execute these basic exercises. No
Contemporary II
pre-requisite or placement is required for
Contemporary II is for the intermediate
this course.
student, who possesses a strong
Ballet II
foundation and basic vocabulary in
Ballet II is for the intermediate student,
Contemporary technique. Contemporary
who possesses a strong foundation and
II continues to strengthen technique
basic vocabulary in Ballet technique.
and flexibility, with the addition of more
Students must audition for placement at
advanced combinations. Pre-requisite of
this level. Ballet II continues to strengthen Contemporary I is required, or by instructor
technique and flexibility, with the
permission.
addition of more advanced turns and step
Jazz I
combinations. Before advancing to Ballet
Jazz I is for the novice or beginner student.
III, students must be able to execute these
Jazz is a prominent form incorporated in
Broadway dance. Classes include intensive
strengthening, stretching techniques,
across the floor combinations, leaps, and
turns. Students will gain knowledge of
terminology, strength, flexibility, and
an understanding of Broadway Jazz
technique. No pre-requisite or placement is
required for this course.
Jazz II
Jazz II is for the intermediate student
who possesses a strong foundation and
basic vocabulary in Jazz technique. Jazz
II continues to hone and strengthen
technique in the form, with the addition
of more advanced technique, and step
combinations. Continued improvement
of core strength and flexibility, will be of
focus. Pre-requisite of Jazz I is required, or
by instructor permission.
Jazz III
Jazz III is for the advanced student who is
able to master complex movements and
combinations. These are the highest level
and most advanced students prepping for
professional or collegiate study. Classes
include intensive strengthening warm-ups,
stretching techniques to elongate and
encourage muscle strength, across the
floor movements, leaps, turns and center
combination work. Students will gain
increasing knowledge of Jazz terminology,
greater strength and flexibility, and an
understanding of ever-evolving musical
theater Jazz technique. Pre-requisite
of Jazz II is required, or by instructor
permission.
Tap I
Tap I is for the novice or beginner student.
“Broadway Tap” is the chosen sub-style
taught by ATMTC, which incorporates
upper body and use of arms in addition
to a focus on percussive rhythm and
footwork. Classes emphasize the
development and strengthening of
basic tap technique and terminology
highlighting the importance of rhythm and
sound. No pre-requisite or placement is
required for this course.
Tap II
Tap II is for the advanced beginner student
who has acquired a basic vocabulary and
skill set and is developing technique in the
form. Advanced, intricate footwork and
combinations are studied. Pre-requisite
of Tap I is required, or by instructor
permission.
Tap III
Tap III is for the intermediate tap student.
Student possesses strong technique
and is able to master more complex
combinations. Pre-requisite of Tap II is
required, or by instructor permission.
Tap IV
Tap IV is for the most advanced level
of student. These are the highest level
students prepping for professional or
collegiate study. Pre-requisite of Tap III is
required, or by instructor permission.
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School’s Out! WORKSHOP
GRADES K-5 | GLEN ECHO PARK
The kids have the day off. What do to? Send them to ATMTC in Glen Echo Park and put
your hours in at the office worry-free. Workshops run from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Prior online
registration is required.
WHAT YOU’LL GET for $48¹ or $60¹*
per day:
- A fun day of fun activities including
theatrical games, arts & crafts, play and
movie time;
- An afternoon snack; and
- All of our School’s Out Workshops are led
by professional and caring teaching artists
¹ Price does not include a $5 registration fee.
*$60 dates apply to days when attendees see a performance of
a main stage show.
2014 - 2015 DATES
January 19, 2015
March 27, 2015
April 6, 2015*
April 7, 2015
April 8, 2015
April 9, 2015
April 10, 2015
Spring Break School’s Out! Bundle includes a showing of The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz, for only $225 .
Private Voice Lessons (Wintergreen Plaza location) 4th Grade +
Private singing lessons are taught with care for developing voice with a focus on resonance,
breath control, intonation, and development of high and low registers. Under the tutelage of
a trained academic, private vocal students will explore various genres of repertoire, allowing
the student to discover his/her voice and learn how to prevent damage to the vocal cords.
8-weeks, rolling. 30-minute package: $260/ 45-minute package: $390/ 1-hour package:
$520. To book a package, please complete the Voice Lesson Interest form on our website:
adventuretheatre-mtc.org.
Private Coaching (Wintergreen Plaza location)
One-time only sessions meant to assist with prepping students for an audition or
performance, brushing up on skills after some time away from the studio, or just to get oneon-one feedback from a professional ATMTC Academy faculty member. $70 per one-hour
session. By appointment only, Please call 301-251-5766 to schedule your appointment.
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STUDENT PRODUCTION
PERFORMANCES
ACADEMY VOICE SHOWCASE
Featuring ATMTC Academy Students in Private
Voice**
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Adventure Theatre MTC
Tickets are $5
The voice recital is the culmination of each
student’s vocal studies at ATMTC Academy.
Students will perform songs from popular and
Broadway repertoire.
*At the time of the showcase, students must have been enrolled
for at least 16 weeks to be eligible to participate.
ACADEMY ACTING SHOWCASE:
TWELFTH NIGHT (ABRIDGED)
Featuring ATMTC Academy Students enrolled
in Level III Actor’s Workshop*
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Adventure Theatre MTC
Tickets are $5
Wit, romance, music and revelry are the
food of love at this comedic feast of lovers
and fools: Twelfth Night (abridged) is a
one-hour condensed studio version of the
famous Shakespeare comedy about love in
all its excess, mistaken identities, and merry
deceptions surrounding Sebastian and his twin
sister, Viola, each of whom, when separated
after a shipwreck, believes the other to be
dead.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM:
SPOTLIGHT 2015
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22, 2015
JCC of Greater Washington
Tickets are $15
High kicks, top hats, flaps and glitz. This
fantastic revue of classic and contemporary
Broadway showstoppers, featuring the
singing, dancing, and acting of the enormously
talented ATMTC Pre-Professional Program.
Broadway’s rising stars are in the Spotlight!
ACADEMY DANCE SHOWCASE
Featuring ATMTC Academy Students in
enrolled in Dance Classes*
5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
JCC of Greater Washington
Tickets are $5
The dance showcase is the culmination of
student’s work in Dance Classes at the ATMTC
Academy. Students will perform repertoire
choreographed to showcase technique and
performances skills. Come and see Broadway’s
future stars.
*At the time of the showcase, students must have been enrolled
for two concurrent semesters to be eligible to participate.
Peformances held at:
Adventure Theatre MTC
7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD
JCC of Greater Washington
6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD
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summer musical
theater camp
RISING GRADES 1 - 6
Celebrating 37 years! Experience musical theater in a fun, full-day camp for grades
1-6 in Historic Glen Echo Park! Your child will work alongside accomplished D.C. area
theater professionals and teaching artists during daily rehearsals in dancing, singing,
and acting. With props and costumes, singing and scene-work, your child’s experience
will culminate in a performance of a full-scale, youth-appropriate main stage show for
friends and family. Please note that students are grouped with their peers, and casting
is at the discretion of the director. Space is limited!
SESSION
1
2
3
4
5
DATES
June 15 - 26, 2015
June 29 - July 10, 2015
July 13- 24, 2015
July 27 - August 7, 2015
August 10 - 21, 2015
COST
$800 plus a $14 registration fee
$800 plus a $14 registration fee
$800 plus a $14 registration fee
$800 plus a $14 registration fee
$800 plus a $14 registration fee
Click here to register for SMTC.
ATMTC’s 2015
SUMMER CAMP SEASON
INCLUDED IN TUITION:
µµFull Day Camp in Glen Echo Park
µµBefore and After Care* Available
µµHistoric Carousel Ride
µµPersonal Script & Pencil
µµCommemorative Bag
µµShowing of Garfield, The Musical with Catittude
µµAfter-care is provided by Glen Echo Park. Call
301-634-2226 or email
[email protected] for details.
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ATMTC ACADEMY
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Join ATMTC Academy’s Pre-Professional Program, which prepares
committed and gifted musical theater students in grades 4-12 for
college and/or a professional career. Led by a highly qualified faculty,
Pre-Professional Program Company members train in singing, dancing,
acting, and performance.
New students are accepted into the program by audition only. ATMTC
Academy faculty and staff evaluate each student based on singing,
dancing, and acting ability. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of
ATMTC Academy faculty and staff.
2015-16 Audition Dates:
Saturday, June 15, 2015, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 11, 2015, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2015, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information, call 301.251.5766 or
visit www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org.
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Summer Musical Theater
Training Program
GRADES 6 - 12
From the high school musical to the bright lights of Broadway, whatever your musical theater
aspirations, your foundation will be in technique training.
Led by highly experienced and sought-after teaching artists, this inclusive three week training
program is committed to the development of the next generation of performers by providing
focused instruction in an immersive musical theater environment. Each student will be placed
into a company based on factors including ability, age, and experience. Companies will train
together in technique-specific classes and will work collaboratively during the rehearsal process
on assigned musical numbers, vignettes, and scenes to be presented on the last day of the
session for family and friends.
SESSION I: GOLDEN AGE MUSICAL STUDY
June 15 - July 3, 2015
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Daily
$1200
Company showcases will focus on the study and performance
specific to classic Golden Age studio produced movie musicals such
as Meet Me in St. Louis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Wizard of Oz, An
American in Paris, Ziegfield Follies, Singin’ in the Rain, and others.
SESSION II: CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL STUDY
July 6 - July 24, 2015
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Daily
$1200
Company showcases will focus on the study and performance specific
to contemporary musicals such as Legally Blonde, The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee, Spring Awakening, Rent, Wicked, In the
Heights, Footloose, and others.
SESSION III: BROADWAY REVIVAL STUDY
July 27- August 14, 2015
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Daily
$1200
Company showcases will focus on the study and performance specific
to recently tony-nominated Broadway Revivals such as Guys & Dolls,
West Side Story, Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Ragtime, Oklahoma!, and
others.
Click here to register for SMTTP.
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A TYPICAL DAY AT ATMTC’S
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING PROGRAM
The program consists of a daily schedule in the three core areas of study: dance, acting and
voice, weekly specialized master class sessions with professional musical theater artists and
afternoon genre-specific company rehearsals. The program culminates in a showcase of selected
musical theater works on the final Friday of the program.*
*Note: Roles or performances in the showcase are at the strict, sole discretion of the Director
SUMMER MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
ATMTC Academy is proud to offer merit and financial-need based scholarships for performing
arts students interested in the Summer Musical Theater Training Program. Application, audition
requirements, and appointment scheduling can be found online. You must apply and schedule
an audition appointment online to be considered. Awards available for all three sessions.
Scholarship Auditions (By Appointment)
Thursday, March 12, 2015 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2015 10-2 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2015 5-8 p.m.
For more information about scholarships, please contact Jared Shortmeier at 301.251.5766 x 24
or by email: [email protected].
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FEATURED ACADEMY FACULTY
DIANE HAMILTON has been part of the Washington theatrical scene as a performer,
choreographer, and director for the past 30 years, and an integral part of ATMTC. After obtaining
a degree in dance at the University of Maryland and dancing professionally, teaching and
choreographing have become her passion. Choreography credits include numerous musicals
at area theaters, including Burn Brae, West End, Colony 7, Petrucci’s, Harlequin, Wagon Wheel
Playhouse, University of Maryland, Catholic University, Club Ambassador, Washington Savoyards,
and ATMTC Academy Student Productions. As teacher and/or choreographer, Diane has worked
with Tony Award winner Faith Prince, Goldie Hawn, and many current Broadway performers and is
an adjunct dance faculty member at American University.
TRACY LYNN OLIVERA is a singer, actress and teacher based in the Washington, DC metro area.
BROADWAY: Ragtime (revival). WASHINGTON, DC: Signature Theatre: Gypsy, The Crossing, Company,
Brother Russia, The Best LIttle Whorehouse in Texas, Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along,The Happy
Time, Allegro. THE KENNEDY CENTER: Ragtime, Sunday in the Park with George, Passion, Merrily
We Roll Along. FORD’S THEATRE: Hello, Dolly!, Liberty Smith, Meet John Doe, Shenandoah. STUDIO
THEATRE: Bachelorette. SHAKESPEARE THEATRE: Candide. OLNEY THEATRE CENTER: Rancho
Mirage, Cinderella, The Sound of Music, Carousel, The Madwoman of Chaillot. METROSTAGE: The
Last Five Years, Closer Than Ever. RORSCHACH: Rough Magic, JB, God of Vengeance. REGIONAL: THE
GOODMAN: Candide. CUMBERLAND: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. AWARDS: Five
time Helen Hayes Award nominee. EDUCATION: Catholic University. Tracy has taught Voice and
Musical Theatre Performance at Catholic University, Signature Theatre’s Overtures, Theatre Lab and,
Adventure Theatre MTC. Her Debut LP, ‘Because,’ is now available on CDBaby.com
LESLIE PUTNAM is a native of North Carolina and a Graduate of the Western Carolina University
BFA Musical Theatre Program. She has had the privledge to perform at many wonderful Regional
Theatres and Summer Stocks all over the U.S. She spent the past two years working in Virginia
as a Resident Actor at Wayside Theatre, and most recently spent the Christmas season with Mill
Mountain Theatre in Roanoke, VA in The Sound of Music. She is so excited to be a Teaching Artist for
Adventure Theatre and to be able to teach and share her passion for Musical Theatre.
SHAWN SHORT is professor of ballet at the Catholic University of America. Mr. Short has
performed with K2 Dance, Adrian Bolton Dance, El Tearto de Danza Contemporeanea El Salvador,
Bolton/Smith and has been a guest artist with Dance Alloy. Mr. Short is a Founding Teacher of the
Washington Ballet’s outreach campus at THEARC campus in Southeast Washington, DC. He has
taught in elementary, secondary education through arts integrating programs and afternoon
programs. Mr. Short was the Program Director and Resident Choreographer for the Kelsey Collie
Children’s Theatre for six years. He is the Artistic Director of Dissonance Dance Theatre Shawn is
fiscally sponsored artist with New York Foundation for the Arts and has been funded in part by the
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
TONY THOMAS is a New York based actor, dancer, singer and arts educator who has spent most of
his life performing and teaching across the nation and abroad. Tony most recently played the role
of Ritchie in a Chorus Line at Olney Theatre Center. In national tours, guest appearances, television
and film, Tony has performed and developed his craft under the wings of Joey McKneely, Debbie
Allen, Stephanie Nachamie, David Saint, Tony Powell, Christopher Huggins, Joyce Mosso, and
Mike Malone. He has performance associations with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater, Philadanco, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dancarate’, Inc., and many others.
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ANDY WASSENICH has been working as an actor, director, and arts educator in Washington for
over a decade. He has performed, directed or assistant directed at many of DC’s theaters, including
the Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, Everyman Theatre, Forum Theatre,
Rorschach Theatre, Imagination Stage, The Inkwell, Wandering Souls, and he has taught acting
for The Kennedy Center, National Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Imagination Stage, the Theatre
Lab and Wandering Souls. Andy has been a Kennedy Center/Kenan Fund Director-in-Residence,
Assistant to the Artistic Director at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and a Directing Fellow
at the National Playwrights Conference. In New York, he’s directed two productions at the New
York Int’l Fringe Festival and assistant directed two productions at Manhattan Theatre Club. Andy
received a BA in Theatre from Drew University. He is a graduate of the directing program at The
University of North Carolina School of The Arts, and has studied at the National Theatre Institute at
the Eugene O’Neill Center and the Moscow Art Theatre School.
ATMTC Class Policies
A COMPLETE LIST OF CLASS POLICIES IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ADVENTURETHEATRE-MTC.ORG
REGISTRATION
Registration for all ATMTC Academy offerings is made directly through/with ATMTC. Forms can be found online at www.
adventuretheatre-mtc.org. ATMTC Academy does not accept registrations by walk-in, fax, phone, or mail. Students are enrolled upon receipt of registration form and payment in full. You will receive registration confirmation via email. No further
notification will be given unless a class is filled or cancelled.
PAYMENT
Tuition and administrative/registration fees are due at the time of registration for all classes. ATMTC offers an optional
monthly billing payment plan. An additional administrative fee may apply. Please contact the Registrar for more information. Additional documentation, such as flexible spending account receipts will be issued upon completion of services
rendered within five (5) working days of receipt of a written request.
REFUNDS
ATMTC does not provide refunds, partial or full. Credits may be issued to qualifying students if the Registrar is notified in
writing no later than fourteen (14) business days before the beginning of the scheduled class. Any credits issued must be
used before the end of ATMTC’s calendar year, or before August 30th. Unused balances may also be converted to a tax-deductible charitable donation by request. Should a conflict occur before a scheduled class begins, students may transfer into
another section of the same level class at the discretion of ATMTC. If the student drops a class at any time, pro-rated credits
for other classes will not be issued. Families on the payment plan will still be responsible for the remaining balance on their
account. Families withdrawing from Academy offerings who receive financial aid, may be billed the full tuition amount.
FINANCIAL AID
Merit and economic-based financial aid may be available for ATMTC Academy students. Download the Tuition Assistance
form online under the Academy menu. You may be required to submit your most recent tax form as part of the application
process.
DANCE CLASS PLACEMENT- JANUARY 15, 2015, 4 - 7 P.M.
Dance placements are required for all new students and placement is assigned by ATMTC staff. ATMTC’s placements are
based on professional opinions, the student’s capabilities, and demonstrated growth and individual student’s technical
achievement. Placements during the year are made via recommendations in writing from instructors.
DRESS CODE
FEMALE
MALE
Required
Attire:
Ballet
TOP: Black leotard
BOTTOM: Pink or tan tights
OPTIONAL: Black dance shorts
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary
TOP: Black leotard or black or white form-fitting t-shirt or tank top
BOTTOM: Black dance shorts with pink/tan/black tights, fitted black
dance capri pants, or black jazz pants
Ballet
TOP: Black or white form-fitting t-shirt or tank top
BOTTOM: Fitted black shorts or tights
Jazz, Tap, Contemporary
TOP: Black or white form-fitting t-shirt or tank top
BOTTOM: Fitted black shorts or jazz pants
Required
Shoes:
Ballet: Pink Ballet Slippers (Females); Black Ballet Slippers (Males)
Jazz: Black jazz shoes
Tap: Black tap shoes
Contemporary: None required
MAKE UP DAYS
All other classes require comfortable, modest clothing capable of
movement, and clean-soled footwear.
Make-up days are built into each semester’s class schedule. In the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather,
instructor illness, Glen Echo Park closings or for any other reason emanating by ATMTC, these make-up classes will serve as
a replacement for any regularly scheduled missed classes. Prior notification will be given if and when this make up day will
take place.
Make-up classes will not be held in order to accommodate any classes missed by a student for personal reasons, family
scheduling conflicts or general student illness. ATMTC will only offer one make-up class per semester. If more than one class
is cancelled per semester due to inclement weather or for any other unforeseen reason, only one make-up class will be
offered as compensation. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
PHOTOS/VIDEO
ATMTC reserves the right to use photos or video recordings taken during the course or a program or class for promotional
purposes only.
Questions about the ATMTC Academy class policies can be answered by the registrar.
Email [email protected] or call 301.251.5766.
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School’s Out! Workshop (Spring Break)* (GE)
Spring 15 Break (GE/WP)
School’s Out! Workshop (Teacher In-Service)
Spring 15 classes begin (Grades 3-) (GE/WP)
Summer Musical Theater Training Camp Scholarship Auditions (1 of 3) (WP)
Spring 15 classes begin (Grades 4+) (GE/WP)
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
Monday, March 30 - Sunday, April 12, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Monday, February 02, 2015
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
No Classes
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4 - 8:15 p.m.
5 - 8:00 p.m.
4 - 8:15 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
School’s Out! Workshop (Spring Break) (GE)
Thursday, April 09, 2015
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday, January 19, 2015
School’s Out! Workshop (Spring Break) (GE)
Friday, April 10, 2015
5 - 8 p.m.
DateTime
School’s Out! Workshop (Spring Break) (GE)
Saturday, April 11, 2015
4 - 8:15 p.m.
Event
School’s Out! Workshop (Spring Break) (GE)
Friday, April 17, 2015
7 p.m.
School’s Out! Workshop (MLK, Jr.) (GE)
Summer Musical Theater Training Camp Scholarship Auditions (2 of 3) (WP)
Monday, April 27 - Sunday, May 3, 2015
8 p.m.
7 p.m.
Summer Musical Theater Training Camp Scholarship Auditions (3 of 3) (WP)
Sunday, May 3, 2015
N/A
Friday, January 23, 2015
Spring 15 Bring a Friend Week (GE/WP)
Sunday, May 17, 2015
7 p.m.
Into the Woods, Jr. (JTF) Performance (1 of 3) (GE- stage)
Spring 15 Academy Voice Recital (GE- stage)
Sunday, May 17, 2015
5 p.m.
3 p.m.
Spring 15 Academy Actors Showcase (GE- stage)
Thursday May 21 & Friday, May 22, 2015 N/A
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Spring 15 Classes End for Grades 4 - 7
Saturday, May 23, 2015
9 a.m.- 4 p.m., daily M-F
Into the Woods, Jr. (JTF) Performance (2 of 3) (GE- stage)
Spotlight: A Pre-Professional Music Revue (JCC)
Sunday, May 24, 2015
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
4 - 8:15 p.m.
Spring 15 Academy Dance Recital (JCC)
Monday, June 15, 2015
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
7 p.m.
Spring 15 Classes End for Ages 2 - Grade 3
Saturday, July 11, 2015
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, February 2 - 8, 2015
Summer Camps Begin! (GE/WP)
Sunday, August 2, 2015
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Pre-Professional Companies Auditions (1 of 3)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Into the Woods, Jr. (JTF) Performance (3 of 3) (GE- stage)
Pre-Professional Companies Auditions (2 of 3)
Winter 15 Bring a Friend Week (GE/WP)
Pre-Professional Companies Auditions (3 of 3)
Mark your calendars! Auditions for the Pre-Professional Companies are this
summer! Call 301.251.5766 or visit www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org for details.
Auditions
Workshops
Performances
Musical Theater Center
www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org
GLEN ECHO PARK
7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 20812
WINTERGREEN PLAZA
837-D Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852