SCHOOL OF MUSIC

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

FALL 2020

Our age-appropriate classes are designed to enhance technical, performance, interpersonal, and life skills. From beginners to pre-professional students, our experienced teaching artists will inspire, challenge, motivate and guide students on their journey to excellence.

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Musical Theatre / Broadway • Acting • Tv and Film • Improv High School Theatre Classes • Dance and Movement

CLASSES THIS SESSION INCLUDE:

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Vocals • Musical Programs for Beginner, Developing and Advanced Musicians

CLASSES THIS SESSION INCLUDE:

Our music programs help young performers gain confidence, improve their skills, and create music with their friends. A broad range of musical opportunities are offered, designed to help improve your student’s comprehension skills while offering public performance opportunities in a fun, teamwork-driven environment.

The Count Basie Center Academy team and its teaching artists proudly present this semester’s selection of engaging, onsite and online classes for children, teens and adults

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ENROLL TODAY: ONLINE AND ONSITE SPACE IS LIMITED!

Kids on StageAges: 6-8 • Tuesdays: 3:30-4:30PM • Oct 6-Dec 8 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

Broadway for BeginnersAges: 4-6 • Tuesdays: 5-6PM • Oct 6-Dec 8 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

Beginner ActingAges: 9-12 • Wednesdays: 4-5PM • Sept 30-Dec 9 Instructor: Robin Oddo • $210 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

The Show Must Go OnAges: 8-12 • Fridays: 4-6PM • Oct 2-Dec 11 OR Saturdays: 9:30-11:30AM • Oct 3-Dec 12 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $325 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

Actor’s Playground at the BasieWednesdays: Starting Sept 30 running through June Ages: 7-12 • 3:30-5PM • $160 Monthly Ages: 13-18 • 5:30-7:30PM • $160 Monthly Academy Studios 302-303 • Class Capacity: 12

ON-SITE CLASSESKids on StageAges: 6-8 • Mondays: 3:30-4:30PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Broadway for BeginnersAges: 4-6 • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Beginner ActingAges: 9-12 • Thursdays: 5-6PM • Oct 1-Dec 10 Instructor: Chris Tomaino • $210 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

The Show Must Go OnAges: 8-12 • Thursdays: 3:30-5PM • Oct 1-Dec 10 Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $250 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

ONLINE CLASSES

BROADWAY ACTING AND MUSICAL THEATREAGES: 4-18THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

“Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress WorkshopsAges: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

ADVANCED TEEN ACTING AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTIONAGES: 14-18THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

College Audition PrepAges: 14-18 • Mondays: 4-5PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $105 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8

Find Your Acting StyleAges: 14-18 • Mondays: 5:15-6:15PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $105 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8

Don’t Fear ShakespeareAges: 14-18 • Mondays: 6:30-7:30PM • Nov 2-Dec 7 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani • $150 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

ON-SITE CLASSES

Technical Theatre ProductionAges: 14-18 • Wednesdays: 4-5:30PM • Oct 28-Dec 9 Set Design – VIRTUAL • Wednesday: October 28 Instructor: Joe Riley Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Costume Design – VIRTUAL • Wednesday: November 4 Instructor: Joe Riley Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Stage Management – ON-SITE • Wednesday: November 11 Instructor: Jennifer Lee Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8

Dramaturgy – ON-SITE • Wednesday: November 18 Instructor: Samantha Giustiniani Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8

Direction – ON-SITE • Wednesday: December 2 Instructor: Chris Tomaino Class held in Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 8

Choreography – ON-SITE • Wednesday: December 9 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • Class Capacity: 8

ONSITE & ONLINE CLASSES

Based on the beloved film, this modern-day holiday classic is sure to make every young performer embrace his or her “inner elf” as they help the lovable Buddy the Elf on his quest to find his true identity. This show is filled with all of your favorite characters from the movie

and fun songs and dances guaranteed to make your holiday season, merry and bright!

BASIE ACADEMY JUNIOR BROADWAY PRODUCTION

AUDITIONS:

CALL BACKS:

REHEARSALS:

TECH WEEK: FINAL SHOW:

Tuesdays September 29th & October 6th and Thursdays October 1st & October 8th • 4-7PM Saturday, October 10th

October 13 – December 9th Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-6PM and Saturdays, 9AM-1PM Monday December 7th & Tuesday December 8th December 9th

AGES: 10-18 INSTRUCTORS: ANTHONY GRECO & JESSICA O’BRIEN • $485

PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL 10-MINUTE AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLYEmail for a Scheduled Audition Time: jobrien@thebasie.org

Elf the Musical JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

TVT3 offers private taped audition and editing services for any actor at the Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts. Pricing is as follows: Flat Rate: $75 for 30 minutes of taping which includes a professional reader (for 2-person scenes), lighting, audio and video, editing, choice of compression/delivery format and quick turn-around.

Flat Rate: $125 includes all of the above plus 30 minutes of coaching.

Editing: Editing services are available for actors and voiceover performers who choose to self-tape and want seamless visual/audio presentations. Rates vary; call for pricing.

On-Site or Group Taped Auditions: Rates vary; call for pricing.

All Ages • Instructors: Robert Gengerke / Angela Lomangino

TVT3 PRIVATE TAPED AUDITIONS AND EDITING SERVICES

TV AND FILMAGES: 4-ADULTTHEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

Master the Audition Self-SubmissionAges: Kids, Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30PM Sept 29-Oct 20 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

See The Film, Act The SceneAges: Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 7-8PM Oct 27-Nov 17 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Meisner and FilmAges: Teens & Adults • Tuesdays: 8-9PM Oct 27-Nov 17 • Instructor: Angela Lomangino • $150 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Private Virtual TVT3 Training30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 6-Adult • Instructor: Angela Lomangino Class held through Zoom

ONLINE CLASSES

TVT3’s Prime Time TV & Film Actors Showcase is a virtual event featuring performances shown to agents, managers and casting directors from prestigious agencies. The event begins with a question-and-answer session for participants and industry guests, followed by screening the compiled scenes and monologues, as if performed on stage. As a result of performing in our Showcases, several of our alumni have obtained representation — and some have been cast in major films and TV series!

Alumni from any Prime Time TV & Film Acting and A Film Actor Prepares classes are eligible to audition by uploading a self-submission tape, along with JPEGs of an 8×10 headshot and a resume. After acceptance, actors must attend all assigned rehearsal and recording session appointments. ON-SITE OR VIRTUAL-ONLY PARTICIPATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Prior Showcase performers do not have to audition, but must e-mail your participation request to the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com by Sunday, September 27.

AUDITION SUBMISSION: Audition script and directions are available by contacting the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com. Please leave enough time to allow for recording and uploading your audition (contact by 9/20 if possible); auditions are due Sunday, September 27. Adults, Teens & Kids • Instructor: Angela Lomangino SHOWCASE VIRTUAL EVENTS SUN • NOV 22 On-Site And Virtual Rehearsal and Recording Sessions: TBD within these days and times: Mondays & Fridays • Oct 2-30 • 4-9PM Individual $400 • Family discount: 2 siblings $550

PRIME TIME TV & FILM ACTORS SHOWCASE

TVT3’s Commercial Agents Showcase is a virtual event for performers to meet and demonstrate their abilities for top agents, managers and casting directors for television commercials.. This showcase features a group question and answer session followed by a screening of participant commercial audition video clips (using copy that we provide). This unique TVT3 event has led to several of our students obtaining agent representation! Actors may audition via recorded self-submission by contacting the Showcase Director, Angela Lomangino, at info@tvtalent3.com for required copy and submission directions by Oct. 17. Audition videos are due Saturday, October 24. Showcase alumni need not audition but must email a participation request to info@tvt3.com by Oct. 17 to qualify. As part of the showcase, all participants submit a video using copy we provide. Adults, Teens & Kids • Instructor: Angela Lomangino SHOWCASE VIRTUAL EVENT SUN NOV 8 • 5-7PM $85

COMMERCIAL AGENTS SHOWCASE

IMPROV & COMEDYAGES: 13-ADULTTHEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

DANCE ANDMOVEMENTAGES: 12+THEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

Teen / Adult ImprovAges: 13-Adult • Mondays: 5:30-7:30PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Mike O’Keefe • $315 Academy Studio L01 • Class Capacity: 8

ON-SITE CLASSESTeen Musical Theatre + Pop Culture DanceAges: 12+ • Mondays: 4-5PM • Oct 5-Dec 7 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $210 Academy Studio 302-303 • Class Capacity: 10

Beginner Tap for TeensAges: 12+ • Tuesdays: 6:15-7:15PM • Oct 13-Dec 1 Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $170 Academy Studio 201 • Class Capacity: 10

ON-SITE CLASSES

“Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress WorkshopsAges: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

MUSIC AND VOCALSAGES: 6-ADULTTHEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

Piano EnsembleAges: 9+ • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-26 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Hybrid Session: 3 weeks online, 1 week in-person

Intermediate String EnsembleAges: 10+ • October 6 - December 23 Tuesdays • 5:30-6:30PM • Instructor: Mikhail Kuchuk OR Wednesdays • 5-6PM • Instructor: Laura Petillo $240 • Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person

Cello EnsembleAges: 10+ • Saturdays: 3:30-5PM • Sept 19 - Dec 5 Instructor: Leo Soeda • $270 ($90 month) Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person

Advanced String Quartet (Audition Based)Ages: 14+ • Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM • Oct 6 - Dec 22 Instructor: Mikhail Kuchuk • $280 Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person

Basie Academy A Cappella TroupeAges: 13+ • Thursdays: 6:30-7:30PM • Sept 3 - Nov 19 Instructor: Kellie Shane • $180 ($60 month) Hybrid Session: 2 weeks online, 1 week in-person

ONSITE & ONLINE HYBRID CLASSES

Group Piano for BeginnersAges: 6-8 • Tuesdays: 5-6PM • Oct 6-27 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Class held through Zoom

Group Piano Level IIAges: 6-8 • Mondays: 4-5PM • Sept 7-28 Instructor: Lucy Chen • $100 Class held through Zoom

Intro to SingingAges: 8-12 • Thursdays: 5-6PM • Oct 8-Dec 17 Instructor: Kellie Shane • $210 Class held through Zoom

ABRSM (Associated Board of Royal School of Music) Music Theory Exam Prep: Level 1-2Ages: 10+ • Mondays: 5-6PM • Oct 5-Dec 21 Instructor: Andrew Kosinski • $210 ($70 month) Class held through Zoom

AP Music Theory and Composition PrepAges: 14+ • Mondays: 6-7PM • Oct 5-Dec 21 Instructor: Andrew Kosinski • $240 ($80 month) Class held through Zoom

ONLINE CLASSES

VIRTUAL AND ONSITE PRIVATE INSTRUCATIONAGES: 4-ADULTTHEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY Private Vocal Lessons

30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 10+ • Instructors: Deb Lyons & Kellie Shane

Private Acting Lessons30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 10-Adult • Instructors: Chris Tomaino, Robbin Oddo

Private Tv & Film Acting Lessons30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 6-Adult • Instructor: Angela Lomangino

Private Advanced Character Class with Mike O’Keeffe 30 minute lesson – $40 • 45 minute lesson – $55 Ages: 12+ • Instructor: Mike O’Keeffe

Private Music Lessons30, 45, and 60 minute lessons The individual lessons provide an opportunity to prepare students for internationally recognized music evaluations (ABRSM), state-wide band and orchestra festivals, as well as national music competitions. Instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba and more! Ages: All • Instructors: Monmouth Conservatory Staff

ONSITE & ONLINE CLASSES

ONE DAY WORKSHOPSAGES: 4-ADULTTHEBASIE.ORG/ACADEMY

PJ PalsAges: 4-5 • Saturday, October 10 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Time Travel with XavierAges: 5-7 • Saturday, October 24 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Scooby Dooby DooAges: 5-7 • Saturday, November 7 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

Add A Little Fancy, Just Like NancyAges: 5-7 • Saturday, November 21 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

A Charlie Brown ChristmasAges: 5-8 • Saturday, December 5 • 12-1PM Instructor: Marjorie Enerson • $25 Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 6

“Sugar, Butter, Flour” Waitress WorkshopsAges: 12+ • Wednesdays • October 7, 14, 21, 28 • 3-4PM Instructor: Jessica O’Brien • $25 each / $85 for all Class held through Zoom • Class Capacity: 10

ONLINE ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

THANK YOU!Count Basie Center for the Arts thanks its partners for their support of our artistic and educational programming.

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