Performance
For those who want to be in the spotlight. Students will attend music/voice, move/ dance, and acting classes in the morning led by professionals in the field. They will rehearse in the afternoon for a fully realized performance on the last day of camp.
Learn from professionals
Students will receive personal instruction from experienced professional directors, dancers, actors, and music directors from the greater Boston area.
Broaden your skills in the industry
Students will work on audition pieces to add to their portfolio, and develop techniques for self-marketing and promotion. They will learn the importance and impact of social networking and how best to use it as a tool for developing a personal brand.
Explore the broadway musical theater industry
Students will learn the steps required to make it on to a Broadway stage. They will look at the history of Broadway and gain an understanding of the many moving parts in the massive capitalist machine that is for-profit theater in the USA.
Develop your skills in:
Spoken voice, singing voice, movement, dance and acting.
Quick facts
| Who is it for? |
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 17 years who is interested in performing. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our two year High School Diploma Foundation (subject to meeting minimum entry requirements) |
| Age |
14-17 |
| Language level requirements |
TOEFL 50+ or equivalent |
| Maximum class size |
36 |
| Availability |
CATS Boston |
| Accommodation |
Single en-suite room |
| Catering |
Meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
| Excursions |
Saturday excursions are included in the fees with pack lunch provided |
| Price |
$6,225 (includes airport transfers and registration fee) |
Subjects
Voice/Music
Students will explore linklater voice technique as well as proper breath support, diction, and vocal placement. The students will then be individually coached on appropriate selections from Broadway musicals.
Acting
Students will look at the methods of several well known acting teachers, namely Meisner, Addler, and Stanislavski. They will then apply these techniques to scene and monologue work.
Movement/Dance
Students will explore literal and abstract movement through Laban Sapes. They will learn basic dance moves from a variety of common music theater styles. They will learn and practice the choreography necessary for the Musical.
Apply what you've learned
Students will participate in a full production of a musical. They will be part of the process from start to finish and experience what a rehearsal process is like in professional theater. They will perform on a professionally designed and constructed set in front of their peers.
Sample timetable
Week 1
| Day |
9:00-10:00 |
10:00-11:00 |
11:00-12:00 |
12:00-13:00 |
13:00-15:00 |
| Monday |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Tuesday |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Wednesday |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Thursday |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Friday |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions e.g. local activity centers, shopping and local points of interest |
| Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions e.g. local activity centers, shopping and local points of interest |
Week 2
| Day |
9:00-10:00 |
10:00-11:00 |
11:00-12:00 |
12:00-13:00 |
13:00-15:00 |
| Monday |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Tuesday |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Wednesday |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Thursday |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Friday |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions e.g. local activity centers, shopping and local points of interest |
| Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions e.g. local activity centers, shopping and local points of interest |
Week 3
| Day |
9:00-10:00 |
10:00-11:00 |
11:00-12:00 |
12:00-13:00 |
13:00-15:00 |
| Monday |
Voice/Music |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Tuesday |
Movement/Dance |
Acting |
Voice/Music |
Lunch |
Rehersal |
| Wednesday |
Tech |
Tech |
Tech |
Lunch |
Tech |
| Thursday |
Tech |
Tech |
Tech |
Lunch |
Tech |
| Friday |
Dress Rehersal |
Lunch |
Dress Rehersal |
| Saturday |
Final Performance |
| Sunday |
Transfers and departures |
This sample timetable is illustrative and is subject to change. We reserve the right to amend this schedule without prior notice.