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Broadway Intensive
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A six-day camp offering opportunities to expand your musical theater skills and imagine the life of a Broadway performer!
Every year, an amazing set of Guest Broadway performers travels to Des Moines to lead teens in a week-long series of master classes on the “triple threat” skills of musical theater – acting, dancing, and singing. Participants sharpen their performance skills, gain knowledge about the auditioning and casting process, and learn about the Broadway industry from working professionals. The week culminates in a showcase for family and friends. Auditions are not required, although previous theater training or experience is necessary.
For teens entering grades 9 through first year of college, fall 2024.
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Music Required
Each participant is expected to prepare a musical theater song for the week to use in coaching sessions.
Click this link for more information Musical Theater Song Information.
Attendance Policy
Due to the intense rehearsal schedule, participation in the showcase performance is dependent on full attendance throughout the week. Missed rehearsals may necessitate that a participant give up part or all of their role(s) for the success of the overall performance.
Expectations
The week is designed for aspiring performers who are highly interested in musical theater. Auditions are not required to participate; however, previous training or experience is necessary. (We recommend that participants have experience in at least two of the following areas: singing, dance, and acting.)
- A spot will be held for you until the scholarship committee can review applications.
- If you register AFTER public registration opens, your application will be reviewed if a spot becomes available.
- Your contact information
- Your average monthly household income
- A Statement of Interest (preferably written by the student, and then UPLOADED as a PDF or Word document, OR, TYPED directly into the form).
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All refunds are subject to a $40 cancellation fee.
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Written notice of cancellation must be received four weeks prior to the first date of the camp in order for a refund (minus the cancellation fee) to be issued.
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If a cancellation is submitted less than four weeks prior to the camp start date, a refund minus the cancellation fee will only be issued if we are able to secure a new registration to fill the vacated spot.
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Should camp be cancelled by DMPA, a full refund will be given.
- In this camp, students will learn actual Broadway numbers, including the choreography, from Broadway professionals.
- These same instructors coach students in all areas of performance, with heavy emphasis on performing a song.
- Students prepare two solo numbers to use in song coaching.
- On the first day of camp, often students will be asked to sing one of their solos for the group. Students typically are grouped with their grade levels (9th-10th and 11th-12th).
- Students are observed and placed in a dance technique class with others of their age and their demonstrated level of dance.
- Students also work in small groups on their acting skills.
- Each day, students are asked to push themselves to learn and perform at higher levels through teaching and critiques.
- Instructors strive to use different methods to push students appropriately, always looking for when a student is ready for the next step.
- The six-day schedule is filled with rehearsals and coaching sessions that meet each student where they are. Instructors will then work to move students to a new level of performance.
- By the end of the week, students will share with family and friends what was learned and rehearsed during the week in a culminating showcase where students are featured in either an acting scene, a dance demonstration, or a musical number, and all participate in a fully-choreographed number from a Broadway show.