Summer Programs
About ArtsBridge Summer Programs
ArtsBridge Summer in New York
The Signature ArtsBridge Summer Program in New York is a 2-week intensive held each August in New York City. Students and faculty from around the country convene for classes, coaching and workshops, as well as opportunities to meet professionals in their field and build their network.
ArtsBridge Summer NYC 2012
Acting and Musical Theater
Sunday, August 5th – Friday, August 17th, 2012
The elite ArtsBridge Summer NYC 2012 gives dancers and actors specialized guidance on what it takes to be a theatre artist with a close look at college admission in the performing arts field. High school and college transfer students seriously considering a college major or minor in musical theater will learn how to make the right college choice, the importance of collaboration, and will gain valuable assistance on the college applications process.
Faculty members:
Amy Rogers, Artistic Director, ArtsBridge Summer Musical Theater ; Director, Musical Theater, Pace University
Ingrid Sonnichsen, Associate Professor, Acting, Carnegie Mellon University
David Krasner, Associate Professor, Acting, Emerson College
Gary Kline, Associate Professor, Musical Theater, Carnegie Mellon University
Michelle Chassé, Musical Theater Dance Coordinator, Boston Conservatory
Robin Lewis, Associate Professor, Musical Theater, Dance, Rider University
Cost = $2800 + additional cost for housing (if needed)
ArtsBridge Summer NYC 2012 Audition Dates:
Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 4:30pm
Chelsea Studios, 6th floor, Room 606, 151 W. 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
* You must submit your online application by Monday, January 3oth in order to attend the live audition in NYC.
* The deadline for the Virtual Audition through our online application is March 15th.
See link to application below.
ArtsBridge Summer NYC 2012 Audition Requirements:
Two songs from the musical theatre and/or rock repertoire:
- The live audition with provide accompaniment, if you are uploading your audition please provide accompaniment with your songs!
- Please choose songs of contrasting styles.
- Songs should be memorized and have 32 bar cuts.
One contemporary monologue:
- Monologue should be memorized.
- Monologue should be no more than one minute in length.
Dance technique
- Dance needs to show technique and musicality.
- Any type of music is fine.
- Dance should be no more than 90 seconds in length.
* What to Wear for Dance Live Auditions: Wear jazz pants or leggings, leotards or tank tops, or typical dance wear. Don’t forget jazz shoes. Be ready to move!
Click here to apply, upload your audition and to sign up for an audition date