This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Ariana Morales

Saturdays, 10:30am - 11:30am

5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22

Learn how the body can be an instrument in storytelling and developing characters, shapes and formations. Ariana Morales has performed in various shows and parades at both The Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Universal Orlando Resort. She teaches theatre and dance throughout Westchester and Connecticut. Recent performance credits include: Spring Awakening, Chicago, The Marvelous Wonderettes and the Westchester Premiere of 9 to 5 the Musical.

Registration: $112

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Natasha Fenster

Tuesdays, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Use your voice and basic instruments as storytelling tools to create a musical performance for an invited audience on the final class! Natasha Fenster received her BM in Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon and also teaches with Music Together in Fairfield. She’s performed at Curtain Call in Pirates, Nunsense, Joseph… and more, as well as with several other local companies.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Donnie Moody

Thursdays, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

Bring fairytales and fables to life! Challenge your imagination as you create a storybook performance for an invited audience!  Donnie Moody teaches dramatic arts at Westover Magnet School and has been teaching and directing children for over 20 years, creating his own storybook stage adaptations.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Tony Republicano

Saturdays, 10:00am - 11:15am

5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22

Challenge your creativity, confidence, and build trust in yourself and fellow performers as you create characters and scenarios on the spot.  Tony Republicano has been teaching at Curtain Call since its inception and is proud to be on the Connecticut Office of the Arts Teaching Artist Roster, a resource of high-quality Connecticut artists juried for excellence in their art forms and their capacity to work in schools and community settings. He brings a variety of theatre programs to Higher Order Thinking schools throughout the state and performs social-issue theatre (anti-bullying, diversity, etc.) with Interactive Educational Theatre. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA whose credits include Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Following and several independent films. Tony’s also appeared on local stages.

Registration: $220

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Bret Fox

Mondays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17

This popular style’s become a new staple in musical theatre thanks to musicals like Legally Blonde, In the Heights, and Bring It On. Bret Fox has taught theatre and dance throughout Westchester and Connecticut. Professional performance credits include A Christmas Carol at MSG (1998 and 1999), the role of Nathan in The Full Monty (1st & 2nd National Tours) and various shows and parades at The Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Universal Orlando Resort and Nickelodeon Suites Resort.

Registration: $112

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Bret Fox

Mondays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17

A trademark style of Broadway dance, thanks to musicals like 42nd Street, Anything Goes and Crazy For You. Bret Fox has taught theatre and dance throughout Westchester and Connecticut. Professional performance credits include A Christmas Carol at MSG (1998 and 1999), the role of Nathan in The Full Monty (1st & 2nd National Tours) and various shows and parades at The Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Universal Orlando Resort and Nickelodeon Suites Resort.

Registration: $112

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Tracy Locke

Tuesdays, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Young actors will push their creativity, build confidence, and learn to trust themselves and their fellow performers as they challenge their instincts and imaginations to create characters and scenarios on the spot. Tracy Locke is thrilled to be back with Curtain Call after four years in LA where she taught improvisation, sketch, drama and stand-up comedy with Star Education. She’s studied improvisation with Upright Citizens Brigade (NYC & LA), Second City, IO West, Chicago City Limits and the Groundlings, and stand-up with the American Comedy Institute.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Tony Republicano

Wednesdays 4:15pm - 5:30pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

The camera never lies and picks up every detail. Learn techniques in how to be relaxed and truthful on-camera, whether it be commercials, a series or films, as well as industry tricks of the trade. Tony Republicano has been teaching at Curtain Call since its inception and is proud to be on the Connecticut Office of the Arts Teaching Artist Roster, a resource of high-quality Connecticut artists juried for excellence in their art forms and their capacity to work in schools and community settings. He brings a variety of theatre programs to Higher Order Thinking schools throughout the state and performs social-issue theatre (anti-bullying, diversity, etc.) with Interactive Educational Theatre. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA whose credits include Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Following and several independent films. Tony’s also appeared on local stages.

Registration: $220

Instructors: Jonathan Cahr and Ruth Lettera

Thursdays, 4:15pm - 5:30pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

What does it take to execute a musical number? Find out as we explore some of Broadway’s best-known musicals, combining voice, movement and acting to create a showcase for an invited audience on the final class! Jonathan Cahr has almost two decades of experience in choral arranging for concerts, musicals and his own recordings. His career as an actor and singer spans Broadway, television and national tours. Ruth Lettera is a music and choral instructor whose performance credits span New Jersey, Indiana and Connecticut and who’s participated in several Broadway workshops.

Registration: $220

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Tony Republicano

Saturdays, 11:30am - 1:00pm

5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22

For students beginning to explore acting. Learn to create characters, play emotions, and how to prepare for performance and auditions. Build confidence and creative instincts through improv, theatre games, character exercises, scenes and sketches. Tony Republicano has been teaching at Curtain Call since its inception and is proud to be on the Connecticut Office of the Arts Teaching Artist Roster, a resource of high-quality Connecticut artists juried for excellence in their art forms and their capacity to work in schools and community settings. He brings a variety of theatre programs to Higher Order Thinking schools throughout the state and performs social-issue theatre (anti-bullying, diversity, etc.) with Interactive Educational Theatre. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA whose credits include Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Following and several independent films. Tony’s also appeared on local stages.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Ariana Morales

Saturdays, 11:30am - 1:00pm

5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 622

Explore the process of acting a role hands on as you prepare your own mini-play performance for an invited audience on the final date. Students must have taken a beginning actor’s workshop.  Ariana Morales has performed in various shows and parades at both The Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Universal Orlando Resort. She teaches theatre and dance throughout Westchester and Connecticut. Recent performance credits include: Spring Awakening, Chicago, The Marvelous Wonderettes and the Westchester Premiere of 9 to 5 the Musical.

Registration: $220

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Emily Frangipane

Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

Choreographers like Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse created a style of musical theatre dance that defines characters and unfolds a story through movement. Emily Frangipane holds a BFA in Dance from Emerson College and was in the National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her choreography’s been produced throughout Boston, NYC, Fairfield and Westchester Counties, as well as Curtain Call, Darien High School, Westhill High School and Sacred Heart University. In 1999, she founded The Reach Dance Project. Emily’s taught with Darien Arts Center, Ridgefield Studio of Performing Arts, Connecticut Ballet, City Center Dance and Curtain Call.

Registration: $112

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Tracy Locke

Tuesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Like to make ’em laugh? Challenge your comedic instincts and tickle your funny bone as you explore advanced improv, sketch comedy, parody and stand-up. Tracy Locke is thrilled to be back with Curtain Call after four years in LA where she taught improvisation, sketch, drama and stand-up comedy with Star Education. She’s studied improvisation with Upright Citizens Brigade (NYC & LA), Second City, IO West, Chicago City Limits and the Groundlings, and stand-up with the American Comedy Institute.

Registration: $220

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Tony Republicano

Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12,

This variety-pack workshop for beginners has everything: improv, scenes, monologues, on-camera, and valuable insight into how to get started in “the biz!” Tony Republicano has been teaching at Curtain Call since its inception and is proud to be on the Connecticut Office of the Arts Teaching Artist Roster, a resource of high-quality Connecticut artists juried for excellence in their art forms and their capacity to work in schools and community settings. He brings a variety of theatre programs to Higher Order Thinking schools throughout the state and performs social-issue theatre (anti-bullying, diversity, etc.) with Interactive Educational Theatre. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA whose credits include Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Following and several independent films. Tony’s also appeared on local stages.

Registration: $220

This workshop is no longer available.

Instructor: Christy McIntosh

Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

Who is my character? What does he or she want? What stands in my way and how much am I willing to risk? Unlock clues in the text that will inform your character and create a more sincere performance. Christy McIntosh is a member of the SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association. Her credits span Off-Broadway, the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Hartford Stage, George Street Playhouse, Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, episodes of Law & Order: SVU and national commercials. Students coached by Christy have booked professional jobs, college theatre programs and agent contracts. Christy’s part of the Bridgeport Theatre Company, where she’s produced and directed several shows.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Brian Borowka

Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

A director’s job is like creating a painting: your stage is the blank canvas, your actors and technicians are your brushes, and the colors, textures and intensity are added according to your vision. Explore the fundamentals of directing and present your own, final directing project at the end of the session! Brian Borowka teaches dramatic arts at Greenwich Academy where he’s written and directed several productions. He led the drama program at the Webb School in California, received his MFA in playwriting from Arizona State University and studied directing under Marshall Mason, one of the founders of the Circle Rep Theatre.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Eli Newsom

Thursdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

A trademark style of Broadway dance, thanks to musicals like 42nd Street, Anything Goes and Crazy For You. Eli Newsom has been teaching tap dance for 12 years. His highly-rated DVD series, Tap Dance Made Easy, has become the most popular instructional tap dance video series available. He created an iPhone app entitled Tap App: a pocket reference of popular tap steps. Eli’s taught with Chelsea Studios and Broadway Dance Center. He’s a local director, music director, teacher, actor, the Artistic Director of Bridgeport Theatre Company, and appeared in Curtain Call’s productions of The Full Monty and 42nd St.

Registration: $112

Instructor: Eli Newsom

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

A trademark style of Broadway dance, thanks to musicals like 42nd Street, Anything Goes and Crazy For You. Eli Newsom has been teaching tap dance for 12 years. His highly-rated DVD series, Tap Dance Made Easy, has become the most popular instructional tap dance video series available. He created an iPhone app entitled Tap App: a pocket reference of popular tap steps. Eli’s taught with Chelsea Studios and Broadway Dance Center. He’s a local director, music director, teacher, actor, the Artistic Director of Bridgeport Theatre Company, and appeared in Curtain Call’s productions of The Full Monty and 42nd St.

Registration: $112

Instructor: Emily Frangipane

Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

Choreographers like Jerome Robbins and Bob Fosse created a style of musical theatre dance that defines characters and unfolds a story through movement. Emily Frangipane holds a BFA in Dance from Emerson College and was in the National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Her choreography’s been produced throughout Boston, NYC, Fairfield and Westchester Counties, as well as Curtain Call, Darien High School, Westhill High School and Sacred Heart University. In 1999, she founded The Reach Dance Project. Emily’s taught with Darien Arts Center, Ridgefield Studio of Performing Arts, Connecticut Ballet, City Center Dance and Curtain Call.

Registration: $112

Instructor: Tony Republicano

Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:30pm

5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

Explore the craft of acting for TV, film and commercials. You’ll learn valuable skills in preparing for on-camera shoots and auditions, as well as gain precious knowledge about the industry. No previous, on-camera experience is required. Tony Republicano has been teaching at Curtain Call since its inception and is proud to be on the Connecticut Office of the Arts Teaching Artist Roster, a resource of high-quality Connecticut artists juried for excellence in their art forms and their capacity to work in schools and community settings. He brings a variety of theatre programs to Higher Order Thinking schools throughout the state and performs social-issue theatre (anti-bullying, diversity, etc.) with Interactive Educational Theatre. He’s a member of SAG-AFTRA whose credits include Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Following and several independent films. Tony’s also appeared on local stages.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Christy McIntosh

Thursdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13

Using the same songs and monologues as everyone else? Want to make the director laugh with you and not at you? Not getting the roles you want? Learn about the audition process from the first “hello” to your last “thank you.” Work on choosing the right audition piece, cold-readings, headshots, resumes and how to make a strong impression. If you’re an experienced actor looking to hone your skills, or a beginner looking to break into the business, you’ll benefit from this class!. Christy McIntosh is a member of the SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association. Her credits span Off-Broadway, the New York Musical Theatre Festival, Hartford Stage, George Street Playhouse, Actor’s Theatre of Louisville, episodes of Law & Order: SVU and national commercials. Students coached by Christy have booked professional jobs, college theatre programs and agent contracts. Christy’s part of the Bridgeport Theatre Company, where she’s produced and directed several shows.

Registration: $220

Instructor: Tracy Locke

Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Comedy is a relief we all enjoy in life, regardless of its style: off-the-wall and unexpected, dark and sardonic, or honest and off-the-cuff. Build confidence, trust, and creative expression as you explore improv, sketch and stand-up comedy! Tracy Locke is thrilled to be back with Curtain Call after four years in LA where she taught improvisation, sketch, drama and stand-up comedy with Star Education. She’s studied improvisation with Upright Citizens Brigade (NYC & LA), Second City, IO West, Chicago City Limits and the Groundlings, and stand-up with the American Comedy Institute.

Registration: $220

Curtain Call’s 2013 Summerstock

Performance Workshop Program is…

Based on the Book

Curtain Call’s Summerstock Performance Workshop Program offers fun, creative and challenging full-day curriculums for ages eleven through sixteen. Our intensive programs focus on acting, improv, musical theatre and Shakespeare, while creating a safe and comfortable environment that promotes confidence and social development.

Now entering its 23^rd summer, Summerstock will be Based on the Book: exploring plays and musicals adapted from fables, fiction and literature. Every two weeks begins a new and exciting program:

Summerstock Creative Theatre: Adapted to the Stage (ages 11 to 16)

June 24 to July 3, 2013; Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Explore plays, characters and scenarios adapted from literature through improv, modern acting and Shakespeare performance. Registration: $725

Summerstock Musical Theatre:  Broadway by the Book (ages 11 to 16)

July 8 to 19, 2013; Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

A tribute to musicals based on our favorite novels, books and stories! Registration: $800

(Register for both Creative Theatre and Musical Theatre and save $150!!!)

Summerstock Creative Theatre: Adapted to the Stage (ages 11 to 16)

June 24 to July 3, 2013; Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Explore plays, characters and scenarios adapted from literature through improv, modern acting and Shakespeare performance.

Registration: $725

Summerstock Musical Theatre:  Broadway by the Book (ages 11 to 16)

July 8 to 19, 2013; Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

A tribute to musicals based on our favorite novels, books and stories!

Registration: $800

(Register for both Creative Theatre and Musical Theatre and save $150!!!)

Curtain Call’s 2013 Summerstock Junior 

Performance Workshop Program is…

Based on the Book

Curtain Call’s Summerstock Junior Performance Workshop Program offers fun, creative and challenging full-day curriculums for ages six through eleven. Our intensive programs promote confidence and social development.

Now entering its 23^rd summer, Summerstock will be Based on the Book: exploring plays and musicals adapted from fables, fiction and literature. Every two weeks begins a new and exciting program:

Summerstock Junior: Storybook Stages (ages 6 to 11)

Session One: July 22 to August 2, 2013; Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Session Two: August 5 to 16, 2013; Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

A well-rounded exploration of acting, improv, music, dance and basic stage craft with a showcase performance adapted from classic children’s literature.

Registration: $750 for each two-week session.

(Register for both sessions of Summerstock Junior and save $150!!!)

Students work in age-appropriate groups under area professionals specialized in the performing arts. All programs take place at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, with two stages, two studio classrooms and air-conditioning. Each two-week session culminates in a showcase performance for an invited audience! All students should bring a lunch and should dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear: no flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes or “heelies.”

Summerstock Junior: Storybook Stages (ages 6 to 11)

Session One: July 22 to August 2, 2013; Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

A well-rounded exploration of acting, improv, music, dance and basic stage craft with a showcase performance adapted from classic children’s literature.

Registration: $750

(Register for both sessions of Summerstock Junior and save $150!!!)

Students work in age-appropriate groups under area professionals specialized in the performing arts. All programs take place at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, with two stages, two studio classrooms and air-conditioning. Each two-week session culminates in a showcase performance for an invited audience! All students should bring a lunch and should dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear: no flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes or “heelies.”

Summerstock Junior: Storybook Stages (ages 6 to 11)

Session Two: August 5 to 16, 2013; Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

A well-rounded exploration of acting, improv, music, dance and basic stage craft with a showcase performance adapted from classic children’s literature.

Registration: $750

(Register for both sessions of Summerstock Junior and save $150!!!)

Students work in age-appropriate groups under area professionals specialized in the performing arts. All programs take place at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, with two stages, two studio classrooms and air-conditioning. Each two-week session culminates in a showcase performance for an invited audience! All students should bring a lunch and should dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear: no flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes or “heelies."