Bendheim Performing Arts Center - Theatre Institute Debbi Katz, Producing Director 472-3300, x302, E-mail: katzd@jccmw.org                                     About the Directors Traci Timmons, Theatre Institute Director, x226 E-mail: timmonst@jccmw.org

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Stars in Training	Theatre Training Program	Classical Acting	Vocal Training
Music & Mitzvah Mania	Musical Theatre Workshops	Summer Musical	Performance Troupe
Birthday Parties	Faculty

Calling all actors!
The Theatre Institute offers tailored instruction, workshops and performance opportunities in theatre and musical theatre production to budding artists. Our professional staff helps you explore your thespian talents in our beautiful theatre! Our program provides a positive and nurturing place to grow. Our program breaks up into seven parts:

2. Theatre Training Program – The heart of our actors’ training program. This is for the performer who wants to learn all there is to know about theatre.

3. NEW! Classical Acting for the Camera and Stage: For High School Teens ONLY

4.  NEW! Advanced Musical Theatre Vocal Training - Sing with Craig Schulman, Broadway’s Phantom, Jean Valjean and Jekyl & Hyde…includes both private and group instruction.
 

5. NEW!  MMM! (Music & Mitzvah Mania!) - a select group of students give back to the community by performing at community events. New this year, an instrumental component and a Spring show chosen just for the troupe.

6. Musical Theatre Workshops - The opportunity for everyone to be involved in a musical theatre production. The show will be presented on our Bendheim stage for family and friends. Audition not required.
 

7. Bendheim Jr. Performance Troupe -  An opportunity for the more serious actors and actresses to participate in a full-scale musical production seen by family, friends and members of the community. Audition required.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2010-2011 LINE-UP OF GREAT CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!

2010-11 STARS IN TRAINING
Nursery Rhyme Theatre 
Ages 3 - 5 (see age requirements for each class - see also the opportunity for some four-year olds in Thursday's Fables)
Does your little one like to pretend and put on shows? They will love acting out favorite nursery rhymes on our Bendheim stage. This class for pre-school students introduces acting, characterization, and storytelling in a fun, nurturing, age appropriate environment. Kids pretend, play, laugh and have fun. Family and friends will be invited to see our work.
 

Mondays, 1:00 - 1:45pm
Students must be four by December 31, 2010	$355
Session I: September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011	TA01F
(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27)
Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011
(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25)	TA01S
Laura Kramer, Instructor
Thursdays,  1:00 - 1:45pm	$355
Students must be three by March 1, 2010
Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011	TA02F
(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30)
Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011	TA02S
(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21)
Kerri Lubell, Instructor

Fables and Fairytales 
Grades K -1 (some four year olds on Thursdays)
This class will bring several well known stories to life. Children develop basic acting techniques through improvisation, pantomime and characterization, and gaining confidence as they express themselves physically, vocally and emotionally. Family and friends will be invited to see their work.

Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00pm	$395
Students attending grades K-1 ONLY in this section
Session I: September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011	TA03F
(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27)
Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011	TA03S
(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25)
Laura Kramer, Instructor
Thursdays,  4:00 - 5:00pm	$395
Students in K-1 plus those who are four by June 30, 2010
Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011	TA04F
(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30)
Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011	TA04S
(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21)
Kerri Lubell, Instructor

THEATRE FOR 2ND AND 3RD GRADERS
Join us in exploring the magic of theatre. We discover improvisation, musical theatre and acting technique through games, theatrical exercises and texts and music from well-known shows. We learn the skills necessary to become vital successful members of a theatre ensemble. Family and friends will be invited to see our work.

Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00pm	$395
Session I:  September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011	TA05F
(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27)
Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011	TA05S
(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25)
Traci Timmons, Instructor
Thursdays,  4:00 - 5:00pm	$395
Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011	TA06F
(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30)
Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011	TA06S
(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21)
Jonathan Cahr, Instructor

ACTING I
We will explore the wonder of all disciplines of theatre: including but not limited to improvisation, auditioning, acting technique and musical theatre. Students use materials from well-known shows to hone their skills. New material is continuously introduced, so students taking this class more than once can continue to stretch and grow. Family and friends will be invited to see our work.

ACTING II
This class is designed for the more experienced actor. Students will sharpen their skills in many theatrical disciplines: including but not limited to auditioning, monologues, scene study and musical theatre.  New material from plays, both modern and classic, as well as musicals is continuously introduced, so students are encouraged to take this class more than once to continue to stretch and grow. Family and friends will be invited to see our work.

Prerequisite: Students must be invited to be in this class or contact Traci Timmons at x226 for a placement audition.

Grades 4 - 7
Mondays, 5:00 -6:30pm	$480
Session I: September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011	TA09F
(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27)
Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011
(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25)	TA09S
Laura Kramer, Instructor
Thursdays,  5:00 - 6:30pm	$480
Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011	TA10F
(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30)
Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011	TA10S
(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21)
Traci Timmons, Instructor

NEW! FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEENS ONLY: CLASSICAL ACTING FOR THE CAMERA AND STAGE
Learn voice, speech, movement, character development, and essential acting values through the exploration of a Shakespearean text such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This class will culminate in a live performance and also include an on-camera acting element. Students work with professional, Juilliard trained actors, currently working on Broadway, TV and film.

Grades 9-12 (8th graders may be accepted with audition/interview)
Mondays, 6:00 -8:30pm	$495
October 18, 2010 – February 7, 2011	TA11F
(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27, 1/17)
ALSO SUNDAYS,  2:00 – 5:00pm
January 9 & 30
Tech rehearsals:
Tuesday & Wednesday February 8 & 9 6:30 – 9:00pm
Final show Thursday February 10th 6:30pm call for 7:30pm show
Charles Matthes & Gregory Wooddell, Instructors

NEW and IMPROVED! ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE VOCAL TRAINING
This master vocal class is designed by the only man in the world to play Jean Valjean, The Phantom AND Jekyll & Hyde! Develop and sharpen technique using vocal and physical warm-ups and improvisation exercises, while receiving professional critique of your work so you learn to think quickly, be spontaneous and make strong dramatic choices. Bring every song from a nicely sung presentation to a well-thought out performance. Our final concert for an audience of our peers and guests will showcase individual numbers and a group performance WITH MR. SCHULMAN. Registration can be done as normal visit the front desk, fax a registration form or call Traci…times for private sessions can only be scheduled directly with the Theatre Institute Director. Contact Traci Timmons at x226 or timmonst@jccmw.org

COLLEGE PREP INSTRUCTION MAY ALSO BE PRIVATELY SCHEDULED WITH CRAIG SCHULMAN

NEW!  MMM!  MUSIC & MITZVAH MANIA (the new & improved Mitzvah Troupe)

Give back to our community through song and good deeds.   MMM musicians and singers will collaborate to prepare a diverse repertoire that will be performed at a variety of outreach and concert venues in our community. Previous “gigs” have included Madison Square Garden, the Intrepid, Nursing Homes, and our own Bendheim Performing Arts Center. NEW THIS YEAR: MMM is now open to instrumentalists of all levels! The ensemble will also be featured at the Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop in the Spring. (Last year’s show was 13!)

Grades 6 and up    (5th graders with permission only) Applicable toward community service and/or Bar and Bat Mitzvah requirements.
Thursdays	$745 (full year)
6:30-8:00pm	MS20
September, 16 - December 9, 2010
(No class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25)
Chanukah Concert: Thursday December 9th 6:30 call for 7:30 concert
Spring show rehearsals:  Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesdays: January 26, February 2&16, March 2, 23 & 30
Thursdays: January 6, 13 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 3, 17, 24 & 31.
Dress Tech Rehearsals Tue, Wed, Thu, April 5-7
Shows: Saturday April 9th at 8:30pm, Sunday April 10th at 2:00pm (actors call one hour before)
Melissa Healy, Kat Raio & Debra Katz, Directors

2010-11 MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOPS
Please note schedules have changed as of 6/15/10
*Grades K-3, 3-8
This is a terrific opportunity for budding performers to be cast in an exciting musical production with no formal audition process. The first 20 children to sign up in each group will be part of this journey. We learn about how theatre works first hand through the process of putting on a production. The final performance will take place on our Bendheim stage.

Prerequisite: Current members of our Theatre Training Program or Bendheim Junior Performance Troupe will be eligible for priority registration. If there are available spaces, we will take students who have taken a class in the past two years and/or who have been at our summer camps, followed by new students by audition/interview only.

Please make sure to check the schedules below very carefully before registering. Participating in Musical Theatre Workshops is making a commitment to yourself and the rest of the cast. We have revised the schedules slightly…there is more rehearsal time than last year, for the same price!
INCLUDES SOME SUNDAY REHEARSALS!!!!



REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Please read these instructions carefully before registering you child!
    
2. Click on “register online now” (a pink starburst) and submit the form.
    
3. This form will be live as of 8:00am Monday October 18th. You cannot do anything before then.
    
4. Please fill out the form completely even if we already have the information.
    
5. Wait to be contacted by Traci regarding completing registration with your payment.
    

Please do not try to register at the desk until after you are contacted by Traci. Once you have followed the steps above, you have secured your place in the queue and there is nothing more to do. Please be aware that you are not guaranteed a spot until your child’s eligibility is confirmed. You will be given a deadline to register at that time before your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Oliver Priority Registration: (for students in a Fall semester Theatre Training Program class) October 18 – November 5
Oliver Open Registration: (available spots will be given to new students) November 8 – December 2
Aladdin Priority Registration: (WITH a Spring class registration ONLY) November 23 – January 31
Aladdin Open Registration: (available spots will be given to new students) February 1 – March 7

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

1. There is no audition required to be in this workshop. There will be an audition process in the first class so that we can cast the show. (Once open registration starts, new students may be asked to meet with us for an audition/interview) Approximately two weeks before we start, we will give you information on the songs we will use at auditions so you have an opportunity to prepare.
    
2. The key to this workshop is for all students to have a fun learning experience. The script will be tailored so that each student in each group has enough to do to be challenged and stretched, but not more than they can handle. The auditions are very low-key and no-one should be nervous. Everyone gets a great part!
    
3. A detailed schedule for each group is below. DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANY WORKSHOP where you have more than ONE conflict. With such a limited amount of rehearsal time, we cannot work around more than one absence. We will try to avoid this, but even that one absence may result in not being able to be a part of the scene(s) and/or musical number(s) being worked on that day. THERE CAN BE ABSOLUTELY NO CONFLICTS ON ANY MANDATORY DATES. Thank you for your understanding of this and if this won’t work out for your child, hopefully we will have another opportunity to work them in the future.
    

2010- 2011 BENDHEIM FAMILY PERFORMANCE TROUPE
New!  Now for the whole family!
Flyer
Satisfy that acting bug by auditioning for our Performance Troupe. Past shows have included FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SEUSSICAL, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and WILLY WONKA.  We put on a fabulous production with wonderful costumes and sets that will be viewed by family, friends and members of the community. Auditions are required.

Debra Katz, Director

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE BENDHEIM
We can tailor a theatre birthday party to your individual interests.
Ages 7-12

Options include:

1. Sing your heart out at an Idol style karaoke party
2. Play theatre games and learn a musical theatre number
3. Have a scene from a well-known show written specifically for you & your friends to practice & perform
4. Bring your friends to see a show at the Bendheim
    

Faculty

Jonathan Cahr is a keyboardist, singer, songwriter, musical director and teacher with over 20 years of choral arranging for various shows and his own children’s recordings. His career spans Broadway, TV and radio. He has toured nationally as an actor and singer for two decades. As a songwriter and vocalist, his upbeat Jewish/American music is loved by families, schools and organizations worldwide. His band, “What’s Up?” has recorded and performed extensively in the area.

Laura Kramer has been teaching acting for over fifteen years and the repertory director in the Daniel Webster Magnet School as well as SAC, and the Children’s Jewish Education group. She is a corporate trainer for Balancing Life’s issues. She formerly taught public speaking for Mercy College, including their Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing-Sing correctional facility. As a founding member of the theatre company Logodaedaly, she co-produced ten full-lenth plays. She is a member of AEA, SAG and AFTRA.

Kerri Lubell is a graduate of the Academy of Dramatic Art. She is an Equity actress who has appeared at the Public Theatre, the Manhattan Theatre Club, Lincoln Center, the Kitchen and many other off-Broadway venues. Favorite regional roles included Helen in “The Miracle Worker,” Chava in “Fiddler on the Roof,” Sally Bowles in “Cabaret” and Hermia in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” She was fortunate to travel to Florence, Italy with the Williamstown Summer Theatre’s Obie award winning production. Kerri teaches drama, dance, art and music for ages two through senior citizens.

Jorge Lopez has been a favorite of kids at the JCC for three years, working closely with our teachers and directors and mentoring our students. Jorge has had a love for the arts and working with young people since he was a camp counselor and tutor at Port Chester High School. He has an Associate’s degree in Communications and Media Arts from Westchester Community College. He has performed in many area theatres, including as Willy Wonka and Horton the Elephant on our own Bendheim stage.

Charlie Matthes is a graduate of Lake Forest College and The Juilliard School and has worked extensively in the Meisner Technique. Though he started as an actor, he has since entered the Indie film world where he has produced, written, directed, shot, and edited features, short films, corporate and promotional videos. On stage Charlie has performed in many modern and classical plays as well as appearing on "Law & Order" & "The Guiding Light" and in films such as "Indelible," "On Account of Amber" and "Rounders."

Gerry McIntyre has worked as an actor, director and choreographer on Broadway, TV, film and stages throughout the world. He has won Robby and Drama Logue awards for Best Director and nominations from Ovation and LA Weekly for choreography. He has worked with Diana Degarmo, Anthony Federov, Rosie O’Donnell and was one of only three American actors from the Broadway Original Cast chosen for the film version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Donny Osmond. Other favorite Broadway roles were in Chicago, Once On This Island, Anything Goes and Uptown It’s Hot.

Dodie Pettit has the distinction of performing in Broadway’s two longest running shows, “CATS” and “The Phantom of the Opera”, in which she was an original castmember. She spent 10 years in these two shows, and has over 4,000 shows to her credit, a milestone that very few Broadway performers have achieved. Other credits include the First National Touring Co. of the Tony Award Winning “Titanic”, and regional shows of A Chorus Line (Cassie) “Footloose” (Vi); “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline” (Patsy Cline), “Singin' in the Rain” and “They're Playing Our Song”.

Craig Schulman is the only actor in the world to have portrayed three of the greatest musical theatre roles: the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera; Jean Valjean in Les Miserables; and the title roles in Jekyll & Hyde. He has also played Che in Evita, Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof, and many other lead roles on Broadway, TV and the opera. He is the creator and producer of the BROADWAY NIGHTS™ symphony concert series and performs three solo concert programs.

Gregory Wooddell is a graduate of The Juilliard School and has taught acting for adults at The Shakespeare Theatre Co. in Washington, DC, and for children and adults at City Hearts and Much Ado About Shakespeare in Los Angeles, CA. As a professional actor, Gregory has worked with Lincoln Center Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Huntington Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company and Alley Theatre, to name a few. He has worked with director Jerry Zaks and playwright Terrence McNally. TV credits include 30 Rock as well as recurring roles on One Life to Live and Guiding Light.

Debra Katz, Producing Director, M.S. Ed., AEA, 472-3300, x302, E-mail: katzd@jccmw.org
Debra Katz has been performing, directing and teaching for many years in all levels of theatre. She holds a Masters in Education and is an Actors Equity Member. Her experience spans Broadway, television, and studio recording. She has performed with various theatre companies throughout the tri-state area and abroad. Her favorite roles include Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Beauty in Beauty and the Beast and Peter in Peter Pan among others. Debra is happy to call the JCC her creative home.

Traci Timmons, Theatre Institute Director, 472-3300, x226, E-mail: timmonst@jccmw.org
Traci Timmons has been a professional actor, singer, teacher, director, producer and administrator for many years. She is a graduate of the Northwest Actors Studio Conservatory Program where she later taught acting and served as Program Director. She has performed, directed and taught extensively throughout the Seattle area, Westchester and New York City. Traci is on the board of the Runaway Theatre Company and a member of Darknight Productions, as well as being the founder of Crazy Eights Theatre Co and the Thespian Youth Movement. Traci loves being a part of the JCC family.