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:
1. Stars in Training – An introduction to theatre for our
youngest actors and actresses.
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.
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Mondays,
1:00 - 1:45pm |
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Students must be four by December 31, 2010 |
$355 |
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Session I:
September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011 |
TA01F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27) |
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Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011 |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25) |
TA01S |
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Laura Kramer, Instructor |
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Thursdays,
1:00 - 1:45pm |
$355 |
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Students must be three by March 1, 2010 |
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Session I:
September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011 |
TA02F |
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(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30) |
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Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011 |
TA02S |
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(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21) |
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Kerri Lubell, Instructor |
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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.
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Mondays,
4:00 - 5:00pm |
$395 |
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Students attending grades K-1 ONLY in this section |
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Session I:
September 20, 2010 - January 10, 2011 |
TA03F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27) |
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Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011 |
TA03S |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25) |
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Laura Kramer, Instructor |
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Thursdays,
4:00 - 5:00pm |
$395 |
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Students in K-1 plus those who are four by June 30, 2010 |
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Session I:
September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011 |
TA04F |
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(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30) |
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Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011 |
TA04S |
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(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21) |
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Kerri Lubell, Instructor |
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2010-11 THEATRE TRAINING PROGRAM
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.
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Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00pm |
$395 |
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Session I: September
20, 2010 - January 10, 2011 |
TA05F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27) |
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Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011 |
TA05S |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25) |
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Traci Timmons, Instructor |
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Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00pm |
$395 |
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Session I:
September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011 |
TA06F |
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(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30) |
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Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011 |
TA06S |
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(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21) |
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Jonathan Cahr, Instructor |
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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.
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Grades 4 - 6 |
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Mondays, 5:00 -6:30pm |
$480 |
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Session I: September
20, 2010 - January 10, 2011 |
TA07F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27) |
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Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011 |
TA07S |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25) |
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Traci Timmons, Instructor |
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Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm |
$480 |
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Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011 |
TA08F |
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(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30) |
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Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011 |
TA08S |
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(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21) |
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Jonathan Cahr, Instructor |
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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.
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Grades 4 - 7 |
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Mondays, 5:00 -6:30pm |
$480 |
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Session I: September
20, 2010 - January 10, 2011 |
TA09F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27) |
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Session II: January 24 - May 23, 2011 |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7, 4/18, 4/25) |
TA09S |
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Laura Kramer, Instructor |
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Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm |
$480 |
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Session I: September 16, 2010 - January 27, 2011 |
TA10F |
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(no class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25, 12/23 12/30) |
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Session II: February 3 - May 26, 2011 |
TA10S |
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(no class 2/24, 3/10, 4/21) |
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Traci Timmons, Instructor |
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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.
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Grades 9-12
(8th graders may be accepted with audition/interview) |
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Mondays, 6:00 -8:30pm |
$495 |
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October 18, 2010 – February 7, 2011 |
TA11F |
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(no class 11/15, 12/20, 12/27, 1/17) |
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ALSO SUNDAYS, 2:00 – 5:00pm |
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January 9 & 30 |
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Tech rehearsals: |
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Tuesday & Wednesday February 8 & 9 6:30 – 9:00pm |
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Final show Thursday February 10th 6:30pm call for 7:30pm
show |
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Charles Matthes & Gregory Wooddell, Instructors |
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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
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Grades 5-12 |
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Mondays |
$495 |
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Session I:
½ hour private sessions 10/11 – 11/29 |
TA12F |
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(no class 11/15) |
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Group Rehearsals: 12/6 & 12/13 6:30 –
9:00pm |
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Concert Thursday 12/16 |
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Session II: ½ hour private sessions 2/14 – 4/11 |
TA12S |
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(no class 2/21, 3/7) |
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Group Rehearsals: 5/2 & 5/9 6:30 – 9:00pm |
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Concert Thursday 5/12 |
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Craig Schulman, Instructor |
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COLLEGE PREP INSTRUCTION
MAY ALSO BE PRIVATELY SCHEDULED WITH CRAIG SCHULMAN
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Grades 9-12 |
$100/hour |
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By
appointment only |
TA13F/S |
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!)
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Grades 6 and up
(5th graders with permission only) Applicable toward
community service and/or Bar and Bat Mitzvah requirements.
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Thursdays |
$745 (full year) |
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6:30-8:00pm |
MS20 |
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September, 16 - December 9, 2010 |
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(No class 9/23, 9/30, 11/18, 11/25) |
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Chanukah Concert: Thursday December 9th 6:30 call for
7:30 concert |
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Spring show rehearsals: Wednesdays & Thursdays
6:30 – 8:30pm |
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Wednesdays: January 26, February 2&16, March 2, 23 &
30 |
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Thursdays: January 6, 13 & 20, February 3 & 17, March
3, 17, 24 & 31. |
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Dress Tech Rehearsals Tue, Wed, Thu, April 5-7 |
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Shows: Saturday April 9th at 8:30pm, Sunday April
10th at 2:00pm (actors call one hour before) |
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Melissa Healy, Kat Raio & Debra Katz, Directors |
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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:
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Please read these
instructions carefully before registering you child!
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Click on “register online
now” (a pink starburst) and submit the form.
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This form will be live as of
8:00am Monday October 18th. You cannot do anything before then.
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Please fill out the form
completely even if we already have the information.
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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:
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Oliver Group A |
Grades K-3 |
$400 |
TA14F |
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Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00pm |
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January 8 – March 12, 2011 |
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(no class 2/19, 2/26) |
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ALSO Sundays 1:00-3:00pm |
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January 23 & February 6 |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 15 4:00 –
6:00pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, March 16 4:00 – 6:00pm,
Saturday, Mar 19 1:00 – 3:00pm |
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Show: 1:00pm call for 2:00pm show Sunday, March 20 |
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Mandatory Dates: 1/8, 3/5, 3/12, 3/15, 3/16, 3/19 & 3/20 |
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Kerri Lubell, Director |
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Oliver Group B |
Grades K-3 |
$400 |
TA15F |
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Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00pm |
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January 5, – March 2, 2011 |
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(no class 2/23) |
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ALSO Sundays 3:15-5:15pm |
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January 23 & February 6 |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 8 4:00 – 6:00pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, March 9 & Thursday, March 10
4:00-6:00pm |
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Show: 1:00pm call for 2:00pm show Sunday, March 13 |
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Mandatory Dates: 1/5, 2/16, 3/2, 3/8, 3/9, 3/10 & 3/13 |
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Kerri Lubell, Director |
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Oliver Group C |
Grades 3-8 |
$400 |
TA16F |
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Saturdays 3:30 - 5:45pm |
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January 8 – March 12, 2011 |
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(no class 2/19, 2/26) |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 15 6:15 – 8:30pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, March 16 6:15-8:30pm,
Saturday, March 19 3:30-5:45pm |
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Show: 4:00pm call for 6:00pm show Sunday, March 20 |
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Mandatory Dates: 1/8, 3/5, 3/12, 3/15, 3/16, 3/19 & 3/20 |
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Traci Timmons, Director |
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Oliver Group D |
Grades 3-8 |
$400 |
TA17F |
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Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:15pm |
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January 4 – March 1,2011 |
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(no class 2/22) |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, March 8, 6:15 – 8:30pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, March 9 & Thursday, March 10 6:15-8:30pm |
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Show: 4:00pm call for 6:00pm show Sunday, March 13 |
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Mandatory Dates: 1/4, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/9, 3/10 & 3/13 |
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Traci Timmons, Director |
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Aladdin Group
A |
Grades K-3 |
$400 |
TA18S |
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Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00pm |
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March 26 - May 21, 2011 |
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(no class 4/16, 4/23) |
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ALSO Sundays 1:00 - 3:00pm |
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May 1 & 22 |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 31, 4:00-6:00pm |
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Dress Tech: Thursday, June 2, 4:00- 6:00pm,
Saturday, June 4, 1:00-3:00pm |
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Show: 5:00pm call for 6:00pm show Monday, June 6 |
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Mandatory Dates: 3/26, 5/21, 5/22, 5/31, 6/2, 6/4, &
6/6 |
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Kerri Lubell,
Director |
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Aladdin Group
B |
Grades 3-8 |
$400 |
TA19S |
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Saturdays, 3:30 - 5:45pm |
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March 26 - May 21, 2011 |
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(no class 4/16, 4/23) |
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Also Sunday 3:30 - 5:45pm |
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May 22 |
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Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 31, 6:15-8:30pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, June 1, 4:00 - 6:15pm,
Saturday, June 4, 3:30-5:45pm |
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Show: noon call for 2:00pm show Sunday, June 5 |
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Mandatory Dates: 3/26, 5/21, 5/22, 5/31, 6/1, 6/4, &
6/5 |
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Traci Timmons, Director |
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Aladdin
Group C |
Grades 3-8 |
$400 |
TA20S |
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Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:15pm |
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March 29 - May 24 |
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(no class 4/19, 4/26) |
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Also Sunday 3:30 - 5:45pm |
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May 1 |
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Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 25, 5:00-7:15pm |
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Dress Tech: Wednesday, June 1 & Thursday, June 2,
6:30-8:45pm |
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Show: 4:00pm call for 6:00pm show Sunday, June 5 |
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Mandatory Dates: 3/29, 5/17, 5/24, 5/25, 6/1, 6/2, &
6/5 |
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Traci Timmons, Director |
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*tickets to performances for Musical Theatre Workshops are
ONLY sold to the participants’ families at $10.00 each. |
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
Show:
WIZARD OF OZ
(includes DVD, T-shirt & cast party) |
$415 |
TA21F |
Audition Dates:
Tuesday September 14, 5:30 – 7:30pm OR
Sunday
September 19, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00pm |
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Callbacks:
Tuesday September 21, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30pm |
Mandatory
Parent’s Meeting & Read-Thru:
Tuesday September 28, 2010,
5:00 – 8:00pm |
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Rehearsals: |
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays 5:00 – 9:00pm October 5 – November 10 |
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Sundays 1:00 – 6:00pm October 17 – November 7 |
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Must give any conflicts in advance…all actors are NOT called
for all rehearsals (*Note: Munchkins and younger actors will
almost always be called and let go during the earlier part
of rehearsal on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until run-thrus) |
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Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: Sunday, November, 14 1:00
– 6:00pm & Monday – Wednesday November 15 - 17 4:30 – 8:00pm |
Performance Dates: (tickets $22/each)
Thursday, November 18, 7:00pm
Saturday, November 20, 8:00pm
Sunday, November 21, 12:30 and 4:30pm |
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE BENDHEIM
We can tailor a theatre birthday party to your individual interests.
Ages 7-12
Options include:
- Sing your heart
out at an Idol style karaoke party
- Play theatre
games and learn a musical theatre number
- Have a scene
from a well-known show written specifically for you & your
friends to practice & perform
- 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.
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