(Duane Alexander in
action!)
These workshops have now been consolidated into one workshop taking place at the RSPA Theatre School, located behind Ushaka at168 Mahatma Ghandi Road from Saturday, April 30 to May 2, 2016. “Taking parents requests into consideration we opted to rather host one workshop in a more central location and over the long weekend at the end of April,” says Duane Alexander.
Especially for budding young singers, actors, dancers and drama students in KZ are two great opportunities to learn the art of being a triple-threat (dancing, acting and singing) performer in musical theatre and fine tune their singing, dancing and acting skills from two of South Africa’s highly regarded and experienced musical theatre performers: Director, musician, actor, singer and songwriter Anton Luitingh and choreographer, dancer, dance teacher, actor and singer Duane Alexander.
These two award-winning triple threat performers have
performed locally and internationally in major music productions including Rocky Horror Picture Show, Evita, Cats,
Beauty & the Beast, Grease, Chicago,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, The Sound of Music and most recently Singin’ in the Rain.
The Musical Theatre Workshop was established in 2010 to
offer scholars, students and upcoming professionals practical training in the
field of musical theatre where students learn in a safe, theatre environment
that is stimulating, educational and entertaining. Not only do students benefit
from participating in professional vocal coaching, dance training and acting
classes they also build on their confidence, make new friends and further their
communication skills while at the same time becoming a little more expressive –
perhaps even finding their true potential.
Says Duane Alexander;"We started the Musical Theatre
Workshop to give children and teenagers a taste of the professional performing
arts industry. We expose them to professional level production techniques,
hoping to instill them with greater appreciation and fonder love of this
fantastic industry. As two individuals passionate about our craft, we really
value the opportunity to discover new potential, develop their skills, all the
while building confidence and boosting self-esteem in a safe, creative and
professional environment. Our hope is to uplift 'Musical Theatre' in South
Africa in the broader sense, but also to gear young talent for a shining career
in the performing arts."
The first Musical Theatre Workshop is a weekend learning
camp hosted in association with the Rising Star Performing Arts Theatre School
(RSPA) at the Twin Streams Centre, Mtunzini, from the afternoon of April 29 to May
2, 2016, for Grade 6 to 12 learners.
The second of the two musical theatre workshops caters for
Juniors (7 to 13 years) and Seniors (from 14 years) at Crawford College La
Lucia over four days from May 5 to 8, 2016.
The cost of the camp at Mtunzini is R2,100 per student and
includes training by qualified professionals as well as accommodation, beverages
and three meals daily. Optional bus transport at an extra cost is available to
the Musical Theatre Camp from Westville on Friday afternoon. For camp bookings,
contact info@rspa.co.za for a registration
pack.
More information at www.rspa.co.za
and venue details http://twinstreams.org/
RSPA, which has a sterling track record for managing highly successful camps
for young performers, is a result driven performing arts training centre and
authorized examination centre for Trinity College, London and LAMDA.
As the Musical Theatre Workshop at Crawford College takes
place during the school term, classes are scheduled outside of school hours. To
book, or for more information call Anton on 082 336 7913, visit www.musicaltheatreworkshop.co.za
or email info@musicaltheatreworkshop.co.za
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