Expanded by popular Demand: Eight Week Session and Cabaret Performance
Led by Brandon Alpert and Broadway’s Danny Gurwin – presented by The Alpert Studio
March 28 – May 16, 2011 •  Eight Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
To reserve your spot: Click here to contact The Alpert Studio Please specify name(s), age of student(s), name of an adult responsible party, and contact phone.
The magic ingredient that will unlock your ability to interpret a song successfully, and perform it in a way you never imagined before.
You may have already honed your audition technique, and found the perfect cuts for your material. Now it’s time to flex those acting muscles and take on the challenge of successfully selling an entire piece of music, and make it completely yours. Whether you are joining us again, or this is your first step into our classroom, there is simply no way you can miss this unique and invaluable opportunity.
As a special bonus, the last in this series of eight sessions is a cabaret performance, open to friends and family, where you will get to show off what you have learned: performing your individual selection, and participating in an exciting group number.
Participation will be strictly limited, and on a first come basis. Enroll Now to Reserve Your Spot.
To reserve your spot: Click here to contact The Alpert Studio Please specify name(s), age of student(s), name of an adult responsible party, and contact phone.
Who Should Attend:
If you are between 13-25 years old, and serious about joining the competitive and rewarding world of musical theater, this eight week session will give you all the tools (and songs) you need to book the job. You will explore the world of song interpretation in depth, with a strong focus on the fundamentals of acting a song.
We are honored to feature Broadway star Danny Gurwin who will lead three master class sessions. Performers will have the opportunity to work at every session with pianist and accompanist Janet Noll.
Tuition:
$180 per student, plus $20 materials fee • $100 per additional student (siblings only), due at the first session
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FACULTY BIOGRAPHIES:
A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Brandon is a busy performer and teacher, working all over Southern California.  He has appeared in over 20 productions, including most recently, “RENT”, and “Urinetown”.  He recently signed with Buchwald Talent Group, one of the finest agencies in the entertainment business. He recently was accepted to join the world renowned acting studio of John Kirby, an acting coach with clients such as Jeff Bridges, Colin Farell and Denzel Washington. Recently, Brandon attended the Making it On Broadway Intensive, and was a part of National Teachers of Singing Conference in Salt Lake City. He recently was nominated for an ITL award for his portrayal of Mark in Rent.
“ Brandon, brings life and love to his character and also has a truly beautiful voice†– Darcie Flanburg
Danny Gurwin
A Broadway veteran for the last 12 years, learn from one of New York’s best! With shows such as Little Women, Urinetown, The Full Monty, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kismet, A Little Night Music, Forbidden Broadway, A New Brain, and The Thing About Men to name a few, Danny Gurwin has hands-on experience working with some of the New York Theatre’s most accomplished directors, choreographers, designers, and actors.
“Danny manages to push you to places with your talent you never thought possible, in a completely safe and always encouraging environment. Ultimately, he focuses on bringing back an honesty to Musical Theatre, digging for truth in a character with every song a journey of self-realization. To put it simply, after working with Danny, I feel as if I could do anything without any restrictions or fear. I could conquer any obstacle or challenge the business has to offer.” – Kelly McCormack
Janet Noll, accompanist
Janet Noll has earned degrees from the University of Kentucky (Bachelor of Music and Master of Library Science) and the University of Montana (Master of Music). Ms. Noll’s accompanying and coaching experience spans thirty-five years, and includes work in the areas of chamber music, solo, vocal and instrumental duo work, choral ensembles, musical theatre and opera productions. She is a solo and duo pianist, harpsichordist, fortepianist, and chamber musician.
Don’t Just Sing, Say Something • March 28 – May 16, 2011 •  Eight Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
To reserve your spot: Click here to contact The Alpert Studio Please specify name(s), age of student(s), name of an adult responsible party, and contact phone.
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