Marin Musical Theatre Company

Private Voice Lessons with Jere Torkelsen! Time: visit marinmusicals.org/private-voice-lessons.html to schedule Price: $30/lesson Class Description:... During lessons we work on vocal techniques and musical coaching (language, musical interpretation, appropriate roles, etc). The individual lessons can be tailored to your needs. JERE TORKELSEN is a singing actor that has performed for more than 45 years. He holds a Masters of Music in Performance and a Bachelors of Music in Education. Recent musical theater performances include Tony in The Most Happy Fella, Fred in Kiss Me Kate, Charlemagne in Pippin and The Cow in Guys and Dolls. Most notebly he sang the role of Firman and Bouquet in Weber’s Phantom of the Opera while on the national tour. He has worked as a DJ and a backup singer for film and video games. He has been a member of the San Francisco Opera chorus since 1987. During his tenure he has performed many roles including, Gen. John Rawlins in Philip Glasses Appomattox, Melisso in Handel’s Alcina, The Imperial Commissioner in Madama Butteryfly, and The Journalist in Berg’s Lulu. Other SFO productions include Show Boat and Sweeny Todd, among others. He has also appeared with other Bay Area opera companies as The Mother (Kurt Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins), Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutte), Germont (La Traviata), Silvio (Pagliacci), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), Count Almavia (The Marriage of Figaro), and the Four Villains in The Tales of Hoffmann. His concert performances with orchestra include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem, Verdi’s Requiem, Brahm’s Requiem, Hayden’s Creation, Copland’s American Folk Songs, and Faure’s Requiem. . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong

Cold Reading Tips with @kbromley57! Date & Time: Saturday April 17th 1-3pm Instructor: Kim Bromley Price: $10... Class Description: Cold reading freaking you out? In this two hour workshop we’ll talk about why you’re freaked out and how you can bring some game to cold reading. Feel free to bring material you want to work on. We’ll cover text analysis, scoring the dialogue, how to bring something unique to the read and so much more. Kim Bromley has taught stage & body movement, children's theater, Interpretive reading, film production. She is also a director, actor, writer and producer. . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong #ColdReadingTips

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Text Analysis drop-in! Instructor: Kim Bromley Dates/Times: Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm March 4th - March 25th Price: $10/class... Class Description: (Drop In Accepted) You think you’ve read the play, but can you answer some basic questions about the character(s) you’re creating: Who is the protagonist? Is that the same as the main character? What do the characters want? When/where in the script do the characters pivot? Do they pivot at all? Does it matter? In this class we will examine what (good) writers do to empower your choices. We’ll talk about story structure and why it’s important for understanding the characters - especially yours. How are your choices driven by the text? Can you defend your choices based on the text? And best of all, how you can steal the show without grandstanding. We’ll explore a well known play (TBD) and any material students want to bring to class to further their goals. Kim Bromley has taught stage & body movement, children's theater, Interpretive reading, film production. She is also a director, actor, and producer. #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong #TextAnalysis

Biz of the Biz with Carrie Lyn Brandon! Saturday April 25, 5-6pm Price: $10 Class Description: ... Are you interested in pursuing a career in theatre? Are you just beginning your career and want some support? Are you a former pro performing looking to dip your toes back in? Are you someone who performs for fun and wants to learn more about the theatre industry? In this class you will be introduced to the behind the scenes BIZ side of Show Biz. You will learn about what it takes to make a career in theatre, get questions answered about headshots and resumes, and learn what performers need to prepare in order to be competitive. What is the difference between a manager and an agent? How do you get started submitting to projects? What does a casting director really do? What makes a headshot pop?! All these questions and more are answered in this one time seminar style class, with a Q&A at the end for any questions you may have left over. Instructor Qualifications: National Tours: Once, Charlie Brown Christmas BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University Other credits include: many principal roles in shows at regional theatres across the country, lead soloist on Aida Cruiseline, symphony soloist, recording artist, and experienced private voice teacher/coach . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong #BizoftheBiz

Private Voice Lessons with Jere Torkelsen! . During lessons we work on vocal techniques and musical coaching (language, musical interpretation, appropriate roles, etc). The individual lessons can be tailored to your needs. . JERE TORKELSEN is a singing actor that has performed for more than 45 years. He holds a Masters of... Music in Performance and a Bachelors of Music in Education. Recent musical theater performances include Tony in The Most Happy Fella, Fred in Kiss Me Kate, Charlemagne in Pippin and The Cow in Guys and Dolls. Most notebly he sang the role of Firman and Bouquet in Weber’s Phantom of the Opera while on the national tour. He has worked as a DJ and a backup singer for film and video games. He has been a member of the San Francisco Opera chorus since 1987. During his tenure he has performed many roles including, Gen. John Rawlins in Philip Glasses Appomattox, Melisso in Handel’s Alcina, The Imperial Commissioner in Madama Butteryfly, and The Journalist in Berg’s Lulu. Other SFO productions include Show Boat and Sweeny Todd, among others. He has also appeared with other Bay Area opera companies as The Mother (Kurt Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins), Don Alfonso (Cosi fan tutte), Germont (La Traviata), Silvio (Pagliacci), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), Count Almavia (The Marriage of Figaro), and the Four Villains in The Tales of Hoffmann. His concert performances with orchestra include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Mozart’s Requiem, Verdi’s Requiem, Brahm’s Requiem, Hayden’s Creation, Copland’s American Folk Songs, and Faure’s Requiem. . Find out more at marinmusicals.org/online-classes.html . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble See more

Directing Theory and Practice with Kim Bromley . Starting January 28 . What IS directing? This drop-in workshop will explore what directing is (and what it isn’t) and what motivates directors to direct. We’ll discuss everything from theories of movement and composition to how to manage talent. We’ll talk about topics the members of the class are interested in and hopefully answer questions about the craft, including the difference between directing musicals vs straight plays ...and how to respectfully disagree with actors. If you’re interested in directing but aren’t sure how to get started, join us! If you’re just curious about the myriad considerations a director must entertain, join us! . Kim Bromley has taught stage & body movement, children's theater, Interpretive reading, film production. She is also a director, actor, and producer. . More info at marinmusicals.org/online-classes.html . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong See more

Physicality of Acting with Nelson Brown! . You know your lines and you're ready to hit the stage - do you have the body language tools you need to physically communicate to your audience? As an actor and film animator, I'd like to share with you how age-old animation principles can be used to strengthen your performances and then give you an opportunity to try them out. . Session 1: Presentation - I will go through the foundational principles of character animation and discu...ss how each can be applied to acting for the stage or screen. We will then look at and analyze some examples of live performances that employ these principles. . Session 2 (optional): Lab - Now is your chance to try it out! Anyone who is interested is welcome to perform a short piece, either live or on video. I will provide feedback and suggestions on how what we've learned can be applied to strengthen the physicality of your performance. . Nelson Brown is a Bay Area actor who has worked with The Mountain Play, the Curtain Theatre, and of course MMTC - where his favorite roles include Nathan Detroit (Guys and Dolls), Riff Raff (The Rocky Horror Show) and his SFBATCC nominated performance as the Adult Men (Spring Awakening). . In addition to acting, Nelson has worked for 15 years as an animator for companies such as Dreamworks, Sony, and Lucasfilm, where his film and TV credits include Madagascar 3, The Angry Birds Movie, Smurfs: the Lost Village, Megamind, and Star Wars Rebels. . More information at marinmusicals.org . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong See more

Sassy Sip and Stumble with Zachary Isen! . Drop-in on Thursdays . Has your inner Britney always wanted to rear her head? Has she only come out when you're drinking? Great. Let's wake her up. In this class we will dance and sass it up while we find our inner diva. All participants are encouraged to bring an alcoholic beverage of choice. There will be no water breaks - just martini breaks. You win points for forgetting choreography. ... *Must be aged 21+ . Zachary Isen is a Bay Area native and holds a BFA in drama from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He has also studied at The Performing Arts Project and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Zachary has worked as a teacher, choreographer, and director at Bay Area Children’s Theatre, The Urban School of San Francisco, The Performing Arts Academy of Marin, and Marin Musical Theatre Company. He currently works as a lead Musical Theatre Instructor at Oakland School for the Arts. He has most notably performed with San Francisco Playhouse, The Mountain Play, Marin Musical Theatre Company, Novato Theatre Company, and Sierra Repertory Theatre. Zachary has a passion for bringing the performing arts to everyone and using them as a tool to foster passion, creativity, self expression, empathy and cultural appreciation. . . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong See more

Beginning Musical Theatre Dance with Zachary Isen! . Drop-in on Mondays through Jan 25 . You know you love to dance, and you know you love show tunes. In this class we will learn a variety of dance styles all while dancing to Musicals! Fast and slow. Jazz and Hip hop. Hamilton and Chicago. We will do it all. Mistakes encouraged. No prior experience necessary. ... . Zachary Isen is a Bay Area native and holds a BFA in drama from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. He has also studied at The Performing Arts Project and The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Zachary has worked as a teacher, choreographer, and director at Bay Area Children’s Theatre, The Urban School of San Francisco, The Performing Arts Academy of Marin, and Marin Musical Theatre Company. He currently works as a lead Musical Theatre Instructor at Oakland School for the Arts. He has most notably performed with San Francisco Playhouse, The Mountain Play, Marin Musical Theatre Company, Novato Theatre Company, and Sierra Repertory Theatre. Zachary has a passion for bringing the performing arts to everyone and using them as a tool to foster passion, creativity, self expression, empathy and cultural appreciation. . . . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong See more

Group Guitar Class with Eric Levintow! . If I had a nickel for every time somebody told me I tried to learn guitar but I gave up, I could buy myself a shiny new Fender. This class will be all about getting started with the guitar, whether you’re brand new or just haven’t picked up the axe in a while. We will go over the basic chords, chord progressions, strumming patterns, and how that all fits in to some of our favorite classic tunes. Just bring a tuned up guitar, prefer...ably a guitar pick, and a rockin’ attitude! . Eric Levintow is an operatic tenor, guitarist, and teacher based in the Bay Area. Local theater credits include the Pajama Game (Sid), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), and The Music Man (Harold Hill), Most Happy Fella (Doc), A Chorus Line (Al), and Les Miserables (Javert). Eric was featured on NPR’s The California Report as a singer for a Plácido Domingo masterclass at UCLA. He is a graduate of the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA, with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. Eric is also an active guitarist for theater productions around the Bay Area. He has played guitar in local productions of RENT, Spring Awakening, West Side Story, Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, Newsies, Once on This Island, and Chicago. . Eric works as a teaching artist for LEAP Arts in Education, a San Francisco non-profit that brings the arts to children around the Bay Area. He is also a cantor and tenor section leader at Trinity Episcopal Church in Menlo Park. . #Marin #MusicalTheatre #LiveTheatre #ActingClass #education #VoiceLessons #DanceClasses #Ballet #MethodActing #Animation #AuditionPreparation #SanRafael #Novato #SipAndStumble #ActingTheSong #guitarlessons See more