In advance of the forthcoming series of workshops and further to the overwhelming demand for our initial trial workshop, The A STAGE KINDY New Musical Theatre Initiative are hosting a second workshop for Musical Theatre performers. This workshop will take place on SUNDAY 22nd August from 10am-2pm.

 

There are still a limited number of places available on this second 4hr workshop to be held in Central London, for performers of all ages and abilities. This is an ideal workshop if you:

 

 

 

- Are looking to audition for Drama or Stage School

 

- Have finished Drama training and are looking to begin auditioning

 

- Want more experience in group audition environments

 

- Have been out of the audition scene for a while and would like to ease your way back in, in a supportive environment

 

- Want to bring your talent to the attention of A STAGE KINDLY

 

- Enjoy singing and want to practice singing in front of an audience

 

- Want constructive criticism and personal attention from two multi-skilled industry practitioners

 

- Are considering a career in Musical Theatre but don't know where to begin

 

- Are an actor, a dancer, an opera singer or other sort of performer who wants to gain more experience and confidence in a supportive Musical Theatre environment

 

 

 

This is the ideal workshop for you if you are looking for:

 

 

 

- Specific and honest feedback on your performance and presentation

 

- Tips on finding repertoire to suit your voice

 

- Vocal technique advice specific to you, your voice, and your repertoire

 

- Tips of what to do and what not to do in auditions

 

- Want to improve your confidence

 

- Want to challenge yourself

 

- Want to meet people with similar interests

 

- Enjoy and learn from other people's performances and the feedback they receive

 

- Receive advice on what to do next

 

 

 

There will be three sections to this initial workshop.

 

 

 

1. A chance for you to ask any questions you may have about musicals, auditioning, performing, repertoire. You can ask us anything you like and we will do our best to answer!

 

2. Then, each person will have the chance to sing a song of their choice before an audience of the other workshop participants, and receive individual feedback on their performance and work on how to improve it under the auspice of two talented workshop leaders, themselves experienced performers, producers, writers, and vocal coaches. On the application form you are requested to indicate three songs you intend to sing for the MD to choose from).

 

3. The third part of the day will be spent learning an exclusive song from the A STAGE KINDLY repertoire - a piece from a new musical for you to use in future auditions; giving you the edge over other hopefuls with an outstanding, original song to audition with.

 

 

This will be at the price of just £25. This workshop is excellent value for money - especially at the reduced rate of this initial session - and an opportunity you don't want to miss! We anticipate a lot of interest in this workshop and encourage you to send in the application form (~scroll down) as soon as you can. Do tell your friends; we may be able to offer you a group discount!

 

 

 

This workshop will be lead by Katy Lipson and Giles Howe - co-founders and Artistic Directors of The A STAGE KINDLY New Musical Theatre Initiative which has brought to life music from over forty new musicals from all over the world, performing in prestigious venues across London and beyond including the Theatre Royal,Drury Lane. They are also vocal coaches, and themselves acclaimed writers of musical theatre and modern opera.

 

 

 

Aside from their work with A STAGE KINDLY, Katy Lipson has musically directed shows including the UK tour of "Hot Flush" starring Marti Webb and the European tour of "The 12 Tenors", and currently teaches at The BRIT School. Giles has toured as a vocalist throughout China and Japan, appeared on several Israeli releases with a single release forthcoming, was a featured soloist in a Stockholmgospel choir, and also involved in setting up the G&S Danshuset dance academy in Sweden. They have both appeared at The Royal Albert Hall and are currently developing an epic new musical called "Soviet Zion" which they plan to take on tour next year following the premiere recital in August.

 

 

 

If you are interested in taking part in one of these workshops, we request you to fill in the following form and return it by email to the address:astagekindly@aol.com with "Workshop Application" in the subject line. You are welcome to attach your CV and headshot if you have them available.

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Age:

 

 

 

Nationality and native language:

 

 

 

Hometown (Where you presently live):

 

 

 

Voice Type:

 

 

 

Describe your voice in terms of what you sing well and enjoy singing:

 

 

 

Describe what you struggle with vocally, and what you d like to improve upon:

 

 

 

Preferred date of attendance (see above for the three options):

 

 

 

Previous training (if any):

 

 

 

Previous stage experience (if any):

 

 

 

Your dream role:

 

 

 

Three song choices (of what to develop at the workshop):

 

 

 

Your favourite musical!:

 

 

 

 

 

What do you hope to learn from this workshop/what do you hope to achieve/what would you most like us to do with you? Feel free to be as vague or as specific as you like; there are no right or wrong answers! The purpose of this initial workshop is to understand what our clients would want from us so the more information you can give us about what you would like, the better a workshop we can make for you: