The 3rd Annual Alaska Music Theatre Festival will be September 2023! We will be growing yet again, partnering with more local businesses and artists to bring more quality education, opportunities, prizes and performances your way!
For information on previous Festivals, see below.
INFORMATION & DETAILS
Solstice Vocal Arts presents the 2nd Annual Music Theatre Festival! A unique educational, audition, performance and FUN experience for Alaska's future Broadway stars!
WHEN: September 24, 2022
WHO: Singers, Actors and Dancers ALL AGES! Limited to 21 participants
WHERE: Turnagain Arts Building, 4105 Turnagain Blvd, Anchorage, AK
COSTS:
Early Bird Pricing: $35
After September 18: $45
Professional Headshot add-on: $35
Registration closes: Wednesday, September 21
SCHEDULE: approx. 9am-3pm
SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE: 7:30pm - Location Coming Soon!
And now for the WHAT!!! What's this all about? Why? What's going to happen!
The festival will be held in FIVE AUDITION ROOMS to include:
This is a mock audition event. Each audition room will be hosted by a qualified professional, aka "Room Coach". Students will present their prepared selections or be asked by the coach to answer questions or learn a dance combo. The coach will work with students after their performance to give tips, new ideas OR lots of praise! Each student will receive "points" from the coach based on their performance. At the conclusion of the day, participant scores will be tallied and prizes awarded based on their point totals...kind of like at Dave & Busters or Chuck E' Cheese...your points total determines the prize you get. The day will conclude with a Showcase of outstanding performances during the day and performances by special guests.
REQUIREMENTS:
WHAT TO BRING:
PERKS:
PRE-FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS (links will be available to Youtube):
SCHOLARSHIPS:
It is our DEEP and EARNEST desire that all who wish to participate are able to do so. We are keeping the entrance fee as low as possible to help facilitate these needs. Please let us know if you would like financial assistance in covering the cost of participation. Additionally, if you would like to sponsor a student participating you will receive our eternal gratitude! Opportunity to add on a sponsorship is available at the time of purchase.
SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE - September 24 @ 7:30pm
Coaches will be on the look out for exceptional performances in acting, singing and dancing throughout the day. Select participants will have the opportunity to perform on the evening showcase alongside guest artists. Note: Singers who are selected should be prepared to perform their ENTIRE song. Accompanist provided.
WHEN: September 24, 2022
WHO: Singers, Actors and Dancers ALL AGES! Limited to 21 participants
WHERE: Turnagain Arts Building, 4105 Turnagain Blvd, Anchorage, AK
COSTS:
Early Bird Pricing: $35
After September 18: $45
Professional Headshot add-on: $35
Registration closes: Wednesday, September 21
SCHEDULE: approx. 9am-3pm
SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE: 7:30pm - Location Coming Soon!
And now for the WHAT!!! What's this all about? Why? What's going to happen!
The festival will be held in FIVE AUDITION ROOMS to include:
- Singing
- Dancing
- Character Development
- Stage Terminology & Improv Games
- Monologue/Acting
- Headshots/Resume work, Photobooth and making new friends!
This is a mock audition event. Each audition room will be hosted by a qualified professional, aka "Room Coach". Students will present their prepared selections or be asked by the coach to answer questions or learn a dance combo. The coach will work with students after their performance to give tips, new ideas OR lots of praise! Each student will receive "points" from the coach based on their performance. At the conclusion of the day, participant scores will be tallied and prizes awarded based on their point totals...kind of like at Dave & Busters or Chuck E' Cheese...your points total determines the prize you get. The day will conclude with a Showcase of outstanding performances during the day and performances by special guests.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Prepare and perform ONE AUDITION CUT (not to exceed 2 min) music theatre singing selection from a Broadway musical, movie musical or stand-alone song in the style of music theatre
- Prepare and perform ONE short monologue or speaking selection (not to exceed 1 min)
WHAT TO BRING:
- A 3-ring binder with the following included: music for accompanist, copy of your monologue, completed Character Analysis worksheet & Resumé worksheet (emailed to participant after registration)
- Lunch/Snacks & Water
- Comfortable clothing to sing and dance
- Your best self, positive affirmations, & growth mindset!
PERKS:
- Pre-Festival Workshops
- Prizes & Certificates
- Showcase performance at the end of the day
- Headshots
- A chance to be seen by professionals in Anchorage
- Future networking opportunities
- Making new friends
- Leveling up your audition kit
PRE-FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS (links will be available to Youtube):
- How do I prepare for working with an accompanist?
- What do I wear to a dance/singing/acting audition?
- Getting in the right mindset for audition day!
- And...a surprise guest! (fingers crossed...we hope!)
SCHOLARSHIPS:
It is our DEEP and EARNEST desire that all who wish to participate are able to do so. We are keeping the entrance fee as low as possible to help facilitate these needs. Please let us know if you would like financial assistance in covering the cost of participation. Additionally, if you would like to sponsor a student participating you will receive our eternal gratitude! Opportunity to add on a sponsorship is available at the time of purchase.
SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE - September 24 @ 7:30pm
Coaches will be on the look out for exceptional performances in acting, singing and dancing throughout the day. Select participants will have the opportunity to perform on the evening showcase alongside guest artists. Note: Singers who are selected should be prepared to perform their ENTIRE song. Accompanist provided.
Our 2022 Room Coaches!
SINGING - Special Guest, Kate Bass: a sought-after private teacher, master class presenter, and professor for academies, programs, and festivals all over the world. Her background in classical music, Broadway, jazz, pop, and composition make her a versatile teacher, working with every student towards a strong foundation of healthy cross-genre vocal technique and holistic breathing work. Her masterclasses and workshops in voice, songwriting, musical theater, and opera have been featured in programs from Alaska and New York City to Africa and the Middle East. Kate has taught on vocal faculty at Los Angeles City College and Pepperdine University. She runs a private voice studio remotely on zoom as well as locally in Austin, Texas.
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - Rachael Harper
Rachael is a professional singer, actor, dancer, writer, casting director, stage manager, and instructor that comes from Chicago, IL. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a Diploma in Acting Shakespeare from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Her versatile training background has allowed for her to develop skills in many different fields and put them to use professionally all over the world. Her performance credits range from TV to film to stage and include work for Bustle Digital Media, National Geographics, Elite Daily Magazine, Polar Express with Rail Events Productions, and more. Her casting experience has ranged from AEA Shakespeare Festivals to short films to HBO episodics.
HEADSHOTS - Shaylyn Goard
Shaylyn has been working behind the camera for 6 years, but actually started in front of the camera as an actress, singer, and model. Because of that career, she's learned a lot of valuable expertise and practical tips for posing subjects, helping them find authentic emotions to capture, and seeing things with a creative approach. She has a unique perspective on connecting with an audience, and a lot of hands on experience with representing ideas and values in a concrete way. www.shaylyngoardphoto.com/
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DANCE - Austyn Goss
Austyn is a native Mississippian who now loves snow skirts and xtra tuffs. She holds degrees in Theatre and Speech Pathology from the University of Mississippi, and has worked as a Teaching Artist, Choreographer, and Stage Manager for theatre companies across the country. Favorite recent credits include Much Ado About Nothing (TBA Theatre), Fallen Angels (Cyrano’s), Arc Trials (Mudlark Theatre Company), and Legally Blonde (Florida Repertory Theatre). She has been featured as a dancer for Mississippi: The Dance Company, Doniphan Dance Co, and the Global Water Dance. Her movement background is in gymnastics, musical theatre, and contemporary dance, and she was most recently training in Ariel Arts with The Actors Gymnasium.
ACTING - Warren Weinstein
Warren Weinstein is a performer, director, and instructor for Scared Scriptless Improv for the past 18 years, and co-owner, founder, and producer of Anchorage Cabarets. He has directed many musicals including: "Rocky Horror", "Ordinary Days", "Disenchanted", "The Spitfire Grill", "I Love You’re Perfect, Now Change" and "Stinky Kids the Musical". Earlier this year he directed the comedy "Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche" at Cyrano’s, and is currently directing "Rocky Horror" at Mad Myrna’s and will be the director for "Annie" at Anchorage Community Theater in December.
In addition, he performs with numerous theater companies in Anchorage and is a member of the Anchorage Opera Chorus (AO). When not on stage he delves deeply in to books and tabletop games, never leaving the world of Sci-Fi and Fantasy too far away. |
FAQ's - I got questions!
Do I have to be taking private voice lessons or be in my school's choir to participate?
No! This festival is open to ALL who wish to register!
I'm not so sure about the dancing part - do I have to do the dance?
First of all, you don't HAVE to do anything, but more importantly, you don't have to be a good dancer to have fun in the dance audition room. There will be two options for the dance room: "I'm a mover!" or "I'm a dancer!" If all you can do is move a little while you sing, great. If you really wanna show us your super fly dance moves, great. You get major props for showing up and giving it your best effort. Directors want to see more than your ability to dance, they are looking at your attitude as well. If you give it all you've got, even if it's not the right moves, that scores major points in the "this person looks like fun" category.
Do I need to bring an accompanist or a backing tracks?
Nope! Your registration fee helps to cover our amazing audition accompanist, Janet Carr-Campbell. However, you MUST bring sheet music for her and we will cover how to prepare your music.
What is a monologue?
A monologue is a solo SPEAKING part by an actor in a play, musical or movie.
Do I have to do a monologue?
Again, you don't HAVE to do anything, but if you show up, you'll get the points. If you haven't had the chance to prepare or memorize a monologue, audition reading sides will be available for you to read from. What's an audition side? It's a short excerpt that you read to your best ability, in character, from a larger work like a play or musical.
Where can I find a monologue?
Here are a couple of resources for short monologues.
* Pull a monologue or dialogue from a movie/TV show or Youtube video that you like!
https://mightyactor.com/best-disney-movie-monologues-for-auditions/
https://www.educationinfluence.com/wp-content/uploads/listing-uploads/upload-resources/2021/09/audition-monologues-for-kids-2.pdf
* Monologues for Kids
https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-kids/
https://www.dailyactor.com/monologues-for-kids/
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/monologues-for-kids-72732/
* Monologues for Teens
www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-teenagers/
www.dailyactor.com/monologues-for-teens/
www.backstage.com/magazine/article/monologues-for-teens-73115/
Why are we doing this?
We believe in the power of performance experience, education and fun! We believe in creating positive performance experiences for those who want to keep getting up and performing and practicing their craft. We believe in creating achievable goals for artists to work towards. Our mission is to create an educational, informative and entertaining event for participants that will give them the tools they need to be successful in the future. Our motto is "Success happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Contact Christine Keene at christine@solsticevocalarts.com or (907) 227-9351. Please add Christine to your safe email senders as well!
No! This festival is open to ALL who wish to register!
I'm not so sure about the dancing part - do I have to do the dance?
First of all, you don't HAVE to do anything, but more importantly, you don't have to be a good dancer to have fun in the dance audition room. There will be two options for the dance room: "I'm a mover!" or "I'm a dancer!" If all you can do is move a little while you sing, great. If you really wanna show us your super fly dance moves, great. You get major props for showing up and giving it your best effort. Directors want to see more than your ability to dance, they are looking at your attitude as well. If you give it all you've got, even if it's not the right moves, that scores major points in the "this person looks like fun" category.
Do I need to bring an accompanist or a backing tracks?
Nope! Your registration fee helps to cover our amazing audition accompanist, Janet Carr-Campbell. However, you MUST bring sheet music for her and we will cover how to prepare your music.
What is a monologue?
A monologue is a solo SPEAKING part by an actor in a play, musical or movie.
Do I have to do a monologue?
Again, you don't HAVE to do anything, but if you show up, you'll get the points. If you haven't had the chance to prepare or memorize a monologue, audition reading sides will be available for you to read from. What's an audition side? It's a short excerpt that you read to your best ability, in character, from a larger work like a play or musical.
Where can I find a monologue?
Here are a couple of resources for short monologues.
* Pull a monologue or dialogue from a movie/TV show or Youtube video that you like!
https://mightyactor.com/best-disney-movie-monologues-for-auditions/
https://www.educationinfluence.com/wp-content/uploads/listing-uploads/upload-resources/2021/09/audition-monologues-for-kids-2.pdf
* Monologues for Kids
https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-kids/
https://www.dailyactor.com/monologues-for-kids/
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/monologues-for-kids-72732/
* Monologues for Teens
www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-teenagers/
www.dailyactor.com/monologues-for-teens/
www.backstage.com/magazine/article/monologues-for-teens-73115/
Why are we doing this?
We believe in the power of performance experience, education and fun! We believe in creating positive performance experiences for those who want to keep getting up and performing and practicing their craft. We believe in creating achievable goals for artists to work towards. Our mission is to create an educational, informative and entertaining event for participants that will give them the tools they need to be successful in the future. Our motto is "Success happens when preparation meets opportunity."
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Contact Christine Keene at christine@solsticevocalarts.com or (907) 227-9351. Please add Christine to your safe email senders as well!
SPONSORS
A huge shout of thanks so our sponsors!
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Alaska Theatre of Youth
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