Operetta and Performing Arts Camp Ruddigore

SingersONSTAGE!July 12-25, 2015 Operetta and Performing Arts Camp

Ruddigore

by Gilbert & Sullivan

Two Weeks.
One Operetta.
One Incredible
Summer!

Voice • Drama • Dance • Final Performance

SingersONSTAGE! is a program of Harnes Selway Arts
www.harnesselwayarts.com

TWO WEEKS. ONE OPERETTA. ONE
INCREDIBLE
July 12-July 25, 2015 Ruddigore SUMMER!
by Gilbert & Sullivan
For two intensive weeks, enrolled “The high point of the summer!”
students work with professionals to craft
their performing arts talents. Each day That’s the way most Singers ONSTAGE!
students study with teachers who focus alumni describe participating in this
on acting and drama, music and classical unique Operetta and Performing Arts
vocal technique, and dance and move- Day Camp.
ment for the stage. Students take away a sense of accom-
Afternoons are dedicated to working plishment. Throughout the program, they
with a professional stage director on a receive positive reinforcement that allows
full operetta production of Ruddigore by them to gain self-confidence.
Gilbert and Sullivan. By working together as a team, the
Each student takes part in the pro- students become a true performing arts
duction—some in soloist roles for which company.
they’ve auditioned, or in important
chorus roles. Acting scenes, a group voice recital, and
dance routines learned during the morn-
ing sessions will be featured in a public
Showcase Performance during the second
week. The afternoon rehearsals culminate
in a staged, costumed public performance
of the operetta!

Program Curriculum Lunch

For their morning studies, students will be separated Students are required to bring a packed
into groups. Each student rotates through a schedule lunch. Students will take structured
that allows participation in each of the three classes. breaks and have lunch together daily.

Voice At the core of the camp is the focus on classi- Afternoon
Rehearsals Each afternoon,
cal vocal technique. During this class singers will study
solo and group singing technique, and learn music to be students rehearse for a staged and
performed during the Singers ONSTAGE! Showcase. costumed production of Ruddigore.
During these rehearsals, students work
Drama In this class, students study acting techniques through with the conductor on the music, and with the stage director who
will block the show, instructing performers where and when to
improvisation, mime, and scene work. In addition, they work on move during the piece. All scenes involve detailed and delightful
monologues and scenes that will be performed at the Singers choreography.
ONSTAGE! Showcase during the second week of the Camp. Throughout the rehearsal process, students get comfortable
with the music, the staging, and with interacting with other
Dance/Movement Movement is an important part of performers onstage. By the end of the program, the entire show
is staged, well rehearsed, and ready for an audience!
any well-rounded performer’s skills. In this class, students learn The two-week program concludes with a public performance
basic dance combinations and stage movement technique. of Ruddigore.
A dance routine will be rehearsed in preparation for the
Singers ONSTAGE! Showcase.

Important Performing Arts
Dates & Times Day Camp FACULTY

February 9, 2015 Sondra Harnes
Early Registration DUE
(Two Checks: $400 and Artistic Director, Voice and Conductor
$400 to be deposited
February 11 and March 18) Ms. Harnes is a magna cum laude graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. Awarded a full-
tuition scholarship by the Juilliard School, she studied in the Professional Studies Program with
March 16, 2015 Beverley Peck Johnson. Following graduate school, Ms. Harnes’ principal voice teacher was John
All Final Payments DUE Bullock. As a soloist, Ms. Harnes has appeared with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the
(Payment must be received Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. In addition to performing operatic roles with the Aspen Festival,
by COB) the Garden State Opera Company, she originated the role of Nellie for the Saint Paul Opera world premier of Lee
Hoiby’s Summer and Smoke. Ms. Harnes has served as private coach and accompanist for singers associated with the
July 12, 2015 Saint Paul, Washington and Metropolitan Opera Associations. Her private voice students have performed with the
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, the Arlington Metropolitan Chorus, the Celebration Festival of the Smithsonian
Musical Rehearsals for Institute and at the International Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap Farm Park. Ms. Harnes is the Founder and Artistic
Ruddigore Director of the World Children’s Choir.

July 13–17, 2015 James Selway
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Classes and Rehearsals Associate Artistic Director, Stage Director, Dance and Movement

July 20–22, 2015 Mr. Selway received a Bachelor of Music from The Juilliard School in New York City where he was
9:00 am to 4:30 pm a full scholarship student in the opera department. He also received a Master of Music from the
Classes and Rehearsals Catholic University of America. A native of Montana, Mr. Selway began his undergraduate studies
in piano and voice at the University of Montana. As a baritone, he has performed with the Aspen
July 23, 2015 Music Festival, Greenwich Symphony, Washington Opera Society, New York Chamber Soloists,
9:00 am to 3:30 pm American Opera Center, and Yale Summer Music Festival. As a featured soloist with Around the World in Ninety
Classes and Rehearsals Minutes, he has performed in Israel and throughout the Caribbean. Mr. Selway has directed Gilbert and Sullivan oper-
Abbreviated schedule due etta performances for many years at Summer Music Fest, Kingston, Ontario. He has conducted music theater work-
to evening performance. shops in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. Mr. Selway is the Associate Director of the World Children’s Choir.

July 23, 2015, 7:00 pm Amy Wolf
Singers ONSTAGE!
Showcase Performance Drama and Acting Technique Teacher
(6:00 pm call for students)
Amy Wolf received her BA in Theater from The University of Richmond. Since then she has toured
July 24, 2015 nationally with Theatre IV and Bright Star Theater and worked throughout the state on other
9:00 am to 5:00 pm regional stages. She has performed at the Lazy Susan Theatre in Lorton for the past four years.
Final Mandatory She is the drama teacher for three middle schools in Stafford County, Va.
Dress Rehearsal for
Ruddigore Matt Magialetti

July 25, 2015, 7:00 pm Pianist
Performance of Ruddigore Matt Mangialetti is from Richmond, Virginia and studied piano with Sonia Vlahcevic.
(3:00 pm Call for students) Mr. Mangialetti began at Richmond Ballet in 2007 where he accompanied all levels of ballet,
Singers ONSTAGE! including the professional company. As a composer, he has written music for ballet class accom-
concludes following paniment, pieces for student performances at The School of Richmond Ballet, and is currently
clean-up and reset, creating a book of ballet class adagios. In 2011, he accompanied a class of graduates of The Royal
packing up costumes/ Ballet School while they visited Richmond, a side-trip from their performances with ABT II in New York City. As
props. an assistant music director at Greater Richmond Children’s Choir, a nationally-awarded choral program comprised
of children ages 8 to 18, he taught solfège and music theory, and accompanied the top choir on a 2012 tour of the
UK and Ghana. Mr. Mangialetti has worked in a variety of musical collaborations with actors, dancers, and singers
from all around the world.

Singers ONSTAGE! classes, rehearsals Singers ONSTAGE! is a program of:
and performances take place at: Harnes Selway Arts, Inc.
2128 McKay Street, Falls Church, VA 22043
BalletNova Center for Dance 703-448-0973 • HarnesSelway@aol.com
3443 Carlin Springs Rd
Falls Church, VA 22041

Singers ONSTAGE! Registration Inclusions
Policies
In addition to 6½ hours each day of
studied during the morning classes. This Showcase perfor- professional performing arts training and
mance is free and open to the public, and will be held on rehearsal, each student enrolled in the
Thursday, July 23, 2015. Singers ONSTAGE! Performing Arts Day
Camp will receive the following supplies:
Auditions Dress Rehearsal • 1 Singers ONSTAGE! Supply Bag
• 2 Singers ONSTAGE! T-Shirts
Auditions are required for acceptance in Singers All singers MUST participate in the entire dress rehearsal,
ONSTAGE! Students must be able to sing in tune. Friday, July 24, for Ruddigore. Singers who do not par- Fee Schedule
ticipate in this rehearsal will not be allowed to perform at
Program Enrollment the public performance on Saturday evening, July 25. Required Fees
Audition Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
In order to preserve the high standard of training and Camp Hours
teacher to student ratio, Singers ONSTAGE! enrollment (Fee waived for currently enrolled HSA voice students and
is limited to 25 students. On Sunday, July 12, Day Camp is held from 2–5 pm. current members of the World Children’s Choir)
On regular weekdays, the Day Camp is in session from
Waiting List 9:00 am–4:30 pm. Early Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800
Regular Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900
Once enrollment is full, Harnes Selway Arts will Extra Curricular Activities Music Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
maintain a waiting list of students who are qualified to
participate in the Day Camp. Those placed on the waiting Camp students take part in a demanding routine to pre- (Students who already own a music stand
list will be notified of their status. Should space become pare for the showcase and the performance of Ruddigore. do not have to buy another one.)
available, wait-listed students will be contacted in the order While students may be invigorated by the excitement and
of their original audition. schedule, it is recommended that after camp activities be Volunteer Buy-Out Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
limited. We strongly recommend that parents encourage
Payment Schedule and Plans students to rest and memorize music and show dialog after Student Eligibility
Camp and during the evening hours.
Audition and Registration payment is by check. The Age Requirements
audition form and fee ($25 per student) must be received After Camp Students in grades four through twelve as of
before an audition will be scheduled. September 1, 2015 are eligible to audition
One half of the registration fee (50%) must be paid Each day a parent or designated driver must bring and for the Singers ONSTAGE! Operetta and
when registration materials are submitted in order to hold pick up the student promptly. Students will not be released Performing Arts Day Camp.
a place in the Camp. Registration materials submitted to anyone other than the parent or designated driver. In
without payment will be returned and the Camp reserva- addition, parents or drivers who are late for pick up will General Auditions
tion will be forfeited to another student. incur a fee of $15 for the first 10 minutes of waiting, and
Final payment (the remaining 50%) must be received $5 per five minutes after that. Please do not be late to pick All students are required to audition for
in the HSA office by March 16. Camp registrants not paid up your child. Post-camp childcare is not offered by admission to the Camp and should come
in full will forfeit all payments to date, and the Camp space Singers ONSTAGE! or Harnes Selway Arts. with a prepared song and sheet music.
will be offered to a waiting list student. A pianist will be provided.
All payments are final. There are no refunds for student Student Attire To Make An Audition Appointment:
withdrawals, missed rehearsals, or missed performances or Call 703-448-0973 or
any other reason. Each registration includes two official camp t-shirts. email: sondra.harnes@gmail.com
Students are required to wear a camp shirt each day, along
Attendance with jazz pants, and jazz dance shoes (obtainable from a Soloist/Role Auditions for
dance supply store). Flip-flops, shoes without heels, etc. Ruddigore
The Singers ONSTAGE! Operetta and Performing Arts are unsafe and are not acceptable. Also street shoes (sport Lead roles for Ruddigore are open for
Day Camp is an intensive training program. shoes, loafers, etc.) cannot be worn on Ballet Nova studio audition to Camp students in grades 7-12 as
Because of its intensive schedule, students are not floors. of 9/1/15. Auditions for roles will be conduct-
allowed to miss any part of the two-week curriculum. Pre- ed on July 13, 2015. Younger students and
viously scheduled appointments during camp hours must Parental Involvement students not cast in a solo role will perform
be rescheduled. Students will not be released from classes And Volunteers in the chorus of the production.
and rehearsals for any reason other than illness or family
emergency. Classes and rehearsals are closed to parents and other Experience
observers. Volunteerism is the backbone of Singers No previous performance experience is
Operetta Roles ONSTAGE! Each family is asked to sign up for the required. However, since the program consists
following duties: of professional training in the performing arts,
Students in grades seven and above are encouraged to it is important that the performer demonstrate
audition for a solo role in Ruddigore. Younger students • Bring snacks/drinks for break for one day. a strong desire to engage in performing arts
and those students not offered a solo role will perform in • Monitor students during the lunch break on one day. activities, have strong self-discipline, and the
the show chorus. Casting decisions are final, and are made • Set-up emotional maturity required to learn the music
at the discretion of the conductor and the staging director, • Pack up costumes/props following Ruddigore or and staging for the production of the musical
and will not be explained or discussed. The performance in two weeks. Harnes Selway Arts reserves
of Ruddigore will be held on Saturday, July 25. Clean-up. the right to remove any student who exhibits
Tickets: $20/Adults; $15/Seniors/Students/Children. • Sign up for one of the Pre-Production/Marketing or disruptive behavior.

Showcase Performance Production jobs listed on the Parent Volunteer Form.

All students will participate in an evening public perfor- A sign-up sheet is included with this packet.
mance showcasing the music, dance, and dramatic work Experienced parents of returning singers may be asked
to supervise specific jobs.
If your schedule does not permit participation, you may
pay a Volunteer Buy-Out Fee.

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Prospective Student’s Name (Last name, First name) PLEASE PRINT

Singers ONSTAGE! Audition Form

Prospective Student Information

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Full Name

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Address

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City State Zip

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Country (if different from USA)

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Social Security Home Phone

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Date of Birth Grade (as of 9/1/15)

Gender (circle one): Male Female

Parent/Guardian Information FATHER

MOTHER

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Mother’s Name Father’s Name

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Address Address (if different)

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Address cont. Address cont.

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City, State, Zip City, State, Zip

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Daytime Phone Daytime Phone

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Evening Phone Evening Phone

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Cell Phone Cell Phone

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Email Email

Audition Fee

Please audition my child in consideration for Singers ONSTAGE! Operetta and Performing Arts Day Camp.

M Audition Fee — $25

M My check is attached payable to Harnes Selway Arts

MAIL TO: Harnes Selway Arts, 2128 McKay St., Falls Church, VA 22043