University Of Michigan Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
All of the following are included in your purchase :
9-11a Acting the Song Masterclass with Catherine Walker, University of Michigan Professor of Musical Theater and Interim Vice Chair
Bring 32-bar cuts of TWO of your musical theatre college audition songs and Catherine will choose one to work on. Bring sheet music for your cuts - a live accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and résumé and dress in nice casual, comfortable clothes.
11-11:30a Program Overview / Q&A with Catherine Walker
11:30-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:15p Dance Master Class with Jane Lanier
Bring a headshot and resume and wear dance attire and jazz shoes or sneakers.
2:30-4p Campus Tour
4-4:30p Q+A With Current Students
Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend all events
Catherine A. Walker is a professor of music in the Department of Musical Theatre and has worked extensively as a music director, conductor, vocal coach, pianist, educator, and clinician for over 35 years. The University has recognized Walker’s teaching excellence by awarding multiple Gilbert Whitaker Grants for the Improvement of Teaching. Her passion for music education and literacy has led to the creation of a new musical literacy course, which is utilizing new technology as well as online video tutorials as part of a “flipped classroom” model.
Jane Lanier has appeared in six Broadway shows, including Fosse, which earned her a Drama Desk nomination; Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, which earned her a Tony nomination; Anything Goes; Sweet Charity; Guys and Dolls; and On Your Toes. Regionally, she has performed around the country in productions including A Chorus Line, And the World Goes Round, A Little Night Music, The Wild Party, and Pippin, as well as the play Counsellor-at-Law, for which she won an Ovation Award and an L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award. Lanier’s film and television credits include the film Michael, recurring roles on Murder One and Medium, and a guest appearance on Glee.
Participation fee is $450 per student (includes parents)
Enrollment is limited to 12 students
You will get an email before the class with more details and any last-minute updates.
No refunds, and participation is nontransferable
$450.00