This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Virtual Auditions! Broadway Boot Camp Opens! July 6th-24th!

MTC Goes Hybrid! 1/2 Day and Full Day Options! Star in a Fully Produced "Movie Musical"! Study with B'way, TV, & Film Professionals!

Musical Theatre Conservatory Virtual Auditions!

Broadway Boot Camp Opens! July 6th-24th!

When it comes to theater camp, the Musical Theater Conservatory in
Livingston sets the stage for the best opportunity for your child to
discover their true talent. Whether you have a pint-sized prodigy or a
child who simply loves to perform, the three-week performing arts
program offered at the camp offers a full theater experience for kids
ranging from age 7 through 18, with courses in voice, hip-hop, make-up, acting
for film and TV, comedy and improvisation, just to name a few.

Find out what's happening in Verona-Cedar Grovewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

At MTC, student’s dreams come true! In just three weeks, they'll
travel from classes to rehearsals culminating in a costumed, Movie
Musical! Students meet and study with Agents and Broadway/T.V. actors!

"We found that students are tired of zoom learning, so we created a totally
interactive, fun and exciting program." Students can choose from 1/2
day and Full Day options. We're also considering a hybrid program where students can choose to attend virtually or in person!

Camp founders Randy Kravitz Elman and Mary Brienza are veterans in
the industry, and have trained several successful stars before their big
break including Natalie Portman, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Michael Pitt and
Brandon Uranowitz.

Find out what's happening in Verona-Cedar Grovewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

“I feel what we do is very special because we have quality teachers
who are real professionals that care about the kids,” says Elman. “Not
only do they understand how to perform, but they know how to convey what
they’ve learned to students.”

Their confidence-building theater program has transformed budding
stars into Broadway performers and instilled invaluable tools in kids
who can use what they learn in the program in many areas of their lives.

“We train everyone as if they were going to be professional, but many
of our students are not going into the industry,” adds Elman. “We take
anyone who shows an interest in the arts.”

Workshops and guest artists work hand in hand with the students.
Elman says during a recent summer program, the kids learned choreography
from an actor pal starring in the play In The Heights.

“First he spoke to them about the business and then he taught them
choreography from In The Heights, which was hip-hop style dance which
they loved. It’s not just meeting the person and getting an autograph,
but the opportunity to ask questions and understand what it takes to get
into the business.”

A former star in Cats worked with the kids to help them design their
own “Cats” make up and then taught them original choreography from the
B’way show!. And the learning doesn’t stop there: Students work each day

on a show that they will perform this year in the form of a Movie
Musical. In the past, their final shows were at Symphony Space in
New York City. “It’s an incredible production with professional lighting
and sound, and it’s just a wonderful experience for a young performer,”
says Elman. “It’s also something good to put on their resume if they
are working toward a professional career. We're looking forward to being
back there next summer!

Kids leave the camp with skills that they can use in the future. A
class on how to audition not only helps to prepare students for a
professional audition, but also trains them how to best present
themselves in an interview or when delivering a speech. Improv classes
help develop quick thinking skills.

“I believe that everyone should have theater training,” says Elman.
“Not because they should become professional performers, but because it
contributes so much to a child as a person and it carries over to when
they become adults.”

“When I have a kid who is a little shy, and they come in they can’t
project or a feel scared to sing and by the end of the summer they have
all this confidence, it’s so rewarding for me,” she adds.

And Elman has seen many success stories — including one of her former
students, Broadway actor Brandon Uranowitz , who was nominated for a
Tonys for An American in Paris and Falsettos. He was recently seen in
The Marvelous Mrs. Masiel.

Actor James Freedson-Jackson attended MTC’s Broadway Boot Camp and
recently appeared on two TV series — the Netflix hit Jessica Jones and
NBC’s The Blacklist — and in the film Cop Car with Kevin Bacon.
"Kathryn Allyson, has been in the Broadway productions of Wicked, Aladdin and Company!"

“I feel proud that I’m able to give my students a well-rounded
education,” shares Elman. “I feel like the program makes a real
difference, and that’s why I like teaching. I believe I can make a
powerful impact on kids.”

Broadway Boot Camp runs from July 6th-24th. It’s open to ages 7
through 18, and operates Monday to Friday with 1/2 Day and Full Day
Options.

To learn more about the Musical Theater Conservatory and to register online, visit www.musicaltheatreconservatory... or call:973-868-6259

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?