Broadway Theatre Project Begins Summer Program 7/12, Patrick Wilson To Teach 7/13

Broadway Theatre Project announces comprehensive summer musical theatre arts education program.
Creates New Festival to Include Students Parents; Underscores Commitment to the Theatre Arts Community
Announces Debra McWaters' New Book - Musical Theatre Training: The Broadway Theatre Project Handbook - Available from Major Booksellers Worldwide
190 students from 28 states, as well as Canada and American Samoa will attend intensive curriculum to properly prepare them for a professional career in the performing arts

July 12-August 2, 2009 at University of South Florida

2009 Guest Artists:
Austin Pendleton
David Loud
Christopher d'Amboise
MELISSA THODOS
Frank Wildhorn

BTP PRESENTS ... THE BTP FESTIVAL

The July 2009 session culminates in an exciting new festival that will take place at the University of South Florida from July 30 - August 1. For the first time, parents of the apprentices from the Tampa Bay area will be able to witness and participate in the diverse range of musical theatre arts topics that are taught at BTP in a more intimate environment where the actual teaching takes place.

The festival will include performances by the faculty and students, as well as seminars by faculty members including Jed Bernstein and Dave Clemmons. Workshops taking place during the project will also be featured including directors such as Frank Wildhorn, David Loud and Christopher d'Amboise.

The students will be divided into two groups - pre-college and pre-professional - and there will be a show for each class.

Each cast will perform on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 nights starting at 7.30 pm and the workshop performances will be on Friday and Saturday at 4.00 pm. Varying ticket price options, including a complete festival package, can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Classes and discussions are free for the families of the apprentices.

For more information and to purchase tickets:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&q=btp

Note: This replaces the show that takes place at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.

MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING - THE BROADWAY THEATRE PROJECT BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE

BTP founder, Debra McWaters, has authored her second book Musical Theatre Training - The Broadway Theatre Project Handbook is the product of nearly two decades of intensive work and careful honing of the musical theatre arts craft.

The book explains the methods used by the Broadway Theatre Project to train those pursuing a career in musical theatre. It includes the lessons and advice of cofounder Ann Reinking and past instructors such as Ben Vereen, Joel Grey, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Andrews, Terrence Mann, Tommy Tune, and the late Gregory Hines, among others.

McWaters covers techniques and approaches to dance, voice, acting, and the creative process. Unlike any other book, she also emphasizes auditioning techniques, stress management, collaboration, how to create as well as perform, managing finances on the road, and the many other skills necessary to become an informed, well-rounded performer.

Book is available on Amazon and now available from major booksellers worldwide. To order direct, call 1-800-226-3822 or visit upf.com.

To purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Musical-Theatre-Training-Broadway-Handbook/dp/0813033578

Recent Book Review: "The Broadway Theatre Project is the most well-regarded intensive training program for aspiring and current professionals in the Broadway community seeking employment as actors, dancers, and singers. Drawing on several extraordinary and accomplished Broadway veterans, this book serves as a collection of lessons by those who have led the way." - Justin Mabardi, stage manager, LeReve, Carmen, and Nights on Broadway "Musical Theatre Training offers training, insights, and knowledge from past and present Broadway legends, instructors, and students who have and, for decades to come, will continue to define theatre as we know it today." - Gregory Vander Ploeg, general manager, touring productions of Rent, The Producers, Annie, and Hairspray"

Founded in 1991, Broadway Theatre Project (BTP) is the world's most prestigious musical theatre arts education program for high school and college students. Under the Artistic Direction of Debra McWaters, the non-profit BTP is an intensive three-week training program focused on the key disciplines of musical theatre including acting, dancing, and singing, as well as the critical life skills necessary to work in the professional world of entertainment. Visit: www.broadwaytheatreproject.com for more information.

Photo credit Walter McBride

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