Rosie's Broadway Kids Launches Workshop Series

Branching out for the first time beyond the boroughs of New York, Rosie's Broadway Kids, an education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts, is announcing a new series of programs and workshops open to students of all levels nationwide to cultivate their talents in the areas of voice, dance and drama. The first of these weeklong workshops launches at the end of March, followed by another in June and early August.

Each of workshops takes place at the new home of Rosie's Broadway Kids, the state-of-the-art Maravel Arts Center in the heart of the storied Theatre District. The studio boasts 2,600 square feet of studio space (accommodating two dance studios and a music studio), a study café, practice rooms, a library, dressing rooms and a beautiful roof garden designed by Rachael Ray. Students will have the opportunity to train with RBKids' acclaimed staff.

The first workshop, Stepping Out With Rosie's Broadway Kids, runs March 29 to April 6, and offers a series of packages for different-sized groups and skill levels. In addition, all participants will get to preview an original production of My Life: Today. This musical, based on real stories by students from New York City's arts high schools, is the first-ever written and produced by the students in this musical theatre organization, founded in 2003.

Morning, afternoon or evening packages are tailored to meet the needs of any group:

Ensemble Package: $25 per student
• Drama, vocal or dance workshop with RBKids artistic staff
• See a performance of My Life: Today
• Meet the cast after show
• Q&A with Rosie's Broadway Kids and staff

Soloist Package: $35 per student
• All the above plus:
• Snack reception and workshop with a NYC talent agent or Broadway performer

Star Package: price available upon request
• All the above, plus:
• Full breakfast, lunch or dinner on the facility's beautiful roof garden

All packages can have a minimum of 25/maximum of 50 people.

Launching later in the summer are two workshops spotlighting Broadway. The first, Triple Threat Week, June 21 to June 25, is an intensive weeklong program designed for intermediate students who want to refine their skills in voice, dance and drama. The week features visits from the Broadway and television communities as well as a workshop with a talent agent.

Contemporary Broadway runs from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6 and is designed to celebrate all that is Broadway. Students at all skill levels are welcome to participate. The week will involve daily classes in voice, dance and drama; workshops and visits from the Broadway and television communities. Participants also will have the chance to meet with a talent agent.

The cost for either weeklong workshop is $1,025.

About Rosie's Broadway Kids
Rosie's Broadway Kids is an arts education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the arts. Using professional teaching artists, Rosie's Broadway Kids provides instruction in dance and music and a professional theater experience for children who might otherwise not have the opportunity.

For more information, contact: Thecla Harris thecla@rbkids.org

For more information on Rosie's Broadway Kids, please visit http://www.rosiesbroadwaykids.org/