Education Programs to Return to North Shore Music Theatre

Bill Hanney's award winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) announces the return of year-round theatre Education Programs.

"With so much raw young talent on the North Shore, I am so excited to re-launch the Education Program here," says Bill Hanney, NSMT owner and producer. "Lloyd Woodcock, our new Director of Education, is creating year-round programs to develop the singing, dancing and acting skills needed to be a musical theatre "triple-threat" performer."

Lloyd Woodcock, NSMT's new Director of Education, is a Theatre Educator/Arts Administrator with over 13 years of experience building theater education programming and curriculums. He holds a Bachelors in Theatre Arts and a Masters in Educational Theatre and has worked with various theaters in the Boston area, most recently as the Director of Education at Wheelock Family Theatre. Prior to relocating, Lloyd lived in NYC where he taught for various theater organizations such as TADA! Youth Theatre, Wingspan Arts, The Forum Project and the Henry Street Settlement. Lloyd also served as the Theater Coordinator for the NYC Department of Education where he managed the Shubert/MTI Broadway Junior program.

"I am beyond thrilled to be running the Education Program at NSMT", says Lloyd Woodcock, Director of Education, "Theatre Education has been my passion and I am excited that NSMT is once again providing youth an opportunity to build their skills for the stage!"

NSMT's Education Program believes that a modern day actor should have a toolbox filled with true and steadfast techniques and methods used on the stage. The conservatory style program concentrates on providing students the necessary tools to become a triple threat and well-rounded actor/actress. Students will hone their skills in acting, singing and dancing, while engaging with their peers, building on the areas critical to their development such as: critical thinking, collaboration, public speaking, time management and social development. It is also believed that theatre should be accessible to any student who chooses to participate and encourage them to begin their artistic journey, regardless of their level of experience.

The newly introduced program includes:

WINTER SESSION - 8 Weeks (January - March)

• Triple Threat 1 - ages 7 to 10

• The Fundamentals of Stage Acting - ages 11 to 14

• Beginner Dance Technique -ages 15 to 18

SPRING SESSION - 8 Weeks (March - May)

• Triple Threat II - ages 7 to 10

• Music Theory for the Stage - ages 11 to 14

• The Fundamentals of Acting -ages 15 to 18

FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK (February 20 - 24)

• Musical Theatre Dance Techniques - ages 7 to 10

• Building Stage Characters - ages 11 to 14

• Movement for the Stage -ages 15 to 18

MARCH VACATION WEEK (March 20 - 24)

• Musical Theatre Dance Techniques - ages 7 to 10

• Building Stage Characters - ages 11 to 14

• Movement for the Stage - ages 15 to 18

APRIL VACATION WEEK (April 17 - 21)

• Building Stage Characters - ages 7 to 10

• Musical Theatre Dance Techniques - ages11 to 14

• Music Theory for the Stage -ages 15 to 18

SUMMER PROGRAM - 2 Weeks (August 14 - 25)

• "SEUSSICAL JR" Summer Intensive - ages 7 to 18

Details, prices, dates and registration forms for all education programs can be found online at www.nsmt.org/education. The Education Department can be contacted by email at education@nsmt.org or by phone (9am - 5pm) 978-232-7200 x7289.

Since 1955, NSMT has become one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. With a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement, NSMT has received numerous industry awards including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, the Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors' Equity, and the Moss Hart Award. NSMT produced the World Premiere of Memphis in 2003, the show went on to win four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Under the new ownership of Bill Hanney in 2010, NSMT continues to annually produce a musical subscription series and an annual production of A Christmas Carol along with celebrity concerts and children's programming.

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