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MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institutes
Theatre & Drama Academy
June 30 - July 13, 2013
Session Fee: $1,750
No longer accepting applications
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Janet Maylie (Acting)
with Professor Leigh Woods (Drama Analysis)
Guest Instructors:
Terri Park (Movement, Stage Combat)
Melynee Weber (Voice and Speech)
Description
The Theatre & Drama Academy provides a hands-on opportunity to work with some of America's best professional theatre artists/teachers at the new and state-of-the-art Walgreen Drama Center on the Ann Arbor campus. Students interested in performance receive a well-rounded, intensive experience that will give them preparation for a college career in the theatre.A University of Michigan credit represents the highest standards in the field, to those interested in theatre, television, or film. The Academy culminates in a performance in the Walgreen Drama Center's Arthur Miller Theatre. Class offerings include:
- Acting (includes scene study and monologue audition workshop)
- Acting for the Camera
- Voice and Speech
- Movement, Stage Combat
- Drama Analysis
Eligibility
The Academy is open to students in grades 9-11 during the 2012-2013 academic year.
Application
The application consists of three parts. (Applications are not complete until the application fee has been received.)
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Audition Upload
Audition
Performance Video (Upload)
Upload a memorized monologue, no longer than 2 minutes, from any play. Your face and body must be visible for the duration of the monologue. Announce your name and monologue before you begin.
Resume (Upload)
Upload a resume that outlines your experience in theatre and any relevant work experience.
Photograph (Upload)
Upload a color or black and white headshot.
Recommendation (Upload)
To invite a recommender, submit your recommender's email address, when prompted, on the audition upload link. Once you submit your audition (by selecting Final Submit), the recommender will receive a notification and link to use for sending your confidential recommendation. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
Admissions
- All application/audition materials will be due by February 15, 2013
- Late applications may be submitted, however priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline
- Notifications for all applicants will be e-mailed on March 29, 2013
- No decisions will be given by phone
As a courtesy to the University of Michigan Theatre & Drama Academy faculty and the other applicants, please notify the MPulse office and withdraw your application if you commit to another summer program anytime during our review/decision notification process.
The General Information page includes many important items.
“MPulse surrounds you with people all striving toward the same common goal as you. Add that to world-class faculty and topnotch facilities, and you have the factors of an extremely worthwhile summer program”
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