The High School about the industry, such as Singers. getting a job, including Summer exactly what the audition Actors. process looks like and Conservatory how to prepare for it. Dancers. at AMDA During your summer Imagine the opportunity to hone your craft on you will perform. a college campus. You’ll work hard preparing Imagine a world-class faculty guiding you for those into total immersion of styles, discipline and performances. continuous performance. Your peers will be Imagine doing it this summer. talented students For the last fifty years, AMDA’s world class who faculty and curriculum has provided the master are as Residential training, tools, guidance and techniques serious about learning their craft as you are. and commuter required to develop talent and prepare students to work in Hollywood, on Broadway As a performer, you will be empowered to programs in NY and throughout the diverse field of performing find your voice within your unique story and arts. talents. and LA are open At AMDA we have a wonderful opportunity Join us for this special experience. to all talented for talented high school performing artists.
high school students THE High School Summer Conservatory at completing grades AMDA. 8-12 during the Immerse yourself in acting, singing, or dance for two or four weeks in New York, 2013/14 school year. Los Angeles, or both cities. You’ll live on the AMDA campus of your choice and sleep in our safe and secure on-campus dormitories.
You’ll be taught by the best. What you’ll love about AMDA is the faculty. They’re not just teachers but high level working performers in the industry. You will be taught acting by actors. Dancing by dancers, and singing by singers. Quite simply, the faculty is comprised of world class performers in their own right.
We believe in craft and technique, but you will also learn many real-world fundamentals Whether you choose the Upper West Maybe you want to do it all - singing, Side of Manhattan or the center of dancing, and acting – with elective courses Hollywood, this is a once-in-a-lifetime like Stage Combat, Audition Techniques opportunity to live the college life Campus for Film & TV, Jazz Dance, Improvisation, in the heart of one (or both) of the Ensemble Singing, Hip-Hop, Stand-Up entertainment capitals of the world. Life Comedy, Slam Poetry, Songwriting and At amda Yoga & Body Conditioning you can Snapshot of Our students and faculty come from experiment to fine tune existing talents or all over the country and all over the try out new artistic directions. your day: world and you will make friends who share your passion for the performing Whether you’re in New York, or Los arts; friends who may even be your Angeles, the encouragement you Morning: Classes in your future colleagues in the entertainment experience and the friendships you form at chosen performing arts industry. the High School Summer Conservatory at focus: Acting, Singing or AMDA will be real and lasting. We’ll teach you about the industry Dance and how to take who you are and do something that is fresh and Afternoon: Elective new and sets you apart from other classes. You can choose performers. electives within your core We will develop your special talents focus and/or within the and take you to new levels. We will other two disciplines. impart confidence, so when the time comes, you can make a place for yourself in the world. Evening: Rehearsals for your Showcase It might be that your place includes Performance screen acting, dance fusion, or singing in a variety of pop styles. acting “When I walked through the front doors [at AMDA], it felt program like home. It kind of fit like a glove.” Acting begins as a dream, and then the work begins as –Sam Underwood, star of “Dexter,” “Homeland” and “The Following” was named one of you reveal the talent the ising tars to atch n by ntertainment eekly you knew was there. 14 R S W I 2014 E W . Whether training for stage or film and television, the ability to command The Acting Experience performances Session 1: Session 2: requires a special July 13 - July 26, 2014 July 27-August 13, 2014 kind of discipline and Act Now! Contemporary Theater Action! On-Camera Acting for Film willingness to discover. Acting Techniques for the Stage; Movement and Television for Actors; Voice and Speech; Scene Study On-Camera Acting Technique; Working on Set; TV/ Film Genre; On-Camera Scene Study Explore the best of what’s happening on the Broadway stage! Challenge yourself to This workshop intensive gives you the tools you explore new texts and current playwrights need to navigate the world of on-camera acting through courses in Acting Techniques and provides you with an insider’s perspective for Stage, Movement for Actors, Voice to the film and television industries. Courses and Speech and Scene Study. Present include contemporary works in an end-of-session On-Camera Acting Technique, Working On live theatrical presentation for the “Set”, TV/ Film Genre and On-Camera AMDA community. Scene Study. By the end of your Session 1 concludes with a session you’ll have an on-camera live performance of acting scene for your actor’s reel that scenes performed on highlights your very best. the AMDA stage in Session 2 concludes NYC or Hollywood. with a film shoot on the campus of AMDA NY or AMDA LA. DANCE The DANCING THEATRE Experience You don’t choose dance – it chooses you. Immerse yourself in the Session 1: experience of dance; build strength, July 13 - July 26, 2014 cultivate endurance and fine-tune Showtime! Theater Dance and your ability to compel audiences with Contemporary Broadway Styles the story your body tells. Ballet; Jazz; Tap; Broadway Audition Combos
Join us for the best of Broadway dance styles! “AMDA afford the young You will experience total immersion in theatre dance technique and work with dancers and performing artist who choreographers of the Broadway stage. Classes doesn’t know what they include Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Broadway Audition Combos. At the end of your session you will are yet a wonderful , perform select pieces in a diverse and dynamic lovely playground to not live theatrical presentation for the AMDA community. only learn their craft, Session 1 ends with a live performance learn the industry, but of select works presented on the NY or also find their voice.” Hollywood AMDA Stage.
Session 2: –AMDA Dance Department July 27-August 9, 2014 Co-Chair, AMDA College Fusion! Commercial Dance - Hip-hop and Conservatory of the and Jazz for Live Stage and TV Performing Arts. Hip-hop; Commercial Jazz; Heels or Basics of Tumbling; Commercial Dance Audition Techniques
Work with some of LA and NY’s top contemporary teachers and choreographers to take your dance dynamics and expression to a whole new level. This intensive will focus on the current trends in commercial dance and introduce you to a cross-section of styles. Start building your dance reel with an end of session film shoot that captures your strongest styles. Session 2 concludes with a film shoot on the campus of AMDA NY or AMDA LA. The VOCAL MUSIC VOCAL EXPERIENCE MUSIC Session 1: Your voice will carry you far and you July 13 - July 26, 2014 have the passion to take it to the Broadway! Singing for the Musical next level. Ensemble or solo, in a few Theater Artist weeks you’ll discover skills you never Individual Voice, Ensemble Singing; Musical knew you had. Theatre Workshop; Audition Technique
Explore the world of classic and contemporary Musical Theatre though this personal and intensive course work. Receive individualized instruction and study with some of the world’s best musical theatre performers. Expand your vocal performance skills and develop your audition book by immersing yourself in tried and true techniques. Session 1 will culminate in a live theatrical concert presentation on one of AMDA’s NY or Hollywood stages.
Session 2: July 27-August 9, 2014 Pop Star! Contemporary Vocal Styles for the Individual Artist “I went to AMDA to Vocal Coaching; Breaking into the Music Business; Vocal Styles; Songwriting make sure every aspect of performance was mastered Challenge yourself this summer and dive into vocal performance styles from contemporary as best as possible. I’m a to jazz, gospel to acapella, blues, soul, country performer—not just an and R&B. Develop your sound. Write an original piece. Record your work. Emerge as an actor not just a singer , , independent music artist. This session ends with not just a dancer, not just a professional recording studio experience to a songwriter—that’s what help start you on your path towards becoming a contemporary vocal artist. AMDA allows you to be.” Session 2 will culminate in a studio session at one of AMDA’s NY or Hollywood sound studios. –Jason Derulo, multi- platinum (over 14 million tracks sold domestically), five-time winner BMI Pop Award-winning artist. Visit amda.edu for more updates on our accomplished alumni. ALUMNI OF AMDA AMDA alumni are actively making a difference in the world. Rather than waiting for that elusive big Sam Underwood • Currently starring as murderous break, they make their own breaks: Nina Arianda twins Luke and Mark on the hit Gretchen Mol Founding theatre companies, writing • 2012 winner for Best Actress Tony Fox TV series “The Following” • Currently stars as Gillian Darmody Award® for her performance as • Recently starred as Leo on Jesse tyler ferguson in the HBO TV series “Boardwalk plays, creating musicals, performing Vanda in Venus in Fur Showtime’s Homeland and as • Four-time Best Supporting Actor Empire” and teaching. AMDA graduates are • Nominated for a Tony Award two Dexter protege Zach Hamilton on Emmy Award nominee • Appeared in over 30 films with years in a row! the final season of“Dexter” • Star of ABC’s award-winning starring roles in such films as3:10 versatile artists who defy labels and • Currently starring in the film • Artistic Director of the series “Modern Family” to Yuma, Rounders, Celebrity and create their own destinies. Rob the Mob, and in the new Fundamental Theatre Project, • Played Dromio in The Public The Notorious Bettie Page off-Broadway play Tales from a company he co-founded with Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park • Starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago Red Vienna fellow alumna Katrina Denney production of A Comedy of Errors on Broadway THEY ARE photo: Joan Marcus Joan photo: CREATORS. Marcus Joan photo:
Christopher Jackson • Recently starred as Derek Jeter in natalie ZeA Madeline Brewer the Broadway production of Bronx Christopher Sieber • Stars opposite Kevin Bacon on • Starred as Tricia Miller in hit Bombers Fox’s “The Following” Netflix series“Orange is the New • Emmy Award winning composer • Star of ten Broadway shows, • Recurring roles on FX’s “Justified” Black” and lyricist for nominated for multiple Tony “Sesame Street” and CBS’s “Under the Dome” • Stars as Miranda Cates in the • Star of multiple Broadway shows, Awards • Headlining in independent second season of “Hemlock originating the role of Benny in • Currently starring as Miss In feature filmSweet Talk Grove” on Netflix The Heights Trunchbull in Matilda The • Creating a TV pilot for FX and in Musical on Broadway • Originated the roles of Sir Dennis Galahad in Monty Python’s Spamalot
Jason DerÜlo Eric Lajuan Summers • Multi-platinum recording artist • 2013 Astaire Award winner for with three albums Outstanding Male Dancer in a • Six Billboard Top 10 hit singles Broadway Show • Two Teen Choice Awards and • Currently performing in Motown five BMI Pop Music Awards, the Musical on Broadway including Songwriter of the Year The Details Contact FEES FOR STUDENTS Housing for both NY and LA programs Email: [email protected] APPLYING TO THE HIGH Two-week programs SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS (7/13 - 7/26 or 7/27 - 8/9): $730 SUMMER CONSERVATORY AT Four-week programs NEW YORK CAMPUS (7/13 - 8/9): $1,460 AMDA: 211 West 61st Street $25 application fee Meal Plan New York, NY 10023 In both NY and LA, all students are required to Phone: (212) 787-5300 TUITION, HOUSING AND purchase a meal plan and will receive a fresh, MEAL COSTS healthy, and balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner Toll Free: 1-800-367-7908 The below costs include tuition, daily. Please include all dietary restrictions on your Fax: (212) 247-0488 living, and meal expenses for application. accepted students. Two-week programs LOS ANGELES CAMPUS (7/13 - 7/26 or 7/27 - 8/9): $475 6305 Yucca Street Tuition for both NY and LA programs Four-week programs (7/13 - 8/9): $950 Los Angeles, CA 90028 Two-week programs (7/13 - 7/26 or 7/27 - 8/9): $1,490 before 4/14 and Phone: (323) 469-3300 A $250 deposit is required for all accepted $1,745 after 4/14 students. This will be applied to tuition and fees. Toll Free: 1-800-367-7908 Four-Week programs ax (7/13 - 8/9): $2,980 before 4/14 and $3,490 after 4/14 F : (323) 469-5246
Web: www.AMDA.edu/summer
You Have Plans: You are a young artist, talented, ready to challenge yourself and you love to perform. Whether that’s by immersing yourself in the art of acting, finding your voice as a singer, or telling new stories through dance, it’s all about performance.