A Non-profit (501©3) Studio of Performing Arts

2019-20

To educate, inspire, create and achieve!

De Pere, WI 54115 Studio: 801 Heritage Rd, Ste. B., De Pere, WI 54115

801 Heritage Rd, Ste. B Broadway Theatre: 123 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115 920-339-9999 | www.birderonbroadway.org Birder Studio of Performing Arts [email protected]

Note from our Executive/Artistic Director:

Hello!

Birder Studio of Performing Arts offers programs in all shapes, sizes and settings. If you, your child or a friend has an interest in the arts, Birder Studio is the place for you. Perhaps you like to draw, dance, act, sing or even build creative things. Maybe you are interested in television, film or backstage production. We want our students to thrive so we provide educational opportunities for them to do so. The dedicated focus of our instructors enables both introductory and intensive training in the performing arts and peripheral exposure to other performance areas. This year we introduce a new division, Birder Academy of Dance. I welcome you to stop in and see all we do to enrich our community with the performing arts. I can’t wait to meet you!

Alicia Birder OUR MISSION: To educate, inspire, create, achieve!

Our artistic educational program is for students of all ages and levels in the performing arts. It instills STUDIO INFORMATION: confidence, creativity and discipline. The training program includes jazz, ballet, tap, musical theatre, acting, Location: Birder Studio 801 Heritage Rd, Ste. B., De Pere, WI 54115 voice, piano, ballroom, Irish dance, stage management, yoga and zumba. Our professional staff welcomes Broadway Theatre 123 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115 you to visit! Phone Studio: 920-339-9999 Box Office: 920-445-5669 Tuition: Payable to: Birder Studio of Performing Arts; Payments are non-refundable. OUR CAUSE: Arts education for all! E-mail: [email protected] We are committed to providing a secure foundation in the arts for both children and adults. As a 501©3, Age: All students must meet age requirement for classes by: non-profit organization, we also seek to make arts education accessible and affordable to all children in the January 31, 2020: first semester (no exceptions) Greater Green Bay Area. Through our scholarship programs and other community outreach efforts, May 31, 2020: second semester (no exceptions) donations enable us to provide live entertainment and classes to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

THEATRE PERFORMANCE TICKETS: Tickets on performance days: Broadway Theatre, 123 S. Broadway, De Pere, WI 54115 Tickets on all other days: Birder Studio, 801 Heritage Rd, Ste. B, De Pere, WI 54115 OUR VISION: An arts inspired community! Monday – Thursday, 11am – 3pm We hope that our programming not only instills a love and appreciation for the performing arts in our Theatre Box Office: 920-445-5669 OR online website link: https://birderonbroadway.org community, but also an adept understanding of artistic influence. We envision live entertainment and arts

education accessibility for adults and children alike. In this digital era, we hope to inspire our community’s PAYMENT OPTIONS professional & personal lives, by fostering a community-centered artistic culture that encourages Payments payable to: Birder Studio of Performing Arts Payments are non-refundable. communication, expression and the value of giving back. Monthly payment plans: Please select a payment plan option on our payment registration form. (See registration form) A $25 charge will be applied to all late payments. Birder Studio is now using MindBody as our new, user friendly registration portal. SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: All information is on https://birderonbroadway.org. BIRDER STUDIO OF PERFORMING ARTS is Northeast Wisconsin’s only non-profit performing arts studio for children and adults. Supporting members help by providing critical funding to help cover the ongoing costs ADDED CLASS PLAN/FAMILY PLAN of running a dynamic and multi-faceted educational community program. Additionally, monetary support *Any triple threat student may add a general study/dance class for $300 per year. (Excluding TAC) enables outreach programs that bring the excitement of live theatre, arts classes, & communication skills *Families with three or more students enrolled may deduct $150 from total tuition. to many children.

STUDIO INSTRUCTORS Birder Studio has diverse, talented, teaching and professional artists and directors that Birder Studio is a 501©3 non-profit organization complement the creativity and discovery of each student. Instructors teach students life-skills and tools to SUPPORT explore the human experience through performing. We are grateful for the support of our contributors. CLASSROOM AND PERFORMANCE APPAREL Adopt a student for our 2019-20 Season

Birder Studio of Performing Arts has incorporated a new dress code and will be implementing new performance attire. You may purchase through MindBody and pick up at the studio. See studio calendar for I would like to make a donation to Birder Studio of Performing Arts. Donation $______fitting dates/times. (Your donation is tax deductible) Check #______

Sunset Cabaret Broadway Theatre Birder Studi o of Performing Arts Studio Calendar 2019-20 Sept 27, Dec 18, May 20 7:00 pm July 18 Th 7:00 Summer Soirée Fundraiser – Mary Bridget Davies: Broadway Theatre Sunset Cabaret is a floorshow of dancing, singing and other light entertainment by our professional July 20 Sa 8:00 Summer Soirée Fundraiser – Mary Bridget Davies: Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club talented staff and friends. Join us for appetizers and entertainment at Broadway Theatre! July 22 M By appt. Auditions: Age 14-19 Legally Blonde, Jr. July 23 T By appt. Auditions: Age 14-19 Legally Blonde, Jr. All proceeds support our student scholarship fund. Aug 27 T 1:00-5:00 Apparel fittings for students’ performance attire

Sept 4 W 4:00-6:00 Apparel fittings for students’ performance attire Sept 4 W By appt. Auditions: Student Scholarships Birder Players Broadway Theatre Sept 16 M Semester 1 classes begin (Semester 1: September 16 – December 7) Sept 13 F 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Legally Blonde, Jr. Musical Theatre Sept 14 Sa 3:00, 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Legally Blonde, Jr.

Birder Players is a professional cast of local performers sharing their talents and creativity with our Sept 20 F 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Legally Blonde, Jr. local community in some of our favorite musical productions. The proceeds from our Birder Player Sept 21 Sa 3:00, 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Legally Blonde, Jr. Sept 27 F 7:00 Sunset Cabaret-Birder Players: Broadway Theatre entertainment and productions support our student scholarship fund and ARTreach program. Nov 22 F 6:30 Birder Studio Triple Threat Students presents: Broadway Santa

Nov 23 Sa 12:30 Birder Studio Triple Threat Students presents: Broadway Santa A Christmas Carol, The Musical – Dec 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 Nov 24 Su 12:30 Birder Studio Triple Threat Students presents: Broadway Santa Chicago – Jan 31, Feb 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 Nov 25 – Dec 1 Thanksgiving Break–Studio closed-No Classes The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – April 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 19 Dec 5 Th 7:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Mamma Mia! – June 24, 25, 26, 27, July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Dec 6 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Dec 7 Sa 11:00, 3:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Dec 7 – Feb 3 Winter Break – No Classes (We will have Weidner Concert rehearsals and perf.) Dec 11 W 7:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Dec 12 Th 7:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Dec 13 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical Dec 14 Sa 1:00 Birder Players Presents: A Christmas Carol, The Musical BROADWAY AUDITION WORKSHOP Dec 18 W 7:00 Sunset Christmas Cabaret-Birder Players: Broadway Theatre Dec 19 Th 4:00-8:00 Mandatory Rehearsal Holiday Pops-Weidner Center- call times vary AUTHENTICALLY ROCKING YOUR AUDITION Dec 20 F 7:30 Holiday Pops performance-Weidner Center-call times vary Dec 21 Sa 2:30 Holiday Pops performance-Weidner Center-call times vary With Jan 16 Th 4:00-6:00 Auditions for The Lion King, Jr- ages 10-12 Jan 17 F 4:00-7:00 Auditions for The Lion King, Jr- ages 13-18 Jan 31 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Tony® Nominated Actress, Feb 1 Sa 2:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Feb 3 M Semester 2 classes begin (Semester 2: February 3 – May 1) Feb 6 Th 7:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Mary Bridget Davies Feb 7 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Feb 8 Sa 7:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Feb 9 Su 2:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago Mary Bridget is an American actress and singer. She performs Feb 14 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: Chicago with her own band, The Mary Bridget Davies Group, and is Feb 15 Sa 2:00, 7:00 (if add) Birder Players Presents: Chicago also an interpreter of Janis Joplin’s music. She received a Feb 16 Su 2:00 (if add) Birder Players Presents: Chicago March 8 - 22 Spring Break – No Classes Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical for Apr 3 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee her performance as Janis in A Night with Janis Joplin. Apr 4 Sa 7:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Apr 5 Su 2:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee th Apr 17 F 7:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Apr 18 Sa 2:00 (if add), 7:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Thursday, July 18 4:00pm – 6:00pm Apr 19 Su 2:00 Birder Players Presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Students ages 10-19 Apr 24 F 5:30, 7:30 General & Triple Threat Student Private Study Recital – Broadway Theatre Broadway Theatre, 123 S. Broadway, De Pere Apr 25 Sa 10:00, 12:00 General & Triple Threat Student Private Study Recital – Broadway Theatre May 2 Sa 9:00 am Spring Showcase Rehearsal-call times vary Limited Enrollment. Tuition $30 May 2 Sa 3:00 Spring Showcase, Broadway Theatre May 4 M 4:00-7:00 Continuing Student Master Class Evaluation: Broadway Theatre To enroll call or email the studio office at 920-339-9999 or May 13 W 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. May 14 Th 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. [email protected]. May 15 F 6:30 Birder Studio Students presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. May 16 Sa 1:00, 4:00 Birder Studio Students presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. May 17 Su 1:00 Birder Studio Students presents: Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. May 20 W 7:00 Sunset Cabaret-Birder Players: Broadway Theatre

Birder Studio, where artists come to life! GENERAL STUDY: Acting, Vocal, Wee Actors/Songland, Backstage PERFORMANCE GROUPS

Wee Actors/Songland An audition is required to be placed in any of the following classes. 6-8 W 6:00-6:45 $635 Please contact the studio to arrange for an assessment. Prep Performers 7-10 M 5:00-5:45 $635 TRIPLE THREAT A, SENIOR TRIPLE THREAT, TROUPE 1 & TROUPE 2:

Intro to Musical Theatre The “Triple Threat Performer” program is designed to provide an opportunity for the 8-12 T 6:15-7:00 $635 serious performer to delve into all critical areas of performing: acting, singing, tap, jazz, Intro To Performing private voice or acting. (Audition required) 6-9 Th 6:00-6:45 $635 Vocal/Acting TAC: TEEN ACTORS COMPANY:

10-14 T 7:00-7:45 $635 A drama company offered for our interested teen actors focusing on learning to delve into Advanced Musical Theatre the art of Improvisation and scene study. Students will explore acting in the form of live 12-17 W 5:15-6:00 $635 theatre in which the plot, character and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in Creative Drama: Fairytale Tots the moment. Culminating with an improv production performance at Broadway Theatre. 4-6 Th 5:15-6:00 $635 (No audition required)

Stage Management HIGH SCHOOL INTENSTIVE: 11-up (see Class Descriptions) Student Productions Select Show Option Legally Blonde, JR. $245 A High School production program that is designed to take each student to the next level Broadway Santa $245 of performance by raising the bar. Each student will study, research, prepare and perform Disney’s The Lion King, JR. $245 different characters in various musical reviews. Students will play a role as a leading character, supporting/ensemble role and as stage manager, lighting designer and/or prop 15-up Birder Player Adult Productions A Christmas Carol, The Musical $245 designer. This class is open to any Birder Studio High School students: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors may opt to enroll ONLY in High School Intensive. Freshman students Chicago $245 may register if they are also enrolled in a performance group - Troupe 1, Troupe 2, or TAC. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee $245 (Audition is required) Mamma Mia! $245 TAC: Teen Actors Company BIRDER ACADEMY OF DANCE 13-19 T 6:45-7:45 $750 Private Study (2 semesters) M-F As scheduled BALLET: Private voice, piano, dance 30 min. $650 55 min. $1175 Introduction and practice of the light, graceful, luid movement of ballet technique. BIRDER ACADEMY OF DANCE Employing formalized steps and gestures to create expression through movement.

Ballet 1 TAP: Level Based W 4:30-5:15 $635 Irish Dance Rhythmic technical tap variation are taught through choreographed combinations.

Level Based W 5:15-6:00 $635 JAZZ: YogAna and Journaling Semester 1 Dance Audition Semester 2 A fun and energetic class teaching students to interpret and execute moves consisting of Level Based W 6:00-6:45 $635 footwork, leaps, isolations, turns and performance personality. Tap 1 Level Based Th 4:30-5:15 $635 IRISH DANCE:

Jazz 1 Learn how to Irish Step Dance popularized by the Broadway show Riverdance. Be Level Based Th 5:15-6:00 $635 introduced to soft shoe dance styles like the reel and slip jig and hard shoe dances like the Jazz 2 hornpipe and treble jig. Level Based Th 6:00-6:45 $635 Youth Ballroom BALLROOM: Level Based Th 6:30-7:30 $635 Tap 2 Learn Ballroom basics in dances like the Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Paso, Jive and so much more! Ballroom dance does not require you to have a partner to join. Advance Level Based Th 6:45-7:30 $635 your dance skills by learning how to dance with a partner, whether that be socially or Leaps, Tricks & Lifts competitively. Level Based Th 7:30-8:15 $635

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS PERFORMANCE GROUPS Placement in the following classes is by audition only. Call the studio for an assessment.

GENERAL STUDY Triple Threat A (one day class and 30 min. semi-private voice) INTRO TO PERFORMING and VOCAL/ACTING: W 4:30-6:00 $1365 Begin your performance education with improvisation, game playing, creative drama and vocal performance. Students will develop singing, acting and musical theatre skills Senior Triple Threat (one day class and 30 min. private voice) through the analysis, rehearsal and performance of scenes and songs from select pieces. M 5:45-7:45 $1920 (55 min. voice) $2420 ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE and INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATRE: Troupe 2 (one day class and 30 min. private voice) Our musical theatre classes present and develop the fundamentals of singing, musical T 6:30-8:30 $1920 theatre dance and stage personality. Students are offered a broad musical theatre (55 min. voice) $2420 curriculum, which is incorporated into practice by means of live performance. Troupe 1 (one day class and 30 min. private voice) PREP PERFORMERS: M 7:00-9:00 $1920 In this class, we develop the fundamentals of acting, musical theatre, song, dance and stage (55 min. voice) $2420 personality. Recommended as the beginning class for our triples threat want to be’s! TAC: Teen Actors Company (one day class) 13-19 - open enrollment, no audition required STAGE MANAGEMENT: T 6:45-7:45 $750 This class offers an opportunity to learn the backstage skills necessary to organize and manage a production. Students will participate as a stagehand in the production by High School Intensive (one day class and 30 min. private voice) running sound, lights and/or stage-managing the production of your choice. This is a M 5:45-7:15 $1920 hands on educational experience! (55 min. voice) $2400 WEE ACTORS/SONGLAND: The Wee Actors/Songland class opens the curtain to a whole new world. This class ARTreach Community Service Schedule w/ Ms. Jenna $20* combines creativity and imagination with song, dance, and storytelling. This is the perfect *transportation fee class for the creative, inquisitive child…or your little actor. ADULT CLASSES MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION: SEE INSERT Zumba T 4:00-4:45 per semester $120 Legally Blonde, JR., Broadway Santa, Disney’s The Lion King, JR. Yoga M 12:15-1:15 per semester $120 Adult Ballroom Th 5:45-6:30 per semester $75 YOGANA and JOURNALING: Adult Acng T 7:00-7:45 per semester $200 All levels of Vinyasa Yoga, breath work, stress management, lexibility, core work, strength Adult Private Voice Ind Scheduled per semester $330 building and much more. Document thoughts, emotions and intensions as part of the relective experience. Adult Voice w/ Chad Lemerande Learn vocal techniques to improve your singing, ways to preserve your voice, and SIGHT SINGING/ACAPELLA: performance/audition tips with staff vocal coach Chad Lemerande. Ongoing sessions are available for Students will learn the basics of ear training, and practice singing notes on sight without those who seek regular instruction, or single sessions can be chosen to help prepare for auditions, the aid of a piano. The course will cover learning to hear pitch intervals, learning to read competitions or events. melodic lines in music, and active listening skills in ensemble singing to blend and balance Piano w/ Rose Costello their sound with other singers. The students will perform various singing exercises and Ms. Rose teaches both traditional (reading) and Suzuki (by ear) piano methods, incorporating good learn some a cappella arrangements. technique, listening, and theory into each as appropriate. Private lessons are geared to individual CREATIVE DRAMA FAIRY TALE TOTS: needs and interests; periodic group lessons bring perspective, socialization and further understanding of musical concepts. Ms. Rose works carefully with individual needs and interests to Young students are guided to imagine, enact, and relect on experiences real and imagined build strong foundations, enriching experiences and overall conidence. All ages and stages are through storytelling. welcome, 4 through adult, and can start at any time during the year.

TAC: TEEN ACTORS COMPANY: A drama company offered for our interested teen actors focusing on learning to delve into PRIVATE STUDY the art of Improvisation and scene study. Students will explore acting in the form of live Please call the studio to schedule. theatre in which the plot, character and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Culminating with an improv production performance at Broadway Theatre. Birder Studio offers private lessons in acting, dance, piano and voice for groups and individuals. We (No audition required) have professional instructors who can tailor a private lesson or session to build conidence, sharpen presentation, prepare students for auditions. Available as a session or to meet special artistic needs. MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS Broadway Santa

Performances: This year, Birder Studio is producing three student shows at Broadway Theatre fulfilling all November 22, 23, 24 positions onstage and behind-the-scenes. This includes lighting, sound, scenic design, stage management and make-up. Triple Threat Student Performance First Semester Musical Theatre Production: Legally Blonde, JR., age 14-18 Triple Threat Student Musical: Broadway Santa All triple threat classes will be preparing for the production of Broadway Santa in the Second Semester Musical Theatre Production: Disney’s The Lion King, JR., age 6-18 classroom.

Please add the rehearsal/production dates below to your calendar.

WHO SHOULD REGISTER TO BE IN A MUSICAL? Rehearsals – Triple Threat Students Performing in front of a live audience broadens a student’s education, allowing them to Oct 19 Sa 9:00-1:00 showcase the skills they are learning in class. Nov 14 Th 4:00-6:00 (Tech)

*Any student enrolled in one of our FALL/WINTER weekly classes may register. Nov 21 Th 4:00-6:00 (Dress) *Once you register, you are cast in the appropriate age group. *No one is eliminated by process of audition. Register and be a member of the cast/crew. Performance Dates: *Rehearsals are held on the dates listed for each production. *A detailed schedule is provided once each show is cast. November 22 F 6:30pm November 23 Sa 12:30pm November 24 Su 12:30pm

Legally Blonde, JR. Performances: Disney’s The Lion King, JR. September 13, 14, 20, 21 Performances: May 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 12, 2019 Registration Deadline: January 7, 2020 Principal/Supporting Actor Auditions: Age 14-19 Principal Actors Audition (age 13-18): Jan. 16, 4:00-6:00 Ensemble: Ages 6-10 (no audition) Audition: July 22 @ TBD and July 23 @ TBD Supporting Actors Audition (age 11-12): Jan. 17, 6:00-7:30

Rehearsals-Principal and Supporting Actors $245 Reh. Principal/Supporting - $245 Reh. Ensemble $170 Aug 6, 7, 8 T, W, Th 3:00-6:00 Feb 1 Sa 10:00-12:30 Mar 7 Sa 10:00-12:30 Aug 13, 14, 15 T, W, Th 3:00-6:00 Feb 8 Sa 10:00-12:30 Mar 14 Sa 10:00-12:30 Aug 20, 21, 22 T, W, Th TBD Feb 15 Sa 10:00-12:30 Apr 4 Sa 10:00-12:30 Aug 26, 27 M, T 4:30pm-6:30pm Feb 22 Sa 10:00-12:30 Apr 11 Sa 10:00-12:30 Sept 3, 4, 5, 6 T, W, Th, F 6:30pm-9:30pm Feb 29 Sa 10:00-12:30 Sept 7, 8 Sa, Su TBD (Tech/Dress) Mar 7 Sa 10:00-12:30 Sept 10, 11, 12 T, W, Th TBD (Tech/Dress) Mar 14 Sa 10:00-12:30

Performance Dates: Apr 4 Sa 10:00-12:30 Apr 11 Sa 10:00-12:30

September 13 F 6:30pm Production Week:

September 14 Sa 3:00pm & 6:30pm May 3 Su 4:00-8:00 September 20 F 6:30pm May 5 T 4:00-8:00 September 21 Sa 3:00pm & 6:30pm May 6 W 4:00-8:00

May 7 Th 4:00-8:00

Performance Dates:

May 13, 14, 15 W, Th, F 6:30pm May 16 Sa 1:00pm & 4:00pm May 17 Su 1:00pm