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D O W N T O N T O M I D T O 11.01.12 • backstage.com d o w n t o n british tv heartthrob mounts the dan stevens american stage t o m i d t o w n The New Power CDs casting directors 9 ready to join the elite 1101 COVER.indd 1 10/30/12 12:46 PM New York City a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization TAKE YOUR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL The Professional Evening Conservatory January 2013 The flexible one-year conservatory program with an optional second year. Same world-class training as the 3-Year program. Apply NOW! Winter Workshops Acting Technique, Scene Study, Acting for Film & Television, the Evening Intro Program and Weekend Intro Program. Continue your training with advanced workshops in scene study and voice. 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