Learning Objectives Schedule

July 6-17, 2020 9:30am-3:30pm Cost: 2 weeks: $800

All three disciplines will be offered everyday. Students need to bring a bag lunch each day. A snack and bottled water will be provided. Dance Please DO NOT send money with your child to Acting

buy/order lunch as he/she will not be Voice

The Triple Threat Performer Intensive trains permitted to leave the building. The Art of the True Triple Threat Performer students in three disciplinary areas of the July 6-17, 2020

performing arts consisting of dance, acting 9:30am-3:30pm and voice thereby creating the ‘Triple Threat ”. Palace Theatre Contributing Sponsors Ages: 10-16 The Dance technique will consist of Broadway

Jazz, Theatre Dance and Body Percussion.

Combined, the Acting/Voice technique will teach the students how to breathe, interpret a song, project and perform a song.

In each of the disciplines students will observe, explore and create Art with A Purpose. Our Triple Threat Program believes in empowering young lives by encouraging self- Program Sponsor

expression, by nurturing individual creativity

and developing inner talent.

At the end of the two transformative weeks, students will have a deeper understanding of how to successfully integrate song, dance, and character interpretation within a piece, using all tools to support their journey as an actor to communicate their character’s central 61 Atlantic Street – Stamford, CT 06901 truth. 203.325.4466 – www.palacestamford.org

Triple Threat Performer Overview

The Triple Threat Performer Intensive will be a springboard for future master classes, workshops and performing opportunities, enabling our youth to train

with seasoned New York Broadway performers and teaching artists. The two –week long theatre arts intensive is designed to propel aspiring performers to Program Director: reach dynamic new levels of skill. Luis Salgado is a Puerto Rican performer, director, choreographer, and producer. His career has led him to Under the inspiring Direction of Luis Salgado Broadway, film, television, and stages around the world. (Broadway Assistant Choreographer of the Tony- He served as associate director and choreographer winning “” and choreographer for of Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour that opened April 16, 2019 Nickelodeon), students will immerse themselves in the at the Neue Flora theatre in , Germany and has exciting process of Acting, Singing and Dancing -- with a worked with directors, choreographers and performers focus in the making of Art with A Purpose. This highly such as , , Sergio unique training is expertly designed to encompass the Trujillo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Laura

diverse components of Musical Theatre. Benanti, Patrick Dempsey and Diego Luna. His Broadway performing credits include: Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Mambo Kings, In the Heights, , The Musical and On Your Feet.

He has directed and choreographed the U.S. bilingual premiere of In the Heights and Fame -The Musical at GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, D.C. and in the same year he co-choreographed the (ABC) remake of Dirty Dancing. He has directed and choreographed and by and at the Axelrod Performing Arts Classes will be led by Luis Salgado and a select group Center, in NJ. of New York artists from his renowned company, In 2011, he founded Salgado Productions, a production Salgado Productions, to provide students with the company committed to developing new works and well-rounded training they require. creating "Art with a Purpose". Salgado is the founder and CEO of R.Evolución Latina, an organization that seeks to Students will fully engage in master classes exploring empower the Hispanic community through educational programming and partnerships. The organization's best- the disciplines of acting, voice, and dancing (Musical known initiatives are the Dare to Go Beyond Children's Theater, Body Percussion, Latin Fusion, Drumming Performing Arts Camp, D2GB School Arts program and the and more). Beyond Workshops Series, a 2-week annual professional development program for adult performers. A limited number of scholarships are available. For Awards include: for Outstanding more information, please contact Director of Performer, Thespis Festival Award for Best Director, Education, Carol Bryan, at 203-517-3431 or Astaire Awards, Outstanding Male Dancer, Helen Hayes [email protected] Award for Best Director & Best Choreographer.