Registration open for Broadway musical theater workshops

Registration is now taking place for Take It From the Top, a series of exciting, interactive workshops offered through Wharton Center Institute for Arts and Creativity.

Participants – from pre-teens to young adults and beyond – receive a unique opportunity to train with a brilliant team of leading Broadway professionals. Former instructors include such talented Broadway performers as 2014 Tony Award® winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Billy Porter and Shoshana Bean, who played Elphaba in Wicked.

Take It From the Top was developed by Tony Award® nominee and Legally Blonde star, Laura Bell Bundy, and Paul Canaan, assistant dance captain of 2014’s most Tony® nominated show, Kinky Boots. Canaan says, “We started Take It From the Top as a catalyst for creativity in life. We bring a team of world-class artists at the top of the performing arts field to Michigan and immerse students in a full week of training in music, drama and dance – and advance their skills, no matter how accomplished, or inexperienced, they are. This is a truly unique educational experience, and culminates in a free performance at the end of the week.”

Porter says, "I remember when I was a kid growing up, trying to figure out how to live as a creative person. I had lots of influences and teachers and people who helped me. Without those people, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'm so grateful when I get the opportunity to give back and share what I know with aspiring young artists."

Participants learn the craft of musical theatre - including basic to advanced skills, industry history and practical content - in an exciting, fast-moving, interactive setting. Take It From the Top offers participants a chance to experience Broadway with the pros and sharpen skills in an inspirational, creative, fun and genuinely supportive environment. Participants will make friendships that will last a lifetime!

All workshops are held at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Space is limited. To register, visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop or call 517-884-3170. The deadline for registration is June 18, 2018. Late registrations will be accepted based on class size.

Tuition (Based on workshop chosen below):
$425.00
Six-Day Junior Advanced/Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive - audition required; video auditions accepted
Monday, June 25 – Saturday, June 30, 2018
Junior Advanced (Ages 10-15); focusing on Shrek the Musical
Advanced (Ages 16-25); focusing on The Addams Family

$300.00
Five-Day Musical Theatre Intensive
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, 2018
Pre-Teen (ages 10-13)
Teens (ages 14-19)

$300.00
Creative Kids - specialized program for students ages 7-9 - with age-appropriate material and a shorter day!
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, 2018

$30.00
Adult Class, ages 21+
Improv and song interpretation, theatre games, cabaret
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 *ONE NIGHT ONLY!

For more information, contact Kelly Stuible-Clark at Wharton Center: 517-884-3166 or stuible3@whartoncenter.com.

Register online at whartoncenter.com/tiftt.