Musical Theatre Troupe
Ages: 6-16
Auditions every 3 months! Join our Mailing
List to be informed by postcard.
The cornerstone of Sandcastle, this troupe has been around for 9 years
and has performed in front of over a quarter million people! 35 of its
300+ alumnae have moved directly into Broadway productions and National
Tours from our program! The troupe performs two shows, The People Garden
and The New Kid, weekly at school assemblies in the North NJ / NYC area.
Participants are cast in either of the two shows and are trained according
to the material in their show, but are also educated in essential musical
theatre skills, such as: voice production, diction, projection, acting,
chorus singing, concentration, memorization, stage movement, and many
other essential stage skills and tricks. After initial training, ongoing
skills workshops and weekly rehearsals (open to all cast) enable members
to reinforce their skills and knowledge many times each week. Actors
may continue for multiple sessions and learn new roles. Some kids have
been in this troupe for over 3 years! Participation is through audition
only, and availability of roles depends on the current members choice
to continue of not. Parents MUST be able to transport kids to weekday
show locations and kids must be able to miss at least 3 school days
each session. CLICK
HERE for more details about auditioning.
Weekdays after school (first 2 weeks) and during school hours
(3-6 days in 3 months)
Saturday Workshops / Sunday Rehearsals
Membership $275 for 3 months (over 30
events: workshops, training rehearsals, shows)
Digital
Production Team
Ages: 12-16 (or younger by appointment)
Prerequisites: Interview
Max class size: 10
Kids will learn the entire process of Digital Film Making from
methodology to technology to psychology! They will gain hands-on experience
with professional-level equipment and software as well as direct real
actors. All students will participate in the various stages of each
and will be educated in: screenplay development, storyboarding, camera
work, lighting, blue / green screens, non-linear editing, special digital
effects and sound design. For 5 weeks, students learn programs, equipment
and techniques, and for the next 5 weeks, they do mini projects of their
own design such as short films and music videos or can work on a bigger
project if they choose. Students may then be called upon to work on
real film projects in the Spring and Summer.
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm (10 weeks)
Saturday and Sunday access to Computer Lab
Dates: Only offered in Winter Session
Cost $350
Vocal Lessons with Tara
Ages: 6 and up
Learn vocal technique to insure vocal health through proper
breathing and supporting. Work on compilation of audition book and preparation
of performance in a song for auditions. Vocal instruction is offered
by Tara Cornetto. She is a graduate of Wagner College and member of
Actors Equity. She has seven years of teaching experience in addition
to nine years of professional performance and audition experience. She
has studied voice for more than 15 years with various teachers from
Manhattan, enabling her to create her own unique style in helping students
to acquire, not only great results, but learn the value of proper technique
for all levels while at the same time expressing the importance of dedication
and practice.
Lessons offered Thursdays and Sundays on a weekly basis.
Rates are $35 for half hour.
Call Tara directly for appointments: (201) 796-5977
