Directed by Elizabeth Parkinson and Scott Wise
August 1 - 20, 2010
The Musical Theatre Lab is structured on the belief that studying with artists who are actively working in their field is an effective and inspiring way to learn and refine one's craft. At state of the art facilities in Martha's Vineyard, students will be immersed in dancing, acting, singing, and audition preparation. Our goal is to support young performers giving them the strong mental, emotional, and physical ground work they need to propel them into a healthy career in the performing arts. Only 30 students will be chosen for this intimate and elite setting.
2010 faculty and guest teachers include Robert Bianca, Marianne Challis, MaryAnn Lamb, Mary MacLeod, Michael Lavine, Elizabeth Parkinson, Jeffrey Saver, Leland Williams, Kaf Warman, Scott Wise and Karen Young (Jay Binder Casting). 2010 students range in age from 16-21 and hail from all across the United States.
Classes: Acting, audition techniques, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, musical theatre repetory, pilates, yoga, monologue study, vocal technique, improvisation
Faculty Panels: auditioning, touring, getting started, college application, injury prevention, professionalism
If you have any more questions please contact Paula Burns or Elizabeth Parkinson at 860.210.1444 or info@ finelinetheatrearts.com.
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Elizabeth Parkinson
Elizabeth Parkinson is presently one of New York’s greatest dance stars. Acclaimed in ballet, modern, and jazz styles, Ms. Parkinson has performed worldwide as a principle with the Joffrey Ballet, Feld Ballet, Donald Byrd/The Group, and Twyla Tharp Dance. In 1999, she segued to Broadway and received tremendous praise as a lead in Fosse and later in the hit Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical, Movin’ Out, where she earned the 2003 Tony-award nomination and the highly coveted Astaire Award for best female dancer on Broadway. Elizabeth continues to perform as a concert soloist and on the Movin’ Out national tour. This past summer she taught for Broadway Dance Center and Step's on Broadway, and choreographed her first piece for The Main Event in Detroit produced by John Crutchman and The West Coast Dance Explosion (WCDE). Often described as fiery, fearless, and an indefatigably hard worker, Elizabeth hopes to pass on her passion, love and strong work ethic to her students. Elizabeth and her husband, Scott Wise, have a son, James Montana.
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Scott Wise
Scott Wise has been Broadway’s leading song & dance man throughout the last three decades. He is a Tony award winner (Broadway’s highest performance honor) for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Additionally, he was nominated for the Tony Award for his performances in State Fair and Fosse. He is also the proud recipient of the 1997 Connecticut’s Best Actor in a musical for Lucky in the Rain at East Haddam’s Goodspeed Opera House. You can also see Mr. Wise in the hit movie musical Chicago. A veteran performer of thirteen Broadway shows, Mr. Wise has also choreographed and directed on Off Broadway and regionally. He worked side-by-side with Twyla Tharp as assistant director for the award-winning hit musical, Movin’ Out. Scott has taught nationwide as well as in New York’s Broadway Dance Center and Step’s on Broadway. He has recently been certified by Dance Educators of America. With his back ground so rooted in performing on Broadway he hopes to share his knowledge, guide aspiring performers, and share the joy he has found throughout his career to students of all levels. He and his wife, Elizabeth Parkinson, have a son, James.
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