Hey, guys! Team MOLO here. Moriah Swank (Mo) and Laura Bergen (Lo): Turning Pointe teachers, Starz Theater Company (STC) Creative Team members, and STC season vloggers.
Today, we are so excited to share with you details about STC’s annual theater intensive, Young Performer Summit, SPOTLIGHT coming up on June 24, 25 & 26th. This year’s Summit is in the style of the beautiful musical, Finding Neverland, and we can’t wait to welcome students to the best weekend of summer!
What is Young Performer Summit SPOTLIGHT?
YPS SPOTLIGHT features 3-days packed full of singing, dance and acting! Students ages 10-18 grow their skills by participating in Vocal Master Classes, Musical Theater Dance Classes, Acting Workshops and build community through breakout sessions, team building games and “Summit Sessions.” Summit wraps up at the end of the weekend with a performance for their families where parents can see what their students have been working on, ask questions about STC and, of course, take lots of pictures.
Who is YPS SPOTLIGHT for?
YPS SPOTLIGHT is for students interested in musical theater ages 10-18 from the Beginning-Advanced level. We group students by age and our teen level is grouped by experience level/training.
What workshops are offered at YPS SPOTLIGHT?
We have a full lineup of amazing workshops, master classes and Summit Sessions all taught by Guest Instructors from the community and Turning Pointe/Starz Theater Company Staff Members! Here is a sneak peek of our schedule (not all classes will be offered to all levels):
● Showcase Choreography by Liz Morales
● Showcase Vocal training by Kristi Hill
● Playwriting with Mikayla Taylor (2021 Best of the Springs winner for Best Play)
● Advanced Tap Combos with Anna Lincoln
● POWER UP with Team MOLO
● Vocal Health & Safety with Katie Wilcoxson
● Vocal Masterclasses with Kristi Hill
● Acting with Heath Arthur
● …and MORE!
Why should I attend YPS SPOTLIGHT?
YPS is where a sports skills clinic meets theater. Summit is a place to fully immerse yourself in theater training in a short-term burst. A place where students are encouraged to set themselves free and try new things in a positive, encouraging, FUN environment. An opportunity to learn from a variety of qualified and caring instructors. A place to be surrounded by new and old friends who all love the same thing you do. And a chance to be inspired as you push yourself to new heights!
I’m a teen who is new to Musical Theater - is there a place for me?
YES! For the first time this year, we are splitting our teen students into two groups to allow all students a place to grow at the pace that is right for them. Team Lo speaking here… once upon a time, I was an older beginner. I didn’t start my musical theater training until I was 18 and as I entered classes with advanced-level students who had years of experience, I remember feeling discouraged and overwhelmed as I worked to catch up. Those experiences shaped how I view training and I’m now passionate about offering opportunities for youth and teens at both the beginning stage and at the intermediate-advanced level. Teen Students are grouped after completing a brief survey giving us an overview of their training/experience.
How do I sign up?
We still have spots available and we would love to see YOU at Summit! We have capped class sizes to allow students to get to know their group, make friends and receive personalized attention from the instructors. Financial investment is $179/Attendee and each student will receive a 2021 YPS T-shirt (attendees from our 2020 YPS have claimed these are the softest T-shirts ever…and we agree!). Sign up through your danceworks account at http://www.starztheater.org/young-performer-summit-spotlight or turningpointeschoolofdance.com . For more information, please email: starz.laurabergen@gmail.com.
That’s it for now! We are looking forward to seeing you at YPS 2021!
Lightning? Thunder.
-Team MoLo