SUMMER 2024 LIVE IN NYC!!! BKA FIVE DAY SUMMER BROADWAY MUSICAL INTENSIVES

***THIS IS A LIVE EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY***JOIN US FOR OUR SPECIALLY CURATED FIVE DAY SUMMER PROGRAM THAT CENTERS AROUND YOU!

At BKA, we love to create student centered events. For summer 2024, we are thrilled to be able to develop a five day intensive based around various musicals that best feature our participants. Each participant will be given a song from a musicals listed below, which will include a cut of a full solo or duet. Some scene work may also be included. Non-singers will be given scenes or monologues in the performance.

This project will culminate in a final performance in a “Musical Revue” format at a performance venue in New York City!

NEW FORMAT FOR 2024:

Classes and workshops will be separated by age groups, resulting in what will ultimately be, two separate intensives for each group.

In some cases, groups may come together for group discussions and talkbacks, but classes will be taught in smaller groups.

In the final showcase, Group One will be ACT ONE and Group Two will be ACT TWO. One group number will be taught for each age group as well.

Age groups for BOTH intensive weeks:

GROUP ONE: Ages 8-12

GROUP TWO: Ages 13-18.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on studying and developing a character with a top New York based creative team as well as meeting and working with industry professionals (talent agents and casting directors) in unforgettable workshops.

SONGS WILL BE CHOSEN WITH THESE SHOWS CONSIDERED: BEETLEJUICE, SIX, MEAN GIRLS, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, BONNIE AND CLYDE, TUCK EVERLASTING, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, SWEENEY TODD, THE MUSIC MAN, WAITRESS, SIX, COMPANY, THE PROM. 

Objectives: to learn specific techniques of singing, dancing and acting through character driven song and scene work. To give each artist the unique opportunity to perform a portion of a role in a New York City venue

Available for students ages 8-18. While no audition is necessary, please discern that your child is ready for professionally focused work beyond a typical summer camp before registering.

PREPARATION FOR SUMMER INTENSIVE: Each artist who registers will have one private virtual session 30 minute session with our musical director + one private 30 minute session with our director before arriving in New York City. Sessions will be done via Zoom.us.

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE

Note: Will be ending at 6pm EST on Monday July 22nd and Monday July 29th only!

MONDAY-THURSDAY

10am-11:30am DANCE TECHNIQUE

11:30pm-12:30pm GROUP NUMBER REHEARSAL (full group or partial groups)

1:30pm-4pm INDIVIDUAL STAGING REHEARSALS

4pm-5pm SPECIAL EVENT (could include a guest speaker or masterclass on a specific topic)

FRIDAY PERFORMANCE DAY

10am-2pm TECH AND STAGING AT THEATRE

2pm ONE HOUR CALL TO SHOW

3pm-5pm Performance and goodbye!

BKA has a discounted rate at the New Yorker Hotel on 34th and 8th. Email us HERE to get information on our hotel discount.

Please note: these are not productions of these musicals, but rather, sections of them to be used for educational purposes. Students must be willing to accept a solo or duet as material assignment.

This workshop is for educational purposes only and cannot and will not be treated as an audition.

COVID Protocols:  We will be following the most up to date guidelines for COVID-19 set by New York State and New York City. You can find current Covid protocols for New York City HERE.

Should COVID present a situation where in-person events are no longer safe , BKA reserves the right to move this event online. No refunds or credits will be given for any student who is moved to an online program.