University of Kentucky - Musical Theater

Dates:	Jul 20 - 25, 2008 Jul 27 - Aug 1, 2008
Grades:	9 - 12 (Entering in Fall 2008)
Tuition:	$950 (Includes room and meals)

Details

US Performing Arts is proud to partner with the University of Kentucky Department of Theater to present this premier Musical Theater Workshop. This pre-professional program is the essence of the "triple threat". Under the guidance of Broadway professional artists campers will take daily classes in voice, acting and dance. Rehearsals and class preparation will be part of the fun as well as the focus. Evenings will be spent in watching videos and developing critical analysis of performance through the history of musical theater. The week will end with a "work in progress" performance. Students will enjoy the recreational opportunities of the campus, including evening social activities during the week.

* Additional Information

Students check-in between 1pm and 2:30pm on the first day of camp.
Flights should arrive into Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the first day of camp before 1230pm.
Flights should depart from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) on the Last Day of camp after 530pm.
Airport transportation is available to and from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) for $30 each way.
Students MUST FLY TO/FROM BLUE GRASS AIRPORT ONLY!

Information Packets

Information Packets for students registered for summer 2008 are available for download NOW!
Please contact us for download instructions.
The packets will be mailed mid May for those who requested them.
If you already have a user name and password click here to view packets.

Those who requested their packet by standard mail should be receiving them in the next few days.

If you are interested in signing up for a program or need more information please click here.

Program Directors

Elmore James, Program Director
His Broadway credits include: Jim in Big River, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well... , Your Arms too Short to Box with God with Patti LaBelle and Al Green (also recorded with Patti LaBelle), and the original cast of Beauty and the Beast. Most recently Mr. James shared the stage with Patti LuPone in the Kennedy Center's production of Regina and with Reba McEntire in the Carnegie Hall concert version of South Pacific. Mr. James studied opera at The Juilliard School and made his professional opera debut as Leporello in Don Giovanni in the famous Peter Sellars production. Additionally, Elmore has sung as a soloist at the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and has sung for many US Presidents, and European royalty. Most recently Mr. James performed in the Swedish premiere of the Broadway hit, The Full Monty. Directing credits from Broadway to international, from Shakespeare to Andrew Lloyd Webber. When Elmore has the time, he lends his teaching talents to New York University, Mercy College, Iona, SUNY Purchase and the School of Performing Arts.

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Location Information

Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass region, UK was founded in 1865 as a land-grant university. From its beginnings with only 190 students and 10 professors, UK's campus now covers more than 716 acres in Lexington and is home to more than 27,000 students. The Department of Theatre at the University of Kentucky is committed to the artistic and intellectual discovery of theatre seen clearly in its classes, performances, and productions. The Department welcomes students to explore their creative and artistic self through these summer programs while considering UK as a possible home for their college career.

"To create, to think critically, to manage, and to continually experiment and learn these are the core abilities that the College of Fine Arts' majors and programs offer. In this process of making, appreciating, and managing the arts, you will refine your artistic sensibility while developing ethics of work and of craft. Whether you will become an arts professional, connoisseur, or advocate, you will continue to serve the mission of the University by making a vital contribution to the quality of life in the Commonwealth and in other communities. "
- Bob Shay, Dean of the College of Fine Arts

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