Vocal Academy

Our Vocal Academy students have performed throughout Lake County, IL and surrounding areas for various events! At SOTA we strive to get involved in our community, allowing students extra performance opportunities that will grow their confidence and put skills into practice. These opportunities are available to students as they arise but are not required. To see some of our performances, recordings, and music videos, visit our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/StandingOTheatre

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When you fill out the online registration form (link in class description) you may then submit payment online or by mail.

Payments must be received within 7 days in order to guarantee your spot or prior to the first class if registering during the final week.

Registration closes the night prior to the first day of class at 9pm.

SOTA reserves the right to close class at an earlier date if the class fills.

If you have any problems/questions while trying to register please email us: Erin@ standingotheatre.com

Standing O Cuties

Fee: $200

Sibling Discount $15 per child

$50 Discount for students enrolled in our Theatre Academy Class

Grades: K-3rd

Dates/Time: Saturdays, August 24-October 12/9:30am-11:00am

(No class 8/31)

Performance: Saturday, October 19 @ 10:30am

Other important dates

Recording Day/Time: Saturday, October 5/Time TBD (Students will come in shifts following class that day)

Staging/Video Shoot: Saturday, November 2 (Subject to change)

Fall 2019 will focus on the wonderful world of Musical Theatre. In this class, students will learn basic vocal technique, pitch/rhythm, and simple choreography. Students will participate in large and small group numbers in a showcase performance alongside our Theatre Academy class. Additionally, students will participate in making a music video to the song Revolting Children from Matilda the Musical.

Standing O Kids

Fee: $200

Sibling Discount $15 per child

$50 Discount for students enrolled in our Theatre Academy Class

Grades: 4th-12th

Dates/Time: Saturdays, August 24-October 12/11:30am-1:00pm

(No class 8/31)

Audition videos should be sent no later than 8/23/19. See below for details.

Performance: Saturday, October 19 at 10:30am

Other important dates

Recording Day/Time: Saturday, October 5/Time TBD (Students will come in shifts following class that day)

Staging/Video Shoot: Saturday, November 2 (Subject to change)

Students in this class will be divided into beginner, intermediate or advanced groups and placed in solo/ensemble numbers based on age and ability presented through auditions. For the Fall 2019 session, students will perform numbers from various Musical Theatre productions. Additionally, they will participate in making a music video to the song Revolting Children from Matilda the Musical. Class will culminate in a showcase performance on the final day of class alongside the Theatre Academy class.

AUDITIONS for placement: What should you prepare? A video audition of you singing 1 chorus of a song in any style to be sung a cappella or with a karaoke track (no background vocals). Send your video or a link to your video to Erin@standingotheatre.com no later than 8/23/19. Show us personality in addition to vocal ability! During our first class, some students may be asked to sing a portion of music that we teach them at that time.

Beginner/Intermediate: These students will learn about healthy vocal techniques, basic harmonization, and learn to follow and read sheet music. Students will participate in class group numbers as well as an all class number to be performed in a concert. Some students may receive solos based on their audition. Students are expected to spend time at home working on music and come to class with a basic knowledge of their songs.

Advanced: This group will work toward developing healthy vocal techniques, learn to read sheet music, work on difficult harmonies/a cappella music, and sing back up to solo numbers as needed. Students will participate in class group numbers as well as an all class number to be performed in a concert. Some students will receive solos based on their audition. Students are expected to spend time at home working on music and come to class with a good knowledge of their songs as opposed to being taught all music during class time.

Theatre Academy

Tailor acting techniques and build on your talents. Students will stretch awareness and gain a deeper understanding of acting technique, choice, and preparation. This class is intended to build a foundation to prepare students for professional auditions, college auditions, and school play auditions. Four instructors for each class allows for one on one instruction giving students an opportunity to grow in their own individual areas.

SOTA Kids

Fee: $200

Sibling Discount $15 per child

$50 Discount for students enrolled in our Vocal Academy class

Grades: K-3rd

Dates/Time: Saturdays, August 24-October 12/11:30am-1:00pm

(No class 8/31)

Performance: Saturday, October 19 @ 10:30am

Students use their imaginations to ground themselves in character, expand their senses while using the space, and dig deep into the circumstances that the character must live. In class, students learn to build their work from the inside out by asking the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of a character, and learn to seek out the truest expression and life of that person. Elements of Meisner, Adler, and other schools of acting and drama pedagogy are applied in age-appropriate ways to give students a firm grounding in various disciplines of acting and drama technique. Students will engage in theatre games, stage movement, and acting and vocal exercises. Multiple instructors allow for customization and individual support. This class culminates in final showcase performance alongside our Vocal Academy classes on the final day of class.

SOTA Youth

Fee: $200

Sibling Discount $15 per child

$50 Discount for students enrolled in our Vocal Academy Class

Grades: 4th-12th

Dates/Time: Saturdays, August 24-October 12/9:30am-11:00am

(No class 8/31)

Performance: Saturday, October 19 @ 10:30am

This acting class is designed to challenge the young actor to go beyond the "stage and the page," and build truth. Designed for tweens and teens, this class introduces students to deeper and more challenging roles, scene work, and preparation. Multiple instructors allow each actor to receive individual coaching in addition to group exercises. Through improvisation, scene work, monologue preparation, cold readings, movement, and emotional development, each student will walk away with new skills that prepare them for future auditions and performances. Whether new to acting or looking for more advanced training, this class is for you! Students will present a showcase performance on the final day of class alongside our Vocal Academy class.

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Private Lessons

Fee: $25/half hour

Location: Instructor's home

Voice

Students work on healthy vocal techniques and stage performance. Two recitals are held per year and opportunities to perform throughout the community are provided and encouraged. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

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Piano

Students interested in learning piano are embarking on a fantastic journey. We welcome students of all ages. Recitals are held twice a year. Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

Acting

Work on monologues, study scenes, improve your auditions, develop a character, explore physicality, and make creative choices to bring a character to life! Lessons are provided at the instructor's home on a weekly basis.

Call or email to set up lessons.
847-752-0202
erin@standingotheatre.com

Vocal Academy

Theatre Academy

Private Lessons

Voice

Piano

Acting

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