Announcing: Broadway Dreams Foundation Offers Week-Long Summer Performing Arts Intensive at UCLA, June 17-23

THE BROADWAY DREAMS FOUNDATION
TO OFFER A WEEK-LONG SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVE
ON THE UCLA CAMPUS JUNE 17 – 23, 2013

ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR STAFFORD ARIMA SET TO DIRECT THE FINAL SHOWCASE
WITH CHOREOGRAPHY BY EMMY AWARD-NOMINATED SPENCER LIFF

The Broadway Dreams Foundation will partner with UCLA to present a week-long Summer Performing Arts Intensive on the UCLA campus June 17 — June 23, 2013. Olivier Award-nominated director Stafford Arima (bare, Altar Boyz, Ragtime), Emmy Award-nominee Spencer Liff (So You Think You Can Dance, Smash), and a roster of Broadway veterans to be announced will work with aspiring performers of all ages in preparation for Circle of Dreams, a unique Broadway concert open to the public at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse.

“The chance to audition for, work with and learn from these exceptional Broadway professionals is an invaluable opportunity that we are proud to be able to offer to LA’s emerging artists,” said BDF Executive Director Annette Tanner. Added BDF Artistic Director Nicholas Rodriguez, “For young performers interested in pursuing a career in musical theatre, I cannot think of a more valuable experience than working with some of the industry’s most respected and admired directors for a week of intensive training,”

Attendees of the week-long BDF Summer Performing Arts Intensive will receive first-rate training in acting, dance and vocal performance by savvy Broadway veterans who will share their invaluable knowledge on the skills needed to make it in show business. Students will also learn how to improve their audition skills and have the opportunity to audition for top NYC casting directors from Telsey + Company, who will offer constructive feedback. At week’s end, all participants will perform alongside their Broadway idols in a “one night only” concert event open to the public.

Tuition for the L.A. Intensive is $895. Auditions will be held on Sunday, April 7, with final placement auditions on Sunday, May 12. Appointments may be scheduled by sending an email to auditions@mybroadwaydreams.com.

The Broadway Dreams Foundation is the country’s premier performing arts education program dedicated to ongoing engagement, inspiration, and access regardless of a student’s ability to pay. With a faculty of Broadway stars, directors and agents committed to giving back to the theatrical community, BDF provides invaluable training to anyone who aspires for a career in the performing arts. The unique program offers students highly personalized and supportive mentorship, an exciting and collaborative learning environment and ongoing networking to build confidence and life skills. The Broadway Dreams Foundation provides a life changing experience. For more information on The Broadway Dreams Foundation, please visit www.mybroadwaydreams.com or call 347-927-4233.

CIRCLE OF DREAMS – THE 2013 SUMMER INTENSIVE TOUR

ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Dream LAB
June 3 – June 7
RISPA (4155 GA Highway 9, Milton, GA)
Directed by Stafford Arima, Dan Knechtges and Matt Lenz
Audition Dates: Sunday, April 28 with final casting on Saturday, June 1
Tuition Cost: $495 for 12 and over; $395 for 11 and under

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Dream LAB
June 9 – June 11
Matthews Playhouse (100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC)
Directed by Dan Knechtges
Audition Dates: Final casting on June 8
Tuition Cost: $295 for 11 and over

OMAHA, NEBRASKA
July 8 – July 14
Omaha Performing Arts (1200 Douglas Street)
Directed by Matt Lenz and Dan Knechtges
Audition Dates: Final casting June 14 – 15
Tuition Cost: $895

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
August 5 – August 11
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (260 South Broad Street)
Director TBD
Audition Dates: Final casting July 26 – 27
Tuition Cost: $995

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