Well it's that time of year again where the MCC Magic of Musical Theatre Workshop begins again. There are two 2-week musical theatre boot camp sessions where 80+ kids sing/dance/perform an entire full length review at the end of the two weeks. It's pretty cool what all is accomplished in these 4 hours that they have with the kids each day. I guess that's the magic of it ; ) My role in all of this is to accompany on piano the rehearsal process, help give input and direct the kids when needed (sometimes it's really hard when there's that many!), create lighting for the production in the theatre, and much more. So it's been a great experience, first performing in this growing up, and now working as part of it (Going into my 5th year now!). The experiences are unforgettable, teaching kids how to have confidence in themselves, working as a group, taking direction and singing/acting their guts out.
Today is the placement audition where the students are placed in different voice parts, and will be assigned solos based on their vocal range and abilities and stage presence. What's great about this workshop is that every student is in the same amount of songs, will each be given solos, and has ample opportunity to shine.
We have a lot of fun, what can I say? You should all come and see either of the two sessions, the second or fourth weekends of June at MCC Theatre Outback @ 7:30 for a great show! Come "Be our Guest" and I'm sure you'll be amazed at what's in store this year.
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