Although this information pertains to an opportunity which has passed,
this page provides insight into the types of performance experiences produced by the studio.
Musical Theatre Showcase
featuring Tony Award winner
Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Sunday march 3, 2019
7 pm
the lyric theatre
440 east avenue, rochester
On Sunday March 3, 2019 at 7 pm a Musical Theatre Showcase will be presented featuring student and community ensembles, guest artists, students from the studio of Mel's School of Music and Theatre, the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus and Wilson Jermaine Heredia. Performances will be accompanied by Julie Covach with Nick Myers on drums.
To perform in the Musical Theatre Showcase ...
Singer/Actors ages 6 - adult have the extraordinary opportunity to perform in the Musical Theatre Showcase. What a unique and exciting experience to meet, be directed by and perform with a Tony Award winner! Students should have some experience on stage or in a chorus and/or be extremely excited to be a part of this show. This is not a great fit for students who are shy, just becoming interested in Broadway music, or who may be reluctant to take direction.
There are 3 student ensembles which will be directed by Cara. These particular songs have been chosen in keeping with the urban theme of the pop rock musicals including RENT which will be featured in the showcase.
Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 10
Singing "Sing Your Own Song" from the children's musical "Dear Edwina"
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Sunday March 3 from 1 - 2 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 6:15 pm
Boys and Girls Ages 8 - 12
Singing "New Kid in The Neighborhood" from the children's musical "Captain Louie, Jr."
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Saturday March 2 from 2 - 4 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 6 pm
Male/Female Ages 12 - 25
Singing "Requiem" from "Dear Evan Hansen"
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Saturday March 2 from 4 - 6 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 5:45 pm
Singers will be provided with sheet music, lyric sheets, an instructional video and rehearsal recordings in order to assist in the memorization of the songs.
Requirements for participation is as follows:
1) A commitment to memorize the song your ensemble will be singing.
2) A commitment to memorize "Seasons of Love" for the finale (n/a for ages 6 - 10, optional for ages 8 - 12, mandatory for ages 12 - 25)
3) Attendance at your ensemble's rehearsal and the dress rehearsal (no late arrivals or early departures; no exceptions)
4) Providing your own wardrobe as indicated below.
Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 10/Dear Edwina Ensemble:
Jeans, any style sneaker, a short-sleeved, solid color t-shirt in any shade of blue with no logos (or very small logo i.e. Polo)
Boys and Gilrs Ages 8 - 12/Captain Louie Ensemble:
Jeans, any style sneaker, a short-sleeved, solid color t-shirt in any shade of purple with no logos (or very small logo i.e. Polo)
Male/Female Ages 12 - 25/Dear Evan Hansen Ensemble:
urban, layered, RENT-inspired look
5) A $150 production fee which includes 2 general admission tickets to the showcase ($90 value; additional tickets available for purchase)
To register as a performer in the Sunday March 3, 7 pm showcase at The Lyric Theatre please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-3-2019-musical-theatre-showcase-performer-tickets-54559134841
Please contact Cara at cdstudio124@gmail.com or 585-802-8683 with any questions you may have. If you know of other students/families who may have an interest, kindly share information regarding this opportunity.
NEWLY ADDED ENSEMBLE!
Ages 13+ Community Ensemble
Members of, Families of, and Supporters of LGBTQ+ come together in song as part of the Musical Theatre Showcase. Singers ages 13+ are invited to -perform in this high-heeled, high-energy ensemble performing "Everybody Say Yeah" from the musical "Kinky Boots".
The commitment for participating in this ensemble is one rehearsal on Monday February 25 from 7 - 9 pm at The Lyric Theatre and a $25 donation (partial proceeds go to The Center for Youth's Homeless LGBTQ Youth Initiative). Singers will receive sheet music and a rehearsal recording to assist in learning/memorizing the song prior to the rehearsal/performance.
To become a part of this ensemble please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-pride-be-your-guide-community-singmusical-theatre-showcase-tickets-55881637482
Listen to "Everybody Say Yeah" ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EoXr07bmAs
Please contact Cara at cdstudio124@gmail.com or 585-802-8683 with any questions you may have. If you know of other singers who may have an interest, kindly share this information.
To perform in the Musical Theatre Showcase ...
Singer/Actors ages 6 - adult have the extraordinary opportunity to perform in the Musical Theatre Showcase. What a unique and exciting experience to meet, be directed by and perform with a Tony Award winner! Students should have some experience on stage or in a chorus and/or be extremely excited to be a part of this show. This is not a great fit for students who are shy, just becoming interested in Broadway music, or who may be reluctant to take direction.
There are 3 student ensembles which will be directed by Cara. These particular songs have been chosen in keeping with the urban theme of the pop rock musicals including RENT which will be featured in the showcase.
Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 10
Singing "Sing Your Own Song" from the children's musical "Dear Edwina"
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Sunday March 3 from 1 - 2 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 6:15 pm
Boys and Girls Ages 8 - 12
Singing "New Kid in The Neighborhood" from the children's musical "Captain Louie, Jr."
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Saturday March 2 from 2 - 4 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 6 pm
Male/Female Ages 12 - 25
Singing "Requiem" from "Dear Evan Hansen"
Rehearses at The Lyric Theatre Saturday March 2 from 4 - 6 pm (in costume)
and Sunday March 3 from 2 - 4:30 pm (full dress rehearsal/no costumes)
Call time on Sunday March 3: 5:45 pm
Singers will be provided with sheet music, lyric sheets, an instructional video and rehearsal recordings in order to assist in the memorization of the songs.
Requirements for participation is as follows:
1) A commitment to memorize the song your ensemble will be singing.
2) A commitment to memorize "Seasons of Love" for the finale (n/a for ages 6 - 10, optional for ages 8 - 12, mandatory for ages 12 - 25)
3) Attendance at your ensemble's rehearsal and the dress rehearsal (no late arrivals or early departures; no exceptions)
4) Providing your own wardrobe as indicated below.
Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 10/Dear Edwina Ensemble:
Jeans, any style sneaker, a short-sleeved, solid color t-shirt in any shade of blue with no logos (or very small logo i.e. Polo)
Boys and Gilrs Ages 8 - 12/Captain Louie Ensemble:
Jeans, any style sneaker, a short-sleeved, solid color t-shirt in any shade of purple with no logos (or very small logo i.e. Polo)
Male/Female Ages 12 - 25/Dear Evan Hansen Ensemble:
urban, layered, RENT-inspired look
5) A $150 production fee which includes 2 general admission tickets to the showcase ($90 value; additional tickets available for purchase)
To register as a performer in the Sunday March 3, 7 pm showcase at The Lyric Theatre please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-3-2019-musical-theatre-showcase-performer-tickets-54559134841
Please contact Cara at cdstudio124@gmail.com or 585-802-8683 with any questions you may have. If you know of other students/families who may have an interest, kindly share information regarding this opportunity.
NEWLY ADDED ENSEMBLE!
Ages 13+ Community Ensemble
Members of, Families of, and Supporters of LGBTQ+ come together in song as part of the Musical Theatre Showcase. Singers ages 13+ are invited to -perform in this high-heeled, high-energy ensemble performing "Everybody Say Yeah" from the musical "Kinky Boots".
The commitment for participating in this ensemble is one rehearsal on Monday February 25 from 7 - 9 pm at The Lyric Theatre and a $25 donation (partial proceeds go to The Center for Youth's Homeless LGBTQ Youth Initiative). Singers will receive sheet music and a rehearsal recording to assist in learning/memorizing the song prior to the rehearsal/performance.
To become a part of this ensemble please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-pride-be-your-guide-community-singmusical-theatre-showcase-tickets-55881637482
Listen to "Everybody Say Yeah" ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EoXr07bmAs
Please contact Cara at cdstudio124@gmail.com or 585-802-8683 with any questions you may have. If you know of other singers who may have an interest, kindly share this information.
SHOWCASE TICKETS
The showcase will be presented in the beautiful Lyric Theatre with two ticket options. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
$100 VIP Tickets* include
Pre-show wine and cheese reception**
Private photo/autograph session with Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Front row seats for the showcase
VIP tickets can be purchased by using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-theatre-showcase-featuring-tony-award-winner-wilson-jermaine-heredia-vip-seatingreception-tickets-54737945669
*Only 15 VIP tickets are currently available
** Pre-show reception begins at 6 pm
$45 General Admission Seating
General Admission tickets can be purchased by using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-theatre-showcase-featuring-tony-award-winner-wilson-jermaine-heredia-general-admission-tickets-54737612673
For information please contact Cara at carademanuele@gmail.com or 585-802-8683.
$100 VIP Tickets* include
Pre-show wine and cheese reception**
Private photo/autograph session with Wilson Jermaine Heredia
Front row seats for the showcase
VIP tickets can be purchased by using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-theatre-showcase-featuring-tony-award-winner-wilson-jermaine-heredia-vip-seatingreception-tickets-54737945669
*Only 15 VIP tickets are currently available
** Pre-show reception begins at 6 pm
$45 General Admission Seating
General Admission tickets can be purchased by using the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-theatre-showcase-featuring-tony-award-winner-wilson-jermaine-heredia-general-admission-tickets-54737612673
For information please contact Cara at carademanuele@gmail.com or 585-802-8683.