6th-8th Grade—Musical Theatre Workshop: Ensemble Essentials
Day
MondaysDates
Mar 2 - May 4Time
4:30-6:30 PMInstructor
Sayaka Yamamoto and Elza Hofeld$425
Overview
Ensemble Essentials is designed for young performers who want to master the dynamic art of musical theatre group numbers. We shift the focus from solo work to the collaborative skills needed to be an indispensable “Company” member. Students will intensively rehearse 1-2 high-energy ensemble pieces from Broadway, focusing on synchronized choreography, stage picture creation, and character development within a crowd. Key technical skills covered include vocal blending, proper stage etiquette, and reacting truthfully to fellow performers. This class is essential for building confidence and developing the integrated skills required for successful musical theatre performance. The session will conclude with a final showing of the rehearsed group numbers.
Due to the performance nature of this class, attendance is crucial. Please make sure your child is available for all dates listed below.
Class Details
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20, 27, May 4
No Class: Monday, April 13
Final Sharing: Monday, May 4th (4:30 PM Actor Calltime, Performance 6:30 PM at The Theatre Lab)
Location: The Theatre Lab Main Campus (900 Massachusetts Avenue NW)
Class Size*
8-15 Students
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our learning philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every child receives extensive individual attention from instructors and meaningful socialization with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Tuition Discount
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Class Policies
We encourage all parents to review our Youth Class Policies prior to enrolling.
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Spring I6th-8th Grade—Musical Theatre Workshop: Ensemble Essentials
$425.00
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Instructor
Sayaka Yamamoto and Elza Hofeld
Sayaka Yamamoto (they/them) is an arts educator, actor, and artist born and raised in DC. A former Theatre Lab Teen Program student, Sayaka has found their way back to The Theatre Lab as an educator and now serves as a beloved faculty member for our youth and teen programs. They teach and also assist in directing The Theatre Lab's renowned Musical Theatre Institute for Teens. Sayaka is passionate about storytelling and community. With over 10 years of dance and movement experience, as well as training from the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s BA program they look forward to continuing to grow as an educator alongside the students and staff at The Theatre Lab.
Elza Hofeld (they/them) is a talented DC creative whose past educational productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Their directing work spans a range of classics and new pieces, including Little Women: The Musical with TAP, Measure for Measure and A Christmas Carol with Riverside Community Players, and original works with Broken Slate Productions. In addition to directing, they have contributed to productions in diverse creative capacities, serving as Puppet Captain for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins with the City of Fairfax Theatre Company. As a playwright, their adaptation of The Little Match Girl was recognized as a National Semi-Finalist at the Kennedy Center Theatre Festival. Their stage management credits include working as Assistant Stage Manager for both Deaf West Theatre and the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
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