Wednesdays
7 - 10 PM
Bobby Smith
Designed for students with considerable musical theatre experience, this class addresses musical theatre performance issues from an advanced standpoint. Taught by one of Washington’s most popular and award-winning performers, students will be encouraged to challenge themselves in their weekly preparation, address weaknesses, and expand on current strengths. Perfection is never a requirement or goal, but willingness to improve is a prerequisite. Video audition required. Click the link below to open and submit the audition form.
6-10
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration 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!
Prior musical theatre experience required. Audition is required for admission into this class.
Students who complete this class often also take:
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In Person
Fall I
10 in stock
Bobby Smith
Broadway: Crazy for You. Off Broadway: Forever Plaid (original cast), Kander and Ebb’s The World Goes ‘Round, and the revival of George Gershwin’s Of Thee I Sing. National tours: Brigadoon, The World Goes ‘Round. Studio Theatre: A Class Act (Helen Hayes Award nomination), Caroline or Change, Reefer Madness, (Helen Hayes Award nomination); Ford’s: Elmer Gantry, 1776, A Christmas Carol; Round House: A Year with Frog and Toad (Helen Hayes Award nomination); MetroStage: Musical of Musicals (Helen Hayes Award nomination); The Kennedy Center: The Happy Prince, The Flea and the Professor; Signature: 20 shows including Titanic, Disney's Freaky Friday, La Cage aux Folles (Helen Hayes Award), and Spin (Helen Hayes Award). He is an artistic associate at Olney Theatre where he was nominated for Helen Hayes Awards in The Sound of Music and Annie. He has directed and choreographed across the nation and received the 2013, 2014, 2017 Helen Hayes Award.