This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Auditions! Broadway Boot Camp! Livingston- 7/6-25th-Show in NYC!

MTC gives students a chance to study all aspects of theatre and perform their Final Show In N.Y.C. at Symphony Space on Broadway/95th st!

Musical Theatre Conservatory Auditions!
Broadway Boot Camp of Livingston- July 6th-25th
When it comes to theater camp, the Musical Theater Conservatory in
Livingston sets the stage for the best opportunity for your child to
discover their true talent. Whether you have a pint-sized prodigy or a
child who simply loves to perform, the three-week performing arts
program offered at the camp offers a full theater experience for kids
ranging from age 7 through 18, with courses in voice, stage combat,
television acting, and comedy and improvisation, just to name a few.

At MTC, student's dreams come true! In just three weeks, they'll
travel from classes to rehearsals culminating in a costumed, Broadway
Cabaret! Everyone gets the best of both worlds, by rehearsing in NJ and
performing in NYC!
Students meet and study with Agents and Broadway/T.V. actors!
They'll celebrate with a SPLASH at our POOL PARTY then cap things off
with our grand finale: A one-of-a-kind showcase in NYC (Broadway
district).
Camp founders Randy Kravitz Elman and Mary Brienza are veterans in
the industry, and have trained several successful stars before their big

break including Natalie Portman, Brandon Uranowitz, (2 time Tony Award
Nominee), Kathryn Allison, (Wicked, Aladdin, Company), Jamie-Lynn
Sigler, and many more.
"I feel what we do is very special because we have quality teachers
who are real professionals that care about the kids," says Elman. "Not
only do they understand how to perform, but they know how to convey what
they've learned to students."

Find out what's happening in Livingstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Their confidence-building theater program has transformed budding
stars into Broadway performers and instilled invaluable tools in kids
who can use what they learn in the program in many areas of their lives.
"We train everyone as if they were going to be professional, but many
of our students are not going into the industry," adds Elman. "We take
anyone who shows an interest in the arts."


Workshops and guest artists work hand in hand with the students.
Elman says during a recent summer program, the kids learned choreography
from an actor pal starring in the play In The Heights.
"First he spoke to them about the business and then he taught them
choreography from In The Heights, which was hip-hop style dance which
they loved. It's not just meeting the person and getting an autograph,
but the opportunity to ask questions and understand what it takes to get
into the business."

Find out what's happening in Livingstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.


A former star in Cats worked with the kids to help them design their
own "Cats" make up and then taught them original choreography from the
B'way show!. And the learning doesn't stop there: Students work each day
on a cabaret style show that they will perform at the end of the
program onstage in New York City. "It's an incredible production with
professional lighting and sound, and it's just a wonderful experience
for a young performer," says Elman. "It's also something good to put on
their resume if they are working toward a professional career."
Kids leave the camp with skills that they can use in the future. A
class on how to audition not only helps to prepare students for a
professional audition, but also trains them how to best present
themselves in an interview or when delivering a speech. Improv classes
help develop quick thinking skills.


"I believe that everyone should have theater training," says Elman.
"Not because they should become professional performers, but because it
contributes so much to a child as a person and it carries over to when
they become adults."


"When I have a kid who is a little shy, and they come in they can't
project or a feel scared to sing and by the end of the summer they have
all this confidence, it's so rewarding for me," she adds.
And Elman has seen many success stories — including one of her former
student, Broadway actor Brandon Uranowitz . "I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for Randy".
Actor James Freedson-Jackson attended MTC's Broadway Boot Camp and recently appeared
on two TV series — the Netflix hit Jessica Jones and NBC's The
Blacklist — and in the film Cop Car with Kevin Bacon.


"I feel proud that I'm able to give my students a well-rounded
education," shares Elman. "I feel like the program makes a real
difference, and that's why I like teaching. I believe I can make a
powerful impact on kids."


Broadway Boot Camp runs from July 6th to July 25th with a final show in
NYC at Symphony Space on Broadway at 95th st.

It's open to ages 7 through 18, and operates
Monday to Friday 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Livingston, N.J.
To learn more about the Musical Theater Conservatory and to register online, visit www.musicaltheatreconservatory... or call:973-868-6259

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?