Summer 2013 Youth Programs in the Arts:
Youth Musical Theatre

Grades 2–8

Typical Day

Explore musical theatre and receive in-depth instruction in contemporary acting, vocal production, stage movement, and dance. Students meet in small classes with experienced teachers who are accomplished professionals. This skills-building program is based more on process than end result, and is specially designed to help elementary and middle school students develop self-confidence, a work ethic, and enjoyment in the performing arts.

• Invite family and friends to a culminating performance of scenes from favorite musicals! Students receive a DVD of the final performance.

To broaden skills and exposure to the arts, Youth Musical Theatre can be combined with Young Actors, Young Bards, the Young App Creators and Designers (new!), Young Artists, Young Chess Masters (new!), Young Photographers, Young Architects, Young Filmmakers, Songwriting Workshop, and/or Choral Conservatory to make for a well-rounded summer experience.

Session II: July 15–26
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
$1,165 for the first registration
$1,045 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registrations (received by May 3, 2013)

About the Instructors

Catherine Campbell Nesbit (lead instructor and music director) appeared in five Broadway shows (“Oklahoma,” “Nine,” “Footloose,” “The Rose Tattoo,” and “Bus Stop”) as an actor and singer, in addition to numerous national tours and regional productions, during her 25-year performing career. She received her master’s degree in voice performance in 1994 from Hunter College and is currently an active vocalist, choral conductor, accompanist, and vocal coach in Westchester County.

Merideth Maddox (acting instructor) holds an MFA from the FSU/Asolo Conservatory and has worked in theatre education for more than 10 years. She directed the young actors program at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and taught at the Professional Performing Arts School and the School of Visual Arts. Merideth currently teaches at the Hackley School where she directed “The Wizard of Oz,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Dear Edwina,” “Willy Wonka,” and “John Lennon & Me.”

Janice Paganelli (Choreographer) has choreographed more than 40 productions throughout New York State. She is Resident Choreographer for Actors Conservatory Theatre of Westchester and has been for the past 30 years, as well as Resident Choreographer for the Fort Salem Summer Stock Theater in Salem, NY for 4 years. She trained with Broadway Dance Center in NYC, Peter Humphrey, Tappan Zee Dance Group, Maria Bai and Joan Marlowe. Janice serves on the Board of Directors for ACT.

Updated May 6, 2013