JOIN US THIS SATURDAY MORNING FOR THIS MONTH'S Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop! Not only is there no better way to start a weekend by bringing the funk, poppin' a boogie, cuttin' a rug, BUT you get a masterclass in a very specific skill. 😎 SIGN UP HERE: https://www.thewrp.org/classes For students age 10-100! Musical Theatre Dance Audition Workshop Saturday April 26, 2025 9:00AM to 11:00 AM This month's guest instructor: GRACEYN CECELIA DOWD Graceyn is a Cleveland-based actor, choreographer, and dance instructor with deep ties to her Chicago roots. Before making Cleveland her home, she was actively involved in the Chicago theatre scene, training and performing with Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Lookingglass Theatre, and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. Trained at the renowned Hubbard Street Dance in Chicago, she brings her passion for musical theatre, tap, ballroom, jazz, and Latin dance styles to her teaching. Currently, Graceyn is finishing her degree in Theatre and Dance at Cleveland State University where she received a full-ride scholarship for acting and classical studies. Favorite credits include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Sabina in The Skin of Our Teeth, Sibella in A Gentleman’s Guide…, Lady Anne in Richard III, and Ibsen’s The Lady From the Sea, with performances around Cleveland at Ohio Shakespeare Festival and Great Lakes Theater. Cost: $25 per student Join us for a dance class designed to build confidence and prepare you for musical theatre auditions. Each session includes a dynamic warm-up to get your body moving and ready for the demands of performance. We will break down common audition dance techniques, focusing on the essentials of musical theatre choreography, such as phrasing, style, and character work. You’ll also learn audition combinations that mirror what you might encounter in real audition settings, with a focus on technique, performance quality, and accuracy. This class is perfect for anyone looking to hone their dance skills, build their confidence, and feel more prepared when stepping into the audition room. Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to musical theatre dance, you'll leave feeling inspired and ready to take on your next audition with confidence! -- August Scarpelli Artistic Director Western Reserve Playhouse august@thewrp.org (440)654-3624 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.