My Mercury! believes that training for the stage is training for life. Participation in the arts creates resilient young people who are fearless artists, innovative thinkers, and open-hearted humans. Theatre classes teach vital life skills such as collaboration (teamwork), improvisation (creative problem-solving), vocal projection and confidence (public speaking). Join Mercury Theatre Company for its inaugural My Mercury! theatre classes! Musical Theatre Sr. Ages 13-19 BY AUDITION ONLY Instructor: Pierre Brault Dance Instructor: Melissa Bertolone Work with a choreographer and acting coach to strengthen dance technique, and learn to analyze text within a song to portray emotional range and depth of character. This two-part class begins with a conditioning ballet workout, followed by hip hop and jazz combinations, and ends with an in-depth look at popular musical theatre solos and scenes. Learn to give and take constructive criticism from peers, the instructors and yourself. Audition: Monday, September 7 at 6:00 pm (If not available for audition can send in video to info@mercurytheatrecompany.org) Date/Time: 6 week class at 4 hr. - Sundays at 5:00 pm beginning October 11. Tuition: $280.00 My Mercury! Training Staff BIOS Melissa Bertonlone is a choreographer and performer in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area. Melissa is trained in dance fundamentals, music theory, vocal performance, choreography, tap, jazz & ballet. As a dancer she has been featured on BET's Wild Out Wednesday, Best of the Best and Revamped, along with many stage productions throughout greater Cleveland. Melissa is a dance instructor in Cleveland and Canton and serves as choreographer for Brush High School's competition show choir, Soundsation and Mercury Theatre Company. Pierre Brault is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Mercury Theatre Company. He also serves as Resident Director of Virginia Musical Theatre in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Cleveland, Brault has worked as a director, actor, talent agent, teacher, and holds the position of Booking Associate at The Brickhouse Network for the recording artist Jim Brickman. Pierre earned his Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre from Baldwin-Wallace University, under the direction of Victoria Bussert. HOW TO REGISTER: PHONE Call 216-771-5862 EMAIL Info@mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org