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The New York
Conservatory for the Arts
120 Schildknecht Road
Hurley NY USA
(845) 339-4340
Email:
nyca.mail@verizon.net
WHY CHOOSE US?
Fully Staged
Broadway Productions
– Not Recitals
Year Round
Performance Opportunities
in Our Cabaret Theatre
and
Our Own Theatre
The Woodstock Playhouse
Relax in Our
Family Waiting Room
Designed for Your Comfort
with
Internet Cafe and Snacks
Air Conditioned
Studios
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A Summer of Intensive Music Theatre!
. . .
and 4 Spectacular Performances
An Intensive Music Theatre
Performance Workshop
Fostering the Growth of
Professional Music Theatre Skills
While Promoting Teamwork,
Commitment,
Focus, & Personal Growth
- Randy Conti,
Director / Choreographer -
Douglas Farrell, Vocal Director
Jeffrey Stein,
Instrumental Arrangements
Connie Conti & Diane Stein, Costume Design
T R O U P E
2 0 1 0
BRANSON LIVE!

The Stage onboard the Branson Belle Showboat .
. . One of 4 Venues
Who
are we looking for?
Only Dedicated, Talented & Motivated
individuals ages 12 on up who can Sing, Dance & Act
and have a Passion
to Perform.
* Triple threats get special consideration.


The painted ceiling of the Branson
Variety Theatre

On Stage the Branson Variety Theatre, a golden
Troupe 2010 venue
Join the Tradition -
and Add Your Name to the Roster of
Stars!
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Each
year, NYCA provides Troupe members with an opportunity to discover venues
that have professional work available for their future career in Musical
Theatre.
We have explored the East
Coast, West Coast, Cruises and Europe - Now for the first time ever in
Troupe History, we are bringing you to a hotspot for performers in the
Mid-West, Branson, Missouri.
This fast growing city is
becoming an Entertainment Mecca and an employer of Musical Theatre Artists
galore.
Come join us as we travel
to the Heartland of America, so close to Kansas that you can hear Dorothy
cry "Auntie Em, Auntie Em!"
Randy P. Conti,
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Branson Landing,
Troupe Venue

Silver Dollar City,
Home of Venue 4


The New Titanic Museum, Fun Stop
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About the NYCA
Troupe
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The NYCA Troupe 2010, with
performances in Branson, is designed to give cast members the opportunity for advanced study
in Music/Theatre/Dance, culminating with the rewarding experience of performing NYCA's
newest program on tour.
Established
in 1992, a troupe of 8 members traveled to Seville, Spain to represent the United States
in performance at the World Expo.
Since then, our troupe members have sung and danced their way into the hearts of
visitors at Disneyworld Florida, London, Euro Disney Paris, Knotts Berry Farm, Disney
Land California, Universal Studios, throughout Washington DC including the White House,
for U.S. Military personnel stationed in Italy, at the MGM Grand and the Hard
Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, aboard
Carnival Cruise Lines "Sensation", "Pride" and
"Miracle" Disney's
California Adventure Theme Park, Palm Springs, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,Off-Broadway in New
York City, NCL's 'Norwegian Dawn" out of New York, NCL's
'Norwegian Wind' out of Honolulu Harbor, RCCL's 'Sovereign of the Seas' to the Bahamas,
and the 'Norwegian Jewel' while touring the Europe's Mediterranean Coast.
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Workshop
Overview
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Your
Workshop begins on
July 26th with 4 weeks of intensive training in
Music, Theatre and Dance, working closely with
our professional staff in tailor making your NYCA Performance.
You record your
vocals in a professional sound recording studio.
Master your choreography
for your program.
Then we fly to Missouri
where you will begin your Branson Live! 4 Performance Tour.
Your performances will
be presented at Silver Dollar City, Branson Landing, on the Showboat Branson
Belle and on the Stage of the Branson Variety Theatre.
Check out the 'Special Points of
Interest' to find out the great fun we'll have in Branson!
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Special Points of Interest
Included in the tuition is:
- A four
week workshop
intensive at
NYCA (Monday - Friday, 9 - 5)
- Your own cast CD of your musical program
- Round Trip Transportation to Branson
- Lodging with 10 meals provided
- Performance at Branson Landing
(*The downtown waterfront dining, shopping & entertainment district of
Branson on the edge of Lake Taneycomo!)
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Performance a Silver Dollar City
(*40 Shows Daily, Home of 30 rides, and craftsman demonstrations!)
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Performance on the Showboat Branson Belle
(*A magnificent showboat where you'll perform, dine & take in a show as we
travel past the Ozark Mountains on the crystal clear waters of Table Rock
Lake!)
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Performance as the Opening Act at the Branson Variety Theatre
(*The award winning shows
at the Branson Variety Theatre are produced and created by David King, who
is one of England's most respected international producers. David is
responsible for the world wide smash hit "Spirit of the Dance" as well as
many other famous shows. At any one time, up to 20 of David's productions
are touring the world, including resident productions in Myrtle Beach, Las
Vegas, New York, and more!)
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Dance Clinic with performers from the Variety Theatre
- Visit to the New Titanic Museum
(A permanent two-story
museum attractionshaped like Titanic herself,
it holds 400 priceless artifacts in twenty galleries. The structure is
anchored in water to create the illusion of the Titanic at sea,
designed to give you the sensation of being an original passenger on
Titanic’s 1912 maiden voyage.
You can walk an elegant replica of the Titanic's
Grand Staircase, touch the frozen surface of
an 'iceberg', feel the chill of that fateful
"Starry Night", and see the world's largest
Titanic ship's model on display!)
- Fun at "The Track"
(*Home of amazing
Go Kart Tracks, Skycoaster, Rides, Mini Golf and Laser Tag!)
- Day at Silver Dollar City Fun
Park (*Home
of 30 rides, and craftsman demonstrations - an amazing day of fun!)
- Dinner at "Mel's Hard Luck Diner"
- Watch a performance at
the Variety Theatre
- Dinner/Show on Branson
Belle Showboat
What you need to have:
- A statement supporting that there are no
medical
limitations that may preclude you from participating (form supplied by NYCA)
- Provide appropriate footwear, undergarments,
and make-up
for performance
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Provide for souvenir money & additional meals
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Silver Dollar City's Marvel Cave

Branson, Missouri
By the Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma Border

The Tracks - Wild Woody
Go Kart Track

Branson Belle Showboat
Dinner, Theatre & NYCA Troupe
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Troupe 2009

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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Who is Eligible for Exemption
from the Audition?
1) Anyone who is currently
in a professional Music Theatre Program or College and whose major is in the Performing
Arts -
2) Anyone who has been in Troupe for 5 years or more -
3) Anyone who has been in Troupe for at least 1 year
and provides us with a resume that includes a minimum of 5 years of training and stage
experience - will be considered for exemption.
4) Anyone interested in receiving scholarships is not
exempt from the audition.
Applications, deposits and resumes for those meeting the
above exemptions are due to NYCA by
December 15th.
Requirements for Audition
in Person:
Audition Date:
December 14th, 15th, 16th, and 21st
or by Appointment
Call 845 339-4340 for time assignments
All auditioning must have a completed application and deposit submitted
to NYCA before or at time of audition - no exceptions
Prepare the following skills,
showcasing your talents:
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A 1 minute non-serious monologue
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A prepared up-tempo song (English Only) without
accompaniment - one verse and chorus, or one verse and bridge
- Any Acrobatic Skills you know well
- A Jazz combination including double pirouettes, high kicks and leaps; about 1 minute in
length
- A Tap combination including time steps, wings, and pullbacks; about 1 minute in length
Talent Awards:
Talent
Awards are given to the highest scored applicants. You must audition
to receive a Talent Award.
Dance & Vocal Captains:
Each year,
Dance and Vocal Captains are chosen from the Troupe. You must be at
least 16 years old and have 2 years of NYCA Troupe experience and audition
for the position. Auditions for Captains will be held in February.
If you are interested in becoming a Captain, please inquire about audition
specifics or exemptions. Scholarships are awarded to those who become
Captains.
Requirements for Audition by
Video Tape:
Auditions for students
out of the 90 mile radius of Hurley, New York may be sent in on video/dvd.
Tape must be received by NYCA
by
December 23rd
with
completed application form and deposit.
- Video Tape on standard VHS format (not 8mm) or DVD
- Video Tape must run continuously - no editing
- Begin with a close up shot, state your full name and
hometown. Zoom back to full shot and begin audition in
order of above
requirements (under AUDITION IN PERSON)
- Finish with a statement of why
you would like to
be a NYCA Troupe Member
- Send DVD / Video to : NYCA Troupe 2010, 120 Schildknecht
Road, Hurley NY 12443
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Note Well: You will be
judged on how "polished" and "performed" each of the talents is.
Smiles and positive attitude are a must!
Call (845)339-4340
E-mail
nyca.mail@verizon.net
For Assistance in the Application Process
REMINDER: Applications for financial aid are due with the casting application. Call for
more information (845) 339-4340 or e-mail
nyca.mail@verizon.net
Join the Tradition
- and Add
Your Name to the Roster of
Stars!





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- The NYCA Troupe History of
Performances -
2009
Carnival Cruise Line 'The Miracle'
Puerto Rico
Cruise
2008
West Coast Tour
Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Disneyland, Universal Studios
2007 Norwegian Cruise Line's 'Norwegian
Jewel'
Mediterranean: Spain / Italy / France
2006 Disneyworld, Galaxy Palace Theatre &
RCCL's 'Sovereign of the Seas' Bahamas
2005
Norwegian Cruise
Line's 'Norwegian Wind'
Honolulu Port / Hawaiian Islands
2004 Norwegian Cruise
Line's 'Norwegian Dawn'
New York
City Port / Bahamas
2003
Edinburgh Fringe Festival / Beckett Theatre, Off-Broadway
Scotland / New York City
2002
Carnival Cruise Line 'The Pride' Caribbean Tour
2001
Disneyland Magic Music Days,
Magic Kingdom & California Theme Park
California
2000
Carnival Cruise Line 'The Sensation'
Caribbean Tour
1999 MGM Grande Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
1998
Tour of U.S.
Military Bases Northern
Italy including Aviano Air Force Base
1997 Disney World,
Magic Music Days Magic Kingdom & Universal Studios
Florida
1996 Disneyland, Magic Music Days Magic Kingdom & Knott's
Berry Farm
California
1995
Washington D.C.
Tour including President's Park at the White House
Washington D.C.
1994 Disneyland Paris &
Mount View Theatre School
Paris, France & London, England
1993
Disney World, Magic Music
Days Magic Kingdom
Florida
1992
Universal Expo, United States Pavilion Seville, Spain
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