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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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Mediterranean Cruise Entertainment
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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
21st Anniversary
NYCA TROUPE 2012
- Worlds of
Entertainment -
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.
NYCA Troupe Alumni Frank Sansone, Disney
Performer
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.
The Entertainment
Industry on Cruise Ships has grown over the past years, incorporating
accomplished music theatre performers, dancers and singers for reviews and
full length musicals. The music theatre performer recognizes that
cruise ships are a possible career choice.
Norwegian Cruise Line is
a top employer of music theatre talent.
For Troupe 2012, we bring the
opportunity to experience performance first hand on board NCL and then
back home to perform at the Woodstock Playhouse!
Celebrating our 21st
Troupe Season at home and abroad in Europe...
Randy P. Conti,
Director |
The Coliseum at NIght
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
Trevi Fountain, Rome
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About the NYCA
Troupe
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The NYCA Troupe 2012, with
performances in the Mediterranean, 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, Knott’s 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 Line’s "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,
and Branson.
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Workshop
Overview
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 Your
Workshop begins on
July 24th 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 Europe
where you will begin your
Mediterranean Italian Cruise.
Your
performances will be presented onboard Norwegian Cruise Lines' grand ship
EPIC.
Visit some of Europe's
greatest centers while sharing in the culture of the world and having fun!
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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
and from Europe
- Lodging with all meals provided
- Performances onboard
NCL's EPIC
- Attendance at the
Great Professional Performances by the Norwegian Cruise Line Entertainment
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
- A current Passport
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Norwegian Cruise Lines' EPIC
NCL EPIC's
Center Stage
EPIC's Entertainment: Blue Man
Group
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Troupe 2011
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
October 10th.
Requirements for Audition
in Person:
Audition Date:
Troupe 2012 has been Cast and Auditions are Closed for this Season.
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: No Awards
are due for Troupe 2012
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.
Video/DVD must be received by NYCA
by October 10th
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 2012, 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 -
2011 Disney World,
Universal Studios, Sea World Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Florida
2010
Branson Live
Branson Variety Theatre, Branson Belle Showboat, Silver Dollar City,
Branson River Landing
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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