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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
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 Cruise Performance
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 0 9
Carnival Cruise Line's
'Miracle'
San Juan
t St. Thomas
t Grand Turk
Carnival Cruise Line's Ship MIRACLE Out of New
York Harbor
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.
'Miracle' Metropolis Atrium, Center Ship
Join the Tradition -
and Add Your Name to the Roster of
Stars!
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Will
Carnival Cruise Line
be
your first professional gig? It just might happen for any one of our NYCA
Troupies.
Here's your opportunity
to experience performing on Carnival Cruise Line's MIRACLE with great ports
to explore including Puerto Rico "you lovely island, island of tropical
breezes."
And, we're going to
cruise in style this year with larger rooms and balconies to get the
full experience!
What's to think about -
Look at our Alumni Troupe Members! They're making it and
it's no "miracle" - Just hard work and devotion . . .
You can do it too!
Randy P. Conti,
Director |
San Juan, Puerto Rico
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
'Miracle' Deck On Board
Grand Turk
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About the NYCA
Troupe
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The NYCA Troupe 2009, with performances onboard
Carnival Cruise Line's MIRACLE, 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" and "Pride", 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.
'Miracle' Phantom Show Lounge
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Workshop
Overview
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 Your
5 week Workshop begins on
July 27th 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 drive to New York Harbor
where you will begin your
Puerto Rican Island Tour.
Your performances will
be presented on board the Carnival Cruise Line's MIRACLE.
Check out the 'Special Points of
Interest' to find out the great stops we'll make on our Cruise!
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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
- Round Trip Bus to and from New York Harbor
- Lodging* and Food aboard Carnival's MIRACLE (*All rooms are Balcony
Rooms, larger than the standard room with beautiful ocean views!)
- Visit to Beautiful San Juan Puerto Rico, a modern-day International
Capital
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Experience the Soothing Beaches of Grand Turk
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Enjoy the Famous Island of St. Thomas, US Virgin Island
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Perform several times aboard Carnival Cruise Line's MIRACLE in the striking
Phantom Show Lounge
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Our Tour complete, we bus home from New York Harbor
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 excursions & souvenir money
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Passport - current and up-to-date
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The Coral Reef,
Grand Turk
Troupe 2009 Ports of Call Map
Waterfall
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Troupe 2008
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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 4th.
Requirements for Audition
in Person:
Audition Date: December 7th and
9th
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
- 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
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 tape.
Tape must be received by NYCA by
December 7th 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 tape to : NYCA Troupe 2009, 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 work-study,
financial aid and talent scholarships 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 -
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'
Florida / 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
Tour of Washington D.C.
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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