Week 9: Musical Theatre Integration Week
Week 9 brings together musical theatre movement, ensemble work, and character storytelling.
Students deepen their understanding of group performance and then experience another major New York landmark.
Inside the Studio: Weekend Performing Arts Workshops
Musical Theatre Interpretation
Students refine their ability to interpret lyrics and emotional beats within a song.
Duet/Trio Play
Small-group work emphasizes timing, harmony, and shared storytelling.
Intro to Choreography
Students learn simple combinations and how choreography supports narrative.
Group Number Session
Participants experience what it feels like to perform as part of a musical ensemble.
Character Movement Exploration
Exercises help students explore how different characters move and carry themselves.
Song-as-Story Lab
Students break down a musical number and examine how music, movement, and acting work together.
Week 9 Cultural Experience: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Students travel by ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, exploring two of the most meaningful symbols of arrival, history, and hope in the United States.
Why Week 9 Matters
Week 9 connects ensemble musical theatre work with a powerful cultural experience that speaks to identity, history, and new beginnings.