Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre

May 29 - July 3, 2012

Welcome to our magical 25th season of preparing students for the professional world of theatre.

Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre is a five-week summer program that offers an exciting opportunity for acting students to earn college credit while studying with professional actors who are currently working in their field.

In addition to classes in stage movement, mask, voice and diction, and text analysis, the former director of the Conservatory, Pam Fields, will be teaching a master class in Anton Chekhov acting technique this summer, and we will be producing THE GOOD DOCTOR by Neil Simon.  All students will have performance opportunities alongside professional actors working in the industry!

This is an intensive and nurturing program that will benefit students at every level of acting.  Auditions are required, and students age 16 and up are eligible to join this year’s lucky group of 20 students.

I hope you will join us for this magic carpet ride as we celebrate 25 years of excellence!

Sincerely,

Randy Messersmith
Director, Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre
Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts

How to Apply

1. Download application form (located in Additional Information)

2. Send:
- completed application form
- a photograph of yourself
- a resume of your acting experience
to:
Randy Messersmith
Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts
9000 E. Chaparral Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

3. Call (480) 423.6718 to set up an audition

Note: All application materials must be received by April 18, 2012.

Conservatory Audition & Interviews:

Conservatory auditions will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 12pm - 4pm in the Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre (PA 1027).

A personal audition and interview is required for all applicants. The audition must consist of two contrasting monologues, not to exceed four minutes combined.

Auditions by appointment only! Call (480) 423-6718 for your appointment

Classes Offered

Voice and Diction
Stage Movement
Script Analysis
Career Development
Scene Study – Master class in Chekhov taught by former SCT Director, Pamela Fields
Production

In addition to the above courses, the actor will be involved in a production section in which he or she will be in rehearsal every day working on a student showcase. The showcase is the summation of the six weeks and will be a public performance where the actor has the opportunity to utilize the tools they ave discovered within the course work.
Evaluation:
There is ongoing student / teacher communication throughout the session. In addition, the faculty meets to evaluate each student's progress and make recommendations for future direction. The student receives evaluations and official grades from all faculty members, consisting of class assignments, projects and attitude
Schedule:
The SCT student is involved in classes and production work from 8:30am through 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday. In addition, there are evening and weekend events, including rehearsals and public performances.

SCT is a demanding, practical program which requires serious commitment from all participants, to the exclusion of other full-time employment or classes for the duration of the program.

Location

All classes and rehearsals will take place at:

Scottsdale Community College 9000 East Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Tuition & Fees

Cost of tuition is $76 per credit hour
A special conservatory fee of $125
$15 registration fee.

A limited number of scholarships are available for SCC Theatre Arts majors. Call (480) 423.6718 for more details and an application.