$70 per hour
$40 per 1/2 hour
Lisa Matsko Hamilton, instructor

Study privately with Lisa Matsko Hamilton, one of the premiere South Bay voice instructors. Music theatre, pop, and classical styles. Select songs from our extensive music library. New technology!  All warm-ups and accompaniments are now recorded directly onto CD! Current students are performing on Broadway and in national tours of shows such as Mary Poppins, 13, Grease, Big River, Little Women, Ragtime, The Lion King, 42nd Street, Rent, Miss Saigon, and Phantom of the Opera. Other students have graduated from such prestigious arts programs as those at UCLA, University of Michigan, Boston Conservatory, NYU, Julliard, AMDA , UCI, Yale and Northwestern. Lisa Matsko Hamilton received her MFA in Music Theatre at the University of California, Irvine, and has also studied at the University of Redlands and Syracuse University.

To schedule an appointment, contact PSA via e-mail at lisamatsko@att.net or call 310-328-SONG / 310-328-7664

Group Voice Classes

CHILDREN'S HARMONY WORKSHOP
Saturdays, March 29 - May 3, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Lisa Matsko Hamilton, instructor

Any six-session voice workshop for $125

 

THEATRE DANCE SERIES	A jazz-based class with combinations from Broadway musicals
Saturdays, June 21 - July 26	11:30 am - 1:00 pm
6-week session for $90	Single class for $17.50
BALLET I with JON ENGSTROM
Saturdays, April 19 - May 10 (4 weeks)	10:00 - 11:30 am
Saturdays, June 21 - July 26 (6 weeks)	10:00 - 11:30 am
4-week session for $60
Either 6-week session for $90	Single class for $17.50

Instructors are subject to change without notice.

Pilates Mat Classes
Lisa Matsko Hamilton, certified instructor
Physicalmind Institute®

Maximum enrollment, 11 students per session
Please call for class requirements (310) 328-7664

Based on the century-old teachings of Joseph Pilates, this artful discipline can improve your posture and increase flexibility and stamina. The elegant and flowing movements of Pilates isolate core muscles, developing strength, mobility, fluidity and balance. Pilates is well suited for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Saturdays, March 15 - May 3	8:45 - 9:45 am	8 weeks for $120
Saturdays, June 7 - July 26	8:45 - 9:45 am	8 weeks for $120
Wednesdays, March 12 - April 30	7:30 - 8:30 pm	8 weeks for $120
Wednesdays, May 28 - July 30	7:30 - 8:30 pm	10 weeks for $150
Thursdays, March 13 - May 1	5:30 - 6:30 pm	8 weeks for $120
Thursdays, May 29 - July 31	5:30 - 6:30 pm	10 weeks for $150
MAT PILATES FOR KIDS (Ages 11-18)
Thursdays, June 26 - July 31	12:30 - 1:15 pm	6 weeks for $60

Artist in Residence Auditions

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WORKSHOP

With University of Michigan’s Music Theatre Professor BRENT WAGNER, chairman of the renowned Musical Theatre department at the University of Michigan, one of the nation’s top theatre training programs. He also founded the Music Theatre training program at Syracuse University and has directed musicals and revues throughout the U.S. and Canada, from off-Broadway to the Banff Center of Fine Arts in Canada. Professor Wagner is a recipient of the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. Don’t miss this opportunity to study with the Dean of American Musical Theatre training!

The 2008 Workshop:
Friday, May 23, 6 - 10 pm
Saturday, May 24, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, May 25, 10 am - 6 pm
(Memorial Day weekend)

Brent Wagner will work with students on solo numbers in this intensive, three-day music theatre workshop which culminates in a presentation of classwork for an invited audience.

Ages: High school students (Others by special permission)
Maximum enrollment: 18 students.
Eligibility: All students must audition for the workshop.
Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships are available by the Professional Arts Education Center, a non-profit corporation. Scholarship distribution will be determined by the Feb. 23 audition or by VHS tape or DVD submission.
Three-day tuition: $375
Notification: All applicants accepted into the workshop will be notified by March 31.
Payment: A $125 holding deposit is required at the time of audition. If accepted into the workshop, an additional $125 non-refundable deposit is due by April 11. The remaining $125 tuition is due by May 2.

The Audition:
Saturday, Feb 23, 2008

Audition requirements:
• Call the Professional School for the Arts for an audition appointment time. (310) 328-7664
• Prepare one song that is no longer than 1-1/2 minutes. An accompanist will be provided. Applicants may bring their own accompanist. No one will be permitted to sing without piano accompaniment. Please bring a copy of the song in the key in which you will sing. (While live auditions are strongly encouraged, auditions by DVD (preferred) or VHS tape will be accepted. See below for specific instructions.)

• Prepare a short monologue from a full-length play written after 1940, memorized and in context. Students should make every effort to read the entire play, even if it is taken from a monologue book. The monologue should be no longer than 1-1/2 minutes.

• In addition, bring a photograph and a resume including details of your training and/or experience in music, dance and drama.

• If requesting a scholarship, please attach a brief paragraph describing why you need and deserve one.

DVD/VHS Tape Instructions:
A live audition is strongly recommended. If you are unable to audition in person, you may submit a DVD/VHS tape. For priority consideration, recordings must be received by March 7, 2008. Late applications (recorded auditions only) may be accepted after March 7 if openings remain. Include all of the audition requirements listed above.
Additionally:
• Prepare two (not one) contrasting songs: a ballad and an up-tempo.
• Make sure your face is clearly visible and the background simple and uncluttered.
• Place the microphone close to you and away from the piano. Make sure the piano is in tune.
• Announce your name and the name of each selection and/or monologue.
After you finish, take a moment to speak a little about your background, your experiences in music theatre, and which, if any, musical instruments you play competently.

Non-Participating Observers:
Up to 7 non-participating observers will be allowed. (A great learning experience for teachers and others in the performing arts!) The cost for each observer is $175.

Call for more information: (310) 328-7664 or click here to download the flyer (.PDF format)

Summer Conservatory 2008

The Professional School for the Arts is the only place to be this summer for top-rate workshops in the arts. A staff of trained professionals is on hand to give personal and individual attention to students of all ages.  Enjoy a complete range of classes in a disciplined and enjoyable atmosphere. The program is affordable and flexible, and is designed to meet your needs.

The 6-week session runs June 23 - Aug. 2.

DANCE - $180
Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm –– JAZZ / HIP HOP with Joel Slyter
Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 pm –– THEATRE DANCE with Jon Engstrom
Summer dance classes at PSA are aimed at students 11 years old and up. Theatre Dance class is Dancing through the Decades: a different dance style from a different decade each week.
Single class: $17.50 space permitting

MAT PILATES FOR KIDS - $60
Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 pm.
Lengthen and strengthen! A great introduction to today’s most popular fitness craze. Everybody’s doin’ it!
Ages 11-18 • Instructor: Lisa Matsko Hamilton

ACTING & IMPROV - $395
Mondays/Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm.
For students 11-18, this not-to-be missed course combines the sharpness of theatrical improvisation with acting fundamentals. Learn the secrets to successful acting techniques, cold reading and scene study. Participants perform in a combined showcase on Aug. 2 for an invited audience.
(Or take just the Acting from 2:30 to 4:30 for $295)
Instructor: Christy Orabuena

MUSIC THEATRE - $275
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 3:00-4:30 pm.
For students 10-18 years old, this insightful workshop prepares the performer for auditioning for the Musical Theatre. Audition songs learned are performed in an
audition showcase on Aug. 2 for an invited audience.
Instructors: Lisa Matsko Hamilton and Gerard Babb

VOICE I - $125
Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm for ages 14-18. Beginning vocal training including sight singing, breathing fundamentals and harmony.
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm for ages 10-13. Beginning vocal training including sight singing, breathing fundamentals and harmony.
Voice I instructor: Lisa Matsko Hamilton

VOICE II - $125
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm. An advanced voice class for students who have already taken Voice I, or for those who study privately at PSA.
Instructor: Lisa Matsko Hamilton

There is a MANDATORY REHEARSAL for all students participating in the August 2 showcase on THURSDAY, JULY 31, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Enroll in two of the above courses, and all Friday master classes are FREE! (Mat Pilates for Kids not included. Acting & Improv count as two courses.)

Friday Master Classes at PSA

Enroll in two of the courses described above, and all master classes are FREE! Otherwise, each class is $60. Friday master classes are 1:30-4:00 pm and for ages 11 and up.

June 27 -- ON-CAMERA ACTING with KEN JAMES
New to PSA, acting coach and career guide Ken James brings his on-camera acting course, featuring commercial and television acting techniques as well as fun with improvisation. Ken teaches you how to approach the industry so you feel comfortable and at ease. He teaches visualization, commercial styles, script interpretation, cold readings, reading between the lines, as well as understanding the lingo and the language of auditions. Get in front of the camera this summer!

July 11 -- SAY "HELLO" TO BYE BYE BIRDIE with KAREN NOWICKI
Put on a happy face (and your dancin’ shoes) for this Bye Bye Birdie audition prep class. Karen Nowicki, the Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities’ choreographer, teaches combinations from their September show, giving class members a leg up on the audition process. (Dance attire required for this class.)

July 25 -- MUSIC THEATRE PERFORMANCE with DANNY GURWIN
If your friends could see you now: Getting tips on your audition songs from Broadway charmer Danny Gurwin! He was Laurie opposite Sutton Foster’s Jo in Little Women––you can hear him on the original cast recording!––and in Urinetown on Broadway; he was in the national tour of The Full Monty and in the NYC Opera and Kennedy Center’s production of A Little Night Music; he’s a graduate of the University of Michigan Musical Theatre program; he’s currently on the Musical Theatre faculty of AMDA in Los Angeles; and he’s at PSA for one day only this summer! Don’t miss this chance to have your song shaped by a Broadway star! Visit his website: dannygurwin.com (Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist provided. Student observers welcome.)

Master class titles and instructors are subject to change without notice.

Young PSA (Ages 6 - 10)

Become a triple threat: Sing, dance and act!

DANCE WORKSHOP - $125
Mondays, June 23 - July 28, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Instructor: TBA

VOICE WORKSHOP - $125
Mondays, June 23 - July 38, 11:00 am - Noon
Instructor: Lisa Matsko Hamilton

ACTING WORKSHOP - $100
Mondays, June 23 - July 28, Noon - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Christy Orabuena

TAKE ALL THREE: $325

All children's classes will perform together for an invited audience on Monday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m.