Class Schedule - Winter 2010

 

Voice - Children's Classes - Music Theatre - Dance - Mat Pilates - Acting - Artist-in-Residence



Click here to download the Winter 2010 brochure! (.PDF format) 

 


 
Private Voice Instruction

$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 Hairspray, Happy Days, Mary Poppins, 13, Grease, Big River, Little Women, Ragtime, The Lion King, 42nd Street, Rent, 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 , USC, Point Park College, Emerson College, Pace University, 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

TEEN/ADULT VOICE TECHNIQUE
Wednesdays, January 20 - February 24, 6:15 - 7:15 pm
Lisa Matsko Hamilton, instructor


Six-session voice workshop for $125

 

Children's Classes (Ages 8 - 12)

CHILDREN'S VOICE
Wednesdays, January 20 - February 24, 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Lisa Matsko Hamilton, instructor

CHILDREN'S ACTING
Wednesdays, January 20 - February 24, 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Christy Orabuena, instructor

CHILDREN'S HARMONY WORKSHOP
Saturdays, March 27 - April 24, 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Lisa Matsko Hamilton, instructor

Any single children's voice or acting workshop for $125
 

 



Music Theatre Workshops

 

MUSIC THEATRE AUDITION WORKSHOP
GERARD BABB and LISA MATSKO HAMILTON, instructors

Offering you the keys to a successful music theatre audition! This course is a great introduction for newcomers to music theatre and an excellent way for experienced professionals to return to the basics and re-examine their auditioning skills, while adding to their audition repertoire. Headed to a college conservatory? Use this class to prepare your audition material.

Saturdays, January 16 - February 20, 1:15 - 3:45 pm

 

MUSIC THEATRE MASTER CLASS SERIES
DANNY GURWIN
and LISA MATSKO HAMILTON, instructors

A Broadway veteran for the last 10 years, learn from one of New York’s best! With shows such as Little Women, Urinetown, The Full Monty, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Kismet, A Little Night Music, Forbidden Broadway, A New Brain, and The Thing About Men to name a few, Danny Gurwin has hands-on experience working with some of the New York Theatre’s most accomplished directors, choreographers, designers, and actors. Students will work every session – you bring the material to start and we will build your course!

Ages: High school and up.

Tuesdays, January 19 - February 23, 7:00 - 9:30 pm



Both classes will culminate in a simulated in-house audition before a panel of industry professionals. Participants will receive an invaluable critique from each panel member and a copy of the DVD of the entire audition process. Nail your next audition: don't miss this class!

In-House Audition for both classes on Saturday, February 27, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Cost for either workshop, $315
(Includes a $20 charge for a DVD of the In-House Audition.)

 

SPECIAL: THEATRE DANCE/MUSIC THEATRE COMBO

Take both the Saturday Theatre Dance and Music Theatre Audition Workshop or Master Class Series for $385!

 

MUSIC THEATRE SCENE STUDY
GERARD BABB and LISA MATSKO HAMILTON, instructors

Saturdays, March 27 - April 24, Noon - 2:30 pm
5-week session for $210

What's the next step after honing your audition skills? Scene study! This music theatre scene study class helps you put the songs in the context of the play. Singing AND acting? Sure you can!

 



PSA Dance Classes

All PSA dance classes are for ages 12 and up, except as noted.

 
THEATRE DANCE SERIES with JON ENGSTROM and CHRYSSIE WHITEHEAD A jazz-based class with combinations from Broadway musicals
Saturdays, January 16 - February 20 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
6-week session for $90 Single class for $17.50
   
BALLET I with JON ENGSTROM and CHRYSSIE WHITEHEAD  
Saturdays, January 16 - February 20 10:00 - 11:30 am
6-week session for $90 Single class for $17.50
   
DANCE with JON ENGSTROM Click here to download the Dance with Jon Engstrom flyer (.PDF format)
Mondays, January 18 - February 22  
TAP I 6:00 - 7:00 pm
THEATRE DANCE 7:00 - 8:00 pm
TAP II/III 8:00 - 9:00 pm
6-week session for $75 Single class for $15
   
BASIC THEATRE DANCE with LISA MATSKO HAMILTON Learn the steps from scratch!
Tuesdays, January 19 - February 23 6:00 - 7:00 pm
6-week session for $75 Single class for $15

Instructors are subject to change without notice.

 


Pilates Mat Classes

Lisa Matsko Hamilton, certified instructor
Physicalmind Institute®

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.

INTRODUCTION TO MAT PILATES
Thursdays, January 14 - February 18 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6 weeks
MAT PILATES with LISA MATSKO HAMILTON    
Saturdays, January 9 - February 27 8:45 - 9:45 am 8 weeks
Wednesdays, January 6 - February 24 7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 weeks
Thursdays, January 7 - February 25 5:30 - 6:30 pm 8 weeks
Any 6-week session for $90
Any 8-week session for $120

Click here to download the Winter 2010 Pilates flyer (.PDF format)


Acting
 

PRIVATE ACTING INSTRUCTION with GERARD BABB

$45 per hour, $60 per 1-1/2 hour

Study privately with a professionally trained acting coach (MFA, acting, UC Irvine). Learn the basic techniques of making your acting seem spontaneous and natural. Prepare for a specific role or audition, or work on contemporary and classic material. Preparing to audition for college performing arts programs? You've come to the right place!

Contact: (626) 375-8805 (cell) or gerard.babb@verizon.net

 

Artist-in-Residence

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE WORKSHOP
With University of Michigan's Music Theatre Professor BRENT WAGNER

Memorial Day weekend, May 28 - 30

Auditions are on Saturday, February 27

DVD submissions are accepted in lieu of personal auditions.

Call for more information: (310) 328-7664

Click here to download the Artist-In-Residence Audition Flyer (.PDF format)

 

   

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Torrance, CA 90501
310-328-SONG / 310-328-7664
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