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Musical Theatre Refinement

The Senior Academy is our half-day IN-PERSON intensive for the highly disciplined student seeking classes focused on the artistic process in musical theatre.

Open to rising 9th-12th graders and rising college freshmen of ALL LEVELS.

ALL programming in summer 2021 will be in-person!

  • Each morning will be spent studying the following disciplines IN-PERSON with our faculty:

    • Acting

    • Dance

    • Voice

    • Music Theory

  • DEADLINE:

    • Applications and Video auditions for acceptance into Senior Academy must be completed by June 15, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT.

  • SESSION 1:

    • Friday, June 25, 2021 from 7:00-8:30pm

      • MANDATORY Virtual Orientation for all students and families

    • Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 9, 2021:

      • Classes meet Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-1:00pm

  • SESSION 2:

    • Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 23, 2021:

      • Classes meet Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-1:00pm

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IN-PERSON
Mornings

Senior Academy students will spend their mornings IN-PERSON receiving combined IN-PERSON Musical Theatre training in voice, acting, and dance with leading teachers in each discipline.

Classes may include:

  • MUSICAL THEATRE

    • Acting — improvisation, character development, and scene study

    • Dance — ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and hip-hop techniques

    • Voice — vocal technique, interpretation, music theory, and acting/movement for singers

    • Music Theory — introductory through advanced levels

Class sizes will remain small (12-14 students per class) to ensure personalized attention between teacher and students.

All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Dates and times are subject to change as below is only a sample schedule.

WEEKDAYS (Monday-Friday)

  • MORNING (online):

    • 8:30am: Morning Meeting (ALL)

    • 8:45am: Class 1

      • Voice, Acting, Dance, Theory

    • 9:45am: Class 2

      • Voice, Acting, Dance, Theory

    • 10:45am: Class 3

      • Voice, Acting, Dance, Theory

    • 11:45am: Class 4

      • Voice, Acting, Dance, Theory

    • 12:45pm: Afternoon Meeting

    • 1:00pm: Dismissal + Pickup

YAA will continue this summer with strict health & safety protocols to provide the safest possible environment for students and staff during our in-person programming.

CLICK HERE to learn more about YAA’s Health & Safety Protocols.

The 140-acre wooded campus at Sandy Spring Friends School, in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland, featuring a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, fully-equipped 300-seat proscenium theater, dance studio, and multiple rehearsal rooms.

All in-person sessions will take place on campus both indoors and outdoors as safety and health guidelines allow.

 

Artistic Faculty & Staff

Terry Eberhardt, Summer Intensives Director

Karen Collins Blake, Summer Intensives Administrator

Eric Posner, Summer Operations Manager

Jackie Bautista, Production Stage Manager & COVID Compliance Officer

Carole Graham Lehan, Acting

Kristina Friedgen, Acting

Colleen Daly, Voice

Madeline Rodrigue, Dance

Malcolm Washington, Music Theory

Rolando Sanz, Producing Artistic Director

Click here to read more about our Summer Intensives Faculty & Staff.

Senior Academy is open to high school students of all levels. A video audition is required at time of application for class placement purposes only.

Applications and Video auditions for class placement in Senior Academy must be completed by July 7, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT.

There is a $30 application fee. Please note that the fee is only required on your first YAA application. If you participated in another YAA program this year, please enter the following coupon code in the payment section of the application: 03YAA21. Applicants can apply for a waiver to this application fee by submitting financial documentation to Acceptd. Please visit the Acceptd Support Desk for more information.

For video audition requirements for the program, please the button below:

Following completion of your application on Acceptd, you will be invited fo complete your registration and pay tuition via Active.

If you are interested in learning more about our auditioned in-person Senior Conservatory program which also includes participation in a full production, click here.

All registered students and one parent/guardian must attend our Virtual Family Orientation meeting:

  • Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 from 7:00-8:30pm for ALL programs

    • Location: VIRTUAL

Attendance is mandatory for all participants and their families.

Virtual meeting dial-in information will be provided directly to registered families closer to summer.

Senior Academy

  • Early-Bird Discount: ($50 discount)

    • $945 with coupon code EARLYACADEMY (through March 31, 2021)

  • Regular Tuition:

    • $995 per two-week IN-PERSON session

      • $1,795 for BOTH two-week sessions (a savings of $195)

 

Payment:

  • A deposit of $500 is due upon registration.

  • 2nd payment of half of the remaining balance is due by May 1, 2021 (non-refundable).

  • Final balance due on June 1, 2020 (non-refundable).

  • Alternative payment plans can be arranged by contacting info@yaa.org.

Cancellation Policy: Should you need to withdraw from the program for any reason, please inform us in writing. If you have any funds due to you based on the above policy, we will return them immediately to the credit card on file in your account.

  • Those who wish to be considered for a scholarship or financial aid need to submit an application to us no later than July 7, 2021.

  • Please contact Lisa Larragoite at lisa@yaa.org for more information.

  • Tuition Assistance is limited.

+ What is the difference between Senior Academy and Senior Conservatory?

Both the Senior Academy and Senior Conservatory will be fully in-person programs in 2021.

Senior Academy is a half-day program focusing on process that meets Monday thru Friday, while Senior Conservatory is a full-day program extending into the afternoons/evenings wher students also take part in a full live production on stage.

Senior Conservatory students begin two days before Senior Academy students to prepare for and participate in auditions for the prodution.

+ How will Senior Academy be different from the Academy program in previous summers??

The Senior Academy in 2021 will be back to a fully in-person program with all classes taking place on-campus.

+ How will SPAI still maintain the wonderful sense of community that is usually fostered by the traditional program?

Many beloved aspects of SPAI will still happen during the daytime in-person, including small group rehearsals, recreational activities, morning and afternoon meetings, word of the day, thank you notes, and other community-building traditions that will be successful.

+ Will our favorite classes still be offered (like Dance with Maddie, Voice with Colleen, and Acting with Terry)?

All of your favorite classes will be back and offered in ways to increase the one on one time with your beloved instructors. New acting classes will also be included.

+ Is there a final production or showcase for Senior Academy?

Our Senior Academy program is a process oriented program, with all instruction taking place within the classes. Therefore, there is no formal final presentation. Families will be invited to a final Virtual Parents' Day where they can sit in on your final class as you present material you've been working on.