MoonSchool
42nd Street Moon has a 17 year history of exclusively producing musical theatre for the entertainment of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and preserving this distinctive American art form that has long added to the richness of our culture. 42nd Street Moon’s position is that training for musical theatre must be taught in an integrated way, with an emphasis on combining three disparate practices: acting, singing, and dance. This three-prong technique is highly specialized and unlike any other training program one might receive at other San Francisco institutions. MoonSchool will provide this high-level, professional musical theatre training for a diverse student body of all ages and levels in a safe and trusting environment. It will be taught by leading experts and educators in the field. MoonSchool will combine a curriculum of contemporary musical theatre, as well as classical musical theatre from early to mid-20th Century Broadway (a hallmark of 42nd Street Moon’s identity.)
42nd Street Moon, the San Francisco theatre company that presents uncommon musicals in intimate productions, proudly launches its first year of formalized musical theatre training. Under the banner of MoonSchool, 42nd Street Moon will bring professional training to students from age eight through adulthood.
Unlike other theatre training, MoonSchool will focus primarily on the study of musical theatre and its components. Curriculum will be taken from the rich canon of musicals presented in the 20th and 21st century. Courses will share similar components and will be tailored to the class as talent permits. All classes will work on sight-reading, music theory, ear-training, vocal technique, acting, dance (primarily musical theatre jazz, tap and ballet), stage composition, scene work/choreography and will culminate in performance. The performance will be a collection of songs, scenes and group numbers thematically linked. Each course is nine weeks long. The year is structured into three trimesters of regular course work (students can take for the year or a single trimester). The summer session features two specialized conservatories for school-aged students (elementary/tweens) and (high school/ college). All students will be welcome, however the course demands teamwork and dedication; therefore these courses are not for the casual student. Each class will build upon the last and rehearsal outside of scheduled time is expected. The goal of this format is to introduce students to the rigor required to become a musical theatre actor, thereby increasing their appreciation and interest in the art form.
Courses will be taught by leading actors, theatre teachers and music directors from the Bay Area. All instructors are working professionals; most are members of AEA and hold degrees in theatre. All instructors will devise their courses with the education director and they promise to be diverse, upbeat, organized and inspiring. MoonSchool will also hold periodic musical theatre workshops taught by artistic directors, Broadway actors, casting directors and California professionals.
Dyan McBride is an actor, director, singer and teacher. As an actress and director she has worked with such companies as 42nd Street Moon, Ray of Light, Marin Theatre Company, Solano College Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, Golden State Productions, New Conservatory Theatre Center, Pacific Alliance Theatre Company, Actors Theatre of Sonoma, Broadway By the Bay, Willows, Napa Rep, Mondavi Center, Utah Musical Theatre and Performance Riverside to name a few.
As a live performer, she has had the opportunity to perform all over the United States and in Europe.
She currently serves on the acting/musical theatre faculty at NCTC, Solano College and 42nd Street Moon, where she has been a company member for 15 years. She has also taught at Live Oak School, U.C. Davis, The Academy of Art and coaches privately as well.
In the world of TV/Film she has done work for Comcast Sports Net, Yahoo! Progressive Auto Insurance, Nintendo and many short films and web based projects. Her recent film The Sheep and the Ranch Hand has played in film festivals all over the world. Her current web project Lien on Me is set to launch in May of 2010. She is represented by Boom Models and Talent in San Francisco. Dyan has her BA from California State University at Fullerton (musical theatre) and her MFA from U.C. Davis (acting). She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Upcoming projects include directing 13 for the Teen Ensemble at Marin Theatre Company, Babes in Arms for 42nd Street Moon and playing Janice in Silk Stockings at Moon.
Musical Theatre-Level One
"Watch me Mom!" - If you have a child that loves to sing, and dance around the house, then you've found the right class. Kids learn how to read music, pick up dance steps and play different characters.
Ages 8-11
Mondays and Wednesdays
4:00-5:30 PM - 1 hour 30 minutes
Tuition - $400 (includes a $25 non-refundable orientation fee)
Class size capped at 22
Musical Theatre-Level Two
"OMG, this class is hecka fun!" - This is a safe, positive, super cool class for tweens. Students work on musical theatre basics and will add skills like harmony and solo work.
Ages 11-14
Tuesdays and Thursdays
4:00-5:30 PM - 1 hour 30 minutes
Tuition - $400 (includes a $25 non-refundable orientation fee)
Class size capped at 22
Musical Theatre-Level Three
"Whoa! I just hit the highest note ever! I rock." - Does your teen love watching MGM musicals? Have they worn out the Wicked soundtrack? Do they dream of Broadway superstardom? Level three is tailored to the young person that is passionate about learning the craft of musical theatre, may be considering a career in the arts, or desperately wants to perform.
Ages 14 - College
Saturdays / plus a week of rehearsal TBD
9:00 - 11:30 AM - 2 hours 30 minutes
Tuition - $400 (includes a $25 non-refundable orientation fee)
Class size capped at 22
Youth Dates
Each class is 9 weeks -18 sessions (9 sessions for teens, plus rehearsal week and show)
2010 Fall Trimester: Sept 13 – Nov 13
2011 Winter Trimester: Jan 10 – Mar 12
2011 Spring Trimester: Apr 4 – June 4
Professional Working Actors Workout-Adult professionals/aspiring professionals
A weekly cooperative, drop-in, rotating program designed to encourage community, collaboration and provide a place for working artists of all levels, to brush-up or learn new skills. A non-competitive, cooperative environment where actors of all skill levels and experience can meet for a mid - week workout and social scene. Devised and coordinated by awarding-winning local actor, Cindy Goldfield.
Ages - Adult
Dates - Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to -Noon, ongoing
Tuition - $5-$20 sliding scale fee depending on instructor
Moon Community
"Be a star! It's your turn to get onstage!" - This course is for adults with an interest in musical theatre, stage parents or the performer re-entering show-biz. All levels are welcome in this safe and supportive performance class.
Ages - Adult
Monday night
6:30-9pm - 2.5 hours
Tuition - $385
Adult Dates
2010 Fall Trimester: Sept 13 – Nov 13
2011 Winter Trimester: Jan 10 – Mar 12
2011 Spring Trimester: Apr 4 – June
Registration Form (print and fill out, or copy and paste into email)
* Installment plans & scholarships are available. 10% discount for families or multiple classes. * MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are welcome.
Please make checks payable to 42nd Street Moon.
* New Students: Fill out this form and return it with a $25 Orientation fee (non-refundable, one-time only.)
* For questions about student placement, class availability or for an orientation time please email: Dyan McBride, Education Director or call 415-255-8205.
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Mailing Address
42nd Street Moon, 601 Van Ness # E3-621 San Francisco, Ca. 94102.
All Classes at Moonspace
250 Van Ness Ave.
www.42ndstmoon.org
Fax: 415-255-1168
