THE MUSICAL THEATRE FORUM

This one and only casting workshop is offered two to three times per year and is one of the most sought after exclusive workshops in New York City. Almost everyone who has taken this course will say it is the best investment they ever made in their career! The strongest endorsement is word-of-mouth, so if you are a musical theatre performer in New York, simply ask around and see for yourself.

The Musical Theatre Forum is a high-exposure, integrity-driven workshop that incorporates personal goals, journal assignments, structured written feedback, and industry perspectives from top Broadway casting directors. The class is limited to 12 participants who meet for 3 hours per week for 7 weeks. All participants work one-on-one each week with the guest casting director to receive honest, specific feedback about their audition material. Every week, when not performing, you will complete structured feedback exercises for all of your peers. You will learn as much from your classmates as you do from the casting directors! Weekly homework assignments are designed to support your classmates while weekly journal assignments will clarify and guide your own personal career goals. In addition, you will leave class with over 60 new audition song suggestions!

This course also includes a one hour private career coaching with VP Boyle and a complimentary copy of Audition Freedom: The Irreverent Wellness Guide For Theatre People.

As the casting world changes, so do the participating casting directors. Guests are never assistants or interns. All industry guests are actual decision-makers currently working on active projects. Past guests include casting directors from: Tara Rubin Casting, Jay Binder Casting, Stuart Howard Associates, Margolis Casting, Hughes/Moss Casting, Mungioli Theatricals, Johnson-Liff Associates, Carol Hanzel Casting, Filderman Casting, Pat McCorkle Casting, Paper Mill Playhouse, Mark Simon Casting, Telsey + Company and Dave Clemmons Casting.

ADVANCED BUILD YOUR BOOK

This upbeat advanced master class created and taught by VP Boyle focuses on building a well-rounded audition book by exploring new repertoire and polishing existing material for each performer. There is a strong emphasis on finding material that supports clear casting choices for type, age, personality and voice.

From his experience as a professional casting director and from over ten years of his Musical Theatre Forum casting workshop, which has included every Broadway casting office, VP has distinguished six song categories imperative to success: standard ballad, standard uptempo, contemporary ballad, contemporary driving/dramatic, comedy, and pop/rock. This master class also explores additional categories based on the skill set of each individual performer, including: 30's/40's, contemporary composers, Sondheim, patter, cabaret, country, and more.

Each participant will work approximately 30 minutes every week in a small and supportive classroom setting. Discussions include "red flag" songs which should be used strategically or with caution, common expectations and suggestions of casting directors, and the best/standard cuts for auditions at the Broadway level. This is a very "results oriented" class that will challenge you as an actor and singer and take your work to the next level. Best part: you'll have fun while doing it!

POP/ROCK WORKSHOP

This spring there are more than TEN Broadway shows that contain pop/rock music. Are you ready for those auditions?

If you are a musical theater performer who wants to expand your horizons and prepare for the increasingly frequent demands of pop/rock auditions, this may be the most fun class you ever take!

In the first part of The Pop/Rock Workshop, you will begin studying authentic pop styling and finding material that works in audition circumstances. You will also learn to handle rock's sometimes strenuous vocal requirements in a healthy way and practice your new skills by starting every class with Riff-O-Rama, a creative riffing warmup. As the workshop progress, you will keep a Rock Star Journal, experiment with clothing styles, and complete some outside homework. Don't worry–it's all fun! By the end of the class, you will be able to walk into the audition room armed with at least two polished pop/rock pieces.

This workshop is not for legit/opera singers or aspiring recording artists. It was created specifically for musical theatre singers who want to maximize their castability for pop/rock musicals. Don't be just another musical theater performer who attempts to sing pop songs–walk into the room knowing that you can knock them out of the park!

PRIVATE COACHING

VP Boyle offers private coaching to alumni of any of the workshops listed or by referral ONLY. Individuals requesting private coaching must book studio space (and accompanist if necessary) in an AEA approved locations. For more information on private coachings, please send e-mail request to maxtheatrix@mac.com.