Triple threat – a performer who excels at acting, singing, and dancing.
A new “triple threat” performance training company in Peterborough will be hosting auditions in April for a new summer intensive program at the Peterborough Theatre Guild.
According to a media release, artistic director Shannon McCracken and program coordinator Kim Curry founded the Theatre Arts Training Academy (TATA) to offer training and performance opportunities to local artists.
“We recognized the need for more performing opportunities in Peterborough, and are thrilled to introduce Theatre Arts Training Academy to our local talent pool,” McCracken says in the release.
Led by McCracken, The Summer Intensive is an audition-based training and performance intensive focusing on singing, acting, and dance/movement. Over the course of two weeks, participants will delve into vocal training, acting techniques, and movement sessions.
Scheduled to run Mondays to Fridays from July 8 to 20, mornings will feature classes and master classes led by active industry professionals and afternoons will be dedicated to rehearsals, culminating in a fully staged production at the Peterborough Theatre Guild on July 20 featuring songs and scenes spanning Broadway classics to pop hits.
Tuition for The Summer Intensive is $450, but financial aid is available.
“Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we’re able to offer financial assistance to aspiring performers who may otherwise find it challenging to participate,” McCracken says. “We firmly believe that talent knows no financial boundaries, and it’s our mission to ensure inclusivity within our community.”
The Summer Intensive is open to artists aged 12 to 35. Auditions are scheduled to be held on April 9, 10, and 14 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, with callbacks on April 22.
For more information about the Theatre Arts Training Academy and to register for an audition for The Summer Intensive, visit www.theatreartstrainingacademy.com.
