Upcoming Voice and Acting Classes

For your calendaring pleasure....

MMST Performing Arts Academy Classes

Monthly Group Voice Class: $20 per student

Join us for a group lesson where students can perform for one another, have fun, and enjoy learning new techniques to explore during their private lessons!

Tuesday, Dec 18^th from 7-8:30pm

Saturday, January 12^th 1-2:30pm

Tuesday, February 18^th 7-8:30pm

Saturday, March 16^th 1-2:30pm

Acting Classes are all $50 per student for two sessions. During the sessions, actors will explore scenes from different plays. Actors will need to sign up ahead of time for a slot so that we can assign roles for the scene study in advance.

January Acting Class: UNCLE VANYA

Saturday, Jan 5 10-Noon

Saturday, Jan 12 10-Noon

Actors must sign up by December 27^th by emailing mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com

February Acting Class: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Monday, February 4^th 8-10pm

Monday, February 11^th 8-10pm

Actors must sign up by January 27^th by emailing mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com

March Acting Class: OUR TOWN

Saturday, March 2^nd 10-Noon

Saturday, March 9^th  10-Noon

Actors must sign up by February 27^th by emailing mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com

Classes are open to all ages. If you have any questions, please call Eve Speer 385-743-8575

Acting The Crucible: Great Success!

We had a wonderful two night exploration of Arthur Miller's masterpiece: The Crucible.

I would like to do another two night seminar in January.  It's just a chance for actors to come together and brush up their chops using a variety of tools from Stanislavsky to Laban.

Please let me know if you're interested in participating. The cost is only $50 for two evenings of work. I would like to do scenes from Anthon Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.  The dates are up in the air--depending on your availability and scheduling at the Midvale Main Street Theatre.

Send me an email at mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in the next workshop. We assign scenes ahead of time to give you a chance to learn the scene and come prepared to dive right in!

Again--I want to thank the great actors who participated in this month's seminar. It was a joy to work with all of you!

Our next voice class will be on Tuesday, Dec 18th at 7pm. If you'd like to participate, it is $20 for the 2 hour voice class. We will be singing Christmas music, of course! Please let me know via email if you'd like to participate so I can have enough music!

Acting The Crucible

Calling all actors!

For two nights only, we will explore scenes from Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Actors who sign up for the class will receive their scripts by November 1st so that they can prepare their scenes prior to the workshop.

On November 7th and November 14th from 7-10pm we will explore how to approach the character work.  Each actor will learn a number of tools in the scene study that will help you to better explore future parts. 

The cost for this scene study is $50/actor.  Payment is due at the first class, November 7th. Classes will take place at 

Midvale Main Street Theatre

7711 S Main Street (700 W)

Midvale, UT

In order to be considered for the class, please email us at mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com or contact Eve Speer on facebook before October 30th.

*We will choose scenes from The Crucible based on the actors we assemble for the class.

Group Voice Lessons

Our voice students get weekly private lessons--then once a month we will have a group lesson.

Our next group lesson is Saturday, Sept 22 at the Midvale Main Street Theatre from 4-5pm.

Group lessons are open to current students and prospective students.  The cost is $20 for the hour.

See you there!

Successful Story Creating Workshop

Last week, we held our first story creating workshop. 

Nathan Klingonsmith, Raven Flynn, Faith Johnson and London Flynn created an amazing story of intrigue and emotion as they told of a homeless magician named Steve, a law man Larry Knox, a runaway rich girl named Bri with a secret identity, and a lonely pink-haired waitress named Skye. 

They sang beautifully, chose amazing costumes, wigs and hats, and designed make-up that worked best for their characters using their new Ben Nye make-up kits. 

Currently, we are in the middle of the 5-Week Actors Seminar. 

Stay tuned for more great educational opportunities!

Student Highlight: Rebecca Waite

Meet our newest voice student Rebecca Waite!

She has a beautiful mature voice. Every week she gets better and better.  It has been a lot of fun to get to know the great things she can do! Right now, we're working on songs from Wicked, South Pacific, and Next To Normal.

She is studying theatre in college and she is a volunteer at the Capitol Theatre.  She brings passion and talent to class every week and I can't wait to see her perform on the stage!

Busy Times at Midvale Main Street

Here are a list of events happening at the Midvale Main Street Theatre:

THIS WEEKEND
August 2nd-4th: Last Chance to see the acclaimed production of RENT! Tickets are almost sold out. You can reserve your tickets online 24 hours before the performance
 OR call the theatre box office at 801-566-0595.

NEXT WEEK
August 7-10th: Story Creating for Young Actors (9-14)
Registration is open for 24 hours more! Email us at mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com to confirm the slot! Only $85!

NEXT WEEK
August 7th--First night of Acting Seminar for Actors 16+ from 8-10pm
Sessions will be August 7, 14, 21, 28, and Sept 4th.
Email mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com to confirm your slot! Only $50

TONIGHT
August 1st: Be the Bard is holding auditions for Midsummer Night's Dream! They will be performing at the Midvale Main Street Theatre Sept 13-22! Come on down tonight at 7pm to audition!! Email auditions@a-muses.com for more information. This show promises to be a hilarious combination of crazy Shakespeare characters and improvisation that you've never seen before! We strongly encourage actors with an improvisation background to audition.

AND EVERY WEEKEND...

Quick Wits! Every Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm!

Midvale Main Street is located at 7711 S Main Street (700 West), Midvale, Utah
  

The Voices of RENT

Several of our voice students are currently performing in 

Midvale Main Street Theatre's Production

RENT

If you want to see what we're all about--come and visit the theatre during our limited run. 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7pm

Matinee Saturdays at 2pm

July 19-21, 26-28, August 2-4

Tickets are only $15

Call 801-566-0596

Or you can order online at www.midvaletheatre.com 

Voice Lessons

It is my privilege to teach amazing and talented vocal students. Some students are long term--other students take a few lessons preparing for upcoming auditions.

We have lessons at the theatre on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. We work on vocalizes to strengthen the voice, learn songs that show off your strengths, and work on pieces that will expand your strengths. Sometimes we record your voice to mark improvement.  We work in the music room and on the stage whenever you need to work on performance techniques.

Lessons are only $20 for a 45 minute lesson.

Call today 385-743-8575 to set up your first private lesson!

Acting Seminar for Adults

Acting Seminar

Join us for a 5 week acting workshop that will help the serious practitioner who wants to 

hone their acting chops, and set themselves apart as a dedicated professional. 

Workshops will be TUESDAYS from 8-10pm

The cost is an unheard of $50 for the entire session. 

Email us at mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com or call 385-743-8575 for more information.

Space is limited. 

Classes taught by Eve Speer.

Classes taught at the Midvale Main Street Theatre. 

Ages 16+

Student Highlight: Trisha Dawn Messick

Trisha Dawn Messick is going to be a high school senior at Murray High School. She is energetic and extremely talkative. When she first started, her pitch wasn't always on, but her energy and her excitement about performing gave her performances a magical edge. It is impossible to not notice Ms. Trisha.

During the last couple of lessons, I noticed that her pitch was much more consistent. In addition, her energy and exuberance were more focused. Undeterred by nerves, she would put on a show--complete with focus, movement, and dynamic choices--every time she sang a song.

I am so impressed with her dedication and how far she has come over the short time I've been working with her. Congratulations Trisha on your amazing work! I'm so excited to see you continue to improve!

Story Creating for Young Actors

Put it on your calendars! 

We want to invite all young actors age 9-14 to join us for a 

Story Creating Event!

August 7-10th from 4-6pm 

at the

Midvale Main Street Theatre.

Students will learn how to create a story together 

and present their story in a

 special original production 

presented to family friends on 

Friday, August 10th at 7pm. 

Students will learn elements of 

storytelling

costuming

make-up

singing

movement

comedy

drama

and everything in between! 

Cost: $85/child

 Price includes the cost of a Ben Nye make-up kit

Email us at mmstperformingartsacademy@gmail.com to register your kids for our 

August Story Creating session.  

Or call us at 385-743-8575 for more information.  

Registration closes August 1st.

A New Beginning

We've had great artists come through the Midvale Main Street Theatre for the past few years, but we created this blog to help highlight how proud we are of the artists who are dedicating time to improving their talents and to help to inform our favorite actors, singers, and patrons of upcoming master classes, opportunities for lessons, and to brag about the developing talents here at the theatre!

So here it is--a new beginning in the middle of the year--in the middle of all the hub bub and the chaos. Nothing new to report--just a general nod at all the good things that are currently happening.

Right now, Holly Evans and I (Eve Speer) are offering voice lessons, acting lessons and guitar lessons for the low rate of $20 for 45 minutes.

I'm so proud of those who have taken the opportunity to take lessons and hone their gifts. It's been wonderful to see them improve. I am excited to use this forum as a means to highlight (embarrass) some of the most hardworking artists here at Midvale Main Street Theatre! Please come visit us often for updates!

We are looking forward to doing a masterclass for voice students in August and we are planning on holding a  week of classes just for young actors in August. Comment below if you'd like any information on upcoming opportunities!

In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you at RENT! It opens July 19th and runs thru August 4th.