NewsSpencer Liff, Nick Adams, Christopher J. Hanke, and More Will Lead Broadway Dreams Summer IntensiveThe intensive will culminate in a public performance showcase directed by Liff.
By
Andrew Gans
June 15, 2017
Spencer Liff and Nick Adams
Monica Simoes
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Broadway Dreams Foundation will present the annual Broadway Dreams Summer Intensive June 18–25 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
The week-long intensive allows those interested in a stage career to enjoy a week of Broadway-caliber training—focusing on acting, vocal performance, and dance—led by industry professionals.
Faculty members include Emmy-nominated choreographer Spencer Liff, Broadway Dreams Foundation Education Director Craig D’Amico, actors Alex Newell, Julie Craig, Christopher J. Hanke, and Nick Adams, Broadway musician and vocal coach Craig Johnson, actor and vocal coach Cris O’Bryon, and casting director and Broadway Dreams Executive Director Annette Tanner.
The intensive will culminate June 24 at 7:30 PM with #cometogether, a public showcase performance that brings students and their mentors together on the stage of the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Liff will direct.
“The Wallis is thrilled to partner with Broadway Dreams to offer this exceptional program,” said Wallis Director of Education Mark Slavkin in a statement. “The training and the relationships formed are transformative in the development of artists of all ages.”
“Broadway Dreams was founded with the belief that socio-economic background should not be a barrier for youth and young adults to pursue their interest in musical theatre and performance,” added Founder and President of Broadway Dreams Tanner. “With the support of committed partners like The Wallis, we are able to provide performance training, life skills building and mentorship opportunities to tomorrow’s stars from today’s most distinguished talents.”
Single tickets for #cometogether are now available for $25 and $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TheWallis.org, call (310) 746-4000, or stop by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Services, located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, California.
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Dance may be the international language, but explaining the exact style I'm looking for is very tricky when communicating through an interpreter.
Spencer Liff
Dancer callbacks later in the day. Starting to get an idea of who I'm going to cast.
Lunchtime and I get my favorite. Yummy borscht!
Making some tough decisions with my fellow choreographer, Ari Groover.
Another cut.
Back in the casting room, everyone must quickly decide who the final cast will be. It's been such a long day but fast decisions must be made because vocal rehearsal actually starts in 1 hour!
Currently playing at the MDM theater is Dance of the Vampires. I found a cozy spot to take a quick nap backstage.
Ending the day at one of the stunning restaurants in Moscow.
HOW much do we owe??
After dinner we take a walk through Red Square and I snap some fun.
