GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON ACTING!

A year-long professional training and performance program with our 16 year-old, award-winning theatre company: Auditions now being scheduled for the Fall '08 Term.

"Working with the NPT apprentice program has been an amazing experience.  I came into the program somewhat jaded and actually toying with the idea of giving up on acting.  But being with this wonderful group of people has revitalized my love for acting and taught me more than I could have hoped, not just about the fundamentals of being the best actor I can, but who I am as a person.” Beth Starkin

"The Apprentice Company has been an extremely rewarding experience for me. Melody is an amazing teacher with incredible insight and knowledge of the craft. I have learned so much and continue to be challenged every day. I highly recommend this program to any actor, whether you are just starting out or an experienced professional." Colleen Jasinski

“The year at NPTopened a new approach to acting and interacting with the audience. In addition to learning more about myself and gaining confidence, I learned Shakespeare, staged combat and dance, and felt encouraged and cared for by Melody and the NPT group. It was agreat experience!” Olivia Roric

“The program was a wonderful experience that helped me develop a much clearer and perceptive view of myself as an actor. Melody is a rare teacher who has not only knowledge but an understanding of how to pass this knowledge on to her students.” Rachel Benichak

LEARN HOW TO BE A WORKING ACTOR IN A RIGOROUS AND ENSEMBLE-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD!

Just some of the benefits available to our Apprentices:

• All are eligible to audition for NPT Youth & Community productions
• Multiple opportunities for work with notable Guest Artists in specialized areas of performance and audition techniques (i.e. Commedia, staged combat, autobiographical writing)
• Weekly classes in the fall and spring for regular exercise of the actor’s craft, new skills development, and the opportunity to experience an ensemble environment
• All apprentices perform in a Spring Showcase for Industry Professionals and participate in Summer Intensives for further scene study and performance experience
• EXTREME AFFORDABILITY—Tuition is $900 for the full year, payable in two installments of $450

What NPT Expects

• Serious commitment to the program and consistent attendance at all classes and workshops.
• Timely payment of tuition
• Visible support for the broader mission and programs of NPT including:
• Serving as “good-will ambassadors” for the Company
• Providing assistance with production and administrative tasks when possible

NPT is a multi-racial company with a highly respected history of color-blind and non-traditional casting. All ethnicities, ages and types are encouraged to join us!

SCHEDULE: 

12 Weekly Workshops in Fall & Spring (Saturdays 10am to 1pm)

Fall Term:  September 13– December 6, 2008 (Focus: Shakespeare and Physical Work)

Spring Term: January 24 - April 18, 2009 (Focus: Contemporary Scene Work & Audition Technique)

June Industry Showcase

2-3 Summer Intensive Sessions

…SEE WHAT SOME OF OUR INDUSTRY FRIENDS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR APPRENTICES!

“Unlike a lot of the other programs out there, New Perspectives' Apprentice Showcase does it right…fresh, new faces, and promising new talent!” Melissa Maxwell, Director/ Playwright

“NPT’s Apprentice Program clearly teachesa fearless acting style. It was easy to imagine these talented [apprentices] in a range of roles…from stage to film and television.” Sharon Fallon, Broadway Producer

"A strong showing from [actors] cutting loose and getting their feet wet. The material and the performances were thought-provoking." Selby Brown, Mark Simon Casting

AUDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING SCHEDULED, STARTING JULY 28, 2008.

To schedule an audition appointment, send your P/R to:

cajasin@yahoo.com

you will be contacted with an audition date & time