P R E S S R E L E A S E
March 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Full Scholarships available for Saturday performing arts classes offered by new professional theatre company in Asbury Park Asbury Park, NJ -
Express your creativity, laugh, make friends and learn something new. The ReVision Theatre classes offer all that and more. Lou Liberatore, one of the ReVision Theatre instructors and Tony Award nominated Broadway actor adds “The ‘more’ includes increased communication skills, gained confidence in front of groups, aliveness, spontaneity and learning how to effectively work in a group.” “And did I mention how much fun it is!” “No matter what your performing experience or your age, there is a class for you.”
Classes begin in March and April and are taught by top theatre professionals, many with Broadway experience, like Lou. All classes culminate in a final fully staged performance for invited friends and family which brings the work full circle, from classroom learning through the rehearsal process right up to the opening of the show. Tuition ranges from $150 to $200 and meet weekly for 8 to 10 weeks. Full merit scholarships are available for elementary, middle school and high school age students. Our Work-study program to cover full and partial tuition is also available for the adult classes.
For scholarship applicants, teachers are encouraged to recommend students they feel would most benefit from our program, and to discuss our program with the student’s other teachers and guidance counselors and with the students themselves. “We are available, welcoming questions and meeting with teachers, parents and students at their request”, says David Leidholdt director of the ReVision Theatre educational programs and producing artistic director also an instructor in the program. David adds “It’s a very personalized approach.” “We want our classes to be the most beneficial for our students and offering scholarships such as these enables us to have well rounded classes that benefit everyone”. “If the students are excited and want to be there, then we can accomplish more and the rewards will be higher. Our active outreach raises the bar for everyone” he adds.
These are merit scholarships and are based on the following criteria:
- Eager & enthusiastic towards the arts and performance
- Dedicated and committed to learning
- Demonstrates or indicates potential performing arts talent
- Is committed to attending the classes and doing his/her best
- Financial need will be considered for those students who otherwise would not be able to attend, although financial need is not a requirement.
Classes are held at the VFW Hall, located at 701 Lake Ave. just off Cookman, east of Main St. in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Prospective students, parents & teachers
Announcing ScholarshipsFor Elementary, Middle School and High School Ages
We are offering a limited number of full scholarships to students throughout Monmouth County who would be exemplary participants in our new performing arts classes.
Saturdays in Asbury Park beginning March 29, 2008.Our work-study program is available for adult students.
For scholarship application and guidelines call 732-775-0635 or email
info@ReVisionTheatre.orgRevision Theatre is a new non-profit professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County.
Broadway Bound: A Musical Play- For Kids and Teens CLASS STARTS SATURDAY MARCH 29th - Taught by David LeidholdtPutting together a musical is fun. Through these 10 sessions, young performers will learn the basics of acting, singing and dancing and how to put it all together into a cohesive and exciting show. Whether you are looking to a career in theatre or just want to have fun, theatre offers skills that last a lifetime. Broadway Bound promotes effective communication, teamwork, problem solving while at the same time learning how to let go and just have a good time. The 10 weekly culminate in a final Saturday performance for family and friends. 10 weekly sessions, Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm for Grades 7th – 9th & Saturdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm for Grades 10th – 12th
Come to the Cabaret: Cabaret Performance - For Adults CLASS STARTS MONDAY MARCH 31st - Taught by Thomas MorrisseyNo matter what your or background, whether you’ve sung before an audience or not you can experience the freedom of singing and the joy of performing. Songs are chosen specifically for each participant based on their ability. Participants will learn; how to approach a song, proper vocal techniques and performance skills. At the end of the 8 sessions, participants perform their songs in a cabaret show at a local restaurant/club before invited friends and family. 8 weekly sessions, Mondays 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Adults Improv-A-Show- for Kids - CLASS STARTS APRIL 19th Through theatre games and improvisations children learn to combine fun with form in the creation of their very own show. This class is the perfect introduction into a lifelong love for the creative performing arts. Following the 8 weekly sessions a final Saturday performance will be scheduled for parents and friends to experience the final result. 8 weekly sessions, Saturdays 10:00am – 12:30pm - Grades 3rd-6th
Gotta Laugh! Improv & Comedy - For Adults - CLASS STARTS APRIL 21st – Taught by Lou LiberatoreExplore your creativity and laugh a lot in the process. If you’ve ever wanted to be a member of a comedy troupe or have admired the ability of a stand up comic but thought you could never do that…you’re wrong. Here’s your chance to shine and make people laugh, including yourself. Following the 8 sessions, participants perform in an improve/comedy show they created in class at a local restaurant/club for invited friends and family. 8 weekly sessions, Mondays 6:30pm – 9:30pm for Adults.
ReVision Theatre is a professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions. For more information or to register for a class call 732-775-0635 or visit
www.ReVisionTheatre.org.Credit Card Accepted.
PRESS CONTACT:
Tom Morrissey
Tom@RevisionTheatre.org917-770-0582
ReVision Education Teaching Staff
Thomas Morrissey is one of the Producing Artistic Directors of the ReVision Theatre. RVT grew out of The Genesius Theatre Guild, which he founded in NYC in 1995 and served as its Artistic Director for 10 years. There he developed a critically acclaimed cabaret program, a nationally distributed CD, Our Heart Sings, featuring Kristen Chenoweth, Alice Ripley, and Emily Skinner. Tom has taught acting, musical theatre classes and workshops at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Wagner College, New York University and The Creative Acting Company in NYC. A member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and Actors’ Equity Association. Tom has directed regionally and in New York. Tom directed The Genesius Theatre Guild’s productions of The Glass Mendacity, Just Us Boys, Dalliance In Vienna. He has also worked as a director at Circle Repertory Company, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Naked Angels and is a founding member of the Professional Directors Company at New York University. Tom produced the Genesius premiere production of Jonathan Tolin’s The Last Sunday In June prior to its commercial New York run at the Century Center Theatre. His website can be found at
www.ThomasMorrissey.comStephen Bishop Seely attended both University of Texas in Austin and Michigan State University for his MFA in Acting He has served as an actor, singer, dancer and director in numerous local and regional productions throughout the United States. Some of his favorites include The Last Sunday in June written and directed by Jonathan Tolins, The Playboy Stories, Superfudge (National Tour w/John Tartaglia), KatsaroSongs, Peter Pan with Johnathan Freeman, King Lear with Robert Murray, Das Barbecü, Bent, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, Lonely Planet, The Mikado, and working for Circus World Museum as the Singing Ringmaster Big Top circus performances. At the Genesius Theatre Guild, he served as Literary Liaison and Director of Play Development. He started the Revolutionary Writers Workshop, RAW Reading Series. Stephen has continued to be innovative in theatre by developing the first ever GTG Script Development Group (The Dramaturgical Coalition). Stephen is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
www.StephenBishopSeely.comDavid E. Leidholdt has been teaching theatre for over 20 years. He is a founding Producer for ReVIsion Theatre and has taught acting at The Professional Performing Arts School, the Actors Institute in New York City. He most recently Directed Intervention for the Center Stage theatre in Westport, CT, which received New England’s Moss Hart Award and was presented at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. He has also taught acting at Stagedoor Manor, Cranbrook Theatre School, Random Farms Kids Theatre, and Ohio Northern University. He is a member of Society of Stage Directors and Choreographer, Lincoln Center Directors Lab.
Lou Liberatore has been a professional American actor for over 25 years. A graduate of Fordham University at Lincoln Center in Theatre, Lou continued his studies with the renowned acting teacher William Esper after interning at the groundbreaking Circle Repertory Company in New York City. Lou made his New York City stage debut in the 1982 Circle Repertory Company production of Richard II. As a permanent member of the company he appeared in The Great Grandson of Jedediah Kohler, Black Angel, and As Is and Lanford Wilson’s, Burn This, both of which transferred to Broadway. Appearing alongside Joan Allen and John Malkovich, his performance in Burn This earned him Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Circle Award nominations for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Lou recreated the role on the London stage. Lou has created roles for Manhattan Theatre Club, Lark Theatre Company, Vineyard Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. Lou is the Founder / Artistic Director of the Jersey Shore Writer’s Studio based in Asbury Park. He is currently a member of the Black Box of Asbury Park, the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park and The Lark Theatre Company. Lou is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Screen Actor’s Guild. He is the Literary Director of the ReVision Theatre as well as a member of the Advisory Board and is proud to share his experience as a member of the teaching staff.
Email, call or visit our website
www.RevisionTheatre.org for more information
PRESS CONTACT:
Tom Morrissey
Tom@RevisionTheatre.org917-770-0582
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