Palace Performance Company
Train. Perform. Excel.
Program Director: Kristen Rogers | Company Manager: Jesee Smart |
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Please email Company Manager Jesee Smart at ppc@georgetownpalace.com for more info.
The Palace Performance Company is a dedicated group of young artists looking to commit to a higher level of training and performance. These students are considering studying the arts at the collegiate level or pursuing a professional career. Students will work with professional artists to hone their crafts, build their skills and confidence, and find their voices and identity as artists. Palace Performance Company members will serve as ambassadors for the Palace in and around Georgetown.
All company members are required to be enrolled in two to three classes per semester. Classes are available in ballet, jazz, tap, acting, improv, sketch, stage combat, and acting for the camera.
Once the audition is completed, the student may be offered a spot in the company. Students and families will further work with our faculty to construct a specific series of classes and performance opportunities that will both challenge and excite.
Company Members
After the initial audition, students may be invited to join the program in one of three levels (Senior, Junior, or Kids). As this is a training program, placement is determined annually during the audition process. All members of all levels are required to attend the auditions every year. Students that remain in good financial and behavioral standing will not be removed from the program.
KIDS
PPC KIDS:
- Company Members in grades 2nd through 5th grades placed after the audition.
- Participate in Education Productions typically in Fall and Spring. Due to the ever changing pandemic environment, we will determine what shows will be in the Fall and Spring. Shows for this level are usually 30-45 minutes in length.
- Should take 1-2 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (4:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC KIDS commitment is two to three nights per week. Rehearsals take place either on a weeknight or Sunday.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Perform at December Stroll (December 3-5) and Poppy Fest (end of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC KIDS is $205 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
JUNIOR
PPC JUNIOR:
- Company Members in grades 5th through 8th grades placed after the audition.
- Participate in Education Productions typically in Fall and Spring. Due to the ever changing pandemic environment, we will determine what shows will be in the Fall and Spring. Shows for this level are usually 45-60 minutes in length.
- Should take 3-4 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (4:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC JUNIOR commitment is two to four nights per week. Rehearsals take place either on a weeknight or Sunday.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Perform at December Stroll (December 3-5) and Poppy Fest (end of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC JUNIOR is $230 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
SENIOR
PPC SENIOR:
- Company Members in grades 8th through 12th grades placed after the audition.
- Attend ensemble and rep meetings on Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
- Participate in one musical production (October – April). Due to the ever changing pandemic environment, we will determine what show will be performed. Shows for this level are usually 60-90 minutes in length.
- Should take 5-8 classes per semester (tuition included in monthly company dues). Additional classes can be discussed with the Company Manager. Classes happen after school (5:00 pm or later) and in the evenings Mondays – Thursday.
- The typical PPC SENIOR commitment is five to six nights per week. Rehearsals will typically take place on Friday evenings and/or Sunday afternoons.
- Receive reduced rates for private voice, dance, or acting lessons through a Palace instructor (private lessons are not required).
- Receive annual assessments and evaluations from program staff.
- Participate in the Senior PPC Showcase (May), the MTI Event “All Together Now” (November 12-15), December Stroll (December 3-5), and Poppy Fest (End of April). If these events take place, we will perform.
Monthly Dues for PPC SENIOR is $290 per month, billed monthly September – May (9 months). A non-refundable four month commitment is required in the fall and a non-refundable five month commitment is required in the spring.
Unparalleled Performing Arts Training
Saturday mornings beginning in September the PPC SENIORS will meet at the Palace from 9:00 or 10:00 am until 12:00. During this time we will work on dance and vocal rep, build our ensemble through acting games and exercises, work advanced group vocal skills, relax with some yoga, and prep for auditions and the end-of-the-year showcase.
All Company members will participate in specialty events through-out the year. These events are all lead by industry professionals. Past workshops have included a voice master class with Broadway actor Ray McCleod, an audition workshop with Jill Leiberknight, MFA, a creativity workshop with Jess Pillmore, MFA, a talent agent meet and greet with agents from Collier Talent, a moch audition with casting director Donise Hardy, as well as several additional dance and vocal master classes. Last season’s highlight was a class with two members of National Tour of Waitress!
MTI Online Event – All Together Now!
Pop-tober Fest – Georgetown Community Event (October)
December Stroll – Georgetown Community Event (December)
Poppy Fest – Georgetown Community Event (April)
Senior PPC Showcase (May)
Through their Academy classes, students will gain the skills and materials necessary for upcoming BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) auditions. The PPC is designed to be a multiple-year program, and by the time students reach the 11th grade they will be armed with vocal rep and monologues as well as crucial warm-up, interview, and audition skills.
Sample Musical Theatre Track Course of Study
Year 1 (grade 5): Ballet I, Intro to Improv, Broadway Vocals
Year 2 (grade 6): Ballet I/II, Jazz I, The Actor’s Process, Broadway Vocals II
Year 3 (grade 7): Ballet II, Jazz II, The Actor’s Process II, Adv Vocals
Year 4 (grade 8): Ballet II, Jazz II, Adv. Scene & Monologue Study, Adv Vocals
Year 5 (grade 9): Adv Ballet, Adv Jazz, Adv. Scene & Monologue Study, Private Voice
Year 6 (grade 10): Adv Ballet, Adv Jazz, Shakespeare, Private Voice
Year 7 & 8 (grades 11-12) Adv Ballet, Adv Jazz, College Prep Acting, Private Voice
Sample Acting Track Course of Study
Year 1 (grade 5): The Actors’ Process, Intro to Improv, Acting for the Camera
Year 2 (grade 6): The Actors’ Process, Improv II, Stage Combat
Year 3 (grade 7): The Actors’ Process II, Adv. Improv, Acting for Commercials
Year 4 (grade 8): Adv. Scene & Monologue Study, Improv Troupe, Adv. Acting for Film & TV
Year 5 (grade 9): Adv Scene & Monologue Study, Sketch Troupe, Improv Troupe
Year 6 (grade 10): Shakespeare, Sword Fighting, Improv Troupe
Year 7 & 8 (grades 11-12): College Prep Acting, Electives