Main Street Theatre Academy
About
Main Street Academy is run by certified and fully qualified instructors, 2 per class. The Academy is run by Main Street Theatre Company which has been in business for 25 years and produces fully staged musical theatre productions, plays, dance concerts, theatre productions for young actors and teens as well as our popular Kidworks theathre for kids. We are proud to offer our Avademy students ample opportunities to perform.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Joseph Puliafico
Mr. Puliafico has been performing and teaching in local theatre since 2003. He holds a Master's in Music Education from Boston University and is the full time Voice Instructor at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy in Lakehurst, His students have been accepted to Musical Theatre and Music Education Programs at schools such as Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State, Rowan, AMDA, Monmouth University, Ithaca, University of the Arts, Rider University, Berklee College of Music, and Belmont University. His students have also received Superior ratings in Musical Theatre Performance at the NJ Thespian Festival and International Thespian Festival. He is a member of the Educational Theatre Association, The National Association for Music Education, and NJEA.
Morgan Prytherch
Morgan has been involved in theater since she was eight years old. She has performed at the Algonquin Theater in Manasquan, Daydreamer Productions in Brick and Manchester Theatre Company in Manchester. She has received high honors as a member of the International Thespian Society and has competed at a state and national level. She is currently a teaching assistant at Fairleigh Dickinson University where she is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre
The biggest thrill is to see students develop the performing skills and confidence that will create experiences that will last a lfietime.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our 10 week group sessions are held on Saturday mornings for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Depending on age the new student will fall into one of the following groups. Aproximately 10 students per group:
Mini Stars - Ages 5 to 7 - Focusing on basic vocal technique, dance performance and ensemble building.
Musical Theatre Workshop - Ages 8 to 11 - for beginners and passionate young performers boosting confidence and further development of Vocal technique, dance performance and ensemble building
Musical Theatre Masters - Ages 12+ - Focusing on scene studt, solo vocal performance and dance technique.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Mr. Puliafico has been performing and teaching in local theatre since 2003. He holds a Master's in Music Education from Boston University and is the full time Voice Instructor at the Ocean County Performing Arts Academy in Lakehurst, His students have been accepted to Musical Theatre and Music Education Programs at schools such as Fairleigh Dickinson University, Montclair State, Rowan, AMDA, Monmouth University, Ithaca, University of the Arts, Rider University, Berklee College of Music, and Belmont University. His students have also received Superior ratings in Musical Theatre Performance at the NJ Thespian Festival and International Thespian Festival. He is a member of the Educational Theatre Association, The National Association for Music Education, and NJEA.
Morgan Prytherch has been involved in theater since she was eight years old. She has performed at the Algonquin Theater in Manasquan, Daydreamer Productions in Brick and Manchester Theatre Company in Manchester. She has received high honors as a member of the International Thespian Society and has competed at a state and national level. She is currently a teaching assistant at Fairleigh Dickinson University where she is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre.
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$275 for a 10 week experience.