Education Programs

TRTC Metro Scholars

An Exploration of Professional Theater for Advanced Students

This highly competitive program offers a unique opportunity for high school

juniors to play a significant role in the life of Two River Theater Company.

Selected students receive two free subscriptions, take workshops in various

aspects of professional theater, complete assistantships with TRTC artists and

staff, and work with other creative students from all over New Jersey.

 **SOPHOMORES: CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND AN APPLICATION for next year’s program.

Deadline for applications is Wed. March 24 at 6pm!

2009-2010 Metro Scholars

Jordan Anton                     OCVTS - Performing Arts Academy               

Nick Bacarella                Holmdel High School                                      

Julia Barnett                  Red Bank Regional High School - VPA          

Dani Berkowitz                  Red Bank Regional High School - VPA          

Eliza Brennessel             Middletown High School South                                

Anna DeBlasio               Toms River High School South                                 

Taj Harvey                        OCVTS - Performing Arts Academy               

Bryan Howard               Howell High School - FPAC                            

Lea Ostner                         Saint John Vianney High School                   

Ali Pavuk                            OCVTS - Performing Arts Academy               

Katherine Scott              Red Bank Catholic High School               

 Middle School Actors, Musicians and Singers Wanted!

Life in the Middle

written and directed by KJ Sanchez

This rock musical – with dialogue taken directly from middle schoolers – is funny, profound, and looks at what it’s really like to be right in the middle.

Auditions are on Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 at TRTC by appointment only.  Call 732-345-1400 x1842 to schedule an audition.

Click here for the rehearsal schedule.

Auditions are open to any local NJ middle school student.  Participation in this education program is FREE. Performances will be June 25 and 26 at TRTC.

All ACTORS should prepare one fully memorized monologue from a play

(1 -2 minutes long.)  

All MUSICIANS should prepare one song that you choose (no more than a minute long – Up-tempo Rock, R & B, or Jazz are encouraged) PLUS 16 bars of CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE.  We are seeking strong BASS, DRUMS, and GUITAR.

• ·   Click here for the sheet music
• ·   Click here for the MP3, with the vocal track played

All SINGERS should prepare one song that you choose (no more than a minute long - Hip Hop and R&B are encouraged; you will sing this a capella) PLUS 16 bars of CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE (you will sing this with the MP3 accompaniment below.)

• ·         Click here for the sheet music
• ·         Click here for the MP3, with the vocal track played

If you have questions about this education program or audition, please contact Kate Cordaro at 732.345.1400 x1814.

PlayBack

Selected high school students work with TRTC Teaching Artists who guide them in the creation and performance of their own original play inspired by, in response to, and in conversation with a TRTC production (this year, Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile.)  This is an intensive twelve-week program, which culminates with performances on the set of Picasso.  

PlayBack auditions were held on March 6 and 7. 

PlayBack:Picasso will be performed on June 7 and 8, 2010 at the Two River Theater.  Check back soon for more info on the cast!

For more information on any of TRTC’s education programs, contact Director of Education Kate Cordaro at 732.345.1400 x1814 or katecordaro@trtc.org.