ONLINE Master Class with Derek Klena
Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Time: 4:00pm-6:40pm
Location: Wherever you are, via Zoom!
Tuition: $150.00
Recommended Ages: 10-25
It’s time to turn up the Summer heat in your audition songs with the star of Broadway’s Anastasia and Jagged Little Pill, Derek Klena!
Work one-on-one with Derek. This class is open to intermediate and advanced musical theatre performers. No audition is necessary to register. Participants need to bring a 16-32 bar cut of an audition song (about 1 minute) either Musical Theatre or Pop. Participants will need to have an accompaniment track, ready to play! Scroll down to read more about how to be ready for BAA Online classes, or click here.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Derek is currently starring on Broadway in Jagged Little Pill, based on the same title album by Alanis Morrisette. Additional Broadway credits include Dmitry in Anastasia (Original Broadway Cast), The Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast) and Wicked (Fiyero). His Off-Broadway credits include Dogfight (Second Stage, Clive Barnes Award nomination) and Carrie (MCC). Regional performances include Anastasia (Hartford Stage), Diner (Signature Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company), Unknown Soldier (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Hairspray (Hollywood Bowl). He has also been part of TV’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Quantico, Blue Bloods, Law and Order: SVU and Carrie Diaries.
One Day Master Classes are open to students ages 10-25, and class size is typically limited to 18 participants to ensure that each student receives personal attention from our special guest instructors. Enrollment will be closed two weeks prior to the Master Class date, or when the class becomes full – whichever comes first.
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Online One Day Master Classes are open to students ages 10-21, and class size is typically limited to 14 participants to ensure that each student receives personal attention from our special guest instructors. Enrollment will be closed when the class becomes full – whichever comes first.
Your BAA application fee will be waived if you are interested in only attending One Day Master Classes. You will see the waiver option at the end of the Online Application (which you will still need to complete!)
The basics about BAA online classes:
What you’ll need to have:
- An internet connection.
- A computer or connecting device with a camera.
- A secondary device in which to play your accompaniment track (for vocal sessions).
- A quiet space to connect from.
- A headset for when you are listening to other people perform or the instructor speak! (You can remove them when it is your turn to perform!)
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How will it work?
- We will meet using ZOOM.
This is a free service you may already have. Please, download the latest version to guarantee a smooth connection and use of all the latest features. When creating your user name, please make sure it features the student’s NAME and/or LAST NAME so you can be easily and properly identified by the instructor. - Logging into your ZOOM class room.
You’ll receive a Zoom class room link before the start of the first session of your selected series. This will be the same link you’ll use every week to connect. - Only participants registered in the Master Class will be allowed in. So, reserve your spot in a timely manner!
- Your instructor will be accompanied by a BAA Staff member during each Master Class. The BAA staff member will supervise, address and help with any technical questions, and guarantee each performer gets equal work time with the instructor. During vocal classes, we will lead a warm up right before so everyone is ready to sing!
More details will be sent your way upon registration!
*The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.
