The Singing Actor’s Workshop (EN PER 1560)
The Singing Actor’s Workshop is devoted to exploring the practical performance skills needed to be a well-rounded musician. Students will learn the fundamentals of acting from quick improvisation to creating believable, three-dimensional characters in performance, the audition process, acting with partners, and how to use the musical score and libretto as a jumping-off point. Students will be assigned repertoire across genres of music such as art song, opera, musical theater, and vocal jazz to perform in front of a live audience near the end of the semester. An on-your-feet course, the Singing Actor’s Workshop is a fun and engaging experience dedicated to helping you perform with heightened confidence and authenticity. Anyone in the UMSL community may register for the course without audition.
The course is EN PER 1560, and I hope you'll register and join us for this tool-based course in performance skills this Fall.
Have questions? Please email Dr. Bethany Worrell at worrellb@umsl.edu
When/Where: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 PM in the Lee Theater in the Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Instructor: Ben Worley
Collaborative Pianist: Zach Neumann
Tentative Plan for Spring 2025: Staged Musical Theater Revue. Auditions to occur in Nov/Dec.
Interested in joining?
There will be a Course Interest Meeting in Touhill PAC, Lee Theater on Tuesday, August 20th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
Come get a taste of what The Singing Actor's Workshop will cover!
Auditions will be held immediately after the Course Interest Meeting. Sign up for an audition time and provide your sheet music to the accompanist.
