VALLEJO MUSIC THEATRE JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

In our 2006-2007 season, VMT realized a long-term dream and established our Conservatory for the Performing Arts.
This Junior University has been a lifeline for local schools, providing access to the performing arts for Vallejo’s children and teens. The program also helps to build future audiences by helping to foster an appreciation of the performing arts through participation.

Pay or Play
The Junior University Program is set up to support scholarships. We have created a program for parents and older teens who intend to pay their own way called “Pay or Play”. The Pay or play program allows for participants and their parents to either pay for the entire class, volunteer their time to support the teachers and activities of the Junior University Program or a combination of both. There are limited slots available for full scholarships so please act quickly. For full details please call 707.649.ARTS (2787) X 702

Spring Conservatory
We are now offering theatre basics class for children and teens in grades 1 through 12.
This introductory program will introduce kids and teens to the theatre by sharing the most basic information in a fun and entertaining way. The spring conservatory is a 6 week course in theatre basics that will lead to a showcase of the young performers doing songs from the MGM Musical “The Wizard of OZ”. For more information regarding the Spring Conservatory CLICK HERE.

Fall Conservatory
The Fall Conservatory is designed as a full show production. We will be splitting participants up into areas of interest and teaching them the basics and intermediate processes of each.

Show Tech- Participants ages 12-18 will be taught stage management and technical skills. Participants will learn enough to be able to participate as a stage hand in the fall performance. Participants are required to purchase thier own saftey equipment along with the class fee. See Materials List

Show Acting- Participants 5-18 will be introduced to acting theory and be given the skills and confidence that will allow them to perfom in the Fall production. All participants are guaranteed a spot in the performance if they commit to the required rehearsals for each age bracket. Auditions will be held to determine who performs the key characters of the show. Participants are required to purchase basic costume pieces along with class fee (Class fee includes personal makeup kit from Ben Nye). See Materials List.

Costume and Design- Participants 12-18 will be taught how to dress a show from top to bottom. Stage scenery, Costumes and props wll be created and procured through this class series.Participants are required to purchase thier own saftey equipment along with the class fee. See Materials List

There will be more information on the Fall Conservatory soon, including the play name and dates. Check back in May.