Mosaic Training Program
Isabella Macias Severino, Kaylee Valentin and Kel Vargas were selected for a competitive, reputable theatre training opportunity called the Mosaic Training Program. This Project Broadway 6-week, in-person musical theater masterclass program will strengthen and enhance their performing skills! Our students are three of only 12 students who were selected CITY-WIDE for this opportunity!
Roger Rees Awards - Newscaster Search Finalists
Bekah Langmuir and Jakub Sarata were selected as finalists for the Roger Rees Awards Newscaster Search - an opportunity for students with an interest in media marketing and journalism to demonstrate their passion and work with the top professionals in the industry. They are two of only 8 finalists CITY-WIDE! One student will be selected to appear as the co-host for The Roger Rees Awards Pre-Show presented by BroadwayWorld, as well as invited to represent the Greater New York Region in The Jimmy Awards® National Student Reporter Search. Break a leg, Bekah and Jakub!
Current Senior Curriculum
ACTING AND VOCAL: The seniors are now in final preparations for the mainstage musical, Jesus Christ Superstar! EVERY DAY You should see your child vocally rehearsing ensemble numbers and solos (where applicable), as well as ensemble dance numbers (at least four hours a week). Every child has a REHEARSAL LOG for at-home practice that should be updated on a regular basis. If you do not see or hear your child rehearsing, please remind them that the amount of preparation this giant production needs cannot be completed during our rehearsal time together. There MUST be individual time and energy put into this process.
We are in after school rehearsals EVERY day now until the show opens. Rehearsals are always from 3-6pm each day. HERE is the MASTER SCHEDULE for Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals and performances, which includes any excused absences that your children have notified me of. Please note that ALL rehearsals are mandatory from March 13th through the 29th.
🚩JCS PLAYBILL ADS! 🚩
Hi, Senior Parents / Guardians! If you would like to send your child a message of support or congratulations in this year's playbill, please click HERE for the information form for sizing and prices. This is a wonderful opportunity to wish your child well as they embark upon their last mainstage production at TU!
You may write a check to Talent Unlimited Parents Association and return it with the form above OR you can make a donation online HERE (please notate that the donation is for the JCS Playbil Ad).
Orders, Text and Artwork are due by FRIDAY March 21st. Sizes, artwork and text should be emailed to me directly at bberrywolf@schools.nyc.gov.
For a WEEKLY BREAKDOWN OF HOMEWORK AND ASSESSMENTS click HERE.
For a complete list of Senior Units of Study for Semester 2, click HERE.
Offer for Seniors from TDF!
TDF’S GRADUATION GIFT FOR THE CLASS OF 2025
See theatre for up to 70% off with a FREE TDF Membership for graduating seniors from NYC’s public high schools!
PLUS, enter a drawing to win up to two FREE tickets to Broadway’s Hell’s Kitchen or SIX on May 7th at 7pm. Have your OSIS number ready! ENTER HERE!
Current Junior Curriculum
ACTING: Like the seniors, the juniors are also hard at work on their mainstage musical, Jesus Christ Superstar! EVERY EVENING, you should expect to see your child vocally rehearsing ensemble numbers and solos (where applicable), as well as ensemble dance numbers. Each child has a REHEARSAL LOG for at-home practice that should be updated on a regular basis. If you do not see or hear your child rehearsing (at least 4 hours a week), please remind them that the amount of preparation this giant production requires cannot be completed during the school day. There MUST be individual time and energy put into this process.
We are in after school rehearsals EVERY day now until the show opens. Rehearsals are always from 3-6pm each day. HERE is the MASTER SCHEDULE for Jesus Christ Superstar rehearsals and performances, which includes any excused absences that your children have notified me of. Please note that ALL rehearsals are mandatory from March 13th through the 29th.
🚩JCS PLAYBILL ADS! 🚩
Hi, Junior Parents / Guardians! If you would like to send your child a message of support or congratulations in this year's playbill, please click HERE for the information form for sizing and prices. This is a wonderful opportunity to wish your child well as they embark upon their first mainstage production at TU!
You may write a check to Talent Unlimited Parents Association and return it with the form above OR you can make a donation online HERE (please notate that the donation is for the JCS Playbil Ad).
Orders, Text and Artwork are due by FRIDAY March 21st. Sizes, artwork and text should be emailed to me directly at bberrywolf@schools.nyc.gov.
For a WEEKLY BREAKDOWN OF HOMEWORK AND ASSESSMENTS click HERE
For a complete list of Junior Units of Study for Semester 2, click HERE.
Current Sophomore Curriculum
ACTING AND VOCAL:
The sophomores just completed their final master class of the year, exploring the works of Cole Porter and implementing motivated stage crosses into the performances. The students demonstrated beautiful adaptability and bravery as I coached each one of them through a vocal challenge (which they should continue to tackle at home through regular practice and experimentation).
Today we analyzed the feedback we received from our peers to look for trends and identify our greatest ares of need as we plan for future solos.
We are about to start our end-of-year Demonstrations preparations and are currently in the process of identifying the group's strengths and challenges so we can choose an ensemble number that will best honor and feature the group. The next steps will be to research, listen to, debate about and vote on our group ensemble piece for the year.
For a WEEKLY BREAKDOWN OF HOMEWORK AND ASSESSMENTS click HERE.
For a complete list of Sophomore Units of Study for Semester 2, click HERE.
Free Theater Camp for Freshmen
WHO: Students ages 11-14 who have an interest in creating original plays/theatrical pieces & learning about acting, writing, design, and more!
WHAT: In this 5-day workshop, students will work with professional actors, playwrights, directors and designers to conceive and create original short plays that highlight their creativity, and uplift their stories.
WHEN: Camp is in session Monday-Friday April 14-18, 2025. Hours are 10am-2pm (M-Thur), and 1pm-7pm on Friday. Students are asked to commit to attending all 5 days of the program, and must arrive punctually each day. Breakfast is served each day at 9:30am.
WHERE: Colt Coeur's studio, 20 Jay Street, DUMBO Brooklyn. Short walk to F, A/C, 2/3 trains, and B61 bus line.
HOW MUCH: FREE!! Breakfast and a light lunch are also provided!
Apply Here by March 21st, and if you are 15 and older and interested in being a paid student leader, please apply here!
Current Freshman Curriculum
ACTING: The freshmen have been working on Improv for the past few weeks and will complete their first assessment of the unit later this week on Yes, And Stories. Next, we will head into personal improvised stories.
VOCAL: The freshmen each performed a solo last month and then had individual conferences with me to assess their different areas of need going forward. Each of the students will be placed in groups of students tackling similar challenges as we head into preparation for end-of-year Demonstrations performances.
We are currently exploring the basics of Music Theory. We have covered solfege and treble clef notes and will finish up with intervals before our quiz at the end of this week.
Next, we will identify the group's current strengths and challenges so we can choose an ensemble number for Demonstrations that will best honor and feature the group. The next steps will be to research, listen to, debate about and vote on our group ensemble piece for the year.
For a WEEKLY BREAKDOWN OF HOMEWORK AND ASSESSMENTS click HERE.
For a complete list of Freshman Units of Study for Semester 2, click HERE.
92nd Street Y - Teen Arts Week - March 10 - 16, 2025
Click HERE to explore the events and to RSVP.
8th Annual Adela and Larry Elow Great American Songbook High School Competition
The Adela and Larry Elow endowment fund was created specifically to “encourage teenagers to learn and perform The Great American Songbook, as composed between the years 1900-1970.” The grant is administered through the Mabel Mercer Foundation and provides annual cash awards ($2,500 first prize, $1,500 second prize, and $1,000 third prize) for three outstanding New York City public performing arts high school students. Chosen finalists will perform for cash prizes at the competition on May 3, 2025 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Additionally the first prize winner will be invited to perform at The Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center in October.
Click HERE for more information.
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025
Submission Email: info@mabelmercer.org
The Ivy Initiative Summer Conservatory
The Ivy Initiative provides fully subsidized, world-class acting training for rising high school juniors and seniors from historically underrepresented backgrounds, including students of color and those from lower-income communities in NYC. In addition to rigorous acting training with Broadway professionals, students receive:
Year-round mentorship and college/career guidance
Industry talkbacks, internships, and professional networking opportunities
Performance opportunities with top-tier artists and educators
Application Deadline Extended: April 28, 2025
Upcoming Zoom Info Sessions for Students & Parents:
Monday, March 24, 2025 (Session 1)
Monday, April 21, 2025 (Session 2)
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Andrew Elhamalawy - Class of 2017
After a series of recent professional productions as a performer, Andrew is now taking on DIRECTING! He will be the Assistant Director on the upcoming Broadway production of The Lost Boys.
