T3 Triple Threat Youth Mentors
Directors: Morie Williams, Ryan Pest
FALL / WINTER MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY:
Meet the Directors
T3 Founder & President: Morie Williams
Originally from Los Angeles, Morie grew up in San Jose California where he found a love for performing with San Jose Children’s Musical Theater. Morie has performed his way across seven continents and over 200 counties.
Morie has always believed that when a performer gets to a certain level in their career, they should help someone else along the way. Thus, T3 Triple Threat Youth Mentors was born. Some of Williams credits include performing in events with the likes of Lorna Luft (daughter of Judy Garland), Chita Rivera, Oscar-winning actress/singer Jennifer Hudson, Latin pop-star and American celebrity Charo, Marty Thomas from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Wicked and the late Nell Carter of the Broadway musical Ain’t Misbehavin’.
Coach & Acting Instruction: Matthew Ryan Pest
Matthew Ryan Pest is an educator and performer originally from Huntsville, Alabama. He received his BA in classical vocal performance from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a minor in theatre arts. He then moved to Los Angeles and graduated from Cal State LA with an MFA in television, film, and theatre acting. Along the way, he has worked with so
me incredible groups including Deaf West Theatre Company, the nation’s premier company creating performances inspired by Deaf culture and ASL, and the Circle Squared Collective (founding and active member), a bi-coastal ensemble-based acting company specializing in devised theatre created through Moment Work (Tectonic Theater Project). He has been performing professionally for fifteen years, coaching private voice for over ten years, and working as a music director for the past six years. But his heart lies with performing arts education and so enjoys working with young artists. Ryan and his husband, Alfred, recently moved back to SoCal where they currently reside in Mission Valley with their dog, Bigsby.
WHAT:
WHEN:
WHERE:
Music In The Park is a musical theatre workshop. Exploring Pop-Rock styling students will train with a “Triple Threat” mindset. A Triple Threat is an industry label for someone that can sing, dance, and act.
Following CDC guidelines for outside activities, participants will learn techniques to strengthen their vocal, dance, and acting abilities. This 10-week workshop culminates with a student showcase. T3 follows the new California State Board of Educations Arts Standards for public schools. Through implementation we’re able to meet and exceed the requirements of our state for public schools. The overarching goal is for students to attain lifelong, creative, cognitive, social, and emotional benefits from studying the arts.
September 5, through November 15, culminating with a performance(s) on Nov. 13,14,15. Performance dates will be pending COVID 19 conditions. Shows will be held live in person at the park (if conditions are suitable) or live streamed. These decisions will be made closer to showtime.
Rehearsals will be held online and in-person and will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 4:30 and 7:30 PM. A schedule will be posted at or before our first scheduled rehearsal.
For the interim in-person rehearsals to be held at Morley Field (near the outdoor stage area- just west of frisbee golf). If our residency at the North Park Recreation Center re-opens and becomes available, our program will be moved there; at 4044 Idaho St. San Diego, CA.
COST:
$300 or 2 monthly payments of $150. To help us cover production cost there will be a tuition deadline on or before November 1. A scholarship program available for families in need.
SCHOLARSHIP:
(individual) For the past 17 years, T3 has worked hard to make educational opportunities more accessible both financially and socially to all who wish to participate. Our needs-based scholarships are intended to give opportunities to those who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Participants will need to show proof of income and or enrollment in a benefits program. A scholarship may waive a portion of tuition fees.
To Apply for Scholarship: Complete the online scholarship application and attend a T3 scholarship committee meeting. Applicants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian present. You will receive an email regarding this meeting.
Scholarship Deadline: The scholarship deadline for our fall & winter workshop is September 25, 2020
PRODUCTION DETAILS
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
7 through 18-year-olds. There may also be some production spots for those interested in learning about this side of the show process. (directing, stage managing, technical theatre, etc.)
PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
Everyone will be asked to sing, learn dance choreography and study scene work or narrations in the style of the show. Performers wishing to appear as leads will have the opportunity to audition when the time is announced. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about becoming a “Techie” which consists of (directing, stage managing or becoming a backstage tech ) you can sign up for an interview. Techies do not have to audition. Designed for ages 10-18, tuition is the same. “Like” our Facebook page to keep up with new information and announcements.
WORKSHOP DATES:
September 5, 2020 – November 15, 2020
REHEARSAL DAYS:
Rehearsals will take place on Monday, Wednesday or Friday 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. In person rehearsals will take place at Morley Field or at Rec center.
TECH WEEK:
November 6 -12 4:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. ALL CAST MANDATORY
PERFORMANCE DATES:
November 13, 14, 15, | 7:00 – 8: 30 PM
Call time is typically 1 hour prior to the performance, and all cast members should expect to stay after the last show date to help with striking and to enjoy a CAST PARTY!
CONTACT:
(619) SUN-ARTS (619) 786-2787 or Email Here