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January 16, 2018 by Jamie

Private Lessons At-A-Glance

New policies for private lessons, announced earlier this month, go into effect on April 2nd 2018.  Here’s an at-a-glance guide, or Download the PDF:

 

 

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January 9, 2018 by Jamie

New Scheduling Options for Private Lessons Begin in April

Hello, all:

Over the past year or two, I have noticed that there are two types of students in the studio:

  • Those that come weekly, usually on a similar date and time from week to week
  • Those who come sporadically (twice a month or less) and change dates/times often

As the studio grows and the needs of the students evolve, so too, must studio policy and procedure. Therefore, effective Monday, April 2nd, I will be moving to a ‘hybrid schedule,’ where I will offer both weekly, “standing appointments” on select dates and times, as well as the usual bi-weekly schedule that affords the flexibility that many families value.

 

 NEW – Weekly Lessons:

Lessons will be available in 30 and 60 minute increments, and will be offered on the following days of the week:

  • Monday evenings 6:30-8:00 PM
  • Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30
  • Sundays 12:30-1:30 (with the possibility of adding more reserved slots)

What will stay the same:

  • Prices
    • 30 minutes for $20 ($80/month)
    • 60 minutes for $40 ($160/month)
    • 10% discount for sibling enrollment ($144/month for two 30 minute lessons, or $288/month for two one hour lessons.)
  • All attendance and cancellation policies as outlined in the studio handbook remain the same
  • Pay with cash, check or credit/debit card

What will Change:

  • 45 minute lessons will not be offered on a weekly basis
  • Lesson fees for the month will be due in full by the fifth of each month. This upfront payment reserves the weekly slot for you.
  • You will be able to enroll a credit/debit card in AutoPay, where your month’s lesson fee is automatically debited from your card on the fifth of the month.
  • You will be given priority to make-up your missed lesson on the SignUpGenius schedule.

 

Schedule As You Go

What will stay the SAME:

  • All attendance and cancellation policies as outlined in the studio handbook
  • Available slots will be posted bi-weekly
  • Pay per lesson

What will CHANGE:

The only change to the flexible schedule will be in terms of pricing:

  • 30 minute lesson: $22
  • 45 minute lesson: $33
  • 60 minute lesson:$44

 

What do I do now that I’ve read all this?

If you are NOT interested in a weekly appointment:

  • You do not need to do anything! Just look for the SignUp Genius emails as you usually do!

If you ARE interested in a weekly appointment:

  • Email Jamie indicating your interest by February 2nd.
  • In early February, Jamie will contact everyone who has indicated an interest in the weekly appointments to discuss your scheduling in needs in more detail.

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August 10, 2017 by Jamie

Fall Classes & Open House

Fall Classes

East End Performing Arts will kick off the fall term beginning on Tuesday, September 5th (we always begin the day after Labor Day!)

A few changes this year:

  • Junior Musical Theatre (Tuesday) will now include students from second through FIFTH grade
  • Musical Theatre (Thursdays) will now encompass a few older students, ranging from grades six through nine
  • Tuition will be a flat monthly rate and will not vary if there are fewer or more weeks in a month

As always, you may register online or by mailing this  Registrataion form to the listed address.

Open House!

EEPA will be participating in the first-ever open house of the Wilkins School Community Center on Saturday, September 23rd. Come take a free EEPA class at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM, when we will play some improv games or sing a little. You can also learn about the many classes and activities that take place in the building, and have some birthday cake – the WSCC building is celebrating its 100th birthday this year!

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May 18, 2017 by Jamie

2017 Spring Showcase Info

From email to parents on May 16th, 2017

These call times are mandatory to ensure sufficient time for the students to orient themselves to the space, warm-up, and rehearse with all technical elements of the show. Please read the info specific to your group, as well as info on the venue and tickets.

11:00 AM –  Thursday Musical Theatre

Wardrobe: 

  • Solid colored shirt (EXCEPT black or white – white washes you out, black blends in with the back wall)
  • Navy blue or black pants
  • Dark socks and closed-in shoes (NO: flip flops, clogs, or sandals)
  • ABSOLETLY NO: blue jeans, sweat pants or shorts, flip flops, clogs, or sandals

 

Please bring:

  • water (no other beverages allowed) and a
  • Snack/lunch. Refrigeration is NOT available.

 

Light snacks (fruit rolls ups, granola bars, ect) will also be available in the green room.

 

11:45 AM – Tuesday Junior Musical Theatre

  • Solid colored shirt (EXCEPT black or white – white washes you out, black blends in with the back wall)
  • Navy blue or black pants
  • Dark socks and closed-in shoes (NO: flip flops, clogs, or sandals)
  • ABSOLETLY NO: blue jeans, sweat pants or shorts, flip flops, clogs, or sandals

 

Please bring:

  • water (no other beverages allowed) and a
  • Snack/lunch. Refrigeration is NOT available.

 

Light snacks (fruit rolls ups, granola bars, ect) will also be available in the green room.

 

12:30 – Private Students

Bring:

  • Your binder, with a copy of your song(s) in it for the accompanist
  • Water (no other beverages permitted)
  • Snack/lunch. Refrigeration is NOT available.

 

Light snacks (fruit rolls ups, granola bars, ect) will also be available in the green room.

 

 

Wardrobe: Think school picture day. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and that make you feel good about yourself. Dress pants, khakis, button down shirt, skirts or dresses are all appropriate. No: jeans, shorts, sweats or other casual items, and no solid white or black shirts.

2:30 Showtime!

 

Tickets

Performers do NOT need a ticket

Can be purchased online at: https://squareup.com/store/east-end-performing-arts

Due to the small size of the theatre, to guarantee a seat it is highly recommended to purchase online, ahead of time.

 

 

Venue – The Maker Theatre

5950 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(at the intersection of Greenbriar Way and Ellsworth.)

 

The Maker Theatre is a 99 seat, black box theatre complete with sound, lighting, and green room for the performers. The Maker is also home to Steep City Improv Theatre. The block of Ellsworth where the theatre sits passes UNDER S. Highland Avenue, near the East Side shopping district. Street parking on Highland and surrounding side streets. See the map and photos below for visual aids in finding the theatre.

 

Map of area
theatre entrance
view from Ellsworth Ave.
From Highland Ave.
Parking suggestions

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September 23, 2016 by Jamie

September Newsletter

THEATRE CLASS REMINDERS

Observers: parents are welcome to quietly sit in and observe class at any time. If a student’s siblings/friends/other minors wish to observe any portion of class, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Children and other minors may also not be left unattended anywhere on the premises of the WSCC.

  • If you will be more than five minutes late picking up your child, please meet us UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN LOBBY.
  • Payments – all tuition is due in full on the 5th of each month. Tuition received after the 5th incurs a $10 late fee. Tuition that goes TWO WEEKS PAST DUE with prohibit a student(s) from entering class until the account is brought into good standing.
  • Unlike other programs, our enrollment is ongoing throughout the year to help accommodate the busy schedules of many of our students. Have a friend that think class sounds like fun? It’s never oto late to jump into our classes.

 

Update on Winter Showcase

Our 2nd Annual Winter Student Showcase will be held on one of two Sundays in December: The 4th or 18th. I hope to have a date set with the Maker Theatre by October 1st (my preference is the 18th, as most school concerts are over with by then.)I am also looking to have the performance videotaped by a professional this year, so that you can have a DVD to enjoy for years to come.  I am also looking at participating in a neighborhood holiday event, such as the WSCC Holiday Gift Shop, as we did last year, or the Point Breeze Light Up Night.

 

Theatre Class Activities

The Juniors are an especially young crop this year, with many second graders or those new to the stage. We have also welcomed new faces each week. We are focusing on learning basic music and theatre terms through theatre games, and singing and staging I’ve Got No Strings from “Pinocchio.”

Our Thursday students (grades5-8) have jumped straight into scene work, working on an ensemble scene from the musical Damn Yankees. This has allowed us to work on such theatre fundamentals as using tactics to get what you want from the other character, and this week we will begin learning harmony for the famous song “Heart,” which our scene leads into.

Private Studio

The new school year has also brought several new faces to the private studio, and on behalf of EEPA I welcome you to our family.

I would like to start a “duets” project with the private students to promote a little more collaboration. This could be a piano student who decides they would like to accompany a song for a vocal student, a piano piece for four hands (two players) and, of course, two or more voice students singing together. Let me know if you are interested in participating, and I’ll see what song ideas we can come up with based on participation. The end result could be performing these collaborations in the Winter Presentation, or having a separate, low key event at the WSCC.

Something to Sing About:

Over the summer, MT students Lydia and Dori were seen in Into the Woods Jr. as The Wolf and Cinderella’s Step Mother, respectively.

Voice student Rivky was featured in a newspaper article about the challenges that face Orthodox Jewish women who pursue careers in the music industry. She also just hit the recording studio for her first song, “Honey You’ll Survive,” with plans for a music video in the works. I can’t wait for you to hear this inspiring rock song!

In June and July, two groups of EEPA students had the honor of singing The National Anthem to open games for the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds, our city’s professional Ultimate Disc team. Click here for video from the festivities. The Thunderbirds have assured us they would like us to return again next season! What a compliment.

Did you get a part in your school play? Win a contest of some sort? Earn an academic honor? Let Jamie know so what we can be sure to celebrate YOU in future newsletters and on social media.

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