Inspiring the joy of music, theater and dance through classes, lessons, residencies, workshops and performances.
The Academy is under the direction of Kevin Kearins who is celebrating his 40th anniversary as Artistic Director of KJK Productions. Kevin has produced more than 75 Mainstage and over 200 children’s theater productions in the tri-state area and has implemented a successful after school theater program in dozens of districts schools throughout Westchester County. He has had extensive training, both nationally and in Europe, in all aspects of Voice, Theatre and Arts Administration. Mr Kearins holds a Bachelors and Masters in Education/Theatre and is a member of SSDC (the professional national union of Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers).
The Music Hall Academy is committed to providing children and youth with access to the performing arts. We consider the arts to be an irreplaceable tool for personal growth, a gift that keeps giving throughout our lives. For us, the journey is the goal, every lesson and rehearsal an exploration and an adventure. The performance is the “cherry on top” at the end of this process.
- Free Private Music Lessons/Classes: Talented Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow 5th-12th graders who are in need are connected with professional performing artists and teachers of the Mozartina Conservatory and provided with free private instrumental music lessons.
- Free School Residencies: Free theater residencies are offered to the Tarrytown school district twice a year.
- Theatre Camps: Camps during the summer are offered to children ages 6-18.
- Theatre Classes: Mythology, Playwriting and/or Playwriting classes with professional Peter Royston are offered to students ages 9-12
- Theatre Workshops: Theater workshops for 3rd-10th graders with a “Pay What You Can” policy are offered, enabling students to participate regardless of financial limitations.
- Specialty Workshops: Various workshops like Circus Arts Camp and Audition Seminars are offered to students of various ages.
Please consider supporting the programs and scholarships with a tax-deductible donation through our Educational Fund.
Workshops and events will continuously be added so check back often.
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TRIPLE THREAT: The Audition Experience Workshop |
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GUITAR LESSONS |
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MYTHOLOGY PLAYWRITING CLASS Register HERE |
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY WORKSHOP The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Juniors (grades 3-6 ) Teens (grades 7-12) |
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WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL RESIDENCY Video Submission tba No rehearsals on October 31 (Halloween), November 8 (Superintendent’s Day) and November 11 (Veteran’s Day) |
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WINTER BREAK WORKSHOP |
WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL RESIDENCY
Free school theater residency
October 27 – November 16, 2022
For Washington Irving School students ages 8-11
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Rehearsals at the school Monday – Friday, 2:15pm – 4:45pm
On October 27 and 28, rehearsals will begin at 11am.
Rehearsals at the Music Hall on Monday, November 14 (tech), Tuesday, November 15 (dress rehearsal) and Wednesday, November 16 (assembly at 12:30pm, public performance at 6pm)
No rehearsals on October 31 (Halloween), November 8 (Superintendent’s Day) and November 11 (Veteran’s Day)
MYTHOLOGY PLAYWRITING CLASS
Weekly classes with Peter Royston
September 22 – November 10, 2022
For ages 9-13
Mythology s everywhere these days, from novels to video games, from Percy Jackson to Harry Potter! Now it’s YOUR turn! Learn about mythology from all around the world and then – write your own super myths and perform them on stage! A wild combination of history and creative writing – Join us for this EPIC workshop!
Register HERE