JOIN US FOR WINTER/ SPRING
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To enroll, call the Box Office (631) 286-1133. Friday night classes are enrolling thru this weekend. Write artsoffice@gatewayplayhouse.com for availability.
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NEW CLASS for progressing 7 & 8 year olds. See the schedule below! Robin Joy Allan is directing a play- SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY. This will be a New class for teens in the Winter/Spring session. See details below. |
We offer private audition coaching. Email for info. |
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Times and Schedules
WINTER/SPRING SESSION 2013 |
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TIME |
CLASS NAME |
AGES | COST |
SATURDAYS |
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10:00-11:00 |
Accelerated Theater Games/B.Dellapolla new class! |
7-8 | $160 |
10:00-11:30 |
Acting Basics/ B. Birkeland |
9-11 |
$245 |
| 11:30-1:00 | Acting Basics/B. Gligor |
12-14 | $245 |
11:00-1:00 |
Broadway Show Revue/B. Dellapolla |
8-11 | $295 |
| 1:30- 3:30 | Broadway Show Revue/B. Dellapolla |
12-14 | $295 |
1:30-3:30 |
Accelerated Acting/B.Gligor |
9-11 | $295 |
| 3:45- 4:45 | Let's Pretend- Intro to Theater/ B.Dellapolla
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6-7 | $160 |
| 3:45- 5:45 | Accelerated Acting/B. Gligor |
12-14 | $295 |
| 5:00- 6:30 | Acting Basics/B.Dellapolla |
15-18 | $245 |
14 WEEKS |
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FRIDAYS |
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4:15-6:15 |
Auditioning for Film & TV/R.Allan |
11-15 |
$320
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4:15-6:15 |
Musical Theater Auditioning/B.Gligor
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15-18 | $350
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6:45-8:45 |
Accelerated Acting and Shakespeare/B.Gligor |
15-18 | $300
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6:45-9:15 |
Spoon River Anthology Production Class/ R.Allan |
15-18 | $375
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14 WEEKS |
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| There are discounts for multiple class participants. Inquire at the Box Office. |
CALENDAR |
WINTER/SPRING SESSION FRIDAYS |
WINTER/SPRING SESSION SATURDAYS |
PLEASE NOTE vacation dates NO CLASS: 02/15-02/16 03/29-03/30 * due to the "NEMO" cancellation dates, these dates are now "make up" dates as per chart to the right. |
2/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/2904/05 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17 05/17 is the open class
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02/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23, 03/3004/06 04/13, 04/20, 04/27, 05/ 04, 05/11, 05/18 05/18 is the open class
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Summer sessions take place in July and August; Info to come. |
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Total fees are stated. There are no other fees. Family and friends may view the last classes of any session free of charge. We do not allow make up classes, as each class group and lesson plan is specialized. If you anticipate absence, you can communicate with the teacher on material missed. You can view complete information, class descriptions, photos, frequently asked questions, history, past accomplishments and student testimonials by viewing the pages dedicated to those subjects, on this website.
2012-13 TEACHER BIOS
Robin Joy Allan Ms. Allan had a magical childhood, growing up in the unique environment of Gateway. Aside from performing, her favorite hours were spent watching rehearsal where many seasoned professionals were at work. She subsequently began directing at age 9, first her brother, cousins and then her local friends in reduced versions of shows that she saw on Gateway’s main stage, and this talent grew. She began teaching at 15 years old. At 16 she was writing plays, directing and teaching in Gateway's boarding camp for performing arts students from all over the country. Gateway was a very fascinating multi-faceted organization during those years. Robin found herself performing at night, teaching in the morning and rehearsing or directing in the afternoon. Sometimes the late night hours were spent in the costume loft organizing costumes or painting a set, as the Gateway seasons back then included two-week runs, four or five Gateway-produced children's theater shows and several camp productions and scene and song revues in the Barn Theater. These early experiences resonate with her every day and motivate her to keep youthful imagination alive and nurtured within the Acting School Division at Gateway, which sat dormant in her absence during the late 1980’s thru 1993. Returning from a 5 1/2 year stint as a Casting Director, casting many children in feature films and television, Robin saw an opportunity to professionally train Long Island youngsters at the Gateway, which was then offering no training programs. While running the Acting School, teaching the advanced classes, training and discovering new teachers and directing, (Little Women, Spoon River Anthology, The Lottery, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Stage Door, 2010’s Les Misérables—Student Edition, and 2011’s Student Production of The Who’s Tommy, Into the Woods) she also spent twenty years casting over a hundred and sixty productions on Gateway’s Main Stage, and, using her years in Hollywood as her meter, she heavily influenced the new breed of actor on Gateway's main stage. Her knowledge and contact with the professional talent pool and their agents became a valuable asset to Gateway's productions, especially when someone dropped out to do a Broadway show at the last minute! Currently many performers Robin went to bat for in the casting process are now appearing on Broadway and also include Tony winner and nominee, John Lloyd Young and Jennifer Westfeldt, respectively also Kendra Kassebaum, Elizabeth Stanley, Sarah Stiles, and Kiira Schmidt. In 2001, Robin took on the task of revising the look and feel of the advertising at Gateway, from designing new brochures, posters and ads, to writing creative tag lines and coming up with ideas for Playbill articles on theatre, featuring Gateway's history, focusing on many of the departments that influence and create the show, for the enjoyment and enlightenment of Gateway's audiences. She also was one of the writers of many of those articles. Robin also cast all Children's Theater productions from 1993 to 2010. She wrote the popular Fairy Tale Trio, which ran two different summers. In 2003, Robin became the Artistic Director for Gateway's Main Stage and had a large hand in many highly-acclaimed and reviewed productions including Miss Saigon, I Love a Piano, Cats, The Full Monty, Aida, Sugar, Urban Cowboy, Hairspray, Spamalot and Sweeney Todd. She also created Gateway's very popular holiday show, A Century of Christmas. In addition to all other duties she was maintaining, she was also responsible for hiring the creative staff for each Main Stage production including the director/choreographer and musical director. She was on the small panel that picked the shows for each season and put in place marketing strategies for each production when necessary. Before arriving back on Long Island in 1993, Robin was the associate and head casting director on several TV pilots, Movies of the Week and feature films. You’ll find her name on the projects Parenthood (the film and the pilot for the series), When Harry Met Sally, Lord of the Flies, Ghost, The Outsiders (TV), and Side Out, amongst many others. She worked with actors on their way to network tests for series and feature callbacks. She also had regular students she coached in Los Angeles. Ms. Allan brings her varied industry expertise to the Acting School and designs the training to be multi-faceted in order for the students to be well-versed in theater and television/film skills. Her treasured moments are spent teaching and seeing the spark of recognition and ignited potential in a receptive artist. The college entrance audition program she developed within the School division, afforded students acceptance to BFA programs at: Carnegie Mellon, Purchase, NYU, Emerson, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Depaul University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Ithaca, Marymount Manhattan, James Madison, SUNY Fredonia, and Muhlenberg University. Her main focus at the new Performing Arts Center is to rejuvenate the Acting School to create new programs for scholarships so that all students on Long Island can be afforded an opportunity to study the performing arts at a professional institution. She will also spearhead efforts to develop additional showcase programs and workshops that can enable serious, career-driven students to be seen by industry professionals.
BRIAN GLIGOR
Brian has worked as a professional actor for over a decade, touring nationally and internationally with shows such as Rent, The Full Monty and Altar Boyz. He has spent time on both coasts of the United States, performing and directing. He has also worked in many independent films and television shows; such as All My Children, One Life To Live, Guiding Light and 30 Rock. He first worked at Gateway in 2008 as a performer in Cold As Ice. Brian lives in New York City were he still auditions and works regularly. Brian graduated from Syracuse University where he directed many student productions. Brian was excited to bring his teaching emphasis and style to Gateway's programs, now for his third season. This summer Brian's presentations of the abridged As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream won accolades from the participants and audiences alike. Brian spent most of his teenage years working and learning at professional theatrical organizations and is very excited to be a part of that experience for his students. He believes strongly that learning how to be a better performer will help you in any endeavors you pursue in life. He is always open to discussing the business side of the arts with his students as well. Brian's website address is www.briangligor.com.
BETHANY DELLAPOLLA
Ms. Dellapolla is thrilled to be joining the Gateway team this year! She has been passionate about acting and theatre ever since she can remember, and spent many years performing and training before continuing to pursue her passion in higher education. She received her BA in both Theatre Performance and Radio/Television Production from SUNY New Paltz, where she was named one of the Outstanding Graduates for the 2006 class. She also graduated (with honors), this past May from Long Island University with her Masters Degree in Childhood Education (Birth - 6), and holds teaching certifications in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Early Childhood Education (Birth - 2), Special Education (Birth - 6), and Theatre Education (Birth - 12). Her performing credits range from independent film and radio to theatre (what she considers her home). Favorite performing credits include leading and supporting roles in The Graduate, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Playboy of the Western World, and Cabaret. She has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theatre, and the SCC - Levitas Center, as well as at various venues in Manhattan. She continues to audition regularly, and is thrilled to be doing that and teaching! Teaching and coaching credits include Broadway Dance Center (Children/Teen - Triple Threat Program), Bay Street Theatre (Vacation Camps), and The Art Farm (Head Teacher 2/3 year olds - Dramatic Play; Drama and Music Specialist - all ages). She has directed and/or choreographed for adults and children as well in shows like Anything Goes, Working, Oklahoma Jr!, A Year with Frog and Toad, and different cabaret/variety shows. She is a firm believer that the arts are a vital part of a child's education, and loves encouraging/cultivating creativity, self-confidence, and the importance of hard work in today's youth. She truly can't wait to work with you and your child, and hopes to see you soon on the stage!
There is more to come on our 2012 teaching staff bios and resumes.
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