Cinderella
January 26-28, 2018
The Mark O’Donnell Theater
at the Actors Fund Arts Center
Jr. Musical Ensemble...
January 26-28, 2018
The Mark O’Donnell Theater
at the Actors Fund Arts Center
Jr. Musical Ensemble...
Brooklyn Acting Lab is celebrating its 10th season this Fall! Since 2007, we have shared innovative, process-driven, heartfelt work with the diverse global community of Brooklyn. Our goal has been, and continues to be, creating a safe space for children and adults alike to see the world, in all of its glory and diversity, and attempt to make sense of it through art. As we eagerly embark on our 10th season, we look forward to reconnecting with past students, and welcoming new ones into the BAL family. ...
Creative Songwriting Workshop with Jared Dixon January 22nd, 3-5pm With the explosive success of Hamilton: An American musical, many people have been exposed to the wonders of verse as a musical device in both rap and theatre. How did Lin-Manuel Miranda even begin to create such a masterpiece? How does he command language so well? Work the Verse is a workshop that aims to nurture the same creative process. This is NOT a rap class. This is a workshop about the appreciation of words as beautiful music. Participants will explore rhyme and rhythm, and develop writing skills in order to begin their own portfolio of performance repertoire. Jared Dixon is a professional actor, singer, rapper, and writer. He has been seen on stage in New York, Rhode Island, Boston, Connecticut, and Ohio in shows like In The Heights, The Color Purple, Ragtime, and Hairspray. Jared has also released three original solo albums, and is in the midst of writing his own movies and literary works. His experience in all fields came together when he was featured in the #BarsWorkshopNYC Mixtape Musical Medley Vol. 1. His experiences with this workshop led him back to education as a form of giving back and helping young artists foster a...