If your child is between the ages 7-16 with a basic understanding of English and an interest in acting, singing or dancing, then we have a great opportunity for him/her to sparkle and shine!
 

Round1 – All-English Environment

All classes will be taught in English only

We provide an international bilingual learning environment for improving student's communication skills

Difficulty Level: ☆☆☆
 

Round2 – An Entire Year Study Plan

There are no phones, gamepads or iPads in our classes

You will see a big improvement in your child's ability to act and portray emotions in response to different situations

We require him/her to be punctual

Difficulty Level: ☆☆☆☆
 

Round3 – Public Performance

After passing the two rounds above

He/she will stand on the stage with other students and present a performance.

They will make it look easy.

Students must continually focus and work as a team

Difficulty Level: ☆☆☆☆☆
 

Better stage makeup and props

As usual, students will work with our professional crew

We also have new addition to the iStage crew

Britany our new teacher has extensive experience in stage design and technical preparation
 

Positive story – Go forward and stick it out

iStage 2019 Chinese New Year Production is directed by Karina, the Director of Performing Arts. The production is adapted from the Greek mythological story “Hercules”.

Hercules is one of the favorite sons of Zeus. He was born with special abilities. While the other gods are joyful, Zeus' jealous brother Hades plots to overthrow Zeus and rule Mount Olympus. He sees little Hercules as his most dangerous enemy. Hades sends his minions to poison and dispose of Hercules. Hercules was lucky enough to be found and adopted by a farmer. Years later, the teenage Hercules becomes an outcast and finds out who he is. If he wants to go back to the Mount Olympus, he has to become a true hero. Will he overcome all the obstacles and reach the destination？
 

Having a regular creative outlet is not just part of a well rounded education – it is essential for a child’s emotional health and well being. Producing a show brings the arts together and provides growth opportunities for all varieties of learners.

Production: Hercules

Performance Date:January 26th, 7pm, 2019

Theatre: ZJ Drama Valley

Address: No. 69 Zhangjiang Road, Pudong

Admission Information

1. Students will be enrolled in terms of their DOB on ID Card / Passport.

2. The program is annual based, please contact our admission officers for more details.

3. The final performance is compulsory: Autumn / Winter Term Production“Hercules”

Ages

Musical Theatre 7-9 (7-9 years old)

Musical Theatre Level 1 (8-16 years old)

*Musical Theatre Level 2 (8-16 years old)

*Musical Select Group (8-16 years old)

*audition only

About rehearsal

The students will receive a homework assignment at the end of each class. It can be learning a particular scene, particular song or choreography. The homework will be communicated to the studentsusing WeChat. We expect the students to spend a little bit of time reviewing it everyday.

The rehearsal days for 2019 CNY Production will be on Jan 19th and 20th 2019. Please make sure your child is available for the full rehearsal days and performance day before you enroll in the course.

iStage Tutors

Karina Bes

Karina Bes works as a director, coach and performer in Musical Theatre. She is proud to be currently working as the Director of Performing Arts at iStage Academy, Shanghai! 

After graduating in Psychology and Criminology (Leiden University; MSc & BLaw), Karina decided to pursue a career in Musical Theatre. She graduated as Musical Theatre Performer at De Kunsthumaniora (Antwerp). Shortly after, she was accepted at the Professional School of the Arts (Utrecht) and obtained a MFA in Creative Development, specialising in Musical Theatre. She also graduated in Theatre and Education at Utrecht School of Performing Arts (BFA in Theatre, with Honours). She was selected, as one of the upcoming directors, for the 2007 Directors Lab (Lincoln Center Theater, New York), for which she received a stipendium from the VandenEnde foundation. She is a co-founder of The Internationalists, a worldwide director's collective. She is also a co-founder of F*K Theater, with succesful performances in The Netherlands, New York and Sydney.

Besides directing and performing in many successful national and international performances, she is a passionate teacher with over 15 years of experience with all age groups, both professional and amateur. Many of her students have found their ways into the professional world of (Musical) Theatre.

Britany Morgan

Britany Morgan is from the USA. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts with an Acting Emphasis from Stephens College. In 2012 she began teaching Salsa dancing workshops for the Kansas State Thespian Festival and has continued working with the International Thespian Society. After graduating she worked with multiple schools across Kansas teaching workshops, choreographing shows, and directing. 

Then Britany worked at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. She served as their Technical Director and ran the TOMARI Technical Theatre Arts and Technology Center from Fall of 2015 till Spring of 2017. She mentored designers in all disciplines including Scenic design, Costume, Props, Scenic Painting, Lighting, Stage Management, and Choreography. she was asked to work for Starlight Theatre in Kansas City during their Spring Break Camps as their Technical Theatre instructor. She taught the basics of how to develop designs for sets, props, costumes, and makeup and how to go from paper to full product. She also taught at Leavenworth High School as their Theatre, Speech, and Forensics teacher and served as the Assistant Debate Coach, Head Forensics/Speech Coach, and Assistant Theatre Director.

During her time at Kansas high school she managed creative teams for 2 shows: The Addams Family and Jekyll and Hyde. Both shows were shown at the Kansas State Thespian Festival.

*Under any unforeseen circumstances, iStage Academy reserves the right to replace the current tutors with others of similar background and professional qualifications.
 

Start date: Starts from September 3, 2018.

Block out dates: September 29th - October 7th(National Day Holiday), December 24th - January 3rd(Christmas Holidays)

Rehearsal dates: January 12th-13th(Full Day)

Performance date: January 26th

About iStage
iStage Academy is an independent, international bilingual performing arts company which offers high quality courses and examinations in Music, Dance and Musical Theatre. We cater to young students from 6 months to 18 years old and to adults. Our mission is striving to provide students with an individualized, well-rounded educational experience. We want to discover every student's passion and talent as well as to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and empathy during the learning.

 

Address

-2/F, 1088 Plaza, No.1078 South Pudong Road. 

-No.588 Hongfeng Road.

-No.1500 Central huai hai Road

Tel：021 5072 5172 / 187 1794 6717

E-mail：info@istageacademy.com