Our Educational Programs include Private Voice Lessons, Theatrical Workshops (in collaboration with Almost New York), and a variety of arts classes throughout the year.
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Sign up deadline: April 21st
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SUMMER MUSICAL WORKSHOP 2024
AGES 7-13 yr (and younger 14yr). Registrations are accepted on a first-received basis.
Anastasia Youth Edition Summer Musical Workshop Sign Up
The cost per student is $240.00 (non-refundable) (You will need to purchase some costume items also.)
Cost of tickets to performances is $10 per ticket.
Classes will begin at the North Canton Playhouse Youth Theatre at 1210 S. Main St. and then classes will transfer to Main Stage at the Hoover High School Campus location closer to dress rehearsals.
Instructors: Lisa Paynter, Mindy Whitesmith. For questions, email at lisapaynter10@gmail.com
WORKSHOP #1 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4-July *4th Time: 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. (*July 4th make up class will be Wednesday, July 3rd) Dress rehearsals: Saturday, July 6th, 12:00-3:00pm; Monday, July 8th, 12:00-3:00 pm; Wednesday, July 10th, 12:00-3:00 p.m. 2 Performances: Friday, July 12th at 7p.m. & Saturday, July 13th at 3:30pm
WORKSHOP #2 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4-July *4th Time: 1:30p.m.- 3:00p.m.(*July 4th make up class will be Wednesday, July 3rd) Dress rehearsals: Saturday, July 6th, 4:30-7:30 pm; Monday, July 8th, 4:30 pm.-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10th, 4:30-7:30pm. 2 Performances: Saturday, July 13th, at 12:30pm & Sunday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m.
WORKSHOP #3 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 4-July *4th Time: 3:30p.m.-5:00p.m. (*July 4th make up class will be Wednesday, July 3rd) Dress rehearsals: Sunday, July 7th 2:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday, July 9th, 2:00-5:00 pm; Thursday, July 11th, 2:00-5:00pm. 2 Performances: Saturday, July 13th, at 7:00p.m. & Sunday, July 14th, at 2:30pm
Almost New York Studio is led by Lisa Paynter and collaborates with the North Canton Playhouse to produce acting workshops and classes throughout the year (ages 7yr-18yr) as well as an annual Summer Musical Workshop (7yr-14yr). Private voice lessons are also offered. The philosophy of this studio is to promote confidence, creativity, teamwork and to encourage a love for the Arts!
MINDY WHITESMITH
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER
CONTACT INFO@NORTHCANTONPLAYHOUSE.COM
Mindy received her Bachelor's of Music Education with a focus in vocal pedagogy (teachers include Dr. Patricia Boehm, Amanda Joyce-Abbott) choral conducting (Dr. Scott Dorsey) and piano pedagogy (Nicole Lee) from the University of Mount Union (2005). Upon graduating, she became part of the North Canton City School District and served students of all ages as a music teacher, musical theatre director and choral director for 15 years. During her tenure she has appeared as a clinician and guest conductor for many Ohio and Pennsylvania festivals and adjudicated events. Mindy holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of St. Mary's. She has served as the Assistant Program chair for the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA 2008) and has had several articles published in the ACDA magazines focusing on music, movement and the student brain. Mindy has also taught undergraduate music courses at Malone University and continues to instruct private voice lessons in the local area as well as direct musicals and workshops at the North Canton Playhouse. When she is not directing a show she is happiest just hanging out with her family. In her spare time she enjoys drinking coffee, weight lifting and reading.
LEXI JOHNSON
PRIVATE VOICE TEACHER
CONTACT INFO@NORTHCANTONPLAYHOUSE.COM
Lexi received her Bachelor of Arts in Music with a focus in voice (teachers include Dr. Katherine Rohrer and Dr. Laurie Lashbrook) from the University of Akron (2020). While earning her degree, she taught as a music teacher and tutor with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services (ETSS) working with immigrant and refugee families. During the pandemic, she was a freelance vocalist working on remote projects around the globe. She is currently a vocal instructor at the North Canton Playhouse and has also assisted with and participated in various workshops and productions since 2004. She first started at NCP when she was seven years old and is thrilled to be a long-time member of the Playhouse family! In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, spending time with family, and hanging out with her cat.
