Virginia Repertory Theatre
4204 Hermitage Road
In this one-day intensive, students will work one on one with industry professionals to hone and polish their favorite audition piece. Students will be assigned and learn a duet or scene-song with partners to be performed at showcase. Students will learn and perform a choral number from modern broadway. Note: this course is beginner friendly, however we want all participants to understand that it is for serious performers looking to develop or polish their vocal talents for auditioning and performing.
Cost: $120 per child
Vivian Schwartz holds a master's degree in Acting from the New School for Drama in New York City as well as a masters in Educational Theater from NYU. Working for over a decade as an actor in New York, Vivian found her love of teaching through the joys of youth-driven theater. She adores young people and believes with all her spirit that theater creates avenues for young people to develop their worldviews, empathy, and become contributing and inclusive community members.
Gracie Berneche is the Education Assistant at Virginia Rep and an actor in the Richmond community. With a BFA in Musical Theatre from VCUarts, she brings both performing and teaching expertise to her work. Gracie has extensive experience working with students of all ages, but is especially dedicated to inspiring a love of theatre in young people. Believing that theatre plays a crucial role in emotional development, she is committed to creating educational experiences that foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration. She hopes to make theatre a safe and accepting space for her students to call home.
Vivian Preston Schwartz Education Manager education@virginiarep.org (804) 783-1688 ext. 1151