When the typical cost of a private vocal lesson runs in the stratosphere of $100 to $150 per hour, the cost of professional perfection can be prohibitive. As a response to this, The Actors Equity Scholarship Program at Singers Forum gives donor-underwritten private lessons to select and deserving participants. For $49 an hour, recipients are provided with the expertise and mentorship of one of our distinguished Teaching Artists.
While the focus is on creating and maintaining a healthy vocal technique, what the student really gets is guidance through the trials and tribulations of being a working performer, from Broadway veterans and other successful working professionals.
Under the tutelage of Program Director, Eric Michael Gillett, stories abound from our scholarship recipients – of lives changed, careers improved, jobs booked – such as:
Kaitlyn Davidson: recently cast in George Gershwin’s Nice Work if You Can Get It!, alongside Matthew Broderick, Kelli O’Hara and Estelle Parsons. Coming to Broadway in April, 2012!
Danielle Herbert: seen recently in My Way at The Walnut Theatre (Philadelphia, PA). “The sexy, sultry Danielle, with the seductive voice, sang with her entire being.” – Stage Magazine
Laura Carbonell: seen recently in Destinations in the 2011 NYC Fringe Festival. “…a vocal knockout…”- NYTheatre.com
Chris J Handley: performed at Don’t Tell Mama (with Karen Akers), Symphony Space
For more information on the Scholarship Program (including the dates for the next round of auditions or how you can help), please email info@singersforum.org.