The Welcome Back Project kicks off the year for Intermediate, Advanced, and Musical Theatre students.
It gives each student a chance to share something they enjoy performing or creating while introducing themselves to the class ensemble.
Welcome Back Projects
Class Resources: Welcome Back Projects
Select, rehearse, and perform or present a project of five minutes or less that showcases something you do well and feel confident in. Presentations take place in class and onstage.
Your project should:
- Show where you are in your artistic journey.
- Introduce you to the classroom ensemble.
- Provide a starting point for setting goals.
- Let you perform or present without restrictions on source material.
- Showcase what you enjoy and feel confident doing.
Have fun and take creative chances. A piece you are considering for Thespys or Opening Night can be an opportunity to try material and receive feedback.
Welcome Back Project Ideas
- Sing a song or perform a monologue. Choose something you love, including a non-theatre song or a piece you might not usually have an opportunity to perform.
- Play an instrument.
- Dance or choreograph a selection.
- Create a pantomime performance.
- Write, film and edit a short video clip or scene.
- Write and share poetry or creative writing.
- Perform your class audition piece again to show your progress.
- Give an informative speech about a theatrical topic, such as a play or musical, lighting, Roman theatre history, Kabuki theatre or Sanford Meisner.
Have another idea to showcase your talent? Ask about it; the assignment welcomes different ideas.