This is an Intro to Musical Theater opportunity for younger students. Students will take 10 weeks learning through dance, songs, fun, creativity, and community to put on a production with the music of Frozen. PRE-K-2ND GRADE Saturdays March 8th-May 17th 9:00am-11:00am Max 20 Students/Min 10 $175 Sundays March 9th-May 18th 9:00am-11:00am Max 20 Students/Min 10 $175
SIGN UPUMPA is excited to put on this type of program for the first time in a musical form. 10 weeks through this whimsical show that follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS is a great first choice for young performers, with plenty of ensemble roles. 3RD-8TH GRADE Tuesdays March 11th-May 20th 5:30pm-7:30pm Max 25 Students/Min 15 $215 Thursdays March 13th-May 22nd 5:30pm-7:30pm Max 25 Students/Min 15 $215
SIGN UPNir Kitaro’s fun and educational Improv class on Monday nights is a wonderful way for your student to learn the art of improv, while learning something along the way. Monday nights will be a fun time for all involved! Improv Class Mondays starting 3/10-5/19 6:00pm-7:00pm Max 12 Students/Min 6 $100
SIGN UPActing Lessons with Nir Kitaro - 30 Minute Sessions (Best availability Wednesdays & Fridays) - Email: umperformingarts@gmail.com to find a time to meet with our Instructor Nir Kitaro - GRADE LEVEL: Any Age - PRICE: $30
Voice Lessons give an opportunity for your child to really own their voice. Instructor Sarah Barainyak will work with your students' voices to help grow their vocal confidence and control. Sign up for as many weeks as you’d like! *recommendation is every or every other week* Mondays 6:00pm-8:30pm $30 per session 30 minute sessions
SIGN UPOwner/Artistic Director
Hello Everyone, I’m Mr. Daniel! I am so excited to meet and work with all of our new friends and families this summer! I’m currently the Drama Club Director for Upper Merion Area Middle School which has been so exciting. I’ve also worked as a kids director for multiple local theaters. I can’t wait to create a fun and safe space for our campers this summer! Hopefully you’ll join us!
Music Director
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm an Actor-Singer-Teaching Artist based out of the Philadelphia area. I graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Theater & Concentration in Acting. Since graduating, I have been working as a theater teacher, preschool teacher, and vocal coach! I'm so excited to work with your kids this summer and help foster their love for all things music & theater at UMPA. :)
Music Director
I am a fifth year music education student at West Chester University. I started singing when I was six years old, and have been performing in choirs and solo ever since! I love teaching music and am very excited to be the Music Director on this production of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears! Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing piano and organ, as well as reading.
Costume Designer
Hi, I’m Miss Chloe, the Costume Designer. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Fashion Studies and I have designed costumes for educational theaters for about a year and half now! I love helping the kids bring characters to life through their costumes. I’m excited to create an environment where the kids feel confident about themselves on stage in their costume!
Preforming Coach/Improv Teacher
Hi, I’m Nir Kitaro performer and producer, I spent the last 15 years traveling the world, preforming and learning many vocal and acting techniques. I started my career in Opera (countertenor) but soon found that my joy is in musical theatre, I worked and performed at a small theatre until I moved to New York City to further my training and graduate top of my class from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). Soon after, I was lucky enough to work off-broadway. Later, I moved to London where I continued to work both as a performer and a producer in film, TV and musical theatre, I produced and performed Ordinary Days on London’s West End and even found myself performing on a cruise ship for 11 months. I am excited to share my experience, knowledge and love for the performing arts with anyone and everyone! UK credits include Warren in Ordinary Days (SoHo theater London west end) He in Suggestions of Love Opera (Kings Head Theatre), Stilts clown in the feature film- Painted Faces, Emil in When We Were Birds (Studio Theatre). US credits include the baker assistant in The Juniper Tree Opera (Church Theatre), Josh in The Better Part Musical (Shelter Studios)
Production Assistant
Hi my name is Maia Isajiw and I am so pleased to be working with UMPA this fall as a Production Assistant for Goldilocks and The Three Bears. Previously, I have assisted for the 3rd summer session, Go fish. So far, my theater experience consists of Macbeth, Murder on the 518, Elf the Musical, and Seussical. This spring I will also be doing High School Musical.
Choreographer
I am so excited to rejoin the staff of Upper Merion Performing Arts this Fall, a program I would have loved to see here when I was younger. I am currently a Sophomore at Upper Merion High School and a member of the Upper Merion Underground Players. I was in the dance corps and played Lizzie Thurman in their recent production of Mean Girls. I developed my love of theatre for many summers as a camper at Wolf Performing Arts Center where I have helped other young people discover theatre as a Counselor in Training the last two summers where I did everything from help choreograph, stage manage, handle props and more. I have trained in theatre for 8 years and in dance for 13. I train in voice with Lexi Schreiber and Lauren Krigel at Wolf Performing Arts Center. I train in ballet and jazz at Macrina Academy of Dance and in tap with Sarah Logan at The Studio of Valley Forge. I can't wait to dive in and create with the campers this summer!