Destination Broadway

March 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm

 Omni Charlotte Hotel

132 E. Trade Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

 Call 757-873-0454 to reserve your place!

San Francisco School of the Arts

500 Portola Ave (near Tower Market)

Thursday, Feb 11…presentation from 5-6 pm, auditions at 6:00 pm.

New York City

 Sunday, Feb 21, 2010, at 12:30 pm

520 8^th Ave (8^th Ave between 36^th and 37^th) in Manhattan

Ripley-Grier Studios, 16^th Floor

 Charlotte, North Carolina

Weekend of March 19-20, 2010, exact time to be announced

Cleveland, Ohio

 Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 10:00 am

Downtown Cleveland, exact location to be announced here soon.

Michael Rafter will be in Hampton, Virginia  Sunday, January 10th at 3:00 pm.

 Michael will present a  FREE MASTER CLASS for students and parents about…

“What it takes to succeed as a             young performer on Broadway and in movies”  

        In this free presentation, Michael will explain:

• what is important in an audition and what directors REALLY look for.
• the “ins and outs” of children and young people in the performing arts.
• how to create and exude a positive image in an audition.
• the skills necessary for most Broadway dance and vocal roles.
• who gets the roles and why…what sets the winners apart.
• training you need to be competitive today.
• what you can do NOW to prepare and what you must do BEFORE you audition.

If you are interested in a career as a performing artist, then this is your chance to learn about performance and career opportunities for young singers, dancers and actors! 

Michael will talk about the training and preparation that you need to be successful!

 It’s also your chance to ask questions and learn more about the Destination Broadway 2010 Summer Workshop in New York City!

Details at: www.destinationbroadway.org

Michael will answer questions and there will be a short AUDITION OPPORTUNITY*** after the session.

***The Audition will consist of a short, one-on-one private interview with Michael.  You will be asked to vocalize.  IF you have a prepared song, please be prepared to sing that.  Michael will accompany you on the piano. 

The presentation will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Sunday, January 10, 2010,

at the Hampton Holiday Inn

I-64 and Mercury Blvd (Exit 263) in Hampton, VA

 Teachers and Parents are encouraged to attend this presentation!!

Academy of Dance

Please watch website for details.

Greensboro Day School

Please watch website for details.