Lundstrum Performing Arts is highly successful in supporting students as they audition for commercial work and performing roles in the Twin Cities—and as they apply to selective national collegiate training programs in drama, dance, vocal training and musical theater. Customized programs are available to meet specific student needs.
Additional questions? Contact Lundstrum Performing Arts at info@lundstrum.org or call 612-521-2600
Voice lessons
Voice lessons will help you to become a more confident performer. Private vocal instruction from professionals with backgrounds in opera and musical theater.
FOR AGES 9 TO ADULT
So many ways to use your voice! Sing, Vocalize, Burst into Song, Chant, Serenade, Chirp, Intone, Roar, Shout, Warble, Yodel, Whisper, Buzz, Hum, Pipe, Harmonize, Cantillate, Belt and Cry.
Lundstrum Performing Arts’ instructors will help you discover your true voice, overcome bad habits that interfere with good singing, and strengthen and protect your voice. Voice lessons will help you to become a more confident performer.
Voice lessons with an experienced professional voice teacher can help you sing higher and lower, help you with that annoying “break” in your voice, help you sing “on pitch,” sing louder and softer, and help you find songs that you can sing well. Lundstrum’s professional voice teachers can help you develop a repertoire of songs to sing and offers opportunities to perform in a professional and supportive setting.
Our interdisciplinary approach develops students who are polished in song interpretation, acting and movement.
INSTRUCTORS:
Susan Casserly-Kosel, Lundstrum’s Director of Vocal Program, performer with Minnesota Opera, Opera St. Paul, Baltimore Opera, whose experience ranges from opera and operetta to nightclub, pop, folk and musical comedy.
Kathleen Bloom, professional singer and actor for almost 30 years, appearing in over 50 productions across the country. She has directed over 30 plays and musicals for schools and community theaters around the Twin Cities.
AUDITION PREPARATION
Lundstrum Performing Arts’ professional faculty are intimately familiar with the audition process “from both sides of the table.” Our voice teachers can guide you in selecting the right songs to show you at your best. They can help you choose songs for both your voice type and character type.
Video/Audio Recorded auditions have quickly become the norm. A good voice teacher and vocal coach can help you get the best recording of which you’re capable. We also have experienced audio and video recording engineers if you want a professional quality recording for your audition submission.
ACTING Lessons
Students who take private lessons can study a variety of techniques to explore emotional accessibility and range. Instructors cover acting for stage, film and television.
HOW IS YOUR AUDITION MONOLOGUE WORKING FOR YOU?
Students who take private lessons can study a variety of techniques to explore emotional accessibility and range. Every performer is different, and private lessons will explore which technique resonates with you. Vital performance elements such as authenticity, vocal projection and enunciation will also be strengthened. Instructors cover acting for stage, film and television, and may include monologues, improvisation and audition techniques.
INSTRUCTORS:
Chrissy Fournier, former Broadway performer, television host and Lundstrum's Musical Theater instructor.
Heather Gerard-Peabody, founder of The Peabody Players Comedy Group and Lundstrum Acting instructor, who specializes in working with younger performers.
Ben Shaw, graduate of the the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program, who specializes in musical theater performance and movement.
Dance lessons
Private dance lessons and coaching offered in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Lessons are offered at beginner, advanced and intermediate levels. Dancers coached to be audition ready.
NEED TO WORK ON YOUR TIME STEPS AND DOUBLE WINGS?
Lundstrum offers private dance lessons and coaching in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. Private lessons are offered at beginner, advanced and intermediate levels. Lundstrum coaches dancers to be audition ready.
INSTRUCTORS:
Janie McMonagle, Lundstrum's Director of Dance, professional choreographer and former nationally-touring dancer, who specializes in ballet, jazz and tap.
Kerry Carter, Lundstrum's Artistic Director, former Broadway dancer and choreographer, who specializes in musical theater performance, tap and jazz.
Katie Wodele, professional performer, ten year LPA veteran instructor of theater, concert dance and musical theater for children and adults. Katie specializes in ballet, tap and jazz for beginner to intermediate levels.
Amy Ellis, Lundstrum’s Executive Director, former Broadway dancer, who specializes in musical theater performance, tap and jazz.
COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL
AUDITION PREPARATION
Customized private coaching in voice, acting and monologues, as well as recordings for pre-audition submissions. Resume consultation is also available.
COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL AUDITION PREPARATION
Calm the nerves and put your best foot forward!
Whether you need to improve your cold readings or prepare a monologue, private coaching can help you land a part or be accepted into a college program. Private instruction can also aid in exploring effective character development.
Instruction includes customized private coaching in voice, acting and monologues, as well as audio and video recording for pre-audition submissions. Resume consultation is also available.
Instructors:
Chrissy Fournier, former Broadway performer and Lundstrum's musical theater repertoire instructor.
Heather Gerard-Peabody, founder of The Peabody Players Comedy Group and Lundstrum acting instructor, who specializes in working with younger performers.