—2025 INTERMEDIATE INTENSIVE—
OPEN TO STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 7, 8, 9
“Long Island with its proximity to New York has always been fertile ground for people who are interested in musical theatre as well as professions in music in general...I think that the Long Island Musical Theatre Festival is perpetuating a tradition. But of course with its pre-professional training program now, it’s providing a resource that didn’t exist prior to this.”
BYE BYE BIRDIE: Youth Edition
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
A loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Bye Bye Birdie remains one of the most popular shows in schools across the country. Hit songs include “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie.”
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
From casting to the final curtain call, a full production will be learned in only 10 days!
If musical theatre is your passion, look no further for Long Island’s premier intensive training program. Our professional Teaching Artists have worked on Broadway and in Long Island’s most reputable regional, college, and community theaters. We look forward to sharing our passion for this craft with you!
Past productions have included a fully staged production of 13 JR, FAME JR, GODSPELL JR, and choral medleys from DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HAMILTON, and SHREK. In addition to casting, staging, choreographing, and performing this musical in only ten days, students will receive invaluable training in voice, dance, acting, and audition technique. They will also get to attend a masterclass with a Broadway guest artist, and perform in a musical revue alongside our advanced intensive students.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Perform in two shows, including a revue, and a junior production with live professional musicians
Rehearse and perform in a state of the art facility with varying spaces that suit the needs for each show
Perform alongside our advanced intensive students and Broadway performer
Attend a masterclass with a notable Broadway guest artist
Network with current industry professionals
DATES
Please note that you must be available for all rehearsal dates and performances
REHEARSALS
Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 8 from 10am - 4pm
Sitzprobe (with band): TBD
Masterclass with Broadway Guest Artist: TBD
PERFORMANCES
LOCATION
All rehearsals and performances will take place at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530. Students will pack their lunch and snack.
PREREQUISITES
This program is intended for serious young performers who thrive in a professional environment.
Students must currently be in grades 7 through 9. Along with your registration form, please upload a YouTube video of yourself singing two contrasting musical theatre songs of your choosing. One selection from the show is encouraged. Each selection must be 32-bars in length with accompaniment.
Please make sure you slate with your name, school, grade, and songs you are singing. We would also like to hear an interesting fact that tells us something about who you are. Submissions are due by May 1, 2025. We will continue accepting submissions until all spots are filled. Maximum enrollment is 28.
FEES
Early registration is $1,386 (if received by March 1)
Registration is $1,540 (space is limited, submit early)
Fees include the following:
All class instruction in a state of the art facility
Masterclass with Broadway guest artist
Staged production of junior musical with live musicians
Professional artistic and creative team
LIMTF T-shirt
Dinner on opening night
One complimentary ticket to our advanced intensive’s mainstage show