A Broadway Star is a 13 to 18 year old with a passion for the stage who loves to sing, dance and act. Many have taken music, drama or dance lessons at school and come to Sing'theatre Academy to put all three together. Broadway Stars are typically students with under three or four years of theatre experience, or who are still building some skills to a confident level, and who want to develop in a supportive, friendly environment. Many progress on to our adult classes and beyond. Over the past few years several have gone on to study theatre at top arts universities around the world, and students regularly feature in productions at Marina Bay Sands, on television, in film and on international tours, as well as in Sing'theatre community outreach projects such as Musicfest and Singathon.
At Sing’theatre Academy the academic year is split into two semesters: Semester 1 (14 weeks, Sep to Dec) and Semester 2 (20 weeks, Jan to Jun).
In Semester 1, the Showcase Semester, students develop their triple threat skills in singing, dancing and acting, which they put to use in the end-of-semester public showcase. In Semester 2, the Show Semester, students work over 20 weeks to stage a full-scale musical with set, props and costumes.
This semester: Movie Musicals Magic
What happens when the magic of musical theatre meets the big screen? Students explore songs, scenes and characters inspired by beloved musical films and stage productions adapted for cinema, taking their cue from classics such as Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Billy Elliot, Grease and Hairspray. Material is chosen to suit each group’s age, interests and abilities.
What happens in Semester 1
Developing the skills to sing, dance and act matters, and we dedicate time to building technique and confidence in all three so students can put them into practice when they perform.
Weekly lesson plans
Each week students work on songs and scenes from the semester’s movie musicals repertoire. One week might focus on singing harmonies, the next on a group dance number, the next on vocal projection and character work.
Goals for Semester 1
To strengthen skills in singing, dance and acting, so students are better equipped for Semester 2 when they present a full-scale musical.
End-of-semester showcase
Students take to the stage in an end-of-semester showcase for friends and family, bringing together the music, energy and storytelling they have worked on across the term.
What happens in Semester 2
Our teachers select scripts and stories that feature students equally and that they care about telling. Previous productions across the Academy include The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Seussical the Musical.
Weekly lesson plans
Students rehearse scenes and songs each week, with understudy and production roles assigned so everyone stays engaged throughout. Skills and techniques suited to each character are woven into rehearsals.
Goal for Semester 2
To turn everything learned into a full musical performance, building teamwork, commitment and stage confidence.
End-of-semester show
Students perform a full-scale musical in our Black Box Theatre with professional set, lighting, sound and costumes, for an audience of friends and family.