SAN JOSE MUSICAL THEATRE MAYHEM LIVE

Schedule

Sat Oct 09 2021 at 09:00 am to Sun Oct 10 2021 at 07:00 pm

Location

Oakwood School | Morgan Hill, CA

PRESENTED BY STARTING ARTS AND FORTE PRODUCTIONS!
TONY WINNER STEPHANIE J BLOCK, TAYLOR LOUDERMAN(MEAN GIRLS, BRING IT ON) AND San Jose's OWN ALEX BRIGHTMAN(SCHOOL OF ROCK, BEETLEJUICE) JOIN US FOR MUSICAL THEATRE MAYHEM LIVE IN SAN JOSE! CELEBRATE LIVE IN PERSON WITH BROADWAY'S Nikki Snelson(LEGALLY BLONDE), Ben Cameron(WICKED, BROADWAY SESSIONS) AND Eric Stretch(WICKED, AIDA). 35 SHOWS BETWEEN ALL OF THE TEACHERS.

LIVE IN PERSON IN San Jose!
STARTING ARTS PRESALE STARTS AUGUST 30TH. ALL OTHERS CAN REGISTER STARING ON SEPTEMBER 4TH.
Musical Theatre Mayhem is a fun upbeat triple threat experience. We provide intensive learning and connections in an ever-changing business. MTM is fun for all ages(8 years to Pre-Professional). We aim to provide a safe and challenging environment to explore your craft and make priceless connections in an ever evolving business.
Our three main master teachers will be live in the room with the students. We will also bring in two or three major Broadway celebrities virtually for a Q&A mentorship.
We will have classes in Acting, Vocal Audition Prep, Improv and all Styles of Dance.
We will have students of various levels and ages. Students will be separated into groups based on age and level. We have students from ages 8 to Pre-Pro.

3 lucky students will win the opportunity to make their NYC debut in Ben Cameron's weekly hit cabaret show, Broadway Sessions!!
Saturday will be the Singing/Acting day. We will split the students up into small group sessions. Each session will include and acting and audition prep component. The students will be asked to sing 32 bars or one minute of their favorite song for constructive workshopping.
Sunday.. We DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! PLUS CELEB TALK BACKS! Ideally we would have three rooms going. We split the students by ability for Sunday so that everyone has an opportunity to shine and be challenged. The dance intensive will be 5 hours with 2 or 3 1/2 hour celeb talkbacks peppered in. We also do 4 a la cart classes on Sunday for those that want a more intense experience.
The A La Carte Classes($25 each)
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ADVANCED TAP
STORY TELLING THRU DANCE
FOSSE SASS 4 THE IDENTIFYING LADIES/ /DUDE BROS 4 THE IDENTIFYING GENTS
SONG AND DANCE
The cost for Saturday. Just Singing/Acting(No celeb talk backs) is $140
The cost for the Saturday session plus the Sunday virtual talk backs is $180
The cost for Sunday. Just Dancing plus Celeb Talk Backs is $180
The cost for BOTH days and celeb talk backs is $299
ANY SUPER STAR STUDENT THAT WISHES TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE WEEKEND..2 DAYS PLUS 4 A LA CARTE PLUS CELEB CLASSES... YOUR TUITION IS $350.
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***NOTE- STUDENTS THAT WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ONE OF BEN'S RISING STARS MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS!
THERE WILL BE AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF YOU REGISTERS BY SEPTEMBER 15TH!!!! THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IS 10% OFF!!!!

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Nikki Snelson is a director, choreographer and actress working on Broadway and beyond for the last 20 years. As an actress, Ms Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. Snelson originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki played "Cassie" in the National Tour of A Chorus Line and also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT, HELLO, DOLLY, and Jonathan Larson's TICK TICK…BOOM(Susan). Snelson originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland. Nikki played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theater and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. Snelson was featured in the groundbreaking documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP as well in the major motion pictures REEFER MADNESS and ACCROSS THE UNIVERSE. On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on Desperate Housewives and All My Children. Nikki plays Janelle Kincaid in the upcoming web series “Ms Guidance.” She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Nikki grew up in the St Louis area and made her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Ms Snelson has directed, choreographed, and taught in Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theater school,Lasalle College of the Arts. Nicole is the Artist Director of Rochester Broadway Theater League’s Summer Star program. Her directing credits include: AINT MISBEHAVIN, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, LEGALLY BLONDE and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John's Life Ball in Vienna., The Young and the Restless, The Miss America pageant and the upcoming “The Funny Dance Show” on E! Nikki recently created, wrote, choreographed and directed the critically acclaimed A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT for Southern California’s Vanguard University. In 2020, Ms Snelson directed and choreographed Chicago in Singapore. Most recently, Nikki wrote, directed, choreographed and edited an original film entitled ‘Ready, Set, GO.” And she will be directing Mamma Mia in Southern California and Legally Blonde in Adelaide, Australia next year. Nikki resides in Orange County, California with her husband and 3 year old son. Nikki is the CEO of Musical Theatre Mayhem.
Ben Cameron is a sought after writer, performer, teacher and host in New York City. Ben hosts the amazing Playbill podcast "The Broadway Cast" as well as the BroadwayWorld series... "Dance Captain, Dance Attack." Ben has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original Broadway companies of Wicked and Footloose. His touring credits include Sweet Charity (playing opposite Molly Ringwald), Fame-The Musical, State Fair, The Who's Tommy and Footloose. As a dancer Ben has been featured with recording artist Kristine W, on The ESPY awards and in the inaugural seasons of Dre.Dance (Taye Diggs/Andrew Palermo dirs.) and The Utah Contemporary Dance Theater (now called Odyssey). As a choreographer and teacher Ben has served on the faculties of NYU's CAP21 studio and Wagner College on Staten Island. He continues to teach master classes and workshops across the country. Ben has written for the opening night gala for NYMF, Broadway's Benefit for Hurriance Relief as well as writing and directing several one person shows for Broadway vets including John Arthur Greene, Laquet Sharnell and Jessica Dillan. Ben has performed his one man show 'Different is Good' to sold out crowds in 2005 and 2010 as well as collaborative performances with singer songwriters Katie Thompson and Phil Putnam. Ben has hosted major theater industry events Rockers on Broadway, Defying Inequality, Broadway Sings Tori: A Benefit for RAINN and currently hosts The Duplex's long running open mic Mostly Sondheim for which he garnered 2 MAC award nominations. Ben is also the creator/host of Broadway Sessions, a weekly theater themed variety show in Times Square. Broadway Sessions recently celebrated it's 10th anniversary. Ben appears on the cast albums of Wicked and Footloose and is featured on the album Reach the Sky:The music of Bobby Cronin, performing 'Dance Your Troubles Away', a song written for him by Mr. Cronin. Ben likes most everyone. Ben is currently shooting a reality series for BBC television. Ben is a correspondant for PBS.
Eric Stretch has enjoyed a varied showbiz career for more than 2 decades. For several years, he performed in one of the most successful musicals in history, Wicked. His Broadway credits also include the TONY Award winning company of La Cage Aux Folles, the Disney/ Elton John musical Aida and Bombshell, based on the hit TV series Smash. Other dance roles include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Man of La Mancha and Pirates of Penzance. Eric performed with Beyonce at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and danced alongside Madonna in her music video, “Give Me All Your Luvin". Other film and TV appearances include The Funny Dance Show, Top Elf, Luther, Boardwalk Empire, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and America's Got Talent - don't mention the camel! As lead singer of male recording group No Authority, Eric recorded 2 albums for Madonna’s Maverick Records, executive produced by Michael Jackson. The band toured worldwide with Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees and Pink. When not performing, Eric is an exciting and insightful dance instructor who inspires students to perform far beyond the dance technique. Known by his popular nickname ‘Stretch’, he brings his trademark energy, passion and signature style to every class
A WEEKEND MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE LIVE IN PERSON WITH SPECIAL A-LIST BROADWAY CELEBS JOINING IN THE FUN!

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT THRU SEPTEMBER 17TH!
Payments can be made via Venmo, PayPal, Credit Card, Check.
Email [email protected] for more info.


Ben Cameron is a sought after writer, performer, teacher and host in New York City. Ben hosts the amazing Playbill podcast "The Broadway Cast" as well as the BroadwayWorld series... "Dance Captain, Dance Attack." Ben has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original Broadway companies of Wicked and Footloose. His touring credits include Sweet Charity (playing opposite Molly Ringwald), Fame-The Musical, State Fair, The Who's Tommy and Footloose. As a dancer Ben has been featured with recording artist Kristine W, on The ESPY awards and in the inaugural seasons of Dre.Dance (Taye Diggs/Andrew Palermo dirs.) and The Utah Contemporary Dance Theater (now called Odyssey). As a choreographer and teacher Ben has served on the faculties of NYU's CAP21 studio and Wagner College on Staten Island. He continues to teach master classes and workshops across the country. Ben has written for the opening night gala for NYMF, Broadway's Benefit for Hurriance Relief as well as writing and directing several one person shows for Broadway vets including John Arthur Greene, Laquet Sharnell and Jessica Dillan. Ben has performed his one man show 'Different is Good' to sold out crowds in 2005 and 2010 as well as collaborative performances with singer songwriters Katie Thompson and Phil Putnam. Ben has hosted major theater industry events Rockers on Broadway, Defying Inequality, Broadway Sings Tori: A Benefit for RAINN and currently hosts The Duplex's long running open mic Mostly Sondheim for which he garnered 2 MAC award nominations. Ben is also the creator/host of Broadway Sessions, a weekly theater themed variety show in Times Square. Broadway Sessions recently celebrated it's 10th anniversary. Ben appears on the cast albums of Wicked and Footloose and is featured on the album Reach the Sky:The music of Bobby Cronin, performing 'Dance Your Troubles Away', a song written for him by Mr. Cronin. Ben likes most everyone. Ben is currently shooting a reality series for BBC television. Ben is a correspondant for PBS.

Nikki Snelson is a director, choreographer and actress working on Broadway and beyond for the last 20 years. As an actress, Ms Snelson is most recognized for her performance of Brooke Wyndam in the original Broadway and MTV cast of LEGALLY BLONDE. Snelson originated the role of Winnie Tate in the Broadway revival of ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (starring Bernadette Peters). She was also seen on Broadway in SWEET CHARITY (starring Christina Applegate). Nikki played "Cassie" in the National Tour of A Chorus Line and also performed in the Broadway National Tours of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SHOW BOAT, HELLO, DOLLY, and Jonathan Larson's TICK TICK…BOOM(Susan). Snelson originated the role of The Mad Hatter in Frank Wildhorn's Wonderland. Nikki played Velma in CHICAGO at Maine State Theater and Sally Bowles in CABARET at The Napa Valley Opera House. Snelson was featured in the groundbreaking documentary EVERY LITTLE STEP as well in the major motion pictures REEFER MADNESS and ACCROSS THE UNIVERSE. On the small screen, Nikki has been seen on Desperate Housewives and All My Children. Nikki plays Janelle Kincaid in the upcoming web series “Ms Guidance.” She received her training in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Nikki grew up in the St Louis area and made her professional debut at the St Louis Muny. Ms Snelson has directed, choreographed, and taught in Argentina, Chile, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, London and many more. She is an artist in residence at Singapore’s famed theater school,Lasalle College of the Arts. Nicole is the Artist Director of Rochester Broadway Theater League’s Summer Star program. Her directing credits include: AINT MISBEHAVIN, WORLD GOES ROUND, GYPSY, WEDDING SINGER, PAJAMA GAME, CABARET, LEGALLY BLONDE and A CHORUS LINE. Nikki has choreographed for Elton John's Life Ball in Vienna., The Young and the Restless, The Miss America pageant and the upcoming “The Funny Dance Show” on E! Nikki recently created, wrote, choreographed and directed the critically acclaimed A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT for Southern California’s Vanguard University. In 2020, Ms Snelson will direct and choreograph Chicago in Singapore.
Eric Stretch has enjoyed a varied showbiz career for more than 2 decades. For several years, he performed in one of the most successful musicals in history, Wicked. His Broadway credits also include the TONY Award winning company of La Cage Aux Folles, the Disney/ Elton John musical Aida and Bombshell, based on the hit TV series Smash. Other dance roles include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Man of La Mancha and Pirates of Penzance. Eric performed with Beyonce at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and danced alongside Madonna in her music video, “Give Me All Your Luvin". Other film and TV appearances include The Funny Dance Show, Top Elf, Luther, Boardwalk Empire, Last Week Tonight with Jon Oliver, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and America's Got Talent - don't mention the camel! As lead singer of male recording group No Authority, Eric recorded 2 albums for Madonna’s Maverick Records, executive produced by Michael Jackson. The band toured worldwide with Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears, 98 Degrees and Pink. When not performing, Eric is an exciting and insightful dance instructor who inspires students to perform far beyond the dance technique. Known by his popular nickname ‘Stretch’, he brings his trademark energy, passion and signature style to every class.
TAYLOR LOUDERMAN is a 2018 Leading Actress Tony Nominee for originating the role of Regina George in Tina Fey’s Broadway Musical Mean Girls. Other Broadway credits include: Lauren in Kinky Boots, Campbell in Bring It On (and National Tour). Television credits: Showtime’s The Loudest Voice (Carrie), CBS’s EVIL (Malindaz), NBC’s Peter Pan Live! (Wendy), Nickelodeon’s Sunny Day (Blair), CBS’s The Good Fight, and HBO’s High Maintenance. Regional credits include: Aida (Amneris), Grease (Sandy), Hairspray (Amber). She started a song-writing competition for young artists called Write Out Loud and is Artistic Director at Ozark Actor’s Theatre in Rolla, MO, where her career began at the age of 10 in ANNIE. Taylor wrote a teen musical with pals that debuted last summer and is currently running virtual table reads to students around the globe! Insta: @taylizlou
STEPHANIE J BLOCK IS JOINING US FOR MUSICAL THEATRE MAYHEM! Stephanie won last year’s Tony award for playing Cher on Broadway. Her MANY other Broadway credits include Pirate Queen, Falsettos, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Boy from Oz and Elphaba in Wicked!
Alex Brightman is a writer and Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, Glory Days; on TV in Documentary Now!, SMILF, Important Things w/ Demetri Martin; and in one horror film where he was brutally murdered on a toilet. His musical writing credits include It’s Kind of a Funny Story(Universal Theatrical), The Whipping Boy, and Make Me Bad, all with his writing partner Drew Gasparini. His newest plays, We Left It Here and Everything Is Fine will both be presented in New York City. Alex stars opposite Demi Lovato in a new NBC pilot
Email [email protected] FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER.
WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE GORGEOUS OAKWOOD SCHOOL.

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Oakwood School, 105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, United States
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