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Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Quality Arts Education for All Press Release For Immediate Release April 29, 2013 Local Church opens new  School of Fine Arts in Boulder  Now Offering Courses, Special Events, and Summer Stage Music Theater The Off Broadway School of Fine Arts (SoFA) in Boulder was founded by the Pine Street Church as part of its mission to promote excellence in, and access to, non-religiously affiliated Arts training within the local community. After hiring a new director last fall, SoFA is now offering private music instruction as well as new courses for kids and adults and a commitment to making quality arts education available to all.  Through collaborative efforts in the local, national, and even international artistic communities, the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts is quickly establishing itself as a hub for music education and performance of the highest caliber in Boulder. This Spring, SoFA hosted a German Song Intensive with pianist Sibylle Höhnk of the Leipzig Conservatory of Music and a music education workshop with Dr. Sylvia Munsen of Utah State University.  Beginning Fall of 2013, the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts will offer expanded opportunities for private music instruction in voice, piano, and guitar in addition to community theatre classes and productions. For more information visit offbroadwayfinearts.org. The Off Broadway School of Fine Arts has also begun a collaboration with Clementine Studio, an educational partner of OpenArts.  Clementine - an art studio for children - is now housed in the Pine Street Church at 1237 Pine St. in downtown Boulder.   SUMMER STAGE THEATRE AT THE OFF BROADWAY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Summer Stage 2013 is the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts' inaugural theatrical summer season, featuring a new musical Rose Red, directed by Kelly McAllister and Kari Kraakevik and GleekFest! based on the hit TV show. Camps are 9-4 p.m. with options for pre and after care.Rose Red will be double cast for ages 8-12 and 12-18.  GleekFest! is open to ages 11-18. Auditions may be scheduled by emailing info@offbroadwayfinearts.org. 2013 Upcoming Classes and Events WEDNESDAYS, 10:15 - 11 a.m., through July 3 Do Re Mi and You:  Early Childhood Music  Parents and children 6 wks - 3 yrs., led by licensed music educator Emily L'Hommedieu $15 Drop Ins or 10 classes / $100 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9 - 10 a.m., through July 3 Yoga for Musicians Performance targeted yoga practice with Virginia Arnette $10 Drop Ins TUESDAYS BEGINNING MAY 7 Storytelling Workshop with Matthew Taylor Tuition: $190 SUNDAY, MAY 12 Little Lights Children's Choir Concert Free and open to the public 4 p.m. JUNE 3 - 30 "Rose Red: A New Musical"  Music Theater Day Camp for kids ages 8-12 and 12-18  9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Weekdays, with options for pre- and after- care Auditions are Monday, May 13 & 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Choreography Workshops are Saturday, May 11 & 18 Email info@offbroadwayfinearts.org to register for an audition or workshop Tuition: $1075 JULY 8 - 21 GleekFest! Based on the hit TV show Music Theater Day Camp for kids ages 11-18 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weekdays, with options for pre- and after- care Tuition: $650 Classes, Camps, and Events are held at the Off Broadway School of Fine Arts, housed in the Pine Street Church at 1237 Pine St. For more information visit offbroadwayfinearts.org.  About the SoFA Director Catherine Compton Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Director Catherine Compton completed her Master of Music degree at CU-Boulder in Voice Performance and Pedagogy while simultaneously pursuing an interest in Arts Administration as the Marketing Assistant with CU Presents and an internship with the Colorado Music Festival. She has also worked for the Metropolitan Opera Guild in New York City.  Compton earned her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Iowa State University; as part of her K-12 teacher certification, she taught elementary school in Rosendal, Norway, introducing American folk music to students. Compton recently returned from Leipzig, Germany where she studied and performed the songs of composer Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel through a Fulbright fellowship. Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Press Contact Catherine Compton Director compton@offbroadwayfinearts.org 720.244.8760 Off Broadway School of Fine Arts Public Contact     1237 Pine St. (Pine Street Church) Boulder, CO 80302 Easily accessible by public transportation (SKIP) info@offbroadwayfinearts.org 720.244.8760   www.offbroadwayfinearts.org

ROSE RED AUDITIONS, FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS

AUDITION NOW FOR 

ROSE RED:  A NEW MUSICAL 

(Ages 8 - 12 & 12 - 18)

Rose Red is a new musical by Kelly McAllister & Kari Kraakevik!

Based on the classic fairy tale “Rose Red and Snow White” by the Brothers

Grimm, “Rose Red” is the adventure of two sisters: the wild Rose and
the obedient Snow, who live in the forest with Mother Chrysanthemum.
When the malicious Imp and the cursed Timberwolf enter their world,
life becomes much more interesting…and dangerous. With the help of the
noble but confused knights Sir Lost, Sir And, and Sir Found, Rose and
Snow confront the evil Endorra Belle, the dreaded Wolf King and the
Armies of the Night. Some hearts are shattered, some redeemed as
secrets are revealed, and destinies fulfilled.

This is a 4 week summer camp (9 - 4 with options for pre- and after-
care) in downtown Boulder June 3 - 30.  

The show will be double cast
by age (ages 8 - 12 & 12 - 18). 

Days will be filled with singing,
acting, dancing, workshops, improv, and more!  

Upcoming auditions are:
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 ( 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 13 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 20 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.).
CALLBACKS SATURDAY, JUNE 1 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m. - students will be called
only for a portion of the day)

FREE Dance/Choreography workshops for registrants prior to callbacks will be held:

May 11th 4-6pm - Ages 12 - 18
May 18th 3-5pm - Ages 12 - 18
May 18th 1-2pm - Ages 8 - 12

Auditions, callbacks, and the camp will be held at the Pine Street
Church (1237 Pine St.) in downtown Boulder. Tuition is $1075, and
scholarships are available based on need. Please email Off Broadway
School of Fine Arts Director Catherine Compton to schedule an audition
time:  compton@offbroadwayfinearts.org.

ROSE RED/GLEEKFEST AUDITIONS

AUDITION NOW FOR ROSE RED:  A NEW MUSICAL (Ages 8 - 12 & 12 - 18)
Rose Red is a new musical by Kelly McAllister & Kari Kraakevik based
on the classic fairy tale “Rose Red and Snow White” by the Brothers
Grimm, “Rose Red” is the adventure of two sisters: the wild Rose and
the obedient Snow, who live in the forest with Mother Chrysanthemum.
When the malicious Imp and the cursed Timberwolf enter their world,
life becomes much more interesting…and dangerous. With the help of the
noble but confused knights Sir Lost, Sir And, and Sir Found, Rose and
Snow confront the evil Endorra Belle, the dreaded Wolf King and the
Armies of the Night. Some hearts are shattered, some redeemed as
secrets are revealed, and destinies fulfilled.
This is a 4 week summer camp (9 - 4 with options for pre- and after-
care) in downtown Boulder June 3 - 30.  The show will be double cast
by age (ages 8 - 12 & 12 - 18). Days will be filled with singing,
acting, dancing, workshops, improv, and more!  Upcoming auditions are:
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 ( 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 13 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
MONDAY, MAY 20 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.).
CALLBACKS SATURDAY, JUNE 1 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m. - students will be called
only for a portion of the day)

FREE Dance workshops for registrants prior to callbacks will be held:
May 11th 4-6pm - Ages 12 - 18
May 18th 3-5pm - Ages 12 - 18
May 18th 1-2pm - Ages 8 - 12

Auditions, callbacks, and the camp will be held at the Pine Street
Church (1237 Pine St.) in downtown Boulder. Tuition is $1075, and
scholarships are available based on need. Please email Off Broadway
School of Fine Arts Director Catherine Compton to schedule an audition
time:  compton@offbroadwayfinearts.org.

This summer, two plays for young people I wrote will have productions with SOFA in Boulder.

Rose Red is a new musical based on the fairy tale Rose Red and Snow White, with book by yours truly and music by Kari Kraakevik. Rehearsals and performances are in June.

Gleekfest is a show inspired by the hit tv show Glee. Rehearsals and performances are in July.

Remaining audition dates are:

Monday May 13

Monday May 20

Join us- it's going to be fantastic!

For more info, go here:

http://www.offbroadwayfinearts.org/summer-stage-2013/