Are you ready for 16 days of lessons, coachings, and classes?

Repertoire and Scene Assignments

Participants will receive their assigned repertoire scenes no later than April 15, 2026. These assignments will reflect each student’s designated primary track—Classical Voice or Musical Theatre—and will culminate in a public performance during the final week of the program.

In addition to scene work, students will have the opportunity to receive coaching on previously prepared solo repertoire. Select solos may also be featured in performances following the first week of the program.

THE RSPA SAI classes include:

  • Private voice lessons

  • Private coachings

  • German language classes with native instructors

  • Diction

  • Aural skills

  • Dance (styles including ballet, jazz, musical theatre, etc)

  • Group vocaleses with new master teachers

  • 10 class masterclass series

  • Mainstage rehearsals

  • Career talks with seasoned professionals

List of Masterclasses

  1. Audition Techniques 

  2. Defeating Performance Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome 

  3. Musical Theatre + Opera in Deutchland (How to break into the European Scene) 

  4. Career Talks with Professionals 

  5. The Singer and the Bodies Connection (connecting anatomy and physical work) 

  6. Characterization: How to Prepare a Role 

  7. Tongue and Jaw: Friends or Foes 

  8. German Lieder Masterclass or MT 

  9. Mozart Masterclass 

  10. Improv, Physical, and Sketch Comedy

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Experience Berlin Beyond the Class and Rehearsal

Weekends are for discovery! Students will immerse themselves in the vibrant spirit of Berlin—exploring world-renowned sites like the Topography of Terror, Museum Island, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate. From scenic boat tours on the Spree River to relaxing afternoons in lush parks and sparkling lakes, Berlin offers endless ways to unwind and be inspired. Plus, you’ll have the chance to catch local theatre, music, and cultural events that bring the city to life.

Rising Stars Performing Arts Company member, Marcin Stefaniak, in a voice lesson with program director, Joe Santaniello!

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Rising Stars’ TA Paul Chernysh teaching Patrick McGill’s “Intermediate Music Theory” Class in the fall of 2024!

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Program director Joe Santaniello with 8th grader Emmy Navarro

Fall Studio Class 2024

Typical Day Schedule

8-8:55: Light Breakfast

9-10: Dance

10:15-11:15: German language

11:30-12:30: Diction or aural skills (alternating)

12:30-1:30: Lunch- students will meet up with staff

1:30-1:50: Daily vocal technique group vocalese (each day a new master teacher leads)

1:50-4:50: Voice lessons, coachings, & practice time

5-6:20: Masterclass series (10 classes)

6:30-7:20: Dinner

7:30-10: Mainstage rehearsal

SLEEP!

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MUSICAL THEATRE VS VOICE TRACK

One of the most unique aspects of our intensive is the ability to choose between two specialized tracks: Musical Theatre Voice or Classical Voice.

    •    Choosing a track means your primary repertoire and training will be focused on that particular style.

    •    Musical Theatre Track students will work on material and technique specific to musical theatre.

    •    Classical Track students will train in traditional vocal techniques and classical repertoire.

    •    Regardless of track, all students will take dance and acting classes.

    •    Students are not discouraged from exploring the other style—in fact, they are encouraged to sing a variety of repertoire.

    •    Your chosen track simply determines your main area of focus during the program.

On your application form, you will find two checkboxes; one with musical theatre voice and one with classical voice. You are only allowed to check off one of these boxes.