BROADWAY ACTORS COACH KIDS INVOLVED IN THE THEATER PROJECT’S “LEGALLY BLONDE JR.”

STRAIGHT FROM NEW YORK: SFNY guest consultants Michael Bevan, Orfeh and  Tyce Green (CENTER) with some of LEGALLY BLONDE JR's rising stars.

LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
2015 production by Theater Project Jr’s summer musical theater class
for kids 8 and up.

WHEN: August 21- 23; Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM.
WHERE: UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway 07065  
TICKETS:  $12.
Go to www.ucpac.org/Hamilton-stage-events
Phone: 732-428-4604

Theater Project Jr director Mary Iannelli wanted to give the cast something special so she arranged to bring Broadway professionals to give a master class.  New York based actress Orfeh (left), who originated the role of Paulette in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde, and producer Tyce Green, founder of Straight From New York (SFNY) attended a rehearsal and worked with Theater Project Jr’s young actors. SNFY is a NY based company that provides masterclasses and coaching. It is staffed by acclaimed artists who have been recognized for their abilities in the Broadway industry, including many Tony Award winners and nominees.  (Left to right:  Brooke Beckett, Kelly McMahon, Stella Ferra, Ashleigh Poszyler, Alexis Page. PHOTO CREDIT: Elisabeth Lynch)

At the Legally Blonde Jr rehearsal, Orfeh and Tyce Green listened to the kids perform, offered guidance and support on how to make it better, and fielded questions from the students. The young actors were thrilled by the class and awed by the professionals, who quickly gained their confidence. Says Iannelli,  “Both Orfeh and Tyce were so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process, it really made for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both the cast and crew—and what SFNY brought to the party far exceeded my expectations