Musical Theatre
Workshop
A Group Course for
Intermediate Students
‘I’ve gained so much since I’ve taken this course. My confidence has grown immensely, and I’ve come on as a singer and performer. Sinéad is an amazing teacher who has pushed me out of my comfort zone and believed in me so that I can reach my full potential and be the best performer I can possibly be.’
– A. Dardis
‘A fantastic course, high energy, wonderfully taught, with clear instruction and a great class atmosphere. I’d recommend it to anyone.’
– J. Ryan
Workshop Description
Have you ever dreamed of being a Broadway or West End star? Would you just like to be able to audition with confidence for the local/community musical? Or do you just want to sing songs from musicals for fun? Waltons New School of Music’s Musical Theatre Workshop is designed for anyone interested in musical theatre singing and is an excellent opportunity to develop your vocal abilities, song/audition repertoire and dramatic skills. Topics covered over the course of 10 weeks and 15 hours of tuition include:
- Vocal techniques and warm-ups to help you produce a stronger, healthier sound
- Choosing and preparing the right song for your voice type
- Defining your character and ‘character-based’ singing
- Acting techniques and improvisation
- Solo and ensemble singing
- Dramatisation of scenes
- Managing stage fright
The workshop culminates in a final performance, showcasing some of the material that participants have worked on. You are encouraged to invite family and friends along!
Although this workshop is an introduction to musical theatre, it is not intended for voice beginners. (See Introducing Singing for Adults for information on our beginners course.) Participants in the Musical Theatre Workshop should have some previous experience singing in choirs or musicals or have taken at least a term of private or group singing lessons. Please wear loose clothing and bring along a song from any musical with which you are familiar and that you would like to work on as a ‘solo’ piece.
Sinéad Flynn, the Musical Theatre Workshop teacher, is available to speak by phone with those interested in participating in the workshop. Please let us know via our Contact Form or phone if you would like her to get in touch.
Enrol in this workshop.
Questions about the workshop?
or call us on (01) 478 1884.
Safety & COVID-19
The health and safety of both students and staff at the New School is of the utmost importance to us, and we have made a number of changes to the school, its equipment and our policies to make in-school tuition (tuition taking place on the New School premises) safe during the time of COVID-19. These include:
- Perspex screens in every classroom.
- Installation of HEPA air filtration/purification units where necessary – especially in classrooms where voice (singing) and wind instruments are taught.
- Safety signage and clear markings to indicate safe distances between students and teacher and between students in group courses.
- Antiseptic dispensers available throughout the school.
- Cleaning and disinfection of classroom instruments and furniture between lessons and classes.
- Regular cleaning of public spaces.
See our COVID-19 Safety Policy page for more information on what we have done, as well as the protocols we expect all In-School students and visitors to follow.
Finally, should government directives require the school to physically close temporarily, all in-school courses will move online for the duration of the closure and there will be no interruption of tuition.
The Musical Theatre Workshop is one of the New School’s group courses. We also offer private voice (singing) lessons in a range of genres, including musical theatre, for students of all ages and skill levels. See Voice (Singing) Tuition for more information.
Videos from previous Musical Theatre Workshop showcases:
Sinéad Flynn
Sinéad received a BMus in Music Performance from the DIT Conservatory of Music and also trained in the Gaiety School of Acting. She has sung and acted in a wide range of theatre, opera and musical theatre productions, as well as on television and film. She has performed in the National Concert Hall, the Gaiety Theatre, the Peacock Theatre, Cork City Hall and Waterfront Hall in Belfast, as well as in Germany and the USA. Sinéad’s favourite singing roles include Dido in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Her chorus work includes Puccini’s Tosca, Mozart’s The Magic Flute and Glucks’ Orfeo. And her favourite acting roles include Grusha in Bertolt Brecht’s Caucasian Chalk Circle and the title role in Terence Rattigan’s The Winslow Boy. Sinéad has won numerous prizes, including the Gilbert and Sullivan Cup in the Feis Ceoil and the Light Opera Cup and Margaret Dillon Memorial Prize in the Feis Maithiú, Cork. She has written and devised many of her own plays and performances, including The Box of Earthly Delights (the Pearse Centre, Culture Night), Discord (Phizzfest) and 10 x 10 Short Plays (Cork Arts Theatre). In addition to her work teaching voice and musical theatre at the New School and for our Outreach Programme since 2006, Sinéad also works as an English language teacher and has created and directed performances for several community and classroom groups. She has a particular interest in outreach education.
Reviews • Testimonials
‘I loved the class. The teacher is brilliant, and I feel much more confident about my singing and acting. Also the class is great fun.’
– P. Augustinovic
‘The Musical Theatre Workshop is just great! You can improve your vocal and dramatic skills and learn how to sing properly your favourite songs, and at the same time it gives you the confidence to perform them in front of an audience.’
– L. Bartolomé Vergel
‘I had a fantastic time doing this course. I wish there were more like it out there! It has encouraged me to pursue my love of musical theatre, and I hope to be back to take on some Musical Theatre performance exams next year and to receive the relevant coaching for them.’
– A. Fallon
‘Sinéad is amazing, and Waltons students are lucky to have her! I learned so much in such a short time, and it’s all thanks to her and her passion!’
– M. Forgione
‘Loved the way you get to express yourself…. Sinéad gets the best out of you and it is so much fun!’
– G. Foster
‘I really enjoyed the course and gained a lot of confidence from it. For anyone who likes to sing and has an interest in musicals, it’s an ideal opportunity to explore your abilities, and it’s great fun as well.’
– E. Kelly
‘This course is excellent for developing both acting and singing skills in fun, relaxed and creative atmosphere. Sinéad is dedicated, enthusiastic and open to letting the class develop their performance. I hope to take the course again next year, as it has given me the confidence to perform and audition for my local musical society.’
– B. Kiernan
‘Sinéad was brilliant. She brought out the best in me, and I am much more confident now about my voice. I love everything about the course. Fun, laughter, confidence building.’
– E. King
‘I could do this course all year long. Sinéad pushes and pulls you to do your best. The feeling of achievement is “grandiose”!’
– D. Lafon
‘I started the course wanting to sing but not believing I could. I ended it on a high note – literally. I found my voice through the energy, enthusiasm and love of singing Sinéad shares and gives to you – to find your voice is a powerful gift to yourself.’
– A. Loughney
‘Everybody in the class hugely improved. Great fun!’
– E. Loughran
‘Sinéad is everything you could ask for in a teacher – supportive, good humoured and puts a huge effort into helping you improve and develop, overcoming your weak points and mastering your strengths.’
– G. Mackessy
‘The Musical Theatre Workshop is amazing. Sinéad is very competent and dedicated. She really knows what she’s doing and I learned a lot with her.’
– F. Mello
‘Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Sinéad is a super teacher!’
– I. Minogue
‘Imagine a singing course where you learn a huge amount in a short time and have fabulous fun doing it – that’s the Musical Theatre Workshop.’
– W. Thompson
‘The course is fun filled and focused. A joy!’
– L. Walsh
‘The Musical Theatre Workshop is just an amazing course. Sinéad is a fantastic teacher – encouraging and honest. Having done the course twice now, I find it has really helped me with my confidence in performing and also in my everyday life. Even my seniors in work have noticed the change, so thanks Sinéad!’
– S. Walsh
Have you taken – or are you taking – this workshop? We would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to give us your feedback in a brief online questionnaire about it.
2024-2025 Second Term
Workshop Schedule & Fee
Not offered in our Second Term.
Please contact us (providing your name) if you would like to be notified when the next workshop schedule and fee are confirmed and we start accepting enrolments.
Enrolment
Enrolment for this workshop requires a completed Enrolment Form and full payment of the tuition fee. Places in the workshop are limited to eight and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date of enrolment. Many of our group courses fill in advance of their start dates, and early enrolment is recommended.
Purchasing this workshop as a gift?
Please complete a Gift Certificate Booking Form.
Questions about the workshop?
or call us on (01) 478 1884.
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