Special Guest Series

Exclusive one-time-only lectures, workshops, seminars, special events, and more; presented by various guest artists who are currently working professionals in the field of performing arts. Past guest artists have included: Broadway casting director, Rachel Hoffman (Telsey + Company); Broadway actor, dancer, director, and choreographer, Jacob Brent (Cats); Disney Theatricals producer, Thomas Schumacher; and Broadway stage and film actor, Anthony Rapp (Rent).

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"Broadway Comes Home"

Guest Artist: AARON ALBANO, Broadway Actor, Singer, Dancer, and CMT Alum, New York

Thinking about a career in theater, film, or television after college? Planning to attend a theater arts school next fall? Hoping to land the lead at your next big audition? Auditioning professionally is a skill unto itself. This workshop and seminar is being brought to the Bay Area for CMT and local area performers, who are looking to learn more about the professional audition process, to improve the quality of your auditioning technique, to build upon your existing repertoire, and to increase your ability to wow directors with your dynamic versatility.

Join us as a familiar face to Studio-A comes home to inspire the next generations of San Jose talent. As an added treat, Aaron will take you through a short, mover-friendly combination from one of his many Broadway shows: Mary Poppins, Wicked, Bombay Dreams, A Chorus Line, and more!

Monday, June 22, 2009

• Ages 8 and up (no age limit)
• Audits welcome*
• From 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Cost - $125
• Cost for audits - $40 (at the door)

*A Note About Auditing:
Because so often, one can learn just as much from observing as they can from participating, CMT offers the opportunity to audit this class - or observe without participating. When the pressure to perform doesn’t overwhelm us, our ability to listen increases, allowing us to incorporate suggestions made for others into our own work patterns.

Who Can Attend?

This class is available for ages 8 and up. You do NOT need to have participated at CMT previously to attend this workshop. Audits are welcome at the door. The cost to audit is $40 (please provide a check, made payable to CMT, when you arrive).

This class is not for beginners. For those who are looking to get their feet wet or learn more about the CMT audition process, we invite you to join one of our CMT Audition Master Classes held prior to each of our auditions.

What To Bring

Students should have a prepared song to sing.

Students are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that they can easily move around in. Students may also want to bring a notebook and pencil to take notes.

Where is Class Held?

All Guest Series Workshops are held at the CMT Rehearsal Hall, Studio A.

• 1401 Parkmoor Avenue
• Suite 100
• San Jose, CA 95126
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made prior to the registration deadline will be refunded, minus a $25 processing fee. The registration deadlines are set for 5:00 pm, one week prior to the workshop date. No refunds will be given after the registration deadlines.

Bio: Aaron Albano

Aaron Albano was attending school in San Jose when, one morning, he attended a CMT Student Audience Matinee. When the intermission speaker invited curious audience members to call CMT for more information (“288-KIDS!!!”), Aaron did. Things changed for him pretty quickly.

A participant in many CMT shows, Aaron also attended Lincoln High School and starred in productions there, all the while dancing at Marie Stinnett’s Dance Studio. Following high school, Aaron continued his studies at the University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music, one of the nation’s top musical theatre programs.

Shortly after college, Aaron made his Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams. He went on the 1st National Tour of Wicked, during which he also covered the role of Boq. He then jumped over to the tour of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. While on tour, he was offered the role of Chip Tolentino in the San Francisco production of …Spelling Bee, which allowed him to return home for seven months. Aaron has since moved back to New York and has appeared on Broadway in …Spelling Bee, A Chorus Line, and one can currently find him eight times a week at the New Amsterdam Theatre, performing with the flying Nanny in Mary Poppins. Currently on a short, much-needed summer vacation, Aaron is thrilled to drop by CMT and meet its current crop of talented performers!

Learn more about Aaron by visiting his website: www.aaronjalbano.com