MT@ISB
Musical Theater Program
The Musical Theater Program at Inspire School of Ballet aims to support students ages 6 and up on their journey to become stage performers. Courses focus on helping MT@ISB students develop theirs skills as singers, dancers, and actors so they are ready to enter the performing arts world as triple threats!
Is your performer ready to take their skills to the next level? Then join us for our upcoming workshops and performances!
Announcing MT@ISB's 2022-2023 Season
MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHINE!
You asked, we listened! MT@ISB is thrilled to announce the upcoming musical theater performance season, featuring TWO shows with MULTIPLE performances AND various cast leads to give your performers more opportunities to shine onstage.
Shrek Jr.
MT@ISB is heading to the swamp! Join Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona on their adventures in the hilarious musical based on the animated film. Ages 8+ will be required to audition. Performers ages 6 to 8 may join our "Intro to Musical Theater" class to be featured in the production's pre-show.
Important Dates
Registration: Now open via our parent portal.
Performances: June 16th thru 18th 2023.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & CAMPS
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GET AUDITION-READY WITH US!
HOW TO AUDITION
Saturdays | January 7th thru 28th 2023
Join us for a 4-week audition workshop where performers will learn the audition choreography combination, get feedback on audition pieces, learn how to slate, build a resume, and many other important audition techniques in preparation for Shrek Jr. The Musical auditions on February 4th and 5th.
Registration NOW OPEN | Cost: $97
SPRING INTO BROADWAY'S BEST!
BROADWAY TODAY CAMP
March 27th thru 31st 2023.
Performers will kick ball change on over to Times Square where they’ll have the chance to perform highlights from current Broadway shows! From Waitress to Six to Dear Evan Hansen and more, we will cover all of your favorites in this 5 day workshop. At the end of the week, we will perform the show for family and friends when you to get to feel like you are watching a performance right in the heart of New York City!
Registration COMING SOON | Cost: $254
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New to MT@ISB?
To register online for classes, workshops, and productions, create an account via our parent portal. Once you're in, click on the "Register for Classes" button and shop for everything our musical theater program has to offer by scrolling down the "July 2022 - June 2023" tab.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us! We're happy to help and look forward to meeting you soon.
YEAR-ROUND CLASSES
BROADWAY TAP
2022-2023 School Year | Begins January 9th 2023
This level is for performers with prior experience who would like to improve their dance skills by working on tap rhythms, musicality, and footwork. It is recommended for new and current MT@ISB students ages 9 and up.
Class offered on Wednesdays 7:00pm-7:45pm. Sign up for a free trial class here.
BROADWAY JAZZ
2022-2023 School Year | Begins January 9th 2023
This level is for performers with prior experience who would like to improve their dance skills by working on jazz choreography, flexibility, speed, and styling. It is recommended for new and current MT@ISB students ages 9 and up.
Class offered on Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm. Sign up for a free trial class here.
BROADWAY BEGINNER TAP/JAZZ
2022-2023 School Year | Begins January 9th 2023
This level is for beginning performers who would like to improve their dance skills by working on jazz choreography, flexibility, speed, and styling. It is recommended for new and current MT@ISB students ages 9 and up.
Class offered on Mondays 4:45pm-5:30pm. Sign up for a free trial class here.
PHOTO GALLERY
Meet The Director
Michael Kirsch
Michael Kirsch is a Southern California native with a huge passion for the performing arts. He began his theatrical career at age 3 and performed locally and professionally throughout Southern California. His most notable performing credit was the National Tour and Broadway Production of Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby.
He went to school in New York City where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts Performance with a minor in Musical Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College. While at Marymount, he was the President of both the Residence Hall Council and the Musical Theatre Association; where he created multiple performing opportunities for the students, including full length musicals and workshops. During his second year at Marymount, Michael was exposed to the world of directing and choreographing during the full school musical Sweet Charity, where he associate directed and choreographed for Broadway’s Jeff Shade.
His most notable off-Broadway directing credit was for the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) where he was the associate director for Mother, Wife, and the Complicated Life. He most recently directed Legally Blonde Jr., Seussical Jr., Shrek Jr. and All Shook Up. He is excited to be in San Diego and loves teaching and directing young performers and sharing his passion and knowledge of theatre with his students.
Most recently, Mr. Michael has helped launch the Musical Theater program at Inspire School of Ballet, featuring the Intro to Musical Theater and Musical Theater 6-week workshops where students learned to develop their skills as triple-threat performers.
Lear more about Mr. Michael and his previous work at Inspire by clicking on the video displayed here.