In Tune is a Vancouver-based biennial event that develops and showcases new

Canadian musicals, and supports the artists engaged in creating and performing
them. Produced by Touchstone Theatre and The Arts Club Theatre, it features 10
days of Performances, Showcases, Masterclasses, Discussion, and Development.
In 2015, In Tune features 6 Masterclasses for Performers, Creators, Directors,
Musical Directors and Youth. Spend a day with a master teacher and infuse your
work with new skills and inspiration!

MASTERCLASSES FOR MUSICAL THEATRE PRACTITIONERS

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SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 9:30am 5pm STUDIO 1398 $145+GST

FROM PAGE TO PREMIERE ~ SANKOFF AND HEIN

For Creators and Producers
Canadian wunderkinds Sankoff and Hein come to In Tune fresh off the world premiere of their second musical at the
prestigious La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, and on their way to New York to workshop their third. A married writing team,
Irene and David will share lessons they've learned, and things they wish they'd known. From idea to page to stage, they
discuss ways to survive and thrive as creators in an extremely competitive field. Topics include creating authentic work that is
marketable, the power of true stories, showcasing work on both sides of the border, self-producing without blowing your
bank account and your nerves, successful collaboration with other artists, creating demos, pitching shows, the importance of
guilds, grants, lawyers, and agents . . . and why it never hurts to ask. Participants will share and discuss their own material
anything from a pitch or synopsis to selections of an in-progress work.
David Hein and Irene Sankoff wrote, produced and starred in MY MOTHERS LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING which was
picked up by Mirvish Productions, extended five times, and has now earned rave reviews and multiple Best Musical awards
at the New York Musical Theatre Festival and across North America. Their second musical, COME FROM AWAY tells the true
story of when 38 planes from around the world were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11. Developed at Goodspeed
Musicals and The Canadian Music Theatre Project, it was the hit of the NAMT Festival of New Musicals in New York City and
will receive a world-premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego. Their newest musical, MITZVAH, tells the story of a family
whose son has autism, and a mother who fights to give him a Bar Mitzvah. It will be workshopped in New York and Toronto
this summer.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 9:30am 5pm STUDIO 1398 $145+GST

THE MUSICAL DIRECTORS ROLE IN NEW WORK ~ CAROLINE HUMPHRIS

For Musical Directors
Musical direction is a neglected area of musical theatre training. Caroline Humphris, one of the UKs most prominent Musical
Directors, has mentored many young MDs and believes that working with composers on developing new material offers
invaluable instruction. It involves taking part in the process of assembling a musical, learning how varied and complex that can
be, and how much adaptation and flexibility is required from the MD, both as a musician and often as a mediator between
composer, performer and director. Carolines masterclass will start with a practical session on the MD skill set, focussing on
conducting from the keyboard and coaching songs with actors. Then participants will be paired with one of three local
composers to work an unfinished song under Carolines supervision, culminating in a group workshop. This class is a rare
opportunity for local musical directors to learn new approaches and get feedback from a true master.
Caroline Humphris is a renowned Music Director, Supervisor, Orchestrator, and Arranger based in the United Kingdom. For
the Menier Chocolate Factory, she conducted and/or supervised over six major productions, most notably the Olivier Awardwinning, Tony-nominated SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (West End/Broadway), Trevor Nunns productions of A LITTLE
NIGHT MUSIC (West End/Broadway/Budapest) and ASPECTS OF LOVE, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (West End/UK Tour).
Caroline worked with Richard Maltby and David Shire in developing their musical TAKE FLIGHT, and she also created the
Menier Musical Theatre Courses programme. West End conducting credits include PASSION, WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND and
MADDIE. Her most recent work includes the new musical THIS IS MY FAMILY by Tim Firth (Sheffield Theatres/UK Tour 2014),
as arranger, orchestrator and Music Director; RAGS (Gala, Lyric Theatre); WIND IN THE WILLOWS (Royal & Derngate); and
DADDY LONG LEGS (St. James Theatre).
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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 9:30am 5pm STUDIO 1398 $145+GST

AT THE HELM OF A MUSICAL ~ ROBERT MCQUEEN

For Directors
In this fast-paced overview of the unique challenges of directing for musical theatre, Robert leads you through creating a new
production, from first contact with the libretto and score through to opening night. He begins with general skills: production
concept, pre-production collaboration with the creative team, and casting. He then moves to skills unique to the genre:
sharing the rehearsal room with the music director and choreographer, working with actor/singers, running technical
rehearsals, and growing through previews. Robert will share his vast knowledge through the lens of one example. The musical
Caroline, or Change will be the class focal point for discussion, and participants will be asked to familiarize themselves with
the book and score in advance. An ideal class for musical theatre performers wanting to move into directing, emerging
directors wanting to learn more about the genre, and for old dogs who just want to learn some new tricks.
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Robert McQueen has worked across the US, Canada, and internationally as a director, dramaturg and teacher. On Broadway
Robert was the Associate Director of MAMMA MIA and directed the US National, Las Vegas, Mexico City, San Paulo, and
Buenos Aires companies of the show. He was also the Resident Director on the National Tour of the Hal Prince and Susan
Stroman production of SHOWBOAT. Recent Canadian credits include Acting Up Stages productions of THE WILD PARTY,
FALSETTOS, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (Dora nomination), and THE MAN OF LA MANCHA for the
Stratford Festival. Interesting international projects include CAROUSEL in Tokyo, and WHERE ELEPHANTS WEEP in Cambodia.
Robert has worked as a dramaturg on new musicals and operas in both Canada and the US, and currently leads Acting Up
Stages NoteWorthy program. He has been invited to teach his master classes all over the world.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 9:30am 5pm THE POST AT 750 $145+GST

SOMETHING OLD AND SOMETHING NEW ~ ROBERT MCQUEEN

For Performers
Roberts latest take on his much-loved song performance class allows you to tackle two styles side by side. A small group of
participants will work on two songs each, one drawn from the classic musical theatre repertoire, and one from contemporary
composers. You choose one song from the work of composer/lyricists Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers, Richard Rodgers and
Oscar Hammerstein, or Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The second song must come from the work of composer/lyricists
Adam Guettel, Michael John LaChiusa, or William Finn. Robert will use his characteristic mix of insight, support, and challenge
to help you tackle the technical hurdles of the songs, and master the performance styles the pieces demand. Reinvigorate
your song binder and stretch your range with this new twist on the teaching work of one of Canadas most sought after
director/singing coaches. Both songs will be worked and presented during the class.
See Robert McQueens Biography Above
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 9:30am 5pm STUDIO 1398 $80+GST

TELLING OUR LIVES IN SONG ~ DANIEL MAT

For Aspiring Theatre Songwriters Aged 13-17
Musical theatre allows us to bring characters to life and share them with audiences in a thrilling way. Meanwhile, each of us is
a character. We all have highs and lows, loves and hates, hopes and fears, and plenty of quirks. Our lives are great material for
musical storytelling. Daniels workshop will explore the basics of writing a great musical theatre song, through the lens of our
own lived experience. In a fun and dynamic session, Daniel will draw on his years of experience working with youth to teach
about collaboration, how music and lyrics work together, and mining our own lives to create vivid, authentic characters an
audience will really relate to. Participants will learn about rhyme schemes, song structures, and the main types of theatre
songs, from the I-Want song to the grand finale. The day concludes with a mini-presentation of the song(s) the group has
created.
Daniel Mat is a composer-lyricist whose work has been honored with the Edward Kleban Prize, the ASCAP Foundation Cole
Porter Award, and a Jonathan Larson Grant. He wrote music and lyrics for the song cycle THE LONGING AND THE SHORT OF IT
(5 Carbonell nominations), MIDDLE SCHOOL MYSTERIES, and THE STORY OF JO-BETH, and recently began work on a new
musical entitled YOU DONT KNOW ME, FROM ADAM. He wrote lyrics and book for THE TROUBLE WITH DOUG and is the
lyricist of HANSEL AND GRETL AND HEIDI AND GNTER, a current commission for Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. He has
presented his work in a solo concert at the Kennedy Center (DC) and numerous NYC venues. He holds an MFA from NYU/Tisch
in musical theatre writing. After ten years in New York, Daniel recently moved back to his hometown of Vancouver, where he
now lives with his fiance Tanya.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 9:30am 5pm THE POST AT 750 $145+GST

IN THE AUDITION ROOM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ~ ARNOLD J. MUNGIOLI

For Performers
Tired of second-guessing what is wanted from you in the audition room? In a fulsome exploration of the performance of song for

audition purposes, Broadway Casting Director Arnold Mungioli clarifies those expectations in a visceral and tangible way. His
renowned coaching will help you up your game, and give you a way of tackling any material with significantly enhanced
methods, attitude, and style. This class builds on what you already know, respecting the talent you possess, while working
with you to create more positive results. The focus is on helping you to book more of the roles you want, as Arnold works oneon-one with each participant on their audition material. His perspective demystifies show business in general and musical
theatre in particular, as the days triumphs and epiphanies identify a new path for your day-to-day audition life. Participants
must come to the class with a fully prepared song.
Arnold J. Mungioli is a Broadway Casting Director, Audition Coach, and Teacher, with over thirty years of experience in the
professional theatre and entertainment industries. As a Casting Director, Arnold is currently represented by A WALK ON THE
MOON, a new musical directed by Michael Greif; Bill T. Jones upcoming SUPER FLY THE MUSICAL and FELA! (Broadway and
international tours); JIM HENSONS DINOSAUR TRAIN (Canadian/American tour); Robert Wilsons ZINNIAS: THE LIFE OF
CLEMENTINE HUNTER, and two large-scale musicals in development in Toronto. Arnold has served as Executive Director of
Casting for Disney Theatrical Productions, and Senior Vice President of Casting and Creative Development for Livent. He is on
faculty at NYUs Tisch School of the Arts, and has taught master classes in North America and abroad. Arnold has received two
Artios Awards from the Casting Society of America, and is currently working on an audition book and video blog for actors.

To register contact Annie at admin@touchstonetheatre.com or 604-709-9973