MasterClass 2016

Presented by Patrick Street Productions, this series focuses on musical theatre solo performance. Each week there is a group class plus a one hour private coaching for each participant.

GROUP CLASSES:

Sunday OR Monday evenings
6:30pm-9:30pm
September 11 – October 3
Location: TBD

PRIVATE COACHING:

At your convenience beginning September 6
Location: 730 Fourth Street, New Westminster

FEE:

$450.00

Maximum 7 participants per class.

Please email peter@patrickstreetproductions.com for more information or to reserve a spot. If you haven’t worked with Peter before please include your headshot/resumé with your email.

TESTIMONIALS

 

Disclaimer: Only take Peter’s Masterclass if you are willing to challenge yourself, learn from others and grow, because that is precisely what Peter is able to offer. The voice is a vulnerable, complex and individual instrument and Peter is dedicated to the very specific needs of each one. His wealth of knowledge, his compassion as a fellow artist and attention to detail offer his students a very full experience both one on one and as a group. I find his tools and ideas practical and I trust that he’s the coach that will tell me what I need to hear, rather than what I want to hear. Thank you Peter and thank you fellow artists who shared their process too.
-Lauren Jackson

I just completed Peter’s Masterclass for the 3rd time, which in and of itself is quite an endorsement. There will always be more to learn and every time I took this class I walked away better for having done it. It’s not just a singing class. It’s not about getting your technique perfect or about hitting that high note. While you work on technique in lessons, this class is much more than that. You will learn about yourself as an artist and as a person. You will learn to let go of expectation, and comparison, and judgement. You will find out that there is no ideal to aspire to, other than to be truthfully yourself. Peter will help you shed the fear and resignations until all you have is your artistry, the music, and a story. I can not recommend this class enough. Whether you’re just starting to get into musical theatre or you’ve been doing it for years, you will benefit from taking part. Thank you Peter.
-William Hopkins

I had been itching for some time to get into this masterclass with Peter and let me tell you, I am more than ecstatic that I took the plunge. Peter creates an environment for performers at any stage in their process to come in to class and work on their own personal hurdles that is entirely safe, supportive and in my opinion- rare to find. He is approachable and understanding, and the best part is that he not only thinks like a teacher but an actor too, offering helpful insight, solutions and anecdotes along the way. If you want good, solid weekly sessions with someone who is invested in you, your voice, and your state of mind PLUS the chance to get up in front of a small, supportive group of performers to work then this is definitely the masterclass series for you! I highly recommend it to all… But you’ll have to fight me for a spot first!
-Grace Newson

This was my first time taking Peter’s class and let me tell you if you are hitting a wall in your acting then you should take his class. There are just so many things swirling through my head and many notes to read through but I feel like I am getting somewhere after having a break through in his class. Peter’s classes are small and inviting and a place to come and play and create. His focus on what the composer wrote in the music and sinking into your body have been a good reminder of where to always start and to remember to get out of the way of yourself and just do what artists do: create.
-Frankie Cottrell

Peter sets up his masterclass as a month of learning and exploration. He honours all of his participants’ process, while still pushing us to explore the character’s behaviour and voice in relationship to the music and story. I will definitely be taking this masterclass again. Thanks Peter.
-Laura Ross

If you haven’t had the chance to do a masterclass series with Peter – I highly, highly recommend it. He creates a safe environment to play with new concepts, explore familiar ones all over again, and have fun in your process. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about musical theatre and what it means to be present in the music and the lyric and how to communicate that.
-Paige Fraser

If you haven’t taken this masterclass before – do it! It truly is an unparalleled learning experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who not only wants to take their craft to the next level, but also wants to learn valuable things about themself as an artist. Peter is a wonderfully talented, compassionate, and creative teacher, who has incredible wealth of knowledge that he is able to impart. And he has a gift for picking out songs that are perfect for the performer. This master class will pull the best of you, give you freedom to dive deep and play in a room full of talented people, and will truly elevate your craft to the next level, no matter where you are in your creative process. Thank you Peter for such an amazing experience!
-Jocelyn Gauthier

Peter is an incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and talented man who creates a safe and powerful learning environment. If you are considering stepping forward in your craft, he is a wonderful guide. Go for it!
-Laura Drummond

After a long hiatus from the theatre I was unsure what my face was doing. Now I know. It was doing too much ACTING, and simply not enough of just being there, being real. I re-learned so much good stuff about going back to the music and not trying too hard. Peter, I’m so grateful. The master class really got me back into the spirit of working on myself and my craft. It was such a creative and fulfilling space every Monday night and I really enjoyed myself while crying and agonizing and trying to sing. Thank you (seriously)!
-Stefanie Stanley

I was lucky enough to be part of the last series, and it was a big eye opener. It’s a safe, fun environment to learn. Peter is great to work with and a fantastic communicator, and really helped me to get out of my head and focus on what’s important. I highly recommend this master class.
-Henry Beasley

I’m sitting in my apartment, reflecting back on the Master Class series I had with Peter last month, and I have to say that I am amazed at how much I learned in only four weeks. Sometimes it takes the right person to say something a little different than what you have been hearing already, to prompt the right response. And Peter definitely opened a new door for me vocally. Peter was able to explain things about my voice AND acting through music that I was somewhat blind to. I recommend this master class to anyone and everyone willing to WORK to take their craft to the next level. Peter is definitely the man to trust and absorb! Here’s to always being in process.
-Caleb Di Pomponio

Have to say publicly how encouraging and mind opening your master class series was for me, Peter. Your extensive musical theatre knowledge was so generously and inspiringly offered and being reminded of the transformational power within each song was invaluable.
-Lisa Waines

I did the last master class series and can highly recommend it to anyone. I felt challenged in every class, but also totally supported to try new things. Peter helped me to rejuvenate some of my older audition songs and introduced me to new concepts that I’m finding really helpful as I continue my practice. If that’s not enough, he’s so enthusiastic it’s impossible not to have fun! You can’t go wrong.
-Julia Ullrich

Having done a couple of Peter’s master class series in the past, I feel like they are an amazing opportunity to re-connect with the acting basics that often get forgotten when our focus gets spread a little thin incorporating music and dance in musical theatre. Peter assists you in learning how to interpret the music as behaviour, stripping away the musical theatre “spectacle”, in the ever-ongoing quest to find the character’s journey. Highly recommended!
-Steven Greenfield