Kiss Communications - Friends of Vivo D'Arte!

We are delighted to announce that Kiss Communications have shown their support by becoming Friends of Vivo D'Arte. For more information on how you can become a 'Friend of Vivo D'Arte' please click here. Money raised through the ‘Friends’ scheme will be used to: support bursaries; fund scholarships and help fund future projects.

Last week a group of Vivo D'Arte students, aged 15 to 18, attended a presentation by Kate Bellingham to Hertfordshire Business Leaders at The Grove, Watford. After a short performance our young people took part in a question and answer session. The presentation demonstrated some of the skills learned by young people through their experience in theatre, not only singing and acting but self-discipline, team work, communication skills, punctuality, working under pressure etc - all vital skills and attributes for any young person seeking any employment. Thank you to the staff at The Grove and Tim Hutchings of Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce who made us so welcome.

Vocal Masterclass

Have you ever been to a masterclass? If you haven't here is your opportunity. Vivo D'Arte are holding their second masterclass on 16th December 2012 at the Rudolf Steiner School in Kings Langley. If you sing, this is an opportunity not to be missed to gain technical tips to improve your singing and performance. Led by Jeffrey Stewart, Professor of Singing at RCM and Vivo D'Arte Patron, you can take part or just come along and watch. We are looking for either classical or musical theatre singers. The fee to participate is £35 and this gives you a 20-25min slot. Audience tickets are £10 (£5 concessions). You can see some video from our last masterclass here:



 For more information contact us at home@vivodarte.co.uk

Mercury Musical Developments

A small group from Vivo D'Arte including Dan Cowtan and Jo Penniston had the pleasure of attending the 20th Anniversary Gala Concert of Mercury Musical Developments at the Novello Theatre, Aldwych. Mercury Musical Developments is the only writer-based organisation in Britain dedicated to the development and presentation of new musical theatre. The Gala night was an opportunity to showcase some new and old British composers and writers of musical theatre as well as to fundraise for the organisation. We were treated to songs from Matilda and The Boyfriend, and new pieces including the exciting new musical Loserville performed by Busted's James Bourne. Michael Ball made an appearance alongside Anita Dobson. At Vivo D'Arte we are supporting homegrown musicals and new writers such as Ian Gower and look forward to working with him on Noah the Musical in April 2013.

Noah the Musical

We will be offering an exciting opportunity for young people aged 11 to 18 (other ages considered at our discretion) to take part in a two week workshop from 2nd to 13th April 2013, at the Rudolf Steiner School in Kings Langley. We will be holding an introduction to the musical led by one of the writers, Ian Gower who will lead the session and provide a chance to learn some songs on Sunday 13th January 2pm to 4pm at the Hall of St Francis, Boxmoor. An important aspect of Noah the Musical is dance, including a ballet and so we will be looking for dancers as well as singers. We are also looking for older participants who want to direct or choreograph. Auditions for the workshop will be held on Sunday 27th January at 2pm. To take part in the introductory session and auditions please register your interest here. The cost of the two week workshop will be £130. This is extremely good value and works out at a lot less than £5 per hour. For those who have difficulty in paying fees there will be some limited bursary and subsidised places available and discounts will apply for siblings. www.noahthemusical.com

Sweeney Todd

Last month we were pleased to see several Vivo D'Arte members including Dilly Bellingham, Pippa Taylor, Ellie Dobby, Sara Lawrence, Rachel Lines, George Watkins, James Penniston and Alfie Glasser perform in Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleetstreet at the Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company (HHTC) production at the Boxmoor Playhouse. Dan Cowtan was Musical Director. The show received very good reviews from NODA. Congratulations to Dan Cowtan, recently appointed Musical Theatre Business Manager at HHTC and to Rachel Lines who was appointed Youth Business manager.

Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce - Friends of Vivo D'Arte

We are delighted to announce that after attending our summer performance of Les Miserables, Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry have shown their support by becoming Friends of Vivo D'Arte.  For more information on how you can become a 'Friend of Vivo D'Arte' please click here. The connection is already proving mutually beneficial with a number of Vivo D’Arte members being invited to perform for a group of Herts business leaders at The Grove, Watford, and to take part in discussions on developing transferable skills through theatre arts.