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Fine Tuned Performing Arts
Summer Camps
MUSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE AND 2-DAY MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
Registration is now open!
Musical Theatre Intensive
RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Our Musical Theater Intensive camp will explore the multiple disciplines of musical theatre through rehearsals, classes in singing, dancing, and acting as well as special masterclasses. It will conclude with a musical theatre review showcase to share their talents. The show is designed around the talents of the students in order to give EVERY student their moment to shine! Our Musical Theatre Intensive is intended for students in grades 7 through college with a special application-based apprentice program for advanced students in grades 11 and up. Students are grouped by level (space is limited per age group).
2-Day Musical Theatre Workshop
RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Perfect for students entering grades 5 through 12, this fast-paced workshop is designed for beginners through intermediate performers looking to sharpen their skills in singing, dancing, acting, and audition technique. Through engaging, hands-on training with experienced professionals, students will build confidence and develop the essential tools needed to succeed in school and community theatre productions. This is a skill-building experience with no culminating performance, allowing participants to focus fully on their growth. Whether you're preparing for your first audition or looking to refine your craft, this workshop will help you take the stage with confidence. Please note: Spots will be prioritized for students who are not attending the Musical Theatre Intensive to allow more participants to benefit from our programs, as all programs fill quickly. Limited spots available!
Musical Theatre Intensive
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Our camp immerses students in the many disciplines of musical theatre through dynamic classes in singing, dancing, and acting, along with engaging special workshops. The experience culminates in a musical theatre revue-style performance, thoughtfully designed to highlight each student's unique talents—ensuring that EVERY performer gets their moment to shine!
WHO:
Open to all students entering 7th through 12th grade (and graduates) in September 2025. Enthusiastic beginners are welcome!
* We also have a special APPRENTICE PROGRAM for advanced 11th & 12th Graders (limited spots available and an audition is required). See below for details.
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WHEN:
Weekdays July 7th - July 16th from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (8 days)
Mon-Fri (week 1) Mon-Wed (week 2)
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PERFORMANCE:
Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM
(students arrive at 6:00 PM)
WHERE:
Ridge High School
268 S Finley Ave.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
TUITION:
$800.00 (cash/check) per student if registered by May 1st
*PayPal payments include a $29.44 fee for a total of $829.44
Late Registration: $825.00 (May 2-July 1)
*Payment is due at the time of registration.
Your spot will not be held until both your payment and registration forms are received.
Please contact us if you need to pay in installments. Please see our waivers/policies page for our refund policy.
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APPRENTICE PROGRAM:
This program is open to our advanced students entering grades 11, 12, and/or college. Apprentices will receive training from our special workshops, have a featured role in our showcase, and will be given special artistic leadership opportunities to direct and mentor our students. There are only a few spots available.
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*APPRENTICE PROGRAM TUITION: is only $200 total for tuition ($225 after May 1st).
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Please complete this application if you are interested in this special program.
For Former/Current Students: No audition is required, but you must submit the application form.
For New Students: In addition to the application form, an audition video is required for evaluation. Within two weeks of submitting your application, please send your audition video to FineTunedPerformingArts@gmail.com via an unlisted YouTube link, iCloud link, or other file-sharing link.
Your audition should showcase your talents with one or more of the following:
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A 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song
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A 1-minute monologue
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A short dance performance
Feel free to combine elements if you'd like to highlight multiple skills. We can't wait to see what you bring to the stage!
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SAMPLE CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
*Schedules will vary by day.
-Masterclass/Workshops
-Acting Classes
-Scene Work/ Blocking & Staging
-Choreography
-Group Voice
-Small Group Rehearsals
-Full Ensemble Rehearsals
-Individual Solo Work
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INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY:
All high school students are eligible to receive ITS points for their involvement in the camp!
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HEALTH & SAFETY
We will follow all current CDC and NJ Department of Health guidelines regarding the safe operation of our summer programs.
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*While this program may be consistent with the mission of the Bernards Township Board of Education, it is not a Board of Education endorsed or sponsored program. The program is a private enterprise, entirely separate from the Bernards Township Board of Education. *
2-Day Musical Theatre Workshop
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Looking to take the stage with confidence? Whether you're new to musical theatre or looking to sharpen your skills, our 2-Day Musical Theatre Workshop is the perfect crash course to help you step into the spotlight.
Designed for students entering grades 5 through 12, this fast-paced, high-energy workshop focuses on building essential skills in singing, dancing, acting, and audition technique—everything you need to land a role in your school musical or community theatre production.
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Through a variety of engaging workshops led by experienced professionals, you'll learn:
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Acting for the Stage – Develop characters, master stage presence, and bring scripts to life.
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Vocal Performance – Strengthen your voice, improve technique, and sing with confidence.
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Musical Theatre Dance – Pick up choreography quickly and move with style.
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Audition Prep – Learn how to choose the best material, deliver a strong audition, and stand out.
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This workshop is all about skill-building—there is no culminating performance—so you can focus on gaining the tools you need to succeed in your next audition or production. If you've been dreaming of joining a musical, this is your chance to get ready and go for it.
Limited spots available! Don't miss this opportunity to train, grow, and get performance-ready.
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WHO:
Open to all students entering 5th through 12th grade in September 2025. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend! Space is limited!
*Recommended for students who are not attending the Musical Theatre Intensive to allow more participants to benefit from our programs, as all programs fill quickly. Please note: Spots will be prioritized for these students, with any remaining spots available on a first-come, first-served basis for those wishing to enroll in both programs. All spots will be finalized on May 1, 2025, at which time we will confirm any pending enrollments for this program.
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WHEN:
July 17 & 18, 2025 (Thursday-Friday) 9:00 AM-3:00 PM​
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WHERE:
Ridge High School
268 S Finley Ave.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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TUITION:
$240.00 (cash/check) per student if registered by May 1st
*PayPal payments include a $9.19 fee for a total of $249.19*
Late Registration: $265.00 (May 2-July 1)
* Your spot will not be held until both your payment and registration forms are received. Please contact us if you need to pay in installments.
Please see our waivers/policies page for our refund policy.
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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES
*Schedules will vary daily.
-Warmup
-Audition Masterclass
-Voice Workshop
-Dance Workshop
-Acting Workshop
-Song Interpretation
-Improv Activities
-Full Group Rehearsal
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HEALTH & SAFETY
We will follow all current CDC and NJ Department of Health guidelines regarding the safe operation of our summer programs.
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*While this program may be consistent with the mission of the Bernards Township Board of Education, it is not a Board of Education endorsed or sponsored program. The program is a private enterprise, entirely separate from the Bernards Township Board of Education. *