We have so many upcoming extra concerts and exciting opportunities to share. It's always uplifting to come together through music and theater. Thank you for being a part of Garden Players!

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES for GP Students & ALUMS:

November 24th Thanksgiving Interfaith Service at The Community House:

We've been invited to sing again during CITG’s Interfaith Service on November 24th at 4pm, arrive at 3pm to rehearse (done by 5pm).

Let us know if you can sing Dona Nobis Pacem & This Little Light Of Mine!

RSVP to Sing (open to grads & students)

December 10th & 13th in-class Sharing Day

It will be held in our classroom, so each family can invite 1 or 2 people to come see the songs, scenes and acting improv that we’ve been working on.

RSVP for Parents (open to guests of current students)

December 15th at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium:

We've been invited to perform in a 20 minute slot during the 2nd Annual FHS Holiday Toy Drive! The event on Sunday, December 15, 2024 is from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, an opportunity for the Forest Hills community to contribute donations and celebrate the season with activities, refreshments, and entertainment. Last year they collected more than 500 toys and helped provide joy to children in need. 

We are seeking singers and actors to perform and promote holiday cheer.

Let us know if you can join us!

RSVP to Perform (open to grads & students - singing & improv)

***December 22nd Holiday & Hollywood Movie Songs Concert:

Audition Video required - due Saturday November 16th

We have been invited to sing with the Queens Oratorio Society during their Annual Holiday Concert at QPAC (Queensborough Performing Arts Center). We are only able to accept 20 Garden Players students to accompany us for this unique performance opportunity, and so far, we have selected 9 students, leaving 11 spots available. This is an extraordinary chance for current and recent Garden Players graduates to showcase their talents on a professional stage, accompanied by a skilled conductor and supported by an exceptional adult choir.

Sign Up To Sing (open to students & recent grads)

And MARK YOUR CALENDARS for 2025 highlight performances:

January 26, 2025 - Garden Players Winter Concert

Rising Stars and Garden Players classes perform songs and scenes in concert with a live band at The Community House.

Magic It Up (a GP original musical) - May 17 & 18, 2025

It's a rewrite of a favorite musical, Magic It Up. Magic has vanished, leaving the Wizards, Hairsomes, Water Eagles, and Unicorns all stuck in separate areas of the forest. When the magic goes to the kids, they must find a way to bring everyone back together

Musica Reginae Free Concert For Kids

Saturday, November 16, 2024

4:00 PM  5:00 PM

The Church-in-the-Gardens

How do instruments "talk" to one another? How can we express our personal stories through music? Come hear how this group of friends who make music together communicate without using their words but instead by using their instruments.

Free Tickets

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Lincoln Center, Broadway Tickets, & Writing Challenge

• Lincoln Center Presents - Free Tickets and More Info
• How to get cheap and affordable Broadway tickets - NPR Article
• 100 Word Memoir Writing Challenge - for Tweens & Teens

Auditions can be daunting. Learning how to brush off the nerves and think on your feet is a skill that takes time to learn. If you have an audition coming up or are looking to hone in on your acting and improv technique, this is the class for you!

This class will teach Audition Techniques and Acting Improv, helping actors release and relax as well as expanding professionalism and depth of knowledge.

⭐️When:

Mondays 5pm, Oct - January

⭐️Teacher:

Betina Hershey has appeared in movies, TV, and Broadway National Tours. She is an alum of LaGuardia HS of Performing Arts, with a Theater BFA from Marymount Manhattan College.

Students have gone on to attend LaGuardia HS of Performing Arts, Frank Sinatra, Talent Unlimited, and more.

⭐️Where:

Loubet Street Location (address details given once enrolled)

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Be your best self. Private lessons give you the undivided attention of enthusiastic, top notch NYC professionals.

Guitar, ukulele, bass, drums, piano, voice, acting. Audition coaching.

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I hope we get to see each other at some of the upcoming events. Wishing everyone peace, creativity, community, and joy.

Musically yours,

Betina Hershey

GardenPlayers.com | 917-204-5647 - director Betina Hershey