Musical Theater
Combines European casting opportunities with three weeks of comprehensive training focused on competitive belting, legit and crossover techniques, as well as dance and acting.
IPAI Germany is an experience like no other. To be fully immersed in the country’s culture while studying your craft with professionals of high prestige is nothing short of mesmerising! To the performer, IPAI Bavaria is an opportunity to refine and polish your skills and strengths while also reinforcing areas needing growth. The talented international faculty offers an array tools
to improve your performance in voice, dance, and acting. I can say, IPAI Bavaria is a place for artists who are ready to take their performance to the next level!
-Kameren Batty, 2024
Hattiesburg, MS.
European Casting opportunity
MT artists participate in a three-day musical theatre intensive in Hamburg or Vienna and work with casting directors from Stage Entertainment, the largest producer of musicals in Europe. Workshops and master classes culminate in professional casting auditions, workshops with SE casting director Ralf Schädler, and personalized feedback. Artists who receive call-back auditions (during or in the months following IPAI Bavaria) will continue to receive specialized preparation and coaching by IPAI Bavaria faculty. Housing and transportation for the musical theatre intensive in Hamburg or Vienna are included in the cost of tuition.
World-Class Instruction
Artists receive two voice lesson, one or two coachings, acting & dance classes, and multiple workshops and master classes per week. They work with choreographers, casting agents and voice teachers whose students have performed in shows such as Sweeney Todd, Book of Mormon, Les miserables, 54 below and Green room 42 shows, Heathers, Maneater the Muscial, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spongebob, Beauty and the Beast, Phantom of the Opera, and many others. Our esteemed faculty specialize in healthy musical theatre belting, crossover singing techniques, and are regularly invited to give workshops, master classes, and lectures in the United States and Europe.
MT artists learn and perform choreography in ensemble and group musical numbers on our showcase concerts, as well as essential stage movement and mechanics that apply to performers at all levels and genres. Some special performance opportunities may be given to advanced level dancers, but dancers and movers of all levels are encouraged to apply. Artists refine their stage presence and presentation in weekly acting classes, workshops, and individual dramatic coaching in order to refine their audition package and maximize their impact as a total artist. Special attention is given to audition selections chosen for the musical theatre intensive casting auditions.
Language & Culture
Artists learn and practice German in daily language classes and by living in a Bavarian village for three weeks. Instruction includes the basics of functional conversational German, an introduction to German culture and etiquette, learning to slate and answer basic audition questions in German, as well as opportunities for more advanced speakers to refine their language skills. Our artists receive musical theatre and lyric diction coaching in German. French, Italian, English, and Czech can be integrated into weekly lessons and coaching sessions as dictated by the artists' repertoire selections.
Performing
Each Young Artist is a featured soloist on our musical theatre cabarets, is cast in at least 2 scenes, and sings and dances in company ensemble numbers. Concert performance opportunities include: master classes that may be open to the public, Cabaret Nights, the annual IPAI Bavaria Vocal Competition, and 1 scene concert--the IPAI Bavaria Gala Concert.
Career Building & Development
In addition to professional development & audition workshops, IPAI Bavaria artists receive one-on-one feedback from each of our esteemed faculty throughout their IPAI Bavaira residency. Our three-week training program culminates in a next-steps conference that offers an opportunity to connect on a deeper level with our faculty, strategically plan for the "next steps" of your artistic career, gather personalized advice, and be mentored by professional who invest in artists beyond just three weeks of training.
Outstanding singer and dancers, promising young artists, and emerging artists may be offered a significant scholarship and the opportunity to join IPAI Bavaria as a Fellowship Artist in the following summer. Fellowship Artists have usually completed a Masters Degree or Artist Diploma, are on the cusp of starting their professional career, are already performing professionally, and/or are exploring opportunities to audition and sing in Germany or Europe. Fellowship Artists receive special attention, may be invited to auditions, or offered roles with regional companies in the US and Germany.
Tuition & SCHOLARSHIPS
T U I T I O N :
Triple Room: $6600
Double Room: $6900
Single Room: $7200
D E P O S I T : $500
***The deposit must be received by the date on your acceptance letter (10-14 days after acceptance) in order to reserve your spot in the program and any scholarships you have been awarded.
IPAI Bavaria is an all-inclusive training experience that includes:
Lodging for 21 days
Two meals per day (breakfast and lunch--artists are responsible for dinner and snacks)
Private voice lessons
Individual and group repertoire coachings
Master Classes and Career Training Workshops
German Language Experience
Dance and Acting Classes
A Comprehensive Scenes Program
A Minimum of 4 Concert Performance Opportunities.
The cost of tickets and transportation for one excursion (the musical theatre intensive and audition casting in Hamburg, or the German opera house excursion) is also included in your tuition for IPAI Germany when available.
Not included airfare or ground transportation to/from Kiefersfelden; ground or public transportation during the program; health or travel insurance; costs of securing a passport or visa (for non-US residents); entry, luggage, or other fees at border control; costs associated with program cancellation, flight cancellation, health care issues, or travel delays.
Tuition scholarships are awarded based on funding availability, artistry, and merit and determined by the application, video or live audition, financial need, and IPAI Bavaria programming needs. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of IPAI Bavaria faculty, administration, and audition panelists. Recipients are obliged to notify IPAI Bavaria of acceptance in a timely fashion and are still responsible for securing their position in the program by paying the deposit.
INSURANCe
All participants and faculty must secure international health insurance that is valid in the country or state of residence for the duration of the program. We STRONGLY suggest securing both health and travel insurance when studying abroad. Check with your current insurance provider to inquire if they have options for temporary international travel and health insurance. Feel free to reach out to our IPAI Bavaria administrative staff for assistance if you need help finding an insurance provider. It's relatively inexpensive and can be purchased online.
REFund & Participation Policy
Unfortunately, IPAI Bavaria cannot issue any refunds for tuition or deposits under any circumstances at this time. This includes but is not limited to acts of violence or terrorism, sickness, disease, financial insolvency, force majeure, or any other circumstances. The no refund policy stands as long as a live, in-person summer program can take place.
IPAI Bavaria reserves the right to withdraw a student artist from the program for behavior deemed inappropriate or unprofessional. Illegal substance use is strictly forbidden. Participants caught using illegal substances or participating in illegal activities will be sent home at their own expense and no tuition refunds will be given. Artists and faculty participate at their own risk and must provide proof of valid health insurance for the duration of the program. IPAI Bavaria is not liable for a participants inability to attend or participate due to sickness, emergencies, or other unforeseen events.
Artists engaged in the abuse of alcohol, verbal, racial, or sexual harassment in any way will be sent home immediately at their own expense
Any artist that drops out of the program after May 15th will be responsible for 2/3 of the total tuition.