This learning opportunity is meant to supplement the training our

actors receive in our Prep4rep and Teen Repertory programs. It is

important for an actor to develop holistically to better prepare him

or her for future endeavors in theatre arts. Our conservatory track

will provide a foundation in dance and singing. An actor will not

necessarily be a singer or dancer - this training is meant to

improve the actor’s overall instrument. Vocal training improves

diction, breath support required for projection, and vocal range.

Aptitude in dance strengthens an actor’s core, increases flexibility,

and teaches work ethic and discipline. All of these skills are

needed to support the large array of genres found in theatre.



6 weeks of Dance (all musical theatre styles covered)
Instructor, Revka Hovermehl
*Dates & Times: TBD in August

6 weeks of Class Voice
Instructor, Melissa Woolverton
*Dates & Times:
TBD in August

Class size limited to 15 students-register soon!

Cost : $125.00

*Students must enroll in both voice and dance unless approved by Artistic Director.
email Tara Gnolfo at taraohare@hotmail.com


About our Faculty

Melissa Woolverton

Melissa Woolverton was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada and at the age of three began studying classical piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music, Canada. She continued her piano studies at Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD and graduated with a Bachelors of General Studies (summa cum laude) with a piano, voice, and theatre emphasis. The Astors’ Beechwood Theatre Company in Newport, RI brought Melissa to Rhode Island in 2004, and she was an actor and the Music Director for four years. Currently, Melissa is a staff accompanist for the University of Rhode Island and Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. She is the accompanist for the Chorus of Westerly and the Greater Tiverton Community Chorus and regularly performs with Opera Providence. She is the accompanist/music director for SRU’s Opera Workshop and has been music director for the Newport Children’s Theatre and SRU’s musical production of Two Gentlemen of Verona. She was a featured soloist with SRU’s Community Orchestra performing Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos No. 10 in E Flat.