Receive 24 PD credits + Certificate upon completion.
INCLUDED:
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Pick up/drop off airport
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8 night stay
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All breakfasts
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4 days of tours
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Entrance fees
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5 meals (lunch or dinner)
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Ground transportation
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Private English/Italian speaking guide
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Free time to explore and make lifelong friends
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Workshop concludes with a public Performance in the Piazza
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Earn 24 Credits
Executive Director - Laura Rizzo
Stars Theatre Company in Rutherford, NJ, is led by Laura Rizzo - an award-winning, nationally certified theatre educator, professional director, and choreographer with over 36 years of international experience in the performing arts. Laura's career spans more than 200 shows on and off Broadway, as well as extensive work in community and educational theatre across the United States and abroad. Holding master's degrees in both theatre and dance, along with advanced educational leadership credentials, Laura has shaped generations of performers through her rigorous, compassionate approach to teaching. Her leadership at Rising Stars YTC earned multiple Broadway World and regional awards for excellence. Now, as Executive Director of Stars Theatre Company, Laura brings her signature blend of artistic discipline and nurturing mentorship to a new generation of teens and adults. By treating every performer as an artist and fostering an environment rooted in respect, community engagement, and creative growth, Laura's vision drives the company's mission to make extraordinary theatre training accessible and inspiring for all.
Schedule
Day 1: Thursday
Departure from the United States.
Day 2: Friday
Arrival Milan Malpensa (MXP) Pick up, unpack, unwind, Afternoon: Meet & Greet, Reception, 1st Masterclass (Creating ). Meet for wine and cheese, dinner together (included.)
Day 3: Saturday
8:00 am Breakfast (included), then check out open air market. Scavenger Hunt for Master Class participants. Lunch on own & rehearsal in the Piazza. 5:30 pm Mass in the church for anyone who wants to go.
Day 4: Sunday
8:00 am Breakfast (included). Parmesan cheese factory. Lunch (included), live music & dancing with locals on mountain top. Dinner on your own.
Day 5: Monday
8:00 Breakfast (included), then leave for Verona. Tour of Juliet's Balcony, House and Roman arena. Lunch or Snack on your own. Afternoon component for Master Class participants. Return to Bedonia, Theatre Master Class, pizza at Villa (included).
Day 6: Tuesday
8:00 Breakfast (included) and Opera Singing Masterclass. Lucca Tour (with Master Class opera component). Lunch on your own, See Puccini’s house. Return to Bedonia for dinner on your own.
Day 7: Wednesday
8:00 Breakfast (included) & Music Master Class (learn songs). Lunch (included) and sing along with an Italian band at Villa. Go to Piazza to see the location & then rehearse with a group in the classroom. Dinner on your own in town.
Day 8: Thursday
8:00 Breakfast (included) and Seminary “Poet in Your Pocket” Master Class. Visit the castle town of Compiano (with masterclass component), Lunch (included) at foot of Castle (paint & sip at castle pool) plus swim. Return to Bedonia for Dinner on your own.
Day 9: Friday
8:00 Breakfast (included) practice for performance. Early afternoon swim in local river. Evening Performance in Piazza @ 9:00 pm then final reflection. Refreshments & finger foods after performance at local bar (included).
Day 10: Saturday
Early departure for Milan Malpensa for flight home.
Please Note: Villa Tre Angeli reserves the right to change the schedule of tours due to weather or unforeseen events. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities.
