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Juneau Ghost Light Theatre Presents a
Teen Musical Workshop
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What students will learn in this workshop:
Students in grades 7-12
This 2-day workshop helps teens take a song they know and love, and turn it into a polished performance! Workshop participants will work with acting coach (Terra Stark) and vocal coach (Wendy Byrnes) to dig into aspects of technique, characterization and artistry. This workshop is perfect for preparing for an audition or performance, or for aspiring performers who want to get more comfortable with being onstage. The workshop will culminate in a small showcase performance at McPhetres hall on the afternoon of Sunday, March 15th.
McPhetres Hall in Downtown Juneau
March 14th and 15th, 2026
9am-4pm Saturday, March 14th
12-5pm, Sunday, March 15th
Matinee Showcase at 3pm at McPhetres Hall
$75/per participant
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Techniques to support healthy singing
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Stage presence and character development
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Skills for working with an accompanist
The Instructors:
Terra Stark (acting coach)
Wendy Byrnes (vocal coach)
Wendy Byrnes holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Pacific Lutheran University, and has trained in opera, musical theatre, and contemporary/commercial singing techniques. She is a regularly featured soloist with many of Juneau’s arts organizations, and has a wealth of experience providing vocal coaching to kids and adults in preparation for performances, productions, and auditions. She is a middle school teacher and loves helping Juneau’s next generation of performers engage with the arts.
Laurie Clough (accompanist)
Laurie Clough taught music in the Juneau Schools for 29 years. She was the Juneau School District Teacher of the Year in 1999. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Whitman College, where her primary instrument was organ. She plays organ for 2 local churches as well as playing the Kimball Theatre Organ at the State Office Building. For the last 20 years she has been a regular accompanist for the Southeast Alaska High School Music Fest. She loves working with young musicians and watching them gain confidence as performers.