High School and College Workshops
Kerrigan and Lowdermilk are available to lead programs for your high school or college. For information on topics and pricing, please send an email to:
classes@kerrigan-lowdermilk.com.
"In a recent master class at NYU, my students found
Brian and Kait's challenging and enthusiastic feedback energizing
and motivating. As writers Brian and Kait understand pop music's unique
and undeniably necessary place in the contemporary musical theater."
Randy Redd (Instructor, NYU's CAP
21)
"I had no idea how difficult writing a musical
was until participating in this course. Not only did I gain an appreciation
for those talented enough to write a play, but I also grew as a performer
through the experience. Now that I understand the thought process
of writing a musical, it's easier for me as an actor to use the writer's
words to better develop my character."
Lauren Thomas (Age 16)
"Just imagine teaching students to write a 10-minute
musical. What a wild idea! It is exactly what Brian Lowdermilk and
Kait Kerrigan did at our Overnight Camp for two summers. This courageous
and brilliant duo gave students the skill, framework and confidence
to produce a small show in 5 days time. The students collaborated
to develop an idea for their show. They wrote song lyrics, developed
characters, and wrote melodies. Brian and Kait were able to guide
them towards the prize but were also able to give students ownership
of their accomplishments. By the time the students performed the musical
for their classmates, the work was a true theatrical piece. It had
a beginning, middle and end and some clever and engaging lyrics. Really
great teachers push you to go to a place you didn't think you could
go. Kait and Brian give their students the tools and the courage to
find their creative voice. This class benefits performers as well
as composers and writers. Performers learn a new respect for text
and a better understanding of plot and character. Some of the students
from our camp have continued their work as writers and composers.
All of them rate this creative experience as one of their most rewarding."
Claudia Carlson
(Executive Director, Young People's Theatre Workshop)
"Brian Lowdermilk and Kait Kerrigan pioneered a new class in
Wingspan’s Afterschool Program at PS 40 to a great degree of success.
On With The Show was an exciting class where students built
a 10 minute musical from the ground up. Brian and Kait not only exhibited
fantastic musical and theatrical talent, they created a safe, nurturing
and enriching environment for their students. Brian and Kait worked
with the students to create a successful and enchanting musical, with
limited resources. Seeing how successful the program was with 3rd
– 5th graders, I can only imagine what a great learning experience
it will be for more advanced students! I would hire them again in
a heartbeat."
Tommy Marr
(Education Program Manager, Wingspan Arts)