Musical Theater Workshops with Rony Fortich
Musical Theater Workshops
ABOUT RONY FORTICH
Rony Fortich is a musical director, arranger, composer, and accompanist. As the Music Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort from its grand opening in 2005 to 2017, Rony oversaw all of the Park’s musical offerings. In 2013, he received the Walt Disney Legacy Award for his contribution to the resort. In the Philippines, he’s worked on a number of musicals over the last 25 years, NOAH’S BIG BOAT, BLUEBIRD OF HAPPINESS, BREAKUPS AND BREAKDOWNS, QUEST FOR THE ADARNA, HONK, FOOTLOOSE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, FIRST DATE, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, COMPANY, 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, and most recently won the 2023 Gawad Buhay award for outstanding musical direction for "THE LAST FIVE YEARS." He will be working on GMG Production’s COME FROM AWAY this June. Rony continues to work on a variety of shows, concerts, musical projects both in the Philippines and abroad.
For his musical efforts, he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines in 2015. To share his passion for musical theater, he has been collaborating with the BGC Arts Center for workshops and programs since 2018.
"T. Rony’s class fosters ease and confidence in his students.. bringing out what is uniquely best in each one. He gives them just the right amount of challenge, allowing room for natural growth, fun, joy, good friendships and camaraderie to develop. At the end of summer class, my daughter kept on saying thank you for enrolling her. It was a very fulfilling and enriching experience for her. Very grateful to T. Rony and BGC Arts Center for this program." - Parent of 2024 Participant
"The workshop was a life-changing experience for me. It showed me that being a wife and mother doesn't have to stop me from pursuing my passion for musical theater. Teacher Rony created a safe space where everyone felt free to express themselves, he made us understand the beauty behind each song and delving into the stories they tell, going beyond melodies and lyrics. His passion, dedication, patience and support to each one of us is truly admirable. Grateful beyond words to Teacher Rony 😊 ...My wish is for more people to experience the same joy and transformation this workshop brought to our lives. -L.A.
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"Program was worth every penny you paid for. My daughter enjoyed every class so much. She learned a lot from Teacher Rony while having fun with friends. My daughter also learned the right mindset as a performer, she enjoys the moment, gives her best and she can always do better than her last! I also saw how independent she has become. Would definitely enroll my daughter again!" - Parent of Kids Class Participant
"i've been in this workshop for five years now, since i was still in the kids class, and all i can say is that i came back every single year, happy to see teacher rony, and hopeful to make friends who were like me. i knew i had a passion, but teacher rony made me embrace that passion and learn to pursue it. because he's so kind and fun, i never once thought about skipping even one session. - 2024 Participant
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS
Explore the exciting world of musical theater with acclaimed Musical Director, Rony Fortich,
now on our 9th year of nurturing passions for performing arts!
Through the sessions, Students will learn to understand lyrics and music, interpret songs with character and emotion, use voice and movement to tell a story, and strengthen their overall performance skills.
In-depth workshops are open to aspiring performers and theater enthusiasts, ages 8 and up!
CLASSES & SCHEDULES
I. CLASS SCHEDULE
*Schedules may be subject to change.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Kids 8-12 y.o 2:30 - 4:00PM
Teens 13-18 y.o 4:30 - 6:30PM
Adults 19+ y.o 7:30 - 9:30PM
Class starts on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
June 17 (W), 19 (F)
June 22 (M), June 24 (W), June 26 (F)
June 29 (M), July 1 (W), July 3 (F)
July 6 (M), July 8 (W), July 10 (F)
July 13 (M), July 15 (W) *no class on Friday
July 18 (SATURDAY) - Technical Dress Rehearsal
July 19 (SUNDAY) - Student Showcase
On-site Recital will be on July 19 (Sunday), Time TBA
II. AVAILABLE CLASSES
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS KIDS, (Ages 8-12)
1.5 hours/session | 2:30PM to 4PM
With so many musicals today featuring children, from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Matilda to Christmas Carol, the workshops will help kids learn how to interpret them for an audience. Children must come in knowing at least 3 musical theater songs and must be open to learning more.
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS, TEENS (Ages 13-18)
2 hours/session | 4:30PM - 6:30PM
For the teens who love musical theater and wish to further their understanding of musical theater songs and build on their performance skills. Participants must be ready with several musical theater songs memorized.
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS, ADULTS (Ages 19+)
2 hours/session | 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Proper singing for musical theater means more than just having a beautiful voice and singing with emotion. It means really diving into a piece. It is understanding a composer's choices for writing a song a certain way. It calls for grasping what a lyricist intends when he writes a lyric. It means analyzing how music and lyrics work together. And most importantly, making sure that understanding comes across from the actor to the audience, that it reads to an audience. Come in with song choices. Must have musical theater experience.
AUDITION WORKSHOPS
All participants in the program will learn how to properly audition for musicals! What to bring, the importance of song choice, how to prepare, what to give the accompanist, etc. Participants will even experience a mock audition!
CULMINATING SHOWCASE
The program culminates in a celebratory showcase, featuring each student’s solo performance of a song they developed throughout the program with Teacher Rony, alongside vibrant group numbers performed by the class.
JOIN THE WORKSHOPS
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REGISTRATION
Here is the registration process to enroll in the class:
STEP 1: Read all program information before registering.
STEP 2: Fill up the Online Registration Form
STEP 3: Await email confirmation from programs@bgcartscenter.org with payment details.
Our team will reach out to you within 3-5 business days. Check your inbox/junk folder for email messages from our Team.
STEP 4: Settle payment to confirm your slot. Slots are first come, first served.
STEP 5: We send program details and reminders to participants via email.
Class sizes are kept small so that each student can be given the proper attention and learning is enhanced. The group activities aim to build confidence and allow participants to motivate, inspire, and also learn from each other.
CONFIRMING YOUR SLOT
Due to the limited number of slots available, participants must register and wait for an email confirmation re: slot availability BEFORE settling any payment.
Special rate available for returning students & BGCitizens, please inquire.
Bank Deposit / Online Fund Transfer
● Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
● Account Name: Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.
● Savings Account Number: 1923-1245-58
Send the proof of your payment confirmation via email programs@bgcartscenter.org
For overseas participants, please email programs@bgcartscenter.org for assistance.
Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to providing distinct experiences of Filipino artistry in all its forms and fusions, enriching lives and building on a nation’s ever-evolving culture. All proceeds go completely into supporting our art programs.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The students, teachers, theater staff, and community’s health & well-being are our priority. If you are experiencing any symptoms (colds, cough, itchy throat / sore throat, headache, feverish, rashes) or feeling unwell, students are requested to rest, stay home, and consult a medical doctor before attending class.
SCHEDULE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS, AND REFUNDS
Is the program refundable?
Due to limited capacity and high demand, all program fees are non-refundable. Please ensure you are fully committed to the program schedule before registering and confirming your slot.
Refunds or pro-rated adjustments are not available for any missed classes.
Students who miss more than six (6) classes may not be eligible to participate in the culminating student showcase and no refund will be provided. Eligibility will be determined at the discretion of the Teacher and program team, based on attendance, preparedness, and overall readiness to participate safely and successfully.
How will you let us know about possible schedule changes and/or cancellations?
We make every effort to make an announcement about program changes as quickly as possible. Please ensure your contact information is up to date and registered email is regularly checked.
BGC Arts Center reserves the right to cancel programs/events that do not meet the minimum enrollment, and/or pose risk due to community quarantine status or severe weather conditions.
If the full program is canceled by BGC Arts Center, a full refund will be issued.
If a scheduled class is canceled by BGC Arts Center due to government-mandates (e.g., inclement weather) or other force majeure events, the program team and teacher may arrange make-up session/s onsite or online and/or assign asynchronous tasks for students to complete at home for continued learning.