MUSICAL THEATRE AUTUMN &
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INTENSIVE COURSE
BERLIN
TRAIN • PERFORM • GROW
Join our all-day, English-led intensive mentored by industry pros to unlock your stage potential and shine.
Teen Track - Young Artist Track - Professional Development - All levels welcome
NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS • ENGLISH IMMERSION • STAGE LAB BERLIN • MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE • AUGUST 2026 •
The Program
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring week of musical theatre training at Stage Lab Berlin.
This intensive program is designed for young artists who want to develop their skills in singing, acting, and movement in a focused, supportive, and professional environment.
Whether new to musical theatre or already experienced, students will grow artistically, build confidence, and perform in a professional setting.
Why Stage Lab Berlin
• Full-day intensive (25+ hours of training per week)
• Individual vocal coaching and ensemble work
• Professional faculty with international experience
• Native English-speaking environment
• Final showcase performance for family and friends
How the Week Works
Each participant will bring one or two songs to work on during the week, developing technique, interpretation, and performance skills through guided coaching.
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Alongside individual work, students rehearse ensemble pieces, learning collaboration, stage movement, and stage presence.
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Focus areas include:
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Vocal technique and song interpretation
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Acting and character development
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Movement and stage presence
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Ensemble collaboration
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The week culminates in a FINAL SHOWCASE performance on Friday, where students present their work for family and friends.
Age Groups
Participants are grouped to ensure focused and supportive learning:
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Ages 12 - 17
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Ages 18+
2026 & 2027 Dates
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OCTOBER 19th - 23rd 2026Â
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FEBRUARY 1st - 5th 2027
Intensive Schedule
10:00 — 16:00
Sessions run Monday through Friday. Every intensive week culminates in a final professional showcase Friday at 15:00 for family and friends.Â
English Speaking Environment
All sessions are conducted in English by native speakers, creating an immersive environment where students can develop performance skills while building confidence in English.
The Lab Faculty
Diipti Firmstone
Artistic Director | Voice | Performance
Australian opera and musical theatre performer, educator and Artistic Director Diipti Firmstone is based in Berlin and is passionate about developing the next generation of performers through outstanding, holistic performing arts training.
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With over twenty years' experience as both a performer and teacher, Diipti has built an international career spanning opera, concert performance, musical theatre and vocal pedagogy. Alongside performing, she has taught extensively across Australia & Germany, working with children, young people, aspiring conservatoire students and professional performers.
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Drawing on her Australian training and international career, Diipti believes the strongest performers develop through an integrated approach - where singing, acting, movement and creativity are taught together, not in isolation.
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As the founder and Artistic Director of Stage Lab Berlin, she created the academy to bridge the gap between traditional music education and the collaborative reality of today's performing arts industry. Her vision is to create an international training environment where young artists can develop technical excellence, confidence, creativity and a deeper understanding of the profession through collaboration with leading performers, educators and industry professionals.
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At Stage Lab Berlin, Diipti leads the academy's artistic vision, working alongside an international faculty to prepare performers for auditions, further study and professional careers in the performing arts.
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www.diipti.com
Eric Little
Musical Director | Piano | Vocal Coach
Eric Little is an American musical director, conductor, pianist, performer and educator whose work spans musical theatre, opera, collaborative performance and international arts projects.
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Originally from Portland, Oregon, Eric has worked extensively throughout the United States as a music director, conductor, pianist and teaching artist. He spent over a decade working with Portland Center Stage, one of the leading regional theatre companies in the United States, where he music directed and conducted productions including RENT, The Music Man and Fun Home, while also performing as an actor and vocalist in a wide range of productions.
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As a collaborative pianist and rehearsal accompanist, Eric worked with Portland Opera, preparing and accompanying complex operatic scores for rehearsal and performance. His work bridges the worlds of opera, musical theatre and contemporary performance, bringing a uniquely versatile perspective to his teaching and artistic leadership.
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Internationally, Eric served as a U.S. State Department Arts Envoy in Cairo, Egypt, where he collaborated with Egyptian and American artists on cross-cultural performance projects, devised new theatrical works and performed at the Cairo International Festival of Contemporary and Experimental Theatre.
Passionate about developing young performers, Eric has led workshops, summer intensives and musical theatre training programmes for teenagers and emerging artists throughout the United States and internationally. His teaching focuses on musicality, storytelling, ensemble collaboration and authentic performance practice.
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At Stage Lab Berlin, Eric serves as Musical Director, guiding students through music rehearsals, ensemble work and performance preparation while helping young artists develop confidence, creativity and strong collaborative skills.
Felipe Ramos
Choreography | Director | Vocal Coach
Felipe Ramos is a Brazilian singer, performer, director, musical director and vocal coach with an international career spanning musical theatre and opera. He graduated in Music Education and Voice from the University of BrasÃlia in 2011, following earlier studies in piano at the BrasÃlia School of Music.
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His musical theatre performance credits include Angel Schunard in Rent, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Tony in West Side Story, Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show and Claude in Hair, as well as ensemble performances in Hairspray and Cabaret. His operatic repertoire includes Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Alfredo in La traviata, Don José in Carmen, Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia and Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice. He has performed internationally in Brazil, the Netherlands, China, Italy, Switzerland and beyond.
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Alongside his work as a performer, Felipe has extensive experience in opera stage direction, musical direction and vocal coaching. He works regularly across opera studios, workshops, masterclasses and professional training programmes, with credits including Berlin Opera Academy and Broadway Dreams.
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A passionate and multidisciplinary theatre artist, Felipe brings together his experience in singing, music, movement, performance and stagecraft in his work with developing performers, with a particular commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists for the stage.
