Betty Buckley to Teach Master Class in NYC Next Month

After finishing a critically acclaimed run as Big Edie in Grey Gardens for the Bay Street Theatre, Tony Award Winner, Theater Hall of Fame 2012 honoree and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley will be offering a 5 day Song Interpretation & Monologue Intensive Workshop at the T. Schreiber Studio in October. One of the foremost professional theatre studios in New York City. Established in 1969, T. Schreiber has been a home and training ground for many artists who have gone on to successful careers in theatre, film, and television. The Tony Award Winner will assist aspiring artists, educators and experienced performers in the craft of singing, acting and storytelling.

Of her recent performance in Grey Gardens; "... the potent emotional undertow of this production... has everything to do with the formidable Betty Buckley, whose determinedly cheerful, thoroughly heart-bruising Edith will win you over, pull you under and cast you out to sea.

This is the moment Ms. Buckley does something powerful, turning the song "Jerry Likes My Corn" into a devastating tear-jerker, reminiscent of Stephen Sondheim's "In Buddy's Eyes." It is masterly, and it is why you will emerge from the theater shaken but grateful, wishing only that there were more of Ms. Buckley in the show." - Laura Collins-Hughes - The New York Times, Aug. 2015

About her newest album Ghostlight produced by T Bone Burnett: "The main attraction at any of her performances is the voice and sensibility of an interpreter who can take you to the center of the earth all by herself." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times, Oct. 2014

Here's an opportunity to work with one of the great artists of our time!

-- Terry Schreiber

Ms. Buckley shares her expertise and guides her students through a methodology that facilitates audience connection through songs and monologues. Her emotional connection to songs and audiences is renowned, and that very connection is at the heart of what Ms. Buckley imparts to her students.

A teacher for 40 years, Ms. Buckley's workshop is a must for people who want to perfect their ability to effectively communicate in their performance, their work and their relationships. The class also welcomes observers who participate in all aspects of the class except the individual coaching by Ms. Buckley.

Class dates are October 27 - 30 from 6:30pm to 10:30 pm and the 31st is 1pm to 6pm. An accompanist will be provided. For further details and to apply to the workshop, prospective participants should contact T. Schreiber Studio at 212.741.0209 or email info@tschreiber.org.