Broadway Artists Alliance, the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is quickly gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers, presented their annual Winter Musical Theatre Workshop February 14th through 16th. Michael Cerveris, currently starring in Hedda Gabler, surprised the students with a visit. Seth Rudetsky moderated the Q&A.
70 select students ages 10 to 21, hailing from all across the US and Canada, took part in an intensive 3-day advanced musical theatre workshop in the heart of New York City. Instructors for the Workshop included BAA's Assistant Director TyRick Jones (Hairspray), Michelle Kittrell (Legally Blonde, Footloose, etc.), Steven Lutvak (Kind Hearts and Coronets), Bob Cline (Bob Cline Casting), Holly Anne Ruggiero (Jersey Boys resident director), Celeste Simone (vocal coach), Cameron Adams (Shrek), Lou Castro (13), Seth Rudetsky (Chatterbox, Playbill.com), Cara Kjellman (Billy Elliot), Alexander Gemignani (Les Miserables, Sunday in the Park...), AC Ciulla (Footloose), Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Vanities), Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages), as well as special industry guest casting directors and agents. The weekend ended with an Industry Panel and Final Showcase during which the students had the unique opportunity to showcase their talent for top NY industry such as Telsey & Co., Jim Carnahan Casting, Mark Simon Casting, The Carson/Adler Agency, Nickelodeon Casting, Sinclair Management, Megan Larche Casting, Bob Cline Casting, Michael Cassara Casting, The Kolstein Talent Agency, and Dave Clemons Casting.
Seth Rudetsky interviews Michael Cerveris
Michael Cerveris at Broadway Artists Alliance
Michael Cerveris at Broadway Artists Alliance
Michael Cerveris at Broadway Artists Alliance
Michael Cerveris at Broadway Artists Alliance
Michael Cerveris and Seth Rudetsky with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance
Constantine Maroulis, Michael Cerveris, and Seth Rudetsky with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance
Constantine Maroulis, Jennifer Johns (Program Director), Michael Cerveris, Ross Stoner (Associate Director), Michelle Lehrman (Admissions Director), and Seth Rudetsky
Jennifer Johns (Program Director), Michael Cerveris, Ross Stoner (Associate Director), and Michelle Lehrman (Admissions Director)
Alexander Gemignani with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance
Lauren Kennedy with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance
Constantine Maroulis with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance
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