April 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults | Monday, Apr. 20 | 6-8:30 PM ET | Cost to Perform: 195.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Sing for Merri, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Senior Casting Director, Merri Sugarman (CSA) of The TRC Company, formerly known as Tara Rubin Casting! TRC is the casting office behind Broadway and Off-Broadway hits and National Tours such as BOOP, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, DEAD OUTLAW, SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, THE OUTSIDERS, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, SIX, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*, SING STREET*, TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, AIN'T TOO PROUD, ALADDIN*, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CHASING RAINBOWS*, LES MISERABLES*, AIDA, THE BAND’S VISIT, MISS SAIGON*, SCHOOL OF ROCK*, KING KONG, FALSETTOS*, A BRONX TALE, and many other shows too numerous to mention here!
(*We’re proud to have A.C.A.N.Y. students in the casts of many of these productions — check out our Instagram or Facebook pages for highlights, or our very outdated Student Achievement Page!)
Get Merri’s expert feedback and coaching on your mock audition!
Find out if your material showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar audition song cut from TRC Casting Director, Merri Sugarman
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A about the business (time permitting)
May 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 11 - Adults | Saturday, May 9 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | Cost to Observe: 75.00
Sing for Peter, or observe to pick up new tips!
Work one-on-one with Casting Director & Partner at The TRC Company, Peter Van Dam (CSA)! TRC was formerly known as Tara Rubin Casting!
Peter’s Broadway credits include BEACHES, DEAD OUTLAW, STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS, THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, TOOTSIE, HEAD OVER HEELS, ANGELS IN AMERICA, FARINELLI AND THE KING, THE CHERRY ORCHARD. National Tours credits include DIRTY DANCING, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, PHANTOM, SIX, THE BAND’S VISIT. Off-Broadway/New York credits include GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO (PAC – World Premiere), PAL JOEY (New York City Center), WHISPER HOUSE (The Civilians), SING STREET* (New York Theatre Workshop), SOMETHING CLEAN (Roundabout), THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE (Vineyard).
TRC’S office is also known for BOOP, BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER, THE OUTSIDERS, THE WIZ, BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE WHO’S TOMMY*, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN*,TREVOR THE MUSICAL*, AIN'T TOO PROUD, ALADDIN*, LES MISERABLES*, AIDA, MISS SAIGON*, SCHOOL OF ROCK*, KING KONG, FALSETTOS*, A BRONX TALE, and many other shows too numerous to mention here!
*ACANY is proud to have many students represented in the casts of these shows! You can read more on our Student Achievement Page!
Students participating in this class perform a 32-bar cut of a musical theatre song with an accompanist.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your song cut from TRC Partner & Award-Winning Broadway Casting Director, Peter Van Dam
• Learn if your piece is a good choice for you and showcases your unique talent, vocal range and personality
• Learn how to put your best foot forward in auditions
• Q&A with Peter about the ins-and-outs of the business (time permitting)
June 2026
Missed our Summer Program Info Session? Click here to watch and learn about A.C.A.N.Y.’s nine 1-Week Award-Winning Summer Programs!