December 2025
No Audition Required | Ages 9 - Adults | Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10 AM - 1 PM | Cost to Perform: 205.00 | 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!
*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 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 with Merri about the ins-and-outs of the business
January 2026
Sunday, Jan. 11 | For Performers Auditioning for INTO THE WOODS JR. (ages 7-13) and/or INTO THE WOODS (ages 12-20) | Cost 165.00
Up your game and get some great pointers before you audition this January 17 or 18 for our upcoming Off-Broadway Productions of INTO THE WOODS JR. (ages 7-13) and INTO THE WOODS (ages 12-20).
Work on your audition tech with A.C.A.N.Y. fave stage director & music director, Brad Johnson!
Review one song cut and one scene you plan on performing in your audition!
Receive amazing notes, direction and feedback on your pieces, and improve your audition technique with Brad’s help!
Focus of Class:
• Sing one song cut you plan to perform at your audition
• Perform one side you plan to perform at your audition
• Receive Coaching and Feedback from A.C.A.N.Y. Stage Director & Music Director, Brad Johnson (DESCENDANTS, FROZEN JR, ANNIE JR)
Get prepared & feel confident at your audition!