Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre Masterclasses give students the unique opportunity to work on the three essential disciplines that make up musical theatre: singing, dancing and acting. Instructors include prominent Broadway Stars, Casting Directors and Talent Representatives who will provide a superior education in a fun and supportive environment!
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in the casts of many of these productions — check out our Instagram or Facebook pages for highlights, or our very outdated Student Achievement Page!)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)
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults | Wednesday, Apr. 29 | 5-7 PM ET | Cost to Participate 195.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Limited to 11 Students!
Christy Altomare is best known for portraying the title character of Anya/Anastasia in the Broadway sensation, ANASTASIA! Previous to ANASTASIA, Christy played the lead role of Sophie in MAMMA MIA! and before that she played Sue Snell in the Off-Broadway cult hit, CARRIE.
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Broadway’s Christy Altomare
• Learn if your song showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Q&A with Broadway’s Christy Altomare (time permitting)
May 2026
No Audition Required | Ages 10 - Adults | Saturday, May 16 | Cost to Perform 210.00 | Cost to Observe 75.00
Casey Likes is an award-winning and critically acclaimed actor, singer, writer, director, known for his acclaimed leading performances on Broadway as Marty Mcfly in BACK TO THE FUTURE (OCC Nom), William in ALMOST FAMOUS (Theatre World Award), and recently Off-Broadway as JD in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL! Recently, Casey starred in MGM’s film DARK HARVEST and as KISS legend Gene Simmons in SPINNING GOLD. Casey is also a Jimmy Awards Finalist!
Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar song cut from Broadway Star, Casey Likes
• Learn if your song is a good choice for you and if it showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn how to interpret a song and break it down into acting beats
• Class will conclude with an informative Q&A (time permitting)