Michelle Federer (Wicked's Original Broadway Nessarose) spent Sunday, September 19th, mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as she led a Wicked-themed master class with Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City. Federer inspired, as she skillfully guided a master class in "Song Interpretation" to a group of eager and talented young performers ages 10 to 21. Students also spent time on cold readings and scene study utilizing scenes from Wicked. Michelle's morning class was followed by an advanced audition technique workshop with a top casting representative from Telsey and Co. Casting.
Federer has also been a long time guest master class instructor at Broadway Artists Alliance's acclaimed Winter and Summer Intensives.
Broadway Artists Alliance is the dynamic educational organization that is quickly gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together current Broadway artists and promising young performers ages 10 to 21.
BAA's Fall One Day Master Class series will continue with a special "TV/Film" Master Class on Sunday, October 17th, led by top New York TV casting directors and the staff of Broadway Artists Alliance. Additional upcoming master classes include classes in the theme of Pop/Rock Musicals (November 14th), Billy Elliot (December 18th), and a Disney themed Master Class (December 19th). Space is extremely limited for all master classes. Please visit www.broadwayartistsalliance.org for a full list of classes and audition/ application information.
A few spaces still remain for the "TV/Film" Master Class on October 17th.
Broadway Artists Alliance will also host their annual Advanced Musical Theatre Winter Workshop February 19-21, 2011 as well as their popular Summer Intensive Programs and College/Professional workshops in July and August of 2011. Participation is by audition only.
Federer joins BAA's roster of instructors and special guests that have recently included TONY winners Sutton Foster (Shrek) , Katie Finneran (Promises Promises), Trent Kowalik (Billy Elliott), Bebe Neuwirth (Addams Family), Gregory Jbara (Billy Elliot), Michael Cerveris (Sweeney Todd), Andrea Martin (Young Frankenstein), John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys), John Gallager Jr. (Spring Awakening), Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon), Laura Benanti (Gypsy), Douglas Hodge (La Cage), Beth Leavel (Drowsy Chaperone), Jason Robert Brown (13) as well as Lea Michele (Glee), Megan Hilty (9 to 5), Susan Blackwell ([title of show]), Stephanie J. Block (Wicked), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins), Chris Jackson (In the Heights), Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening), Lauren Kennedy(Spamalot), Kelli O'Hara (South Pacific), Marc Shaiman(Hairspray), Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and many more. For more information about Broadway Artists Alliance, please visitwww.broadwayartistsalliance.org
Photos By: Laura McBride
