From Studio to Stage
A performance class series for Broadway singers
Is the singer you hear in the rehearsal studio not always the singer that the auditioners or audience hear? FROM STUDIO TO STAGE is a series of performance classes designed to bridge the gap between practice and performance.
Insight from Industry
Unique in its format, each FROM STUDIO TO STAGE class features two industry professionals: vocal technician Natalie Wilson and a guest coach from "the other side of the table": a manager, agent, director, or casting director who knows what gets people hired.
What do I get?
Each 3-hour class is limited to just 9 singers, so each singer gets 15-20 minutes of individual coaching on audition or performance repertoire from both a vocal technique angle and presentation angle, in a supportive atmosphere in front of an audience.
Auditors get to observe what it looks like when other people audition, and gain valuable insight into what people behind the table see.
What does it cost?
Singer slots are $110. Auditor slots are $25.
How do I sign up?
Click below to reserve your slot now. As space is limited, payment is required to guarantee your slot. 48 hours notice required to cancel.
Guest Teacher
About Benita
Josh Sassanella is a versatile artist in the entertainment industry, working as an actor, choreographer, writer, composer, and producer. His dynamic career includes electrifying performances on Broadway, from melting faces in Rock of Ages to soaring through the air in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, along with countless regional productions across the country, where he has showcased his talent in diverse theatrical settings.
Beyond the stage, Josh has made his mark as a storyteller. He co-wrote Oswald, which was a Top 8 finalist at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals in 2020, and For Madmen Only, which debuted at Manhattan School of Music in 2023. He is also part of the award-winning creative team that produces Forever Young, a musical revue that continues to tour across the country.
Originally from Auburn, Indiana, Josh has called New York City home for nearly two decades, where he channels his passion for the arts into shaping the next generation of performers. As the owner of Ann Steele Agency, he represents actors in Broadway productions, Regional productions, major television networks, and feature films. His dedication to storytelling and keen eye for talent have cemented his reputation as a creative leader in the industry.
Details
7-10pm Thursday April 17, 2025
Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway, 11th Floor
NYC