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Marla Schaffel starred on Broadway in the Tony-nominated musical Jane Eyre. The role earned Ms. Schaffel several accolades: a Tony nomination, the Drama Desk Award, a Drama League Award, and the Outer Critics Circle Award, all for Best Actress in Musical.

Kathryne is a current conservatory student at Mannes School of music, studying under Jon Manasse. She graduated high school from University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2025. Prior to her collegiate studies, Kathryne held principal positions in the Winston Salem youth Symphony, Winston Salem youth philharmonic, UNC school of the arts student premieres orchestra,…

Samuel Ferreira is a Brazilian baritone, voice teacher, and psychoanalyst, dedicated to vocal artistry and performance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a Master’s in Voice Performance from Georgia State Universitya, USA.

I am a New York–based vocal coach and musical theatre performer fulfilling a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance (Musical Theater concentration) from NYU Steinhardt. My experience spans regional and international theatre, including work with Disney-affiliated productions, as well as extensive teaching in both private studio settings and performing arts programs.

Laura grew up with a great love for music and finds joy in sharing and cultivating that passion in others. She has degrees from Brevard College (BM) and the University of Colorado, Boulder (MM) along with the Certificate of Vocology at the National Center for Voice and Speech in Salt Lake City.

Hi! I’m Janet — an award-winning acting instructor, private acting coach, best-selling author, filmmaker, and working actor with over 15 years of experience helping performers grow and thrive in the industry. I hold an MFA in Acting from SUNY Binghamton and a BA in Theater with Distinction from the University of Delaware.

A writer, director, actor and fight director, Matt has more than 70 theatre and film credits, including a six-year stint as a Blue Man in the popular Blue Man Group, where he performed more than 1,000 shows and played in front of millions.

With 45+ years in the industry as a vocalist, actress in film/TV, director, coach and voice over talent, many of my alum students now work professionally in opera, music theatre, film, concert work and voice over. I'm very proud of them! They are now my colleagues.

Shannon Cheong is a New York based Singer, Actor, Dancer, and Teaching Artist. Fresh out of his first national tour, Shannon is excited to be teaching the newer generation of performing artists. Inspiring them to create and to inform through the arts; whilst still working and auditioning as a professional actor in the city.

I am an Actress (SAG-AFTRA,) a published Writer, an Acting Coach, and a Public Speaking Tutor with an extensive background in Improv Comedy. (I trained at The Players Workshop of the Second City.) I've made my own Short Films (most recently "Bubbe's Place,") co-created a kids' cooking show called "Uncle Chef," written numerous articles, edited four books and taught Improv Comedy…