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Audition Required? To combine sessions, consider registering for Sessions One and Two, Sessions Two and Three, or Sessions Two and Four together for the combined week experience!
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Merri Sugarman
Initially an actress (‘Les Miserables’, ‘Aspects of Love’, et al.), Merri found herself out West some years back where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as “NewsRadio”, “The Larry Sanders Show” and the Miramax feature film “Playing By Heart”, starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie.
In 2000, Merri moved to Dreamworks Studios as the Casting Executive in charge
of TV Pilots and Series, including Spin City, and the critically acclaimed The Job, starring Denis Leary. Session Three is a 5-day session, with the same structure as Sessions One and Two, while Session Four is a 7-day session going through the weekend.
⭐️ Meeting like-minded peers who take their craft seriously
⭐️ Choosing your own triple threat curriculum (Elective Classes in Voice, Acting, Dance)
⭐️ Mentorship by a BAA student advisor starting 4-6 weeks before your Intensive Session
⭐️ Working one-on-one with a BAA private coach on your showcase material
⭐️ Performing in a Final Showcase for top Broadway Industry (Casting Directors, Agents, Managers).
Additional optional perks include:
➤ An optional Broadway Show Night!
She was then offered a position as the Director of Casting for Dramas and Movies at ABC Television, overseeing the casting of Alias, NYPD Blue, The Practice and the made for television movies Gilda Radner – It’s Always Something and The Music Man, starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, to name just a few.
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CLICK for the Session Three SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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⭐️ Summer Session Four (In-Person)*
Program Dates: July 27th-August 2nd, 2026 (7 days, Mon-Sun)
🗽 In-person Tuition: $1,995.00 (Early Bird Pricing, if paid in full by 3/27/26)
__________________$2,125.00 Regular Tuition
Recommended Ages: 10-14 and 15-21
Application Required?
Merri first made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as NewsRadio, The Larry Sanders Show and the Miramax feature film Playing By Heart, starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie. Yes
CLICK for the Session Two SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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⭐️Summer Session Three (In-Person)*
Program Dates: July 27th-July 31st, 2026 (5 days, Mon-Fri)
🗽 In-person Tuition: $1,595.00 (Early Bird Pricing, if paid in full by 3/27/26)
__________________$1,695.00 Regular Tuition
Recommended Ages: 10-14 and 15-21
Application Required?
Yes – Please note that Session Four has specific audition requirements that differ from the requirements of other Summer Intensive Sessions.
Please note: this 7-day program concludes with a Final Showcase in an off-Broadway theater!
CLICK for the Session Four SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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The In-Person Summer Sessions One, Two,Three, and BAA Junior Track each culminate in an in-studio industry showcase where you will perform a solo piece in your Major for NYC’s top casting directors, agents and managers, and receive individual feedback!
The In-Person Summer Session Four concludes with a fully staged showcase in an off-Broadway theater!
This showcase also features several group dance numbers that are open to students of all Majors.
Successful applicants may choose to take just one week or multiple weeks of Summer Intensives. You will perform a solo piece in your Major live onstage for an audience of family and friends, as well as NYC’s top casting directors, agents, and managers!
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Audition Required? Discounted group rate show tickets to the most popular shows!
➤ Optional Parent Classes in: The Business of Broadway: Strategies for helping your child succeed in the industry, Vocal Pedagogy Training for Parents, The College Audition Process, and a Parent Dance Class!
Jonathan Brenner
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(Vocal Coaching, College Audition Prep, Audition Book Building)
Tina Marie Casamento
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(Song Interp, Repertoire, College Audition Prep, Audition Prep)
Bob Cline
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(Acting, Audition Technique, College Audition Prep)
Joseph Michael Falduti
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(Vocal Technique)
Amanda Fawell
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(Audition and college prep, acting, career coaching, song interp)
Randy Graff
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(Song Interpr, Monologue, Audition Prep, College Audition Prep)
Jessica Hondel
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(Dance coaching).
Andi HopkinsEMAIL
(Acting, Dance)
Jennifer Johns
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(Vocal Tech, Acting, Career Coaching, College Audition Prep)
Tyrick Wiltez Jones
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(Dance, Acting, Career Coaching)
Ashleigh Junio
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(Audition Book Building, Vocal Coaching, Acting, Career Coaching, College Audition Prep)
Tyler Knauf
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(Vocal Coaching, Vocal Tech)
Meredith Lamb
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(TV/film, Scene work, Monologues, Song Interp, Audition Prep, Career Coaching)
Emma Kate Lampe
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(Audition prep, College prep, Song Interp, Acting)
Joe Langworth
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(Acting, Voice, Song Interp, Audition Prep, Monologue Selection, College Prep, Career Consultation)
Megan McGinnisEMAIL
(Acting, College Audition Prep, Vocal Coaching)
Sarah Meahl
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(Dance Coaching)
Laura Mehl
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(Acting Coaching, Career Consultation, Vocal Technique, Vocal Coaching)
Caroline Moulios
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(Dance Coaching)
Jina NamEMAIL
(Career Coaching, Vocal Technique, Vocal and Acting Coaching, Audition Prep, College Audition Prep)
Heather ParcellsEMAIL
(Dance)
Kyle Taylor Parker
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(Audition Prep, Song Interp, College Audition Prep, Pop/Rock & R&B Vocal Technique, Pop/Rock Audition Repertoire)
Scheherazade Quiroga
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(On Camera, Vocal and Acting Coaching, Audition Prep, Career Strategy, Self-Tape, Spanish)
Arbender Robinson
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(College Audition Prep, Monologue rep and acting, Audition Prep, Vocal Coaching, Rep Review)
Mimi Robinson
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(Acting, Song Interp, College Audition Prep, Career Coaching)
Celeste SimoneEMAIL
(Vocal Coaching, Vocal Technique)
Christine Suddeth
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(Vocal Coaching, Acting, Scene Study College Prep, Self-Tape)
Jennifer Swiderski
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(Vocal Coaching, Acting, Dance)
Clay ThomsonEMAIL
(Dance)
Greg Uliasz
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(Song Interp, Audition Prep, Monologue Selection and coaching, College Prep, Career Consultation)
Merri Sugarman
(Casting Director) is a top NYC Casting Director with Tara Rubin Casting.
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CLICK for the BAA Junior Track SAMPLE SCHEDULE
CLICK for the Session One SAMPLE SCHEDULE
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⭐️ Summer Session Two (In-Person)
Program Dates: July 21st-25th, 2026 (5 days, Tue-Sat)
🗽 In-person Tuition: $1,595.00 (Early Bird Pricing, if paid in full by 3/27/26)
__________________$1,695.00 Regular Tuition
Recommended Ages: 10-14 and 15-21
Application Required?
She was then offered a position as the Director of Casting for Dramas and Movies at ABC Television, overseeing the casting of “Alias”, “NYPD Blue”, “The Practice” and the ‘made for television movies’ “Gilda Radner – It’s Always Something” and “The Music Man”, starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, to name just a few.
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Audition Required? The program is meant to build on each week’s experience with progressive and professional level training!
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