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Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025
Spectrum News NY1's Frank Dilella will join Lee Roy Reams to co-host Hello, Dolly!, the company's one-night-only concert, as well as Tony nominee Gracie Lawrence, currently performing in Just In Time. With Music and Lyrics by Dmitry Koltunov and a Book by David Goldsmith, it will be directed by Danny Sharron, with musical direction by Andrea Grody, and casting by Merri Sugarman, TRC.
GUYS AND DOLLS Begins Rehearsals at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomed this week the cast and creative team of its upcoming holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls. A Class Act NY’s industry showcases provide aspiring actors the unbelievable opportunity to perform for 15 or more scouting agents & managers in one evening.
The biggest agencies and management firms in town attend our showcases including CESD, Stewart Talent, DDO Artists, Zuri, Industry Entertainment Partners, Avalon Artists, Take 3 Talent, and many more.
Previous participants are now working professionally!
Cast Set for EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show. 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.
Producer for Netflix), JESSIE (Disney), AUSTIN & ALLY (Disney) and more.
Class Focus:
• What it takes to succeed on a sitcom set
• Comedic script analysis (setups, misleads, turns, punchlines)
• Character development techniques
• Scene work from shows Jon has directed
• Coaching and redirects from Jon Rosenbaum
• How to deliver great auditions and performances
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Industry Showcase Ages 4- mid 20s
No Audition Required | Ages 4 - Mid-20s (email for an age exception) | Wednesday, May 13 | Cost 399.95
Payment Plans Available at Checkout!
Directed by Washington National Opera Artistic Director Francesca Zambello (Porgy and Bess, Turandot, West Side Story) and choreographed by Joshua Bergasse (Smash, Bull Durham), Guys and Dolls plays STC’s Harman Hall December 2 through January 4.
RISE A NEW MUSICAL Adds Extra Presentation At New 42 Studios
by A.A.
Cristi - May 5, 2025
Due to demand, a 4th presentation has been added for RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale; Million Dollar Quartet).
Video: Kyle Taylor Parker & More Rehearse 'The Oldest Established' From GUYS AND DOLLS
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2025
Watch a video of 'The Oldest Established,' performed by Rob Colletti (SCHOOL OF ROCK), Kyle Taylor Parker (KINKY BOOTS), Calvin McCullough (STC's PETER PAN AND WENDY), and the Company of GUYS AND DOLLS.
It is November 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Weekly Classes
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s(scenes split by age, email for an age exception) | Sundays, Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8 | 4-6 PM ET | Cost 450.00
Payment Plans Available at Checkout, or if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010
Learn comedic on-camera acting from one of Hollywood’s most in-demand Directors and Executive Producers, Jon Rosenbaum—known for his work on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Apple TV.
Jon has directed hit series, pilots, and major streaming films, working with stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Dove Cameron, Jenna Ortega, and Zendaya.
In this class, Jon provides one-on-one coaching to help you make bold, memorable acting choices for sitcom auditions and on-set performance.
Frank DiLella and Gracie Lawrence Join HELLO, DOLLY! The Scrooge parody, set in San Diego, is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and is written by Gordon Greenberg. You’ll learn to analyze comedic scenes, find setups and punchlines, land jokes, and create standout characters.
Jon’s many credits include ELECTRIC BLOOM (Disney), FRAGGLE ROCK (Apple TV), THE THUNDERMANS UNDERCOVER, (Nickelodeon), RAVEN’S HOME (Disney), BUNK’D (Disney), SYDNEY TO THE MAX (Disney), KC UNDERCOVER (Disney), STUCK IN THE MIDDLE (Director & Co-Executive Producer for Disney), WOODY WOODPECKER GOES TO CAMP (Director & Exec.
GUYS AND DOLLS Extended at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has annonced an extension of its holiday presentation of Guys and Dolls.
Kate Baldwin, Santino Fontana, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Star in HELLO, DOLLY!
DEATH BECOMES HER, SUNSET BOULEVARD and More Nominated for 41st Annual Artios Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Casting Society (CSA) has revealed the television, theater, commercials, short film and short form series nominees for the 41st Artios Awards. Or, if you need a custom plan, email us or call (212) 315-3010.
Perform In-Studio in NYC!
It’s often challenging to get in front of Talent Agents and Managers.
Many are booking television series, films, voice-overs, commercials and Broadway shows. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here! Learn more about this show here! See the full list here! Click here to read about some of our students’ professional progress or visit our Instagram page for recent shoutouts!
The Showcase Includes:
• The chance to perform in the audition room for 15 or more Scouting Agents & Managers
• A 50-minute virtual coaching session with:
• Non-Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach
• Singers: A Broadway/TV/Film Coach and a Broadway Music Director
** An in-person coaching is available for an additional $140 fee.
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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.
at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025
Hello, Dolly!, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the eleventh presentation in the Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only.