West Side Story's John Arthur Greene Joins Broadway Classroom Workshop

Broadway.com's sister organization Broadway Classroom has scheduled a new workshop featuring West Side Story star John Arthur Greene (Riff) and taught by actor/choreographers Melissa Rae Mahon and Sean McKnight. The first session in a new series titled “Putting It All Together” will be held on September 26 at a rehearsal studio to be announced.

In this innovative 3½-hour workshop, participants will learn a musical selection and choreography from West Side Story; will participate in a “mock” audition vocal callback in which they will receive supportive, constructive criticism; and will have an opportunity to ask the performers and casting director Nikole Vallens about auditioning in New York City and what it’s like to be in a hit Broadway show. Also included are lunch at Mars 2112 restaurant and a ticket to see West Side Story.

The interactive “Putting It All Together” workshop gives young artists the unique opportunity to study with current Broadway performers and theater pros who challenge participants to improve their skills and provide valuable feedback on their presentation. Broadway Classroom, a division of Theatre Direct International, develops programming in accordance with the National Standards for Arts Education and offers a variety of customizable workshops for any group.

The all-inclusive workshop is $165 per person, and applications (available at www.broadwayclassroom.com) are due by August 21.