New Broadway Classroom Workshop to Feature Melissa Rae Mahon, Sean McKnight and Luis Salgado

Broadway Classroom will present its next workshop in the new “Putting it All Together” series on January 23, 2010. Taught by Broadway stars Melissa Rae Mahon (Chicago, The Producers, 42nd Street) and Sean McKnight (Curtains), this innovative three-and-a-half-hour workshop includes audition techniques, musical theater song and movement and a Q&A with Broadway professionals, as well as lunch at Planet Hollywood, and a ticket to see Tony-winning musical In the Heights. Luis Salgado (assistant Latin choreographer for In the Heights) will also be taking part in the event.

The all-inclusive workshop is $165 per person, and applications (available at www.broadwayclassroom.com) are due December 15. Participants will learn a musical selection and choreography from In the Heights, participate in a “mock” audition vocal callback in which they will receive supportive, constructive criticism; and will have an opportunity to ask Broadway performers about auditioning in NYC, their path to Broadway and what it’s like to be in a hit Broadway show.

“Putting It All Together” is a new program that allows promising young artists the unique opportunity to study with current Broadway performers. The working theater professionals challenge participants to surpass the level at which they are currently performing by developing their skill set. In addition, each participant will receive valuable feedback on their presentation and learn the art putting it all together.

Broadway Classroom, a division of Theatre Direct International, is a series of interactive workshops designed to further enhance groups' Broadway experience. Meant to engage students in a variety of theater disciplines and developed in accordance with the National Standards for Arts Education, Broadway Classroom is a flexible program that offers a variety of customizable workshops for any group.