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Through participation and observation, participants in the class will learn how to:
find appropriate rep for auditions!
make audition cuts that make sense for each audition!
prepare for the many different styles of musical theatre!
participate in mock auditions to learn those skills in a safe environment!
communicate effectively with the accompanist!
navigate the audition industry with better knowledge!
became more confident in auditioning!
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You! The class is open to performers of all ages and levels of experience—anyone wanting to learn how to audition better.
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Please email a headshot/resume and any other performance related reels/materials to auditionskillsclass@gmail.com. If you don’t have these, don’t worry! Send an email to discuss further.
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The class is an eight-week course, designed with specific assignments each week. Each week is a three hour class.
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This class has a limited size which allows more one-on-one coaching time. David has taught “Audition Skills” to hundreds of actors at New York University and offers a unique perspective: acting coach, director, professor, college admission adjudicator. Unlike other coaches, David has spent his entire career “behind the table” and adjusts his approach to each actor’s needs.
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Week 1: Best Foot Forward/Audition Prep
Week 2: Mock Golden Age Audition
Week 3: Post-Golden Age/16 Bars Exploration
Week 4: Decade-Specific Exploration
Week 5: Mock Disney/TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Audition
Week 6: Pop/Rock Exploration
Week 7: Sondheim/Contemporary Musical Theatre
Week 8: Audition Breakdown for You -
You bet! Email auditionskillsclass@gmail.com to learn more.
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The workshop fee is $500 for the eight week course, with 24 hours of instruction time. Payments are through Venmo/Zelle, with $100 non-refundable fee due upon enrollment. Check for early-admission discounts!
WINTER 2026 Dates & Calendar
Enrollment closed, please check back for future dates!
Location: Open Jar Studios
Dates: Thursdays: January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 2026
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
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"David is a pro. He makes everyone feel comfortable and gets such awesome growth in such a short amount of time. I left feeling like I had tools and a fresh perspective from the work David did that I could apply to my own work on songs old and new.”
ERIN CHUPINSKY
National Tour: Cats, Love Never Dies
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"I recently graduated and have been used to working with the same teachers and students for four years. After that long period of time, you become really comfortable in the room and willing to share more and take bigger risks. David made that same environment in fifteen minutes. Not only does he have unique insight into your material, he literally gets up there with you and helps you dig through your story, not just tell you how it should be done. I finally figured out how to make those 16/32 bar cuts I always use art."
LIZ FALLON
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"What was so fabulous about David's class was his laid back coaching style—unlike other classes I have taken, with David I was able to work on multiple things in my book and not just at surface level either. We really dug into the material and found what works with every piece. If you're looking for honest and helpful feedback I highly recommend taking this class."
HANNAH SEYMOUR
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"David's class is by far one of the most beneficial experiences I have had since arriving in New York City. The environment that David creates is professional yet comfortable and relaxed, taking away the intimidation factor and allowing you to really dig into your material. He has an amazing ability of finding creative ways to get you to connect to your songs. His approach is sincere; you can feel that he genuinely wants to see you be the best you can be. After taking David's class I feel 100% more confident going into auditions. I would jump at the chance to take the class again!"
KAITRIN LYNCH
Former Class Participant