BROADWAY AUDITION WORKSHOP
The Broadway Audition Workshop is an eight-week course designed to help performers of all ages and levels of experience to prepare them for the professional world of auditioning. The course is taught by David Alpert, with accompanist Shane Parus (Elf, Mamma Mia, Memphis).
During the course, participants will learn how to:
find appropriate rep for auditions
make audition cuts that make sense for each audition and an accompanist
prepare for the many different styles of musical theatre
became more confident in auditioning!
Class size is limited to allow more coaching time per participant. To apply for a spot, please email a headshot/resume and any other performance related reels/materials to: bwayauditionworkshop@gmail.com today!
WINTER 2026 Dates & Calendar
Location: Open Jar Studios
Dates: Tuesday January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Cost: $850 for the eight-week course [*Save $50 if you book before December 1, 2025!] $100 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance to the course, full payment due by January 6, 2025, payable on Venmo/Zelle.
Auditing: If you’re interested in auditing the course, please email bwayauditionworkshop@gmail.com
Schedule:
Week 1: Best Foot Forward/Audition Do’s & Don’ts
Week 2: Golden Age
Week 3: Post-Golden Age
Week 4: Decades
Week 5: Disney
Week 6: Pop/Rock
Week 7: Sondheim
Week 8: Contemporary Musical Theatre
What People Are Saying
“Working with David was a joy, truly. He creates a comfortable working environment and offers keen insight into scene work, timing, and overall execution.”
— TITUSS BURGESS
BROADWAY: Oh, Mary!, The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys
TV: Emmy Award-Nominee for “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
"David is an insane talent and an incredibly honest coach. He is so approachable and loving in his teaching method. I went to him for a sort of crash course in everything acting before a huge series of callbacks. David helped guide me to make strong choices, finding the honesty and motivation for every nuance and every line. Thanks to his guidance, I made my Broadway debut!
— ASHLEY LOREN
BROADWAY: Moulin Rouge, Jekyll & Hyde
“David helped me explore every aspect of the material. By the time we finished, I had a better understanding of what I was trying to achieve and how to use everything in my toolbox to get there. He is honest and articulate, and he knows how to bring out the best in every performer.”
— Janice Mays Landry
"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
"I purposely pick David for coaching because of his strengths in storytelling. He is a master at crafting an actor's work into a clear picture that still allows their individuality. I shouldn't say much more because I selfishly want him to be my best kept secret!!"
— HANNAH ELLES
BROADWAY: Bright Star, Godspell
"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
"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
“I met David at NYU, and he is truly one of the best coaches in the game. Not only does he provide thoughtful feedback, he makes every actor feel heard and important in every room. David’s teaching and guidance have never failed to lead me to success in this challenging industry. He truly is incredible.”
— Noelle Defelice
"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."