BROADWAY AUDITIONS MASTER CLASS w/ Merri Sugarman, CSA

Broadway Audition Master Class with Merri Sugarman

An In-Person Master Class in New York City

Step inside the Broadway audition process with Merri Sugarman, CSA, Senior Casting Director at The TRC Company, formerly Tara Rubin Casting.

This exclusive, in-person New York City master class offers performers the opportunity to receive personalized coaching and constructive feedback directly from one of the theatre industry’s most respected casting professionals. Merri will share invaluable insight into what casting directors are truly looking for and help each performer strengthen their audition technique, confidence, and presence in the room.

What You’ll Learn

• What Broadway casting directors are truly looking for
• How to enter the audition room with confidence and professionalism
• The essential do’s and don’ts of the Broadway audition process
• How to make strong, specific, and memorable performance choices
• How to select and prepare material that showcases you effectively
• How to receive and apply professional adjustments in the moment

Participants will perform individually and receive direct, constructive feedback from Merri in a supportive and educational environment.

Open to Performers of All Ages

Whether you are beginning your professional journey or looking to take your audition technique to the next level, this class will provide valuable tools, perspective, and industry insight to help you approach future auditions with greater preparation and confidence.

Preparation Requirements

Please come prepared with:

• One fully memorized audition song
• A clearly marked audition cut no longer than two minutes
• The confidence and readiness to perform, receive feedback, and make adjustments

Class Details

Date: November 14

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: In Person in New York City

Instructor: Merri Sugarman, CSA

Open to: Performers of all ages

Space is limited. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to work in person with a casting director whose work has helped shape some of Broadway’s most celebrated productions.

About Merri Sugarman

Merri Sugarman, CSA, is a Senior Casting Director at The TRC Company, formerly Tara Rubin Casting—one of the theatre industry’s most respected and influential casting offices.

The TRC Company has been behind the casting of numerous Broadway, Off-Broadway, and national touring productions, including Beaches, BOOP! The Musical, Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Dead Outlaw, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, The Outsiders, The Wiz, Back to the Future, SIX, The Who’s Tommy, Water for Elephants, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Dear Evan Hansen, Sing Street, Trevor: The Musical, Ain’t Too Proud, Aladdin, The Phantom of the Opera, Chasing Rainbows, Les Misérables, Aida, The Band’s Visit, Miss Saigon, School of Rock, King Kong, Falsettos, A Bronx Tale, and many more.

Merri brings decades of professional casting experience and a deep understanding of what allows performers to stand out in the audition room. Her thoughtful, honest, and encouraging approach gives students a rare opportunity to learn from an industry leader who understands every stage of the Broadway casting process.

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