Master Classes & Workshops
Learn From the Best
STAGE connects young performers with accomplished artists from film, television, Broadway, music, dance, and professional theatre.
Through master classes, workshops, and ongoing artist collaborations, students gain real-world insight, professional guidance, and inspiration to grow as performers.
Professional Artists. Real-World Experience.
From audition coaching and choreography to vocal performance and production preparation, STAGE students learn directly from professionals who bring real-world experience into the studio.
These opportunities complement students’ regular training while building confidence, discipline, creativity, and artistic excellence.
FEATURED ARTISTS
VINCENT PATERSON | MOVEMENT & CHOREOGRAPHY
Guest Artist & Master Instructor
Internationally renowned director and choreographer Vincent Paterson has been a recurring guest artist at STAGE, leading multiple master classes and mentoring students over the years.
Known for his extraordinary career working with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cirque du Soleil, and Broadway productions including Cats, Vincent has shared his expertise in movement, choreography, stage performance, audition technique, and professional artistry with STAGE students.
His continued involvement gives students the opportunity to learn directly from an internationally respected performing arts professional while developing their own confidence, discipline, and arti
HIGHLIGHTS
● Multiple guest master classes at STAGE
● Movement & choreography workshops
● Audition technique coaching
● Mentorship and encouragement for student productions
MEDIA
SUMMER WATSON | VOCAL PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTION COACHING
Lead Vocal Instructor | 2025
In 2025, internationally acclaimed soprano and Sony Classical recording artist Summer Watson joined STAGE as Lead Vocal Instructor for the original rock opera Orpheus & Eurydice.
Working with students over several months, Summer provided ongoing vocal instruction, ensemble coaching, and artistic mentorship, helping students strengthen their vocal technique, musical expression, stage presence, and confidence.
Her extended collaboration gave students the opportunity to experience the preparation, discipline, and artistic standards of a professional performer throughout the production process.
HIGHLIGHTS
● Lead Vocal Instructor for Orpheus & Eurydice
● Ongoing vocal technique instruction
● Ensemble coaching
● Performance preparation and artistic mentorship
MILLA JOVOVICH
Special Guest ACTING MASTER CLASS | November 2023
In November 2023, STAGE students welcomed internationally acclaimed actress Milla Jovovich for a special master class during rehearsals for the school’s production of Maleficent.
Known for starring roles in The Fifth Element and the Resident Evil franchise, Milla shared insights into acting, creativity, artistic discipline, and the dedication required of professional performers.
Students had the opportunity to engage directly with an accomplished working artist while gaining insight into performance and the professional entertainment industry.
HIGHLIGHTS
● Acting and performance
● Creativity and artistic development
● Professional discipline
● Entertainment industry insight
MEDIA
Inside Our Master Classes
Bringing the Professional World to Our Students
STAGE students benefit from opportunities to learn from professionals whose careers span theatre, dance, music, film, television, and live performance.
These experiences complement their regular training, helping young performers build the skills, confidence, discipline, and artistic perspective to pursue their own creative paths.
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