Educating and empowering the next generation of theatre professionals
About the American Theatre Wing’s Master Class Series
ATW Master Classes provide rising creative professionals with exclusive access to advice, insight, and training from the titans of the theatre industry. Each class allows attendees to hear the many and vast ways to find your way in the business with each featured artist sharing their unique journey and path to success as a creative.
Each Master Class consists of a live and virtual component. Students are invited in person to participate in the Master Class as it is filmed for on demand release. All Master Classes are then premiered live on the American Theatre Wing’s YouTube channel during which time our instructor and participants join virtually for Q&A and conversation with viewers in real time.
The American Theatre Wing’s Master Class Series is produced with support from the Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Newest Master Class: Stage Management with Antonia Gianino and Lisa Dawn Cave
While many may not realize the breadth of skills—technical, collaborative, and creative—that Stage Managers bring to the theatre, it’s a role filled with extraordinary expertise both on and off the stage. Watch as Lisa Dawn Cave and Antonia Gianino from Disney Theatrical Productions guide us through the intricate world of stage management.
On the Broadway stage of The Lion King, emerging Stage Managers Nina and Karlie join the tour to experience key aspects of the role, including calling cues, communicating with cast and crew, and so much more. They even take on the challenge of calling a scene from The Lion King.
Join us live for this master class with Production Supervisor Lisa Dawn Cave, Production Stage Manager Antonia Gianino, and special guest Stage Manager Alex Volckhausen, as they share their expertise and answer your questions about the art of stage management.
Other Master Classes: Choreography with Dance Arrangement with Lainie Sakakura
The process of choreographing a musical in the rehearsal room can be a vulnerable and special creation. It’s truly a gift to have a Dance Arranger by your side to help guide the creative process, and nowadays pretty rare.
In this Master Class, award winning choreographer, Lainie Sakakura takes you through the originative journey of choreographing scenes in real time with Tony Award© nominated orchestrator and composer, Sam Davis.
Master Class On Demand
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We’re thrilled to take our coveted master classes into the homes of the next generation of theatre-makers, and we sincerely hope to “see you” there!
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Support ATW’s Master Class Series
The American Theatre Wing is a nonprofit organization and our Master Class series is made possible through the generosity of our donors. Your gift ensures that we can make this program accessible to talented young artists around the world which can make all the difference to their career development.
Every gift is appreciated and no donation is too small to make an impact. For donors in a position to make a larger investment, please consider supporting in the following ways:
- $1,000: Named Supporter of one Master Class
- $5,000: Named Supporter of entire Master Class Series
- $10,000: Presenting Sponsor of one Master Class
- $25,000+: Presenting Sponsor of entire Master Class Series
Donations can be made by clicking the button below. For more information please contact us at development@americantheatrewing.org.