Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Premier Performing Arts Studio in Port Jefferson, NY
Founded in 2020, our studio is dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and fostering a love for live performance. We provide a safe, process-oriented environment where students of all ages develop essential skills in voice, acting, and musical theater through personalized instruction. Our small class sizes ensure individual attention, allowing students to master techniques while building confidence in front of live audiences.Led by Broadway veterans and experienced educators, we combine decades of industry expertise with a commitment to creative exploration. Our mission extends beyond technical trainingwe cultivate a community where artists can grow, collaborate, and discover their unique artistic voices. Whether pursuing professional aspirations or personal enrichment, our students gain the tools to excel in performing arts and beyond.
Services
Acting Classes
Musical Theater Workshops
Vocal Training
Writing Workshops
Teen Company Classes
Adult Acting Classes
Theater Dance
Creative Dramatics
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer small, personalized classes for focused skill development
- Our instructors include Broadway veterans and Juilliard alumni
- We emphasize live performance opportunities for all students
- Our process-oriented approach prioritizes artistic growth over competition
- We provide year-round workshops for all experience levels
Services
Acting Classes
Our acting classes focus on foundational techniques, character development, and scene study for students aged 7 and up. Through interactive exercises and script analysis, students build confidence in performance while learning professional acting methods. Classes culminate in live showcases for family and friends.
Musical Theater Workshops
Designed for grades 2-12, these workshops combine singing, dancing, and acting in a collaborative environment. Students participate in full-length productions and weekly rehearsals, developing stage presence and ensemble skills under professional direction. All skill levels welcome.
Vocal Training
Individualized vocal instruction for ages 8 and up covers proper technique, breath control, and repertoire selection. Our Broadway-trained instructors help students discover their unique voice through classical, contemporary, and musical theater styles. Recitals held twice yearly.
Writing Workshops
Students collaborate to create original Zoom-based theatrical productions from concept to performance. Focus areas include script development, character creation, and storytelling techniques. Final projects are presented in our Black Box Theater space.
Teen Company Classes
Audition-only classes for grades 7-12 focus on professional-level training in acting, movement, and vocal performance. Participants receive personalized coaching and perform in multiple productions annually. Classes emphasize college and career preparation for aspiring performers.
People
Deborah Livering
Acting Instructor
Broadway veteran with five major productions and 30 years of teaching experience. Juilliard School of Drama graduate specializing in voice and acting techniques for stage professionals.
Michael Livering
Music Instructor
Professional pianist and composer with extensive teaching experience in piano and improvisation. Brings Manhattan-based expertise to Long Island students through collaborative music and theater instruction.
Terri Morrissey
Studio Director
Award-winning actress and educator with 35+ years of experience teaching theater workshops. Holds a Bachelor of Theater Arts degree from SUNY Fredonia and specializes in children's performing arts education.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for children as young as 6 years old through adult programs. Specific age ranges are listed for each class type.
Are auditions required for all classes?
Auditions are only required for our Teen Company Class and Adult Acting Company Class. Most other classes are open to all experience levels.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes! Our annual Camp Broadway program runs seven weeks during summer with full-day and half-day theater camp options for grades 4-12.
What performance opportunities are available?
All students participate in live performances at the end of each session. We produce multiple shows annually in our Black Box Theater space.
