What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors, we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well, it goes deeper than that.

Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George Balanchine that shaped her not only into the woman but the artist she has become.

‘The reasons you become a performer are sometimes different than the reasons you stay a performer’- Deb Rabbai

Part two:

-Letting work come to you (by putting in the work)

-Creating opportunities for yourself (connecting with your bliss)

-Give yourself space to be the creative

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What do the people of SNL, Second City, and comedy troupes have in common? Improv. As actors we’ve heard the saying ‘yes and’. Well it goes deeper then that.

Deb Rabbai, co-creator of Broadways Next Hit Musical is a Professor at AMDA, American Academy of Dramatic Arts alum, improv comedian, producer, performer, and voiceover actor with an extensive career in anime. Hailing from a musical family, the New York native shares her experiences and introductions to the business like George Balanchine that shaped her not only into the woman but the artist she has become.

‘The reasons you become a performer are sometimes different than the reasons you stay a performer’- Deb Rabbai

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Are you prepared for the reality vs expectation of moving to a major market? Michael Wordly shares his perspective on the topic. Things to look out for and consider when making the choices. Working smarter and not harder.

Believer, family member, friend, actor/artist, and fitness enthusiasts Michael Wordly is a working actor whose love of the arts came when he watched the three mole tenors on pbs Greatest performances. Having most recently finished the title role of Lola at the Paramount theatre.

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From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective.

Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he was also seen on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

His choreography was most recently seen at ACT of Connecticut in their premiere of a newly adapted version of Working, under the artistic advisement of Stephen Schwartz as Director., Chip created to IAAPA brass ring award winning shows Dance, Dance, Dance, Heartbeat (Best Theatrical Production Worldwide) and the Enchanted Journey (most creative Christmas show) Both produced by RWS entertainment group at Hersheypark. Chip has directed numerous shows for Hershey Park and Azmara club cruise ship in addition to choreographing for Step One Dance Company on Holland American line The Little Mermaid at Red Mountain Theater Company.

Chip was associate director/choreographer to Tony Yazbek on the young artist gala 2017 and assistant choreographer to Josh for gosh for Bernstein at 100 Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as Bernstein at 100 Wolf trap and the first national sympathy Orchestra and starring Misty Copeland. Additionally Chip was associate choreographer of On the Town at San Francisco Symphony (Bergasse choreography re-directed.) - https://www.chipabbott.com/

More of his credits can be found on his website.

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From the audition to rehearsal space Chip offers advice from the choreographer's perspective that’ll help actors see the objective vs the subjective.

Chip Abbott is a New York City-based choreographer, Director, and actor whose performance career spans the world of concert dance, commercial dance, and Broadway. Chip served as assistant choreographer, dance captain, and swing to Emmy award winner Josh Burgos on the Broadway revival of On the Town (Tony nominee for best choreography) and he was also seen on Broadway in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

His choreography was most recently seen at ACT of Connecticut in their premiere of a newly adapted version of Working, under the artistic advisement of Stephen Schwartz as Director., Chip created to IAAPA brass ring award-winning shows Dance, Dance, Dance, Heartbeat (Best Theatrical Production Worldwide) and the Enchanted Journey (most creative Christmas show) Both produced by RWS entertainment group at Hersheypark. Chip has directed numerous shows for Hershey Park and Azmara club cruise ship in addition to choreographing for Step One Dance Company on Holland American line The Little Mermaid at Red Mountain Theater Company.  

Chip was associate director/choreographer to Tony Yazbek on the young artist gala 2017 and assistant choreographer to Josh for gosh for Bernstein at 100 Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as Bernstein at 100 Wolf trap and the first national sympathy Orchestra and starring Misty Copeland. Additionally Chip was associate choreographer of On the Town at San Francisco Symphony (Bergasse choreography re-directed.) - https://buff.ly/3lOhaSh More of his credits can be found on his website.  

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-Know how to read the room  

-The benefits of having a mentor 

-Let the material (choreography) compliment you

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If you want to take advance of the security blanket we call school. Here are several ways you can do so and set yourself up for success upon entering the professional world. Dr Jaunelle Celaire, Music Department Chair, Professor of Voice, Conductor, Choir of the North at the University of Fairbanks Alaska. Breaks down an impromptu for students to better take advantage of their time while in school.

The Canadian born artist has traveled the world throughout her career as a guest solo soprano artist to several festivals; including the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, the Rio International Cello Encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and several festivals in Europe, including, the Vianden International Chamber Festival in Luxembourg and the Innibos Music Festival in Nelspruit, South Africa.

She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Currently she is the Artistic Director for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival’s Opera Program and the UAF Summer Music Academy. Her most recent accomplishment was being awarded UAF’s most pretigious 2020 Usibelli Distinguished Service Award! Celaire holds her degrees from Anderson University, Bowling Green State University and the University of Michigan. Her teachers include Greta Domenic, Myra Merritt and George Shirley.

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Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spiderman, Mamma Mia at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to name a few throughout his career. Now turned agent, he offers a unique perspective of both talent and rep. 

PART TWO: 

-What is the role of an agent  big vs small boutique  

-Research and due diligence before submission  

-The importance of knowing your agent 

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Have you ever wanted to know about the business of show from the agent's perspective? Legit Theatrical/TV/FILM agent Josh Sassanella, head of Ann Steele Agency lends his perspective on the business of today. Representing numerous actors in Broadway Productions, major Television networks and Feature films. Josh shares is own journey as an actor, having worked on Broadway in  Rock of Ages, Spiderman, and more his career. Now turned agent, he offers a unique perspective of both talent and rep. 

PART ONE: 

- When luck meets opportunity 

- Taking what makes sense and leaving what doesn't 

- Things are always working in your favor 

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