Known for revolutionizing the way performers approach musical theatre and pop music, Sheri brings her innovative teaching to this comprehensive 12-week course, designed to launch you into the next level of your performance career.
What Makes “Broadway Debut” Exciting?
In this transformative program, you’ll explore twelve pivotal styles of Musical Theatre and Pop Music, both adapted for the camera and live performance. Over twelve weeks, you’ll work closely with Sheri Sanders to:
- Create In-Person and On-Camera Performances: Develop compelling interpretations of musical pieces suitable for auditions and social media.
- Produce 12 Self-Tapes/TikTok Videos: Gain hands-on experience in self-taping techniques that showcase your talent.
- Rebuild Your Social Media Presence: Receive one-on-one mentorship for THREE MONTHS to enhance your online profile.
Exclusive Membership Benefits
When you join “Broadway Debut,” you gain access to an array of resources designed to support your artistic growth:
- Digital Workbook: Sheri’s brand-new workbook, filled with exercises and insights to deepen your understanding of musical performance.
- Exclusive Video Content: Dive into specialized videos focused on developing your pop music sensibilities, mastering self-taping skills, and innovating your social media strategy.
- 20% Musicnotes Discount for a Year: Enjoy savings on sheet music to expand your repertoire.
- Live Q&A Sessions: Participate in private group discussions with Sheri throughout the year, exploring the nuances of the current audition process.
- Instructional Videos: Access step-by-step guides for both self-taped and in-person auditions, ensuring you’re prepared for any opportunity.
Why Choose “Broadway Debut”?
- Personalized Mentorship: Benefit from Sheri Sanders’ expertise with direct one-on-one guidance.
- Versatile Skill Development: Enhance both your live performance and on-camera techniques, essential for today’s multi-platform industry.
- Social Media Mastery: Learn how to build a compelling online presence that reflects your unique talent and attracts industry attention.
- Comprehensive Resources: Utilize the digital workbook and exclusive content to continue your development beyond the course.
Begin Your Broadway Debut
“Broadway Debut” is more than a class—it’s a launchpad for your career in musical theatre and beyond. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to expand your repertoire, or aiming to make a splash on social media, this program offers the tools and mentorship you need to succeed.
Program Styles
Jazz Musicals:
- Characteristics: Incorporate jazz music styles, often set in the Roaring Twenties or early 20th century. Themes typically revolve around glamour, decadence, and social change, featuring energetic dance numbers and sophisticated scores.
- Examples: The Great Gatsby, The Wild Party, Cabaret, Chicago, Boop!
The Motown Era:
- Characteristics: Highlight music from the Motown genre, showcasing soul and R&B influences. These musicals showcase the rich history of Motown, highlighting the profound influence of African American artists on music and culture, and addressing themes of social change and the fight for equality during the 1950s–1970s.
- Examples: Memphis, Hairspray, Ain’t Too Proud, All Shook Up
The Vietnam Era Musicals:
- Characteristics: Address themes of war, peace, and social upheaval during the 1960s and 1970s. Incorporate rock music and countercultural elements, reflecting the sentiments of the era.
- Examples: Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Tommy
The Disco Era:
- Characteristics: Embrace disco music and culture from the 1970s, featuring upbeat rhythms, flashy costumes, and themes of self-expression and acceptance.
- Examples: Kinky Boots, Saturday Night Fever, Disaster!, Summer
1980s-Inspired Musicals:
- Characteristics: Utilize music from or inspired by the 1980s, with nostalgic themes, synthesizers, and pop-rock influences. Often feature stories about ambition, love, and chasing dreams.
- Examples: The Heart of Rock and Roll, Rock of Ages, The Wedding Singer
Punk/Pop Musicals:
- Characteristics: Incorporate punk rock and pop music styles, addressing themes of rebellion, identity, and contemporary social issues. Known for high energy and edgy content.
- Examples: Jagged Little Pill, American Idiot, Heathers
Rap & R&B Musicals:
- Characteristics: Feature rap, hip-hop, and R&B music styles. These musicals often feature stories rooted in hip-hop culture, exploring themes of identity, community, and historical narratives presented in a contemporary style.
- Examples: Hell’s Kitchen, Hamilton, In the Heights
Country Musicals:
- Characteristics: Incorporate country music, often set in rural settings. Themes include love, hardship, community, and Americana, with storytelling that explores universal themes of love, hardship, and community, set against a backdrop of rural life.
- Examples: Shucked, Oklahoma!, Bright Star
Poetic Musicals:
- Characteristics: Emphasize lyrical storytelling with poetic language and music. Often feature folk influences and intimate narratives that explore deep emotional landscapes.
- Examples: Swept Away, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Amélie, Once
Disney Style Musicals:
- Characteristics: Adaptations of animated films or classic fairy tales. Featuring universal themes, captivating costumes, and magical elements that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
- Examples: Shrek, Aladdin, Anastasia
Contemporary Musical Theatre:
- Characteristics: Modern musicals that blend various styles and genres. Often address current social issues, with innovative staging, complex characters, and eclectic scores.
- Examples: Wicked, The Light in the Piazza, The Book of Mormon
Traditional Musical Theatre:
- Characteristics: Classic musicals with traditional Broadway sounds, strong narratives, and timeless themes. These classics feature orchestral scores and memorable melodies that have shaped the foundation of musical theatre.
- Examples: Carousel, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls
