WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Enhance your New York visit into a truly memorable experience with Performance Workshops and Behind the Scenes Tours taught by Broadway professionals.

Heighten your group’s Broadway experience with hands-on, interactive, educational and uplifting workshops and behind the scene tours. 

Taught by Broadway professionals including choreographers, dance captains and performers, Open Jar’s workshops and master classes are a perfect addition to your group’s theatrical plans. Workshops can be custom fit to groups of any size and age including students, corporate team building, client appreciation events and social gatherings. Open Jar offers a wide range of workshops and classes including dance, audition techniques, singing, improvisation, technical theater and the business side of Broadway. 

Group Minimum: 20


 DANCE WORKSHOPS

BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: THE DANCE AUDITION

This high-energy dance class introduces tips and techniques used to audition for Broadway shows. Taught by a Broadway professional, the group will learn a dance combination from a Broadway show . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

DANCE OUT - FOSSE STYLE

Learn what makes legendary Broadway choreographer Bob Fosse’s style so unique. Taught by Fosse style expert, you’ll learn a Fosse combination and explore the storytelling devices found . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

DANCE OUT - HAMILTON STYLE

The unique Hamilton choreography by legendary Broadway choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler is what formed HAMILTON into the mega-hit which took the world by storm. Learn a combination from the show . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-$30

 

DANCE OUT - SUSAN STROMAN STYLE

With five-Tony awards to her credit, Susan Stroman’s tap steps have brought many Broadway shows to life. Crazy For You, Big Fish, and The Producers. This tap class will be taught by a Stroman expert and will teach . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-$30

 

ONE-ON-ONE DANCE COACHING

Schedule a private coaching with a Broadway Dance teacher.  NYC has the best musical theater dance training and we can set up up with a private coaching with an expert in the . . . LEARN MORE

60-90 minutes. Inquire for rates

 VOCAL WORKSHOPS

BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: THE SINGING AUDITION

Taught by a Broadway professional, this fun group master class is designed to share audition tips to help you stand out in your vocal audition. The class begins with the Broadway teaching artist leading. . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $31-33

 

BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: DE-CODING WHAT CASTING DIRECTORS WANT

In this masterclass, you will uncover the secrets to what the director, casting director and producers are truly looking for from each audition. with insightful lessons and personalized feedback . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $31-33

 

ONE-ON-ONE VOCAL COACHING

Schedule a private coaching with a Broadway vocal coach.  NYC has the best musical theater performance training and we can set up with a private coaching with an expert in the . . . LEARN MORE

60-90 minutes. Inquire for rates

 ACTING WORKSHOPS

ACTING THE TRUTH ON STAGE: ACTING MASTERCLASS

The most important aspect of any performance is finding the truth in the scene. Taught by Broadway professional, this fun-filled acting masterclass is designed to share acting techniques to . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

BROADWAY BOOTCAMP: THE ACTING AUDITION

Taught by a Broadway professional, this fun group masterclass will explore audition callback techniques when the actor receives ‘sides’ (scenes from the play) and how best . . . LEARN MORE

Length: 90 minutes

$28-30

 

ACTING THE TRUTH ON CAMERA: ACTING MASTERCLASS

The craft of acting on camera is very different from working on stage. This on-camera class gets each actor in front of the camera to discuss tips and techniques to . . . LEARN MORE

Length: 90 minutes

$28-30

 

VIEWPOINTS ACTING: ACTING MASTERCLASS

Viewpoints is a movement-based pedagogical and artistic practice that provides a framework for creating and analyzing performance. This course allows the group to explore . . . LEARN MORE

Length: 90 minutes

$28-30

 

IMPROVISATION - Creativity through Theatre Games

This high-energy fun-filled improvisation course taught by a Broadway professional utilizes improvisation techniques designed to assist the creative process. The class will . . . LEARN MORE

Length: 90 minutes

$28-30

 

CUSTOMIZED CLASSES: Dance, Music or Acting

If there is something specific you are interested in, let us know, and we will create a workshop, custom fit to your needs and . . . LEARN MORE

Length: 60-90 minutes

Inquire for rates

 BUSINESS OF BROADWAY WORKSHOPS

THE BUSINESS OF SHOW: MARKETING YOURSELF

Show business is so much more than just being talented. Learn the insider’s secrets on how to create a dynamic resume, create the perfect headshot from a Broadway professional. Plus, learn about how to get an agent, how to book the audition, and how to put your best foot forward in the audition room. . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

THE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING A BROADWAY SHOW

A Broadway producer will discuss the stages a show must go through on it’s multi-year journey to make it to Broadway, and what it takes (financially and creatively) to keep the show running . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

CAREERS ON BROADWAY- THE PATH TOWARDS A LIFE ON THE BUSINESS SIDE OF SHOW BIZ

There are approximately 150 additional careers on Broadway that are not taught in schools or colleges. We can tailor a workshop with a Broadway professional from the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Press, General Management, Talent Management, Casting, Acting Unions, and more. Tell us what area you want to learn more about, and we shall provide a workshop . . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 TECH / DESIGN WORKSHOPS

CALLING THE SHOW: STAGE MANAGER WORKSHOP

Taught by a Broadway stage manager, this workshop will teach your group insight to how all of the technical elements of any production are built to run 8 shows a week on Broadway. The group will learn to call the cues . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

LIGHTS UP! - Designing Lighting for the Theatre

The group will learn first-hand from a professional Lighting designer what it takes to build a Broadway production and the collaboration with the Director and the other departments from . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

SCENE SHIFT - Designing Scenery for the Theatre

Learn first-hand from a professional scenic designer what goes into the design process behind Broadway shows, including the collaboration between the Director and the other departments to make sure . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

CHECK YOUR PROPS!  Designing Props for the Theatre

Get a front-row seat and learn from a Properties Designer all the detailed work that goes into the creation of props for productions of all sizes, and get the chance to see up close the tricks . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

ICONIC ATTIRE - Designing Costumes for Broadway

This workshop details the process a Costume Designer takes from sketch to completion the entire design process with the Director and the other departments to . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

THE BROADWAY STUDIOS TOUR

The Broadway Studios Tour is a rare behind-the-scenes private tour of Broadway’s most sought after rehearsal studio complex, Open Jar Studios, and gives a sneak-peak into what it takes to write, develop, and produce a Broadway show, right in the location where countless Broadway shows have been rehearsed including Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, Chicago, MJ, and many more! This 40-minute tour of the . . . LEARN MORE

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45 minutes: $20-22

 

BEFORE THE SHOW PRIVATE EVENT: Meet & Greet with a Broadway Artist

Take the opportunity to hear first-hand from one of the actors from the show you’ll be seeing about the inner workings of the show, the unique challenges of the show, and anything you can be specifically looking for in the performance. Choose the show you’ll be seeing and we’ll coordinate a . . . LEARN MORE

90 minutes. $28-30

 

AFTER SHOW EVENTS

Let Us Throw Your Group . . .

An After-Show PRIVATE Pizza Party 

- Overlooking TIMES SQUARE

Host a private party with your group overlooking TIMES SQUARE to celebrate your time in New York.

3 Levels: $45 to $85 (prices per person, 20 person min)


 

BROADWAY KARAOKE PIZZA PARTY (Level 1)

Your party will feature private space overlooking Times Square, pizza party (with pizza provided by a legendary New York City establishment), and soda bar and Broadway show-tune karaoke.

  • Includes: private space, New York style pizza party, soda bar, Broadway karaoke (loaded with Broadway show tunes) and host

 

BROADWAY PIANO LOUNGE SING-A-LONG PIZZA PARTY (Level 2)

Your private party will feature a private bartender and professional pianist who will host plenty of group Broadway singalongs and solo opportunities for your group.

  • Includes private space, New York style pizza party (with pizza provided by a legendary New York City establishment), soda bar tended by private bartender, host, piano and pianist who will lead Broadway singalongs and provide solo opportunities for your group

 

THE ULTIMATE BROADWAY BASH PIZZA PARTY with Broadway Performer Meet and Greet (Level 3)

Your group’s private party (in a space overlooking Times Square) will feature a special guest:! A Broadway performer (from the show you saw earlier in the evening) will host your party, circulate, meet/greet your group during your event.

  • Includes private space, New York style pizza party (with pizza provided by a legendary New York City establishment), soda bar tended by private bartender, chicken tenders, snacks, candy, host, piano and pianist and Broadway Artist who will lead plenty of Broadway singalongs and mingle with your group.

  • 2 Hour party.  $74-$85 

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