MMG EVENTS & Open Jar Institute PRESENT:
Broadway in Italy Masterclasses featuring Jeff Whiting and Judine Somerville. Learn more about MMG Events here.
Experience Broadway in Rome
Workshop & Audition with Open Jar Institute
Open Jar Institute - Masterclass
NY Broadway’s Dynamite Dance Experience – Masterclass with Judine Somerville
Directly from Broadway New York, the guest artist brings the authentic energy of American musical theatre into the studio, offering participants an exclusive insight into the professional world of the performing arts.
Age: 16 to 25
Level: intermediate
When: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 9:30-11:00 AM
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 4:30-6:00 PM
Where: Florence, Italy
BROADWAY IN ITALY
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BROADWAY IN ITALY 〰️
Open Jar Institute - Masterclass and audition
Masterclass with Jeff Whiting – Director of the Open Jar Institute, Broadway New York – Admission & Scholarship for one week at the Open Jar Institute
This class, led by the Director of the Open Jar Institute, is designed for dancers who want to successfully approach Broadway auditions. Through practical exercises and professional guidance, it provides everything needed to prepare effectively and stand out in the competitive world of New York musical theatre.
Age: 15 to 25
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
Where: Florence, Italy
Jeff Whiting
Artistic Director of Open Jar Institute, CEO / President of Open Jar Studios
Acting & Performance Coach
Finding the truth in the scene The most important aspect of any performance is finding the truth in the scene. This fun-filled acting masterclass is designed to share acting techniques to find dynamic performance in scene work, monologues, and songs. Taught by Broadway professional, actors will work on scenes while working exceptional acting techniques.
Judine Somerville
Broadway & TV/Film Actress
Dance Coach
Join us for an 80 minute Dance Class designed to unleash the Fun, Joy and Confidence that is waiting to burst out. Our favorite and Beloved Broadway Show Tunes will lead us into a Warmup, and then we will dive into an exciting Dance Combination. By the end of class you will leave feeling even more Broadway Fabulous and truly believe that DREAMS DO COME TRUE.
