Natalie Weiss
One of the most sought-after singers among new musical theatre writers and featured on acclaimed soundtracks such as The Greatest Showman and the original Broadway Cast Recording for Dear Evan Hansen. As a vocal coach and masterclass teacher, she trains and performs across the US and throughout the world. Rising Starz students performed last August in NYC with Natalie for the LIVE THE DREAM BROADWAY CABARET and she continues to mentor our students. |
Christopher Jackson
Star of the Hit Musical HAMILTON and television series THE BULL, mentoring Rising Starz Students on the Ins & Outs of auditioning on Broadway! A Tony Nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-Winning songwriter, composer, and actor, first made his Broadway debut in the original company of "The Lion King", He originated the role of Benny in "In The Heights," and will soon appear in the film adaptation of HAMILTON. He is also currently working on two other Lin-Manuel projects - the film adaptations of In the Heights and tick tick, BOOM! Other credits include the singing voice of Chief Tui in Moana and Freestyle Love Supreme. Rising Starz students relish our visits with Chris and we can't wait to have him back again! |
Acting Coach of the Stars, Marc Durso of Act True. Marc is a Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Associate and a member of Actor's Equity. He has directed in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, assisted Broadway directors Tony Stephens, Ann Reinking, Alan Arkin, Charles Nelson Reily, Impresario James A. Doolittle and the ROCKETTES dance company. Marc teaches advanced Hagen Method and Object Exercises. A great opportunity for those wanting to get a "real feel" for advanced professional coaching with a director who has current clients on Primetime TV, Broadway & Teen Sitcoms.
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