musical theater workshop

Prepare for a musical theater career with Broadway repertoire, preparation for auditions (dance, singing and acting), a mock audition with feedback, and a Q&A.

Jessica combines her professional theater work as both a cast member (actor, singer, dancer, swing & dance captain) and creative team member (associate director/choreographer) with her psychology degree, yoga certification, and general passion for creative expression to offer a unique, intentional, and empathy-driven workshop for aspiring performing artists.

previous workshops held at —

choose your own adventure —

  • LENGTH - Choose your workshop’s schedule: a single 2 hour workshop, a full week intensive, or any other combination.

  • CONTENT - Choose one of the pre-structured workshops, or make your own using the “a la carte” menu.

  • SCHEDULE & PRICING - Please reach out and we can discuss financial investment and the perfect time to bring your uniquely curated workshop to life for your students!

à la carte —

AUDITION PREP —

Become more confident in classes, auditions, rehearsals + performance by discussing:

  • Dance — structure and logistics of a dance call, strategies for success, wardrobe and dance shoes

  • Singing — music book, singing in front of a panel, speaking to the pianist

  • Acting — how to prepare your script, character and wardrobe, working with a reader

JOURNALING —

Explore how writing can be a therapeutic tool for your mental health, and a way to deeper connect to, pursue, and achieve your desires, goals, and dreams. 

MOCK AUDITION —

Experience a curated audition with callbacks, feedback & the option to present a song/scene.

MOVEMENT FOR STORYTELLING —

Explore how to use movement, breath, and dance to create/inform your character, celebrate your own movement style and gain confidence in dance, singing and acting auditions.

REPERTOIRE—

Learn Musical Theater choreography (including Hofesh Shechter’s 2016 Broadway Revival of Fiddler on the Roof)

WELLNESS (The Whole Artist) —

Learn tools to maintain your mental + physical health (yoga, journaling, breathwork), highlight your strengths, and challenge yourself in a supportive environment.

Q&A—

Discuss training, auditioning, touring, professional life, side jobs, gaining community, making your own path, transitioning into and out of different careers, etc.

YOGA —

Learn how to prepare your mind and body for classes, auditions, performances, and daily life through a yoga-based warm up.

sample workshops —

1.5-hr

5 - 5:15pm — Warm Up & Improvisation

5:15 - 5:45pm — Fiddler on the Roof Repertoire

5:45 - 6:15pm — Mock Audition (& Feedback)

6:15-6:30 — Q&A

4-hr

10-10:30am — Warm Up & Improvisation

10:30 -11:15am — Fiddler on the Roof Repertoire #1

11:15-12pm — Audition Prep & Mock Audition

12-12:30 — Lunch

12:30 - 1pm — Feedback & Q&A

1-2pm — Wellness (The Whole Artist)

Week-Long Intensive—

  • 6 Hours x 5 Days

  • Fully customizable

  • Includes 2nd teacher who can offer Broadway repertoire; depends on scheduling and availability

Sample Schedule | Day 1

10 - 11am — Intro/Yoga

11 - 12pm — Ballet

12 - 1 — Movement for Storytelling

1-2 — Lunch

2-3pm — Musical Theater Rep

3 - 4pm — Wellness (The Whole Artist)

Sample Schedule | Day 5

10 - 11am — Warm Up

11 - 1pm— Mock Audition

1-2pm — Lunch

2-3pm — Feedback

3-4pm — Q&A / Wrap-Up

about jess —

Jessica Altchiler made her professional debut as the Dance Captain/Swing for the Fiddler on the Roof 1st National Tour (Bartlett Sher, Hofesh Schecter) where she covered 8 roles as an actor, singer, and dancer, including the principal role of Chava. After the pandemic, she was asked to return as the Assistant Choreographer where she joined the creative team in bringing the tour back to life.

During this production, Jessica met Shelley Butler who first hired her as the Assistant Director for the Nashville, Tennessee world premiere of May We All: A New Country Musical (Florida Georgia Line, Lively McCabe Entertainment, BGM Music). Jessica was then brought on as Associate Director for Cinderella at Geva Theater Center in Rochester, NY.

During this work in theater, Jessica was training in acting and made her screen debut playing the supporting role of Brandi Boardman in the upcoming feature film Candlewood. She has supported students and colleagues in preparing for musical theater and TV/Film auditions and roles and is above all, a deeply committed and passionate teacher.

Full bio here.