Musical Theater Masterclass

Join us at Stages Music Arts for an exclusive musical theater masterclass led by Joan Barber and Norm Golden - seasoned performers, actors, singers, and educators, each with over 50 years of experience, including extensive work on Broadway.

This dynamic duo will share insights on vocal technique, acting, and stage presence, offering personalized feedback and guidance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just beginning your journey, this is a rare opportunity to learn from experienced veterans and refine your craft.

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Joan Barber has been a professional singer/actor/teacher/director for over 50 years. She made her Broadway debut in MAN OF LA MANCHA opposite Richard Kiley and later went on to play Aldonza with Raul Julia, John Raitt, John Reardon and others. Her Broadway career also includes performing in BIG, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, FOLLIES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and KING DAVID. Joan is a “voice” on several Disney films: notably “It’s his face!” in HUNCHBACK. She has been teaching acting and voice since the 1980’s. As a member of the Minnesota Opera New Music Ensemble, Joan was a “guinea pig” for H.Wesley Balks’s groundbreaking technique for teaching music theatre singing/acting called Performing Power. She has been teaching it ever since. Currently Joan lives in Lewes, Delaware with her husband Norm, where she has a private voice studio. She is currently a member of the Mind Body Music School and has been a student of the Alexander Technique for the last four years.

Norm Golden has been an acting teacher/coach for the past 50 years. He is past President of the New York State Theatre Education Association, past Chairman of the theatre program of the USDAN Centre of the Creative and Performing Arts, and past Artistic Director of The Actors Centre. As an actor, Norm has appeared in many episodic television shows including LAW AND ORDER, GOTHAM, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and others. He has had a number of national commercial spots for Citicard, AARP and LG. He and Joan have done joint workshops throughout the continental United States.

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