Guest Artists
Cristina Perera
2006-2007 Master classes:
Horton, Latin Jazz,
Dream Workshops
Carolyn Ockert
2007 Master classes:
Wicked and Hairspray
choreography
Resume: CAROLYN OCKERT, a Broadway performer and dance instructor,
joins The Gate for a lesson in professional dance. Carolyn has been an
instructor for over 10 years offering courses nationwide. Her
class focuses on a positive atmosphere that is full of energy and is
inspiring for all ages. Carolyn Ockert received her BFA from the
University of Arizona and has appeared in the Broadway productions of:
“The Pajama Game” starring Harry Connick Jr.,
“Wonderful Town” starring Brooke Shields, “The Music
Man” starring Eric McCormack, and “Anne Get Your Gun”
starring Reba McEntire. She has worked with Broadway legends such
as Susan Stroman, Kathleen Marshall, Tom Wopat, Bernadette Peters, and
Marilu Henner. Carolyn’s experience combined with her
enthusiasm for teaching is sure to provide entertaining and educational
classes.
Julio Monge
2006 Master Class: Broadway choreography of Jerome Robbins Broadway, Fosse, West Side Story, Victor/Victoria
Resume: A native of Puerto Rico, Julio has worked as a professional actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and director for the past twenty years. Broadway credits include JEROME ROBBIN’S BROADWAY, FOSSE, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, VICTOR/VICTORIA, Lincoln Center’s TWELFTH NIGHT, MAN OF LA MANCHA, CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD, and Paul Simon’s THE CAPEMAN. Other credits include ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA with Vanessa Redgrave, HENRY VIII, PERICLES, and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, all at the Public Theater/ New York Shakespeare Festival. Regional theaters include Pittsburg Public, Williamstown Theater Festival, Trinity Rep, Long Wharf, and Minneapolis’ Children’s Theater. During his long career Julio has had the pleasure of working with some of the finest talent in the American theater such as Chita Rivera, Julie Andrews, Bebe Newirth, Ben Vereen, Ann Reinking, Helen Hunt, Graciela Daniele, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary Zimmerman, George C. Wolf, Rob Marshal, and others.
Valerie diLorenzo
2005 cabaret performance:
Broadway Baby
Guest Performer:
Blues in the Night
Master classes:
Song Stylings, Vocal Technique
Adam Barruch
2005-2006 guest choreographer Chrysalis,
Contemporary Dance Workshop
Resume: Adam Barruch acted, sang, and danced on Broadway at age 13 and
was accepted as a dance major at The Julliard School in his junior year
at LaGuardia High School for Performing Arts in New York City. Adam was
initially trained by Mark Ruhala and choreographed his first work with
Mr. Ruhala at the Broadway Training Center at age 16. A gifted
triple-threat performer, Adam has a drive to choreograph and create. His movement is powerful and grounded.
Richard Fracker
Tenor, Opera, Director
June 2007
Soloist, Jackson Community College
Rob Roznowski
Educator, Actor, Director
XXXX 2007
Director, Warton Center
Carol Bentley
2006 Master class:
New York Jazz Dance Styles
Kevin Connors
2005-2006 Seminar:
College-bound in the Performing Arts for High School Students
Sunny Wilkinson
2007 Guest artist with Michigan State University’s Vocal Jazz
Ensemble in Sunny Jazz and Broadway Cheer: A Holiday Concert.