ACT’s Broadway Series is rooted in the belief that extraordinary experiences should be within reach for everyone. The series offers our patrons high-quality entertainment while also creating access to professional workshops that support the growth of our students and volunteers. It is a simple idea with a real impact: learning from people who do the work every day and enjoying performances that connect us through shared experience.
Patti Murin Masterclass: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Work directly with Patti Murin in this exciting opportunity to develop your vocal performance and storytelling skills. Participants will have the chance to sing, receive personalized feedback, and explore how to bring greater confidence, character, and authenticity to their performances.
Please bring a 30–60 second accompaniment track for a musical theatre song of your choice. Workshop participation is $40.
About Patti: Patti Murin is a Broadway actress, singer, and audiobook narrator best known for originating the role of Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway. Her stage credits also include Wicked, Lysistrata Jones, and Xanadu. She has starred in numerous Hallmark Channel films, narrated dozens of bestselling audiobooks, and performed in concerts across the country, including at Carnegie Hall. A passionate educator and mental health advocate, Patti also leads master classes and workshops, sharing her professional experience and encouraging the next generation of performers.
Want to watch Patti perform? Check out the Youth Cabaret at 4:00 PM featuring the Tanglewood Troupes & select participants from the Youth Masterclass, and the Broadway Cabaret at 7:30 PM featuring the cast of Frozen & select participants from the Adult Masterclass.
Michael Zas Masterclass: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Join us for a Masterclass taught by Broadway’s Michael Zas! Come prepared to dance. Tap shoes encouraged but not required.
Ages 13+.
Michael (formerly Anthony Michael) had a fast start to his career. Growing up in the shadow of Manhattan he dove headfirst into performing at a young age, with all his major debuts coming before his 21st birthday. Michael has had the privilege of working on hundreds of performance pieces over the years; in Broadway theaters and on late night tv sets his infectious energy shines through. Zas’ many credits include but are not limited to Disney’s Newsies and Aladdin, appearances on SNL and Jimmy Kimmel, countless commercials and a movie or two, even a tour with Broadway’s 2019 revival of Cats! Zas’ may no longer be performing but his focus has not left the stage and all the incredible people who he met along the way. Michael Zas has received national recognition as a passionate educator and works these days to bring all forms of the Arts into the lives of developing humans so they may have an outlet with which to express themselves in our ever changing world.