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Engaging With the Masters

PTW welcomes back Tony Award nominee Gavin Lee for a day of Song Interpretation & Dance

Course at a glance Sunday Dec. 20, 2020 on ZOOM 12:15-1pm Tech check; 1-4:00pm Masterclass Class Limit: 16 $395 Participant; $75 Auditor

Come prepared with 1-2 minutes (a 32-bar cut) of an audition song of any genre (ballad, up tempo, pop and be ready to learn a Broadway dance combination. Fall semester Performing class and Song Interpretation class students are encouraged to use the song worked on in those classes.

Sing your 32 bar cut for Gavin and receive specific feedback to bring your performance to the next level. Learn a routine from “Spongebob The Musical” with the fun and charismatic Gavin Lee. Gavin will help you improve your technique and style during this Mock Dance Call.

You will have the opportunity to participate in a conversation-driven Q&A with Gavin, and glean rare insight from a leading figure in performing arts. Get all your performing questions answered by this spectacular Broadway star performer.

Meet Gavin Gavin originated the role of Bert in the West End production of “,” subsequently receiving a Tony Award nomination as Bert in “Mary Poppins” on Broadway. Most recently known for originating the role of Squidward Tentacles in Broadway’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Gavin earned both a Tony Award nomination and a for his performance in “SpongeBob” on Broadway.

Following his run as Squidward, Gavin portrayed another stage character with a big personality and a crazy costume to match: The Grinch, star of Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical." The show toured in Chicago and Boston before opening at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden. Gavin has also performed as Mr. Magoo/Ebenezer Scrooge in “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol,” a series of concerts at Disneyworld’s International Festival for the Arts, and in the Disney on Broadway series.