Audition Coaching

Preparing for performing arts high school auditions in New York City can feel exciting—and VERY overwhelming! At CenterStage, our experienced teaching artists guide students through every step of the audition process with personalized coaching designed to build confidence, technique, stage presence, and to pick the right material for their big moment. Our audition coaching program helps students prepare for auditions at some of New York City’s most prestigious performing arts high schools, including Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School. Through one-on-one coaching, students receive support with song selection, monologues, acting technique, vocal preparation, audition etiquette, and performance confidence—ensuring they walk into the room ready to shine. We are incredibly proud that many of our students have not only received callbacks, but have also been accepted into these highly selective programs, a testament to their hard work and the personalized training they receive at CenterStage every week. Whether your star is auditioning for musical theatre, drama, or vocal programs, our goal is to help every young performer feel prepared, confident, and ready to give their best performance! For more information about our coaching sessions, please contact us using the form below or by emailing info@centerstagestars.com.

Testimonials

"CenterStage has been such an important part of Reid’s life and growth, both as a performer and as a person. He started with CenterStage when he was in preschool, and over the years we have watched him grow from a little kid excited to be on stage into a confident performer who truly loves the arts. Through countless productions, Samantha and the entire CenterStage team have created an environment where Reid could take risks, build confidence, make lifelong memories, and continue improving his craft. They have always found the perfect balance of challenging him while helping him remember why he fell in love with performing in the first place. When it came time for performing arts high school auditions, there was no question who we trusted to help guide him through the process. LaGuardia High School was Reid’s dream school, and Samantha and James understood how important this moment was for him. From helping him select the right song, to refining his performance, to preparing and recording his audition, they gave Reid the personalized coaching, encouragement, and support he needed. What makes CenterStage special is that they understood not just the technical side of the audition, but who Reid is as a performer. They helped him showcase his own personality, confidence, and love of performing, and brought out the best version of him. Seeing Reid accepted into LaGuardia High School was an incredibly proud moment for our family, and CenterStage has been such a meaningful part of that journey. We are so grateful for the years of dedication, mentorship, encouragement, and belief they have given Reid. CenterStage isn’t just where Reid learned to perform, it is where he grew up." - parent of a CenterStage student accepted to LaGuardia & Frank Sinatra for voice and instrumental music

"I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for everything you have done for our son, Griffin. Since starting at Centerstage, he has truly flourished. After a friend suggested he try out for a musical, Griffin fell in love with performing. We are so appreciative of the one-on-one support you provided him during his high school acting and vocal auditions. Thanks to your guidance, he was accepted into both LaGuardia High School and Frank Sinatra High School. He is thrilled to be attending LaGuardia for drama this fall. You made the entire audition process much less stressful for our family and showed such genuine love and care for Griffin. Centerstage is truly a special place, and we are so grateful for your impact on his journey." - parent of a CenterStage student accepted to LaGuardia & Frank Sinatra for drama & voice

"Coaching at CenterStage Stars has been a fundamental staple in our son’s musical theater education. Not only was it his base and introduction to musical theater at the age of six, but additionally his biggest help in preparing him for his accepted audition to LaGuardia high school." - parent of a CenterStage student accepted to LaGuardia & Frank Sinatra for drama & voice