Lawrence R.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 7+

Speaks French, German, Italian

Teaching since 1999

Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude in Voice

About Lawrence R.

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Hi! Thank you for checking out my profile! I'm a professional musical theatre teacher/coach/musical director/composer/lyricist/singer/actor currently living in Brooklyn, NY. I'm now accepting on-line students from anywhere in the world. In my 21 yrs as a teacher/coach/musical director, I've worked with kids of all ages both privately and with such reputable companies as TADA!, Brooklyn Children's Theatre, Neighborhood Playhouse and STEPS on Broadway, teaching students how to reach their full potential. I also work privately with teens and adults, from first timers to Broadway performers. I'm an award winning composer (Drammy Award for Best Original Music for UNDER THE INFLUENCE) and my PRIDE & PREJUDICE-the MUSICAL has been produced across the country and in Europe, as well as a Broadway star-studded concert at 54 Below in NYC. My songs have been performed/recorded by Broadway stars such as Laura Osnes, Ron Bohmer, Karen Mason, Abby Mueller, Margo Seibert, Teal Wicks and Nate Hackmann. I've twice been a Richard Rodgers Award finalist and my many children's musicals are performed regularly. I also wrote the music for the theme song for the Empire State Winter Games as well as many cabaret songs, art songs and choral music. As a performer, I was a full time member of the San Francisco Opera chorus and have performed roles in many musicals and operas, as well as being a member of the famous show choir, the Young Americans and the Grammy winning Gregg Smith Singers. Most musical theater coaches are primarily pianists and don't have a background in voice, acting or performing. As you can see, I have a background working professionally in all areas of musical theater. Thank you again for visiting my profile! I look forward to hearing from you!

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95th St. #Brooklyn, NY

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Teaching Hours

Monday

12 PM-1 PM

Tuesday

12 PM-1 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$67

45 minutes

$84

60 minutes

$109

90 minutes

$150

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5 Reviews

Julian Larucci

Student's home

Lawrence is a great coach for musical theater singing. When I was in the 5th grade I had an audition for this school called ppas, which is a preforming arts school. I love musical theater and I was taking lessons in neighborhood playhouse. Lawrence was one of the vocal coaches there so my mom got him as a private coach. He was really helpful in teaching me how to sing, he picked a really good song for me and he helped me a lot. I got into the school, and I probably wouldn't have if it weren't for him. We also got him as a coach for my laguardia audition, and although my voice had changed a lot he helped pick the right song and we worked on it. He helped me get in there as well. Would defininetly reccomend.

Posted May 27, 2020

Maddie

Teacher's studio

My daughter has been taking Musical Theater with Lawrence for 7 years now. Lily has grown as a performer under his instruction. Lily describes his classes as fun, fun and fun. Lawrence is an exceptional teacher who provides his students with a supportive and collaborative environment and where he nurtures their creativity. His love of Musical Theater definitely shines through in his classes. He's great!

Posted May 26, 2020

Miranda H.

Online

Lawrence Rush is an inspiring and gifted teacher. My daughter took her first musical theater class with Lawrence when she was nine years old at the renowned Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC, and she has been a dedicated student of musical theater ever since. Lawrence created an atmosphere in class that was safe, fun, and joyful, and he made the kids feel that no idea was a bad one. Among the many classes that my daughter took with Lawrence, she particularly loved the elective where her class write and acted in their own original play. Lawrence managed to lead his students through a process that was both rigorous and exhilarating, culminating in one of the high points of my daughters young life. I am also an arts educator, and I know a gem of a teacher when I see one. Lawrence is truly one of those rare teachers who leave a lasting deeply positive impact on children, and I could not recommend him more enthusiastically.

Posted May 23, 2020

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Experience

Teaching Artist/Musical Director

Oct, 2015 - Present

Brooklyn Children's Theatre

Teach and music direct original musicals for elementary school after-school and summer programs. Teach in-house classes..."Auditioning", "Songwriting", for all youth age groups.

Teacher

Sep, 2014 - Present

The Neighborhood Playhouse

Teacher at the Junior school level. Saturday and summer program. Teach "Acting the Song" and "Musical Theatre", where we write and perform our own musicals.

Musical Director

Sep, 2010 - Present

Re-create Arts and Athletics

Musical Director for musicals and theatre classes for elementary school children in after-school program.

Musical Director

Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2015

The School at STEPS on Broadway

Lead classes of musicals (both existing and original) with teens. Worked on voice and acting and musical directed the shows.

Conductor

Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2011

Manhattan College

Conducted Victoriano, a small chamber chorus of college students in several concerts throughout the year.

Conductor

Sep, 2004 - Jun, 2008

Teamsters Union Retiree Chorus

Conducted a small chorus of retired union members in several concerts throughout the year.

Conductor

Sep, 2004 - Jun, 2005

The Singers Forum

Conducted a small chorus of vocal students in concerts throughout the year.

Teaching Artist

Jul, 2002 - Present

TADA!

Teaching Artist/Musical Director for Drama Desk Award winning youth theatre company. Teach musical theatre and songwriting programs in schools and in-house classes.

Music Teacher

Sep, 2000 - Jun, 2002

Cornelia Connelly Center for Education

Taught music theory, singing and put on musicals for middle school aged kids.

Musical Director

Sep, 1999 - Jun, 2002

The National Theatre for the Performing Arts

Music Director and composer/lyricist for bilingual shows performed by professional actors, which toured the country.

Singer

Sep, 1987 - Jun, 1992

San Francisco Opera

Tenor in the chorus for performances. Also sang and covered solo roles.

Education

Bachelor of Music degree Cum Laude in Voice

Sep, 1980 - Jun, 1985

California State University, Northridge

Awards

Richard Rodgers Award finalist

Mar, 1997

American Academy of Arts and Letters

Drammy Award

Jun, 2016

Portland, OR theater community

FWD Theatre Project

Jul, 2014

FWD Theatre Project

Richard Rodgers Award finalist

Mar, 2008

American Academy of Arts and Letters

Shalshelet Award

Nov, 2004

The Foundation for New Jewish Liturgical Music

Affiliations

BMI

Sep, 2003

Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

Dramatists Guild, The

May, 2009

The Dramatists Guild of America was established over eighty years ago, and is the only professional association which advances the interests of playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists writing for the living stage. The Guild has over 6,000 members nationwide, from beginning writers to the most prominent authors represented on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in regional theaters.