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Sondheim Celebration February 20, 2027

A one-day immersive tribute to the music and lyrics of stephen sondheim

Sondheim Celebration is a one-day immersive tribute to the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. The day will be filled with engaging lectures that will unpack Sondheim’s storytelling craft, giving audiences new ways to listen, think, and feel through his songs. A special Grande Chorus concert will include choral arrangements of Sondheim favorites. The day culminates in an elegant cocktail party where participants can raise a glass to one of musical theater’s greatest composers!

Location:

Crowninshield
Community House

240 Banyan St
Boca Grande, FL 33921

Tickets

$150

10:00 AM

intro to sondheim, doug anderson

12:00 PM

catered lunch

1:00 PM

michael raabe and ann morrison

(from Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along)

2:00 PM

director’s notes, joshua chase gold

5:00 PM

grande chorus, st andrews church

6:30 PM

evening cocktails

Registration

Sponsors: Register now (code required)!
General registration begins September 29, 2026.

March 19 & 20, 2027

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS
with Sam Osheroff

Assisted by voice/dialect coach Kris Osheroff

Sam Osheroff is an actor, director and writer who has performed and directed in New York City as well as regional venues throughout North America and in Argentina and Brazil. He has held artistic Directorships at the Pensacola Shakespeare Company and at Riverside Theater in Iowa City, Iowa. Locally, Sam has directed in venues such as the Asolo Rep, Pioneer Playhouse and Peterborough Players. Sam has taught Acting and Directing technique at The University of West Florida, Southern Oregon University, The University of Michigan and New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida. He is currently the Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre at Penn State.

In this exciting two-day workshop, Sam will lead participants through the essential tools of audition preparation, helping actors bring clarity, confidence, and authenticity into the room. Through hands-on exercises and personalized feedback, actors will refine their technique, strengthen their presence, and be better equipped to make a lasting impression. Sam will be assisted by Kris Osheroff, a voice and dialect coach, who will provide additional work on vocal technique, character voice, and dialect.

Location:

Houghton Room
Boca Grande Community Center

131 1st St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921

2:30PM – 4:30PM
EACH DAY

Tickets

$100

New actors are welcomed and encouraged! Open to all experience levels.

Registration

Sponsors: Register now (code required)!
General registration begins September 29, 2026.

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