Black Sheep

Theater Company

Summer 2026 WOrkShop Series

Auditioning with Live Accompaniment Series

The Live Accompaniment Workshop Series offers a unique and supportive environment to practice auditioning with a pianist.

In this series students will receive a concise fundamentals curriculum, sing with a working accompanist, and participate in highly simulated mock auditions - all designed to prepare you for your best audition yet!

Week 1: Fundamentals

  • Build your audition repertoire.
  • Step by step audition tips.
  • Individualized and Involved.

Week 2: Rehearse

  • Work with a professional pianist.
  • Learn to communicate with a musician.
  • Practice staying calm through stubborn nerves.

Week 3: Mock Audition

  • Participate in a mock audition with live accompaniment and a professional panel of Bay Area Directors.
  • Receive constructive feedback on your strengths and areas for growth. 
  • Live Q&A with our panel after the audition.
Micaela Groman
Instructor

PROGRAM LOGISTICS:

Group 1: ages 10-13

Week 1 Saturday, July 11th 10:00-11:30
Week 2 Saturday, July 18th 10:00-11:30
Week 3 Saturday, July 25th 11:00-1:30
 
Location: 1201 University Ave, Berkeley Ca, Studio B/C

Tuition: $200

Limited to 8 spots available 

Group 2: ages 13+

Week 1 Saturday, July 11th 11:45-2:00
Week 2 Saturday, July 18th 11:45-2:00
Week 3 Saturday, July 25th 11:00-1:30
 
Location: 1201 University Ave, Berkeley Ca, Studio B/C

Tuition $275

Limited to 8 spots available

FAQ's

No prior experience is necessary! Our program welcomes all levels. The only requirement is a willingness to try.

No! Black Sheep's Summer Workshops welcome everyone at all levels.

This workshop will require the actors to spend time practicing 1-2 musical theater songs they might use for an audition. Prepping songs in advance is encouraged. Actors are expected to practice everyday in between meetings to get the most out of this workshop.
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