In Person: MUSICAL THEATER Masterclass with SPENCER GUALDONI, CSA, Associate Casting Director, Tara Rubin Casting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Spencer continues to get rave reviews from our AC actors!

During Spencer’s time at TRC, he has had the pleasure of working on the Broadway productions of The Who’s Tommy, The Heart of Rock and Roll and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.

He has also worked on the National Touring Productions of Company, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations as well as the Off-Broadway and Regional Productions of Trevor, Jersey Boys and Sing Street.

For this Master Class, please prepare two "short" contrasting songs (16 or 32 bars). Please also have your list of songs/book available as Spencer might want to hear more.

The evening will start off with a Q & A, and then each actor will perform for Spencer using your prepared material in a group format.  He will coach, give direction and offer honest, constructive feedback on your audition material if what you are currently using doesn't “work".

Spencer is interested in working with actors of ALL TYPES - ALL AGES (13+).

An accompanist will be provided.

Please note that this in person intensive will be at:

Pearl Studios NYC

You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.

Pearl Studios has two addresses:

500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors
and across the street
519 8th Avenue, 12th floor
(between 35th and 36th)

All studios labeled with numbers are at 500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors.
All studios labeled with letters are at 519 8th Avenue, 12th floor.

"WOW! Spencer is incredible this was truly a CLASS! Magical breakthrough moments for so many actors. He’s very generous with his time and feedback. Very technical with vocal notes. Like a private coaching for everyone!" -Kyra Baklayan

Please follow the procedures listed below:

• Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

• Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Spencer Gualdoni

Spencer Gualdoni, CSA (he/him/his) joined Tara Rubin Casting in January 2020. 

Spencer began his casting career in the summer of 2016 at The Telsey Office, where he served as an intern and had the pleasure of assisting on The Producers at Paper Mill Playhouse and numerous other theatrical productions and national commercials.

Post-graduation, Spencer worked for over three years as the Executive Assistant to Broadway Director and Choreographer Jeff Calhoun. In conjunction with his work with Mr. Calhoun, Spencer also served as the Casting Assistant for the National Tour of Bandstand under Kate Lumpkin Casting. 

During Spencer’s time at Tara Rubin Casting, he has had the pleasure of working on the Broadway Productions of The Who’s Tommy, The Heart of Rock and Roll, and Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. He has also worked on the National Touring Productions of Company, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, and Ain’t Too Proud, as well as the Off-Broadway and Regional Productions of Trevor, Jersey Boys, and Sing Street. Spencer also serves as the children's Casting Director for The Metropolitan Opera. 

Originally from Southern Illinois, Spencer received his Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater from Oklahoma City University and is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Arts Administration at OCU. As a Guest Artist, he has taught at Carnegie Mellon University, Oklahoma City University, Penn State University, Marymount Manhattan, Auburn University, West Texas A&M University, Broadway Artists Alliance, Broadway Kids Auditions, Actors Connection, to name a few.

Spencer is a proud member of the Casting Society of America and has recently been nominated for three Artios Awards. Spencer is dedicated to helping aspiring artists develop their craft, enabling them to enter the challenging and exciting performance industry.