TEACHING ARTISTS-Private Lessons: VOICE and THEATER
REGISTER by clicking available times below and choose either a PAID TRIAL(choose DROP IN) and pay for only the single class you schedule(We can only hold that class time for you for the scheduled time) or choose ENROLL to reserve that spot for you. FEES: 38.00 Single Trial(Drop in). Enrolled: 36.00 per 30 minute class. If you do not see a convenient class time feel free to contact the office and we will check in with our teachers. (215) 699 6500 or info@comad.net
Erica Lee Mcgeehan
TEACHING ARTIST: VOICE and THEATER
Erica Lee McGeehan-(Artistic Director) Music(Voice and Piano) Dance and Theater
Erica Cianciulli McGeehan is a singer, dancer, actress, yoga instructor, and meditation coach originally from Philadelphia, PA. She began her training in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, modern, voice, and theatre at the Conservatory of Music and Dance before going off to study at Point Park University where she graduated with a Musical Theatre degree and studied as a dance minor. Throughout her career in the arts, she has studied voice under many vocal coaches such as Catherine Cianciulli, Ingrid Zeldin, Valerie Girard, Sandra Greciano, Judith Blazer, and Natalie Weiss. She attended many programs for dance, music, and theatre such as Luzerne Music Camp, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Joffrey Summer Dance (NY), and Manhattan School of Music Precollege. During her third year at Point Park, Erica was offered a contract with the National Tour of "Pippin" and decided to finish schooling on tour, playing the role of "Fastrada." After touring the USA, Erica signed with Hudson Artists Agency in New York City and headed back on the road, playing the role of "Marjorie" in "Dirty Dancing": the Classic Story on Stage. After closing the Dirty Dancing tour, Erica took a year to settle into New York and received her RYT 200 yoga certification through CorePower Yoga, where she taught heated power vinyasa for a year. Since then, Erica has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in "Cats" the Broadway Musical as "Bombalurina." Erica is now on the National Broadway Tour of "CATS" as "Bombalurina. Erica also teaches online yoga and meditation classes with a fusion of voice and speech exercises through her personal online brand, Reverb: Movement Vibration.
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Ruth Michel TEACHING ARTIST: VOICE and PIANO
Ruth Michel is a vocalist, music educator, and conductor from Lansdale, Pennsylvania. She began her vocal studies under Rodney Derstine, and sang with the Pennsylvania Girlchoir (now known as Commonwealth Youth Choir), joining them on their tour of Australia. She also participated in the Csehy Summer School of Music as a voice and cello student. Ruth went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Music Education with a voice concentration (classical and jazz) from Roberts Wesleyan University. During her time at Roberts, she assisted in conducting various choral ensembles, took on the role of music director for the university's opera production of Dido and Aeneas, and achieved runner-up status in Roberts Wesleyan's Concerto-Aria competition in both 2022 and 2023. Ruth also participated in multiple vocal and conducting masterclasses, notably a vocal masterclass with Dr. Sutherland from Eastman School of Music and the ACDA Eastern Region Undergraduate Conducting Masterclass with clinician Dr. Jeffrey Douma from Yale University. Ruth completed her master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Florida International University's Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music and Performing Arts. During her time in Florida, she served as a Graduate Assistant for the choral department at the university as well as a Teaching Assistant for the Miami Children's Chorus. She also taught voice lessons, piano lessons, and tutored many students in ear training. In the summer during her master’s, she participated as a conducting fellow in the Atlanta Summer Conducting Institute and performed recitals in Pennsylvania. Ruth continues to perform and aspires to foster an excellent level of music in students by serving as an educator in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Annie Holstein
TEACHING ARTIST: VOICE and THEATER
Annie Holstein is a theatrical artist, educator, and administrator originally from Chicago. She earned her B.F.A. in Theater Performance, with a minor in Musical Theater, from Hofstra University in New York. Her training spans stage and screen acting, clown, stage combat, dialects, musical theater, dance, Shakespeare, and more. Outside of performing, Annie has developed a strong passion for teaching, choreographing, and producing. Annie's dream is to be like Barbie and try her hand in everything! Alongside her work in the arts, Annie has extensive experience caring for and working with children of all ages, she is passionate about using her warmth and patience to create spaces for kids to feel trusted, supported, and encouraged in everything they do. At Hofstra, Annie planned and executed events and masterclasses for groups of 25–70 performing arts students, securing guest artists such as Ryan Scott Oliver, Daniel McCoy, and Christian Titus while managing onsite logistics to create meaningful learning experiences for the university community. She also served as scene shop supervisor, leading teams of 10–20 in building sets and preparing venues for theater and dance productions, helping transform scenic drafts into beautiful, functional performance spaces. Annie has over 20 years of experience in theater, vocal, and dance training. Her choreography and dance leadership experience includes work with high school show choir, collegiate theater, and New York City sketch shows. Some of her favorite stage credits include Elle in Legally Blonde, Benjamin in The Yellow Boat, and #13 in The Wolves. Her television credits include Saturday Night Live, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and The Big Leap. Annie brings curiosity, enthusiasm, and heart to every creative space she enters. She dedicates all of her work to her cat, Gus and her awesome late godmother, Michelle. BELOW IS MY AVAILABILITY
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