INSTITUTE FOR AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE
I A M T
B r o a d w a y ' s s c h o o l
W E L C O M E
IAMT is a post-secondary, two-year professional training program for students 17 years of age and up (exceptional dancers who are 15 or 16 years of age may be considered). We are looking to work with students who have the passion and desire to pursue a career in musical theatre. We believe in a positive approach to teaching by celebrating what is unique in you, while refining the unexplored potential of your individual artistry. We anticipate an exciting and energetic school year full of hard work and growth for all of our students. The Institute for American Musical Theatre is "Broadway's School"
Who do YOU want to learn from?
The Industry Speaks
"I've been working with the students at IAMT since its inception and I believe this school is fast becoming the one to beat for young talent!" --Merri Sugarman
Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting NYC. (Dear Evan Hansen, Six, Aladdin, Phantom of the Opera, Ain't too proud and more.)
“IAMT students are comparable to the students at some of the top 4 year schools like ELON, CCM, and University of Michigan”
-Katie Murphy, Talent Agent
Pantera/Murphy Agency
"IAMT is an incredible institution that is training the next generation of stars for both stage and screen. Being in the presence of these young professionals absolutely fuels my soul and inspires me.”
-Richard J. Hinds (Choreographer) Associate choreographer "Come from Away" (Bway and international, COMPANY (Bway) NEWSIES (National Tour) and more
"The quality of talent and training at IAMT is absolutely wonderful and quite impressive!! I look forward to seeing the emerging talent from this comprehensive program every year!"
-Craig Holzberg, talent agent
Avalon Artists
We were fortunate to partner with IAMT for a workshop of a new musical in development. It was a dynamite experience. We were very impressed with the level of dedication by both staff and students. It was a joyful process all around. We especially appreciate the love and care that Michael Minarik, the Director of IAMT, shows our team as well as his students. We are looking forward to developing future pre-Broadway shows with IAMT.
INFINECOMPANY Broadway Producers (Moulin Rouge, Company, Jagged Little pill, Rock of Ages, Angels in America and many others.)
"IAMT is so much more than a place to learn how to act, sing and dance. It is a safe environment that allows its students to explore and become the Performing Artist they hope to be. Taught by active members of the industry with real world sensibility is one of the many things that gives the students a solid foundation from which to launch their careers! The students come out of this training program ready to work."
-Scott Wojcik
Wojcik Casting (Jesus Christ superstar national tour, RENT national tour, Kinky Boots national tour, Something Rotten national tour and many more)
"IAMT is doing it right. The care the attention and the training given to these students is unparallel. I have been honored to teach there for many years and seeing the growth in the students every time I return is unlike anywhere else. Not only are they coming out as true triple threats, they are coming out as good human beings. They are people that you want to hire because they will raise the level of your production on stage and off. "G
Gayle Seay Artistic director Stages of St Louis.
IAMT is a training facility like no other. The students are surrounded by working theatre professionals who can give them knowledge that can only come from people who are currently doing it! What it's really like to be in an audition and in tech and working on a new play or musical or tv show. The bar is set high but the environment is warm and encouraging. I feel so lucky and proud to teach these incredible young performers. They inspired me to be my best in the room and onstage.
-Cameron Adams. 14x Broadway performer. Including Shrek, Mrs Doubtfire, The Music Man, How To Succeed, Hairspray, She Loves Me, My Fair Lady and many more.
Meet The Director
Michael Minarik
Mr. Minarik, Co-Founder and Director of IAMT,
Tony Award Nominated
Broadway Producer & performer
Head of IAMT Acting
our programs
learn from those who do.
Developing a healthy vocal technique is one of the most important factors in becoming a reliable performer. IAMT gives their students a strong vocal foundation which gives them the confidence to know that they will be able to sustain a 400 performances/52 weeks a year schedule on Broadway!
VOiCE
DANCE
Being in New York City provides our students with the opportunity to study with our outstanding working faculty as well as work with special invited guest artists. When all of your teachers are Broadway professionals, it is easy to see how high the bar is set. The IAMT students do an average of 13 dance classes a week in Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap, Commercial Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Modern/Contemporary and repertoire. We dance more at IAMT than most college "dance programs".
Work with those who DO at IAMT!
ACTING
IAMT is also the only musical theatre program in the country that teaches "The art of the BREATH™" acting technique created and developed by IAMT Acting Head Mr. Michael Minarik. Acting is a deeply personal experience, and we want our students to have a broad palette of colors to paint with.
BOOTCAMP
BROADWAY
Each Summer, IAMT gives students AGES 12-19 from around the country and around the World the opportunity to work with IAMT's outstanding, all professional Broadway faculty! We believe that, in addition to having fun at a summer program, the level of training should be HIGH and the IAMT faculty is among of absolute best in the country!
our students
succeed.
Miriam Ali
FUNNY GIRL (Broadway)
Jillian Worthing
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
National Tour (Dance Captain)
Sarah Chiu
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
National Tour
Aaron Harrington
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Audrey II
Kyler Hershman
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
National Tour
Nicole Alexakos
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
Footloose "Wendy Jo"
Elements "Aerialist"
Kammie Crum
THE MUSIC MAN (Broadway)
Kayla LaVine
THE MUSIC MAN (Broadway)
Montana Sandoval
IN THE HEIGHTS
Arts Center Costal Carolina
ELF the Musical
Arts Center Costal Carolina
Justin Mensah
THE LION KING
National Tour
Gabrielle Larios
BRILLIANCE
off-Broadway 2022
Morgan Gillott
Finding Neverland Tour
Garrett Hershey
HAIRSPRAY
Royal Caribbean
Lena Matthews
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour
CAROUSEL
Riverside Theater SC
Anika Buchanan
Sueños,
Off-Broadway
Aiyana Smash
Mimi
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
Justin Boyd
Coalhouse Walker
BUDDY HOLLY STORY Tuacahn RAGTIME: Nashville Rep
FOREVER PLAID: Theatre Raleigh
Rose Iannaccone
Rumpleteazer
CATS National Tour
Sacramento Music Circus
Gateway Playhouse
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Jordan Archibald
Angel/Ensemble
KINKY BOOTS
National Tour
Katryna Marttala
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's "A Party Worth Crashing" Off-Broadway
Isaac Rycheghem
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR National Tour
Jesus Christ Superstar -ACT of CT
Sound of Music National Tour
Medicine: The Musical off-Broadway
Esther Ariev
HEATHERS The Musical
Sao Paolo, Brazil
CHICAGO the Musical
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Martina Loyato
A CHORUS LINE Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mabelle Davidson
Anything Goes at the Community Theatre League in Williamsport, PA
Music Man at the Ritz Theatre Company in Oaklyn, NJ
Grimoire (YouTube Series)
Megan Rudd
Aida The Broadway Theatre of Pitman
Guys & Dolls The Candlelight Theatre
Florencia Lorparda
A CHORUS LINE
International Tour
MATILDA
Kaitlyn Thomas
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
National Tour
Danielle Cooper
Singer/Dancer Baby Shark LIVE US Tour
Singer/Dancer Blippi LIVE US Tour
Julian Morales
Kings Dominion Christmas Spectacular
Choreographer/Fetured performer
Simon Randle
Singer/Dancer Baby Shark Nationl Tour
Tessa Cadieux-Petrie
Featured Dancer on Holland America Cruise Lines
Rylynn Wood
Featured performer Kings Dominion Christmas Show
Ruby McCann
Escape to Margaritaville National Tour
Emma Stricker
Escape to Margaritaville National Tour
Jean Cruz
HEATHERS The Musical
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Justin O'Brien
Featured performer for Norwegian Cruise lines
our faculty
of Broadway Professionals
Michael Minarik,Director (Les Mis, Rock of Ages, Matilda)
Acting Dept Head
Nicholas Cunningham
Nicholas Cunningham (Phantom of the Opera, La Cage, Matthew Bourne Swan Lake)
Dance Dept Head
Tonna Miller
Tonna Miller
Voice
Tonna Miller (Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, NYCOpera, Metropolitan Opera)
Voice Head
Jason Howland (Composer: Little Women, Paradise Square)
Director of International Studies
Rachel Hoffman
Industry Consultant
Marni Raab (Phantom of the Opera)
Scene Study
Jackie Burns (Wicked, Hair, If/Then)
Song Interpretation
Ricky Hinds
Musical Theatre Dance
Ricky Hinds (Associate Choreographer: Come From Away, COMPANY)
Musical Theatre Dance
Deanna Doyle
Tap & Ballet
Deanna Doyle
(An American In Paris, Phantom of the Opera, Tuck Everlasting)
Tap & Ballet
Cameron Adams
(Mrs. Doubtfire, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly!, She Loves Me, Gigi, Nice Work, Promises, Promises, How to Succeed)
Musical Theatre Dance
Christine Cornish Smith
Musical Theatre Dance
Christine Cornish Smith
(Kiss Me Kate, Chicago)
Musical Theatre Dance
Lizz Picini
Musical Theatre Dance
Lizz Picini
(A Chorus Line, Chicago, Singing in the Rain -MUNY)
Musical Theatre Dance
Justin Ramos
Music Director
Justin Ramos
(Associate MD Dear Evan Hansen)
Music Director
Ryan Emmons
Resident Director
Ryan Emmons
(Associate/Resident Director: Matilda, Miss Saigon, Groundhog Day)
Resident Director
Briana Reed
(Principal Alvin Ailey, ABT teaching fellow)
Modern
Derek Roland
Adv Tap
ADMISSION
We are thrilled that you are considering IAMT for your professional musical theatre training! Click below to find information regarding our application process, requirements, audition dates, and deadlines. If you have any questions, please email
don't dance for the audience,
dance for yourself
Bob Fosse
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IAMT STUDIO RENTALS
IAMT Boasts three large, unobstructed dance studios at its 3835 Broadway location.
Studio 1: 35 x 35 marley floor $50/hr
Studio 2: 40 x 32 solid wood floor (spung) $50/hr
Studio 3: 45 x 37 marley floor (sprung) $50/hr for rental or
$75/hr for use as a performance space
There are also 2 vocal practice studios that are available for $25/hr
STUDIOS ARE AVAILABLE SATURDAY and SUNDAY from 9am to 9pm
Limited availability MONDAY through FRIDAY after 5pm
Please call 347-266-4048 for more info
