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?
Meet The Founders
Andrew Drost
Mr. Drost, Founder of IAMT,
Broadway performer &
Head of IAMT Voice department.
Recently awarded the prestigious
"Favorite Vocal Coach in NYC" title in
Backstage Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards!
Michael Minarik
Mr. Minarik, Co-Founder 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. With VoiceBarre® as their foundation, IAMT students have the confidence in knowing they will be able to sustain 400 performances a year schedule on Broadway! VoiceBarre® classes happen 5 days a week during the school year!
VOiCE
DANCE
Living in New York City provides our students with the opportunity to study with our outstanding working faculty as well as interact 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!
IAMT Creators
introducing
Are you an aspiring or early-career musical theater creator? IAMT is proud to offer the country’s first Musical Theatre Creation certificate program, an innovative 2-year intensive experience for composers, lyricists, librettists, and directors of musical theater.
our students
succeed.
Jillian Worthing
An Officer & A Gentleman National Tour
Kyler Hershman
An Officer & A Gentleman National Tour
Florencia Lorparda
A Chorus Line International Tour
Aiyana Smash
Mimi
RENT! 20th Anniversary Tour
Rose Iannaccone
Rumpleteazer
CATS National Tour
Sacramento Music Circus
Gateway Playhouse
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Jordan Archibald
Angel/Ensemble
Kinky Boots National Tour
Kammie Crum
THE MUSIC MAN
Morgan Gillott
Finding Neverland Tour
Anika Buchanan
Sueños, Off-Broadway
Katryna Marttala
Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's "A Party Worth Crashing" Off-Broadway
Isaac Rycheghem
The Sound of Music National Tour,
Emma Stricker
Escape to Margaritaville National Tour
Danielle Cooper
Singer/Dancer Baby Shark LIVE US 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
Jean Cruz
HEATHERS The Musical
Sao Paolo, Brazil
Justin O'Brien
Featured performer for Norwegian Cruise lines
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
Tessa Cadieux-Petrie
Featured Dancer on Holland America Cruise Lines
our faculty
of Broadway Professionals
Christine Cornish Smith
Lizz Picini
Summer Strallen
Justin Ramos
Music Staff
David Michael Garry
Ryan Emmons
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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