Cost

$400

Singing Sondheim

Day

Thursdays

Dates

Nov 5 - Dec 17

Time

7 - 10 PM

Instructor

Instructor

Sherri Edelen

Learn how to make the most of the music of America’s foremost theatrical composer: Stephen Sondheim. The ability to sing Sondheim’s fiendishly difficult music (and the music of many other composers who follow in his footsteps) is prerequisite for success in today’s musical theatre. Issues explored will include lyric interpretation, situational analysis, rhythm, phrasing, vocal production, and all aspects of singing and acting the Sondheim repertoire. For performers with musical theatre experience.

Additional Class Details

No Class: 11/26/2026

Class Size*

6-10

* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our training philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are kept small to ensure every person receives extensive personalized feedback from instructors and meaningful collaboration with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available!

Prerequisites or Prior Experience

No formal prerequisites are necessary, but students should have some musical theatre experience. 

Recommended Next Steps

Students who complete this class often continue with:

  • Musical Theatre Workshop
  • Auditioning for Musical Theatre
  • Performing Contemporary Musical Theatre
  • Creating a Musical Role

Class availability varies by session. See our course catalog for current offerings.

Tuition Discount

Theatre Lab members receive a 10% discount off of class tuition, automatically applied at checkout. Annual memberships cost only $70 per year and also include discounted tickets to all Theatre Lab performances. Read more about becoming a member here.

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Class Policies

We encourage all students to review our Adult Class Policies prior to enrolling. 

Location

In Person

Sessions

Fall II

10 in stock

Instructor

Sherri Edelen

Sherri L. Edelen  - actress/teacher over 25 years.  Recent Credits:  Arena Stage (Dave, Vanya/Spike, My Fair Lady, Ann), The Humans (Olney Theatre Center), Copenhagen (Theatre J), Romeo and Juliet (Folger Theatre), Outside Mullingar (Fusion Theatre Company), Gypsy (Signature Theatre). Other Venues:  Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre, Olney Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Round House Theatre, Rep Stage, two national tours.  Awards: Helen Hayes (Les Miserables, Side Show - Signature Theatre).  Barrymore Award (The Light in the Piazza - Philadelphia Theatre Company). 

Teaching: The Theatre Lab, University of Mary Washington. 

Directing: Steel MagnoliasOn Golden Pond (starring Joyce DeWitt), Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.

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