Exposure to a variety of topics, people, and adventures all contribute to a fulfilling learning experience. WHO WE ARE: At the Performing Arts Studio of New York, you learn your craft from experienced performing artists. Juilliard alumni, Broadway veterans, and teaching professionals. Directors Deborah Livering, Michael Livering and Terri Morrissey share their love and knowledge of theater and voc
al arts with students of all ages. New Instructors and workshops arrive each season as our studio is discovered by more and more students. Classes are small to ensure individual attention, and process-oriented, allowing students to truly learn, master, and enjoy a variety of performing arts skills. DIRECTORS
Deborah Livering is a Broadway veteran (five shows in all) She is a recording artist, an alumni of the Juilliard School of Drama, and has been teaching acting and voice all over the world for the last fifteen years. Michael Livering is a pianist, composer, and record producer. He has been teaching piano and improvisation privately for many years and finally along with his wife, brings his expertise from Manhattan to Long Island. Terri Morrissey is an actress and singer with over twenty years experience teaching theater workshops for children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY at Fredonia. We are proud and honored to be able to provide a creative haven in which to learn, explore and experience the performing arts. We enjoy sharing our experience with you and look forward to the journey. ADJUNCT FACULTY
Lauren Mollo graduated from Five Towns College in May of 2009 with a B.F.A. She has been teaching creative playtime classes, as well as acting classes at the studio since 2007, and most recently has been the hostess of many crazy Kid's Day Outs! Lauren was also a student of the Performing Arts Studio at the young age of 13 straight through high school, and is a proud alumni of the studio's Company Class. She couldn't be anymore excited about joining the staff at this wonderfully creative establishment. We have an experienced and dedicated group of teachers and administrators. Each teacher strives to create a supportive and challenging class atmosphere to encourage students to participate.
