MONDAY 10TH AUGUST TO TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2026
OR
MONDAY 17TH AUGUST TO TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2026
NEW FOR 2026 (Exclusively at DeRosa Music Bishops Stortford)
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL ELYSSA DEAN WILL BE RUNNING A TWO DAY WORKSHOP using her extensive industry knowledge to help the next generation of upcoming singers prepare for a future in the Music Industry.
Designed for aspiring singers and performers, this inspiring workshop gives students the opportunity to learn directly from highly experienced artist and Derosa Singing Tutor Elyssa Dean, whose career spans musical theatre, live touring, international performance, and cruise entertainment.
Elyssa began performing at just 8 years old after discovering her passion for singing when cast as the lead in a school play. She went on to study at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School, performing at iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and the Dominion Theatre. Her professional training continued at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she completed her BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
She has since performed extensively across the UK and Europe and is currently the Lead Female Vocalist for the “Get Down On It” UK theatre tour. Elyssa has also performed aboard P&O Cruises’ flagship ships Britannia, Iona, and Arvia, and was selected to perform in the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
This masterclass focuses specifically on the audition process—giving students a real insider’s guide to what casting professionals are looking for and how to approach auditions with confidence and professionalism.
Topics covered will include:
• Audition Preparation – What to bring, how to prepare your repertoire, and how to prepare yourself mentally and physically
• Arriving – Completing forms correctly, checking in confidently, and understanding how to work with audition runners and staff
• First Impressions – How to make a strong and professional entrance into the audition room
• The Audition Itself – Essential do’s and don’ts, performance etiquette, and how to handle nerves under pressure
• Recalls – What recalls are, why they happen, and how best to prepare for them
• Final Decisions – Understanding how casting decisions are made and what happens after the audition
The workshop will end with a 'mock audition' in front of the rest of your peers in the group, giving you the opportunity to try out some of the audition techniques you have learnt and receive valuable feedback from Elyssa.
For this reason, all attendees must bring a song with them to perform and prepare for the mock audition.
This is a fantastic opportunity for performers who are serious about taking their next steps in the industry, whether preparing for drama school auditions, professional castings, cruise contracts, or live performance work.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
PRICE OF £135 FOR TWO DAYS
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