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A series of workshops that provide an in-depth look at the many disciplines included in musical theatre performance, including singing, dancing, acting, and more. Company welcomes performing artists of all backgrounds, and you’ll find your place whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro. 

Featuring local teaching artists and professionals from around the country, each month will cover the "triple threat" skills of singing, dancing, and acting from a fresh perspective. 

Each class is taught by Paul Canann and a guest artist, is $82, and ​​​is for grades 6-12.Sunday October 11, 2026, Detroit Center 

  • Monday October 12, 2026, East Lansing 
  • Sunday November 8, 2026, Detroit Center 
  • Monday November 9, 2026, East Lansing 
  • Sunday January 17, 2027, Detroit Center 
  • Monday January 18, 2027, East Lansing 

East Lansing 
Wharton Center 
750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824 
6-8:30pm 

Detroit 
MSU Detroit Center 
3408 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 
4-6:30pm 

Guest Artist details will be updated as we get closer to the events

About Paul Canaan

Broadway: Kinky Boots (dance captain / original Angel), Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage Aux Folles, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Legally Blonde. Co-Producer: How to Dance in Ohio. He partnered with Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell to launch Choreography Guides with MTI and Broadway Media, which enables schools and theaters to learn and perform original Broadway choreography. Paul also founded the non-profit arts education organization Take It From The Top, which provides professional mentoring and training opportunities for aspiring young artists. He also served as a judge for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The JIMMY AWARDS).   

At Wharton Center, we feel a profound sense of responsibility to the mission of our founders to bring the arts to the entire community and to be a space where people can be their authentic selves. We recognize the arts are a catalyst for connection that can bring forward positive change.  

Please connect with Kelly Stuible-Clark, Manger of Musical Theatre Programs, at stuible3@whartoncenter.com or (517) 884-3166 with inquiries on how we can better meet your access needs.