Welcome to the Los Angeles Musical Theater Studio!

Welcome to the Los Angeles Musical Theater Studio.  We offer Theatre Classes for actors.  Our  classes are in a group, masterclass setting designed to allow the student to learn from weekly one-on-one work as well as from watching other students.  Our instructors are world-renowned, working professionals who teach using a wide variety of techniques and methodologies.

Current Course Offerings

A MASTERCLASS WITH TONY NOMINEE JOSH GAD
February 25th, 7:00 pm – 10:00pm
Odyssey Theatre, West Los Angeles

Please read: This is a masterclass.  Only 8 students, already selected, will actively work with Mr. Gad.  Observer spots are still available by clicking the link below.

Click Here to Enroll as an Observer

From originating iconic roles on Broadway to starring in beloved film and television projects, Josh Gad brings unparalleled insight into what it takes to build a bold, lasting career in musical theatre and beyond. In this rare, in-person masterclass, students will gain firsthand knowledge from one of the industry’s most dynamic and versatile performers.

Josh will work directly with participants on performance, storytelling, and character development, sharing the techniques, mindset, and professional lessons he’s learned on Broadway, in Hollywood, and throughout his career. Whether you’re preparing for auditions, refining your craft, or seeking inspiration from a working artist at the highest level, this masterclass offers a unique opportunity to learn from a true master of the field.

In this masterclass, students will:

  • Explore truthful, compelling performance choices

  • Learn how to bring humor, heart, and specificity to musical theatre material

  • Gain insight into auditioning and career longevity

  • Participate in coaching, discussion, and Q&A with Josh Gad

This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of today’s most celebrated performers—up close, in an intimate studio setting.

Josh Gad is an acclaimed American actor, singer, and comedian, best known for voicing the beloved snowman Olaf in Disney’s Frozen franchise, originating the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, and portraying LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.

Gad will next be seen in A Tree Fell in the Woods, starring opposite Alexandra Daddario and Daveed Diggs. The film is slated to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. He recently completed filming Alex Winter’s Adulthood, in which he stars alongside Kaya Scodelario.

Currently, Gad is in pre-production on both the sequel to Spaceballs for Amazon MGM Studios, which he is producing with comedy legend Mel Brooks, and New Line’s Chris Farley biopic, which he will direct with Lorne Michaels producing.

In Fall 2023, he returned to the Broadway stage in Anthony King and Scott Brown’s Gutenberg! The Musical!, opposite Andrew Rannells.

His performance as Olaf earned him two Annie Awards, while The Book of Mormon garnered him a Grammy Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. On screen, Gad has appeared in a wide range of films including Murder on the Orient Express, The Wedding Ringer, and the critically praised Marshall. Additional film credits include Little Monsters, The Angry Birds Movie, Frozen II, The Internship, and Love & Other Drugs.

On television, Gad played a fictionalized version of himself opposite Billy Crystal in FX’s The Comedians, and starred in Armando Iannucci’s HBO series Avenue 5. He is also the co-creator and star of Apple TV+’s hit animated series Central Park, created with Bob’s Burgers‘ Loren Bouchard. Other TV appearances include Peacock’s Wolf Like Me, as well as roles in New Girl, Modern Family, and 1600 Penn.

In 2024, Gad published his children’s book PictureFace Lizzy, illustrated by Marta Kissi. His memoir, In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some, was released in 2025 through Gallery Books.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gad created and hosted the YouTube series Reunited Apart, which brought together the casts of iconic films such as Back to the Future and The Lord of the Rings via virtual reunions. The series raised awareness and support for nonprofit organizations including Dig Deep, Project Hope, and No Kid Hungry.

February 25th
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tuition:$75 for Participating Students, $50 for Observing Students

PERFORMANCE PREP WITH FINAL SHOWCASE
Instructor: Jason Graae
February 23-March 20 (See Schedule)
7:00 pm – 10:00pm
Odyssey Theatre, West Los Angeles

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This is 8 session class for sharpening your storytelling and presentation skills. Each student will work on songs which will be part of a public showcase performance which concludes the class.

Jason Graae brings his vast professional experience to guide students with:

–Choice of songs
–Developing and understanding the story you want to tell
–Learn vocal techniques to help sustain your voice through 8-show weeks
–Finding your personal connection
–Learning to “show up” for all the elements of your work.
–Skills to engage the voice, body and mind

Who Should Enroll:

This class is best for students:

–With a foundational understanding of musical theater
–Who have had some experience singing theatrical songs
–Who wish to build their skills and sing in front of an invited audience

It is advisable for students to arrive with at least one learned song that shows who you are as a singing actor.

Jason Graae has been featured on Broadway in A Grand Night For Singing, Falsettos, Stardust, Snoopy!, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Off- Bway shows include Hello, Muddah, Hello Fadduh (Drama Desk Nomination- Best Actor in a Musical) , Forever Plaid, Olympus On My Mind, Spamilton, etc. Jason recently played the Wizard of Oz in the National Tour of Wicked. Jason has performed his one man show all over the U.S.,including NYC’s Rainbow and Stars, Birdland, 54 Below, The Green Room and more. He has won 4 Bistro Awards and 2 New York Nightlife Awards. The Prince and the Showboy, his critically acclaimed show with Faith Prince also won a Nightlife Award and a Robby. Happily Ever Laughter, his show with Liz Callaway, has won no awards but his Mom loved it. His numerous LA credits include Forbidden Hollywood and Forbidden Bway Y2KLA! (Ovation Award) as well as Jerry Herman’s The Grand Tour at The Colony Theatre, The Merry Widow and The Grand Duchess with L.A. Opera, and The Music Man & Guys and Dolls at The Hollywood Bowl. Jason originated Houdini in the US premiere of Ragtime at The Shubert Theatre. ( Remember the Shubert Theatre?) He won a special LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding contribution to Musical Theatre.

TV shows include Six Feet Under, Rude Awakening, Friends, Frasier, Sabrina, etc. On PBS, he guest starred twice on Evening at Pops, as well as Holiday for the Troops with Marvin Hamlisch, and Words & Music by Jerry Herman. For 5 years he was the voice of Lucky for Lucky Charms Cereal, a balanced part of your complete breakfast. Movie appearances include Home on the Range, On Edge, Awakening of Spring, etc. He can be heard on over 70 original cast, studio and solo recordings. Recent credits include directing “Follies” at the Broad in Santa Monica for Musical Theatre Guild, and a tribute to Stephen Flaherty at Carnegie Hall.

Classes are 7pm-10pm at The Odyssey Theatre:

Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday, March 2, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Monday, March 9, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Monday, March 16, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026 (Final Showcase, at The Pico Playhouse, 7:00 pm)

Tuition: $625 (Payment plan available by emailing school@lamts.com)

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