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WHO ARE WE

Sellwood Studio is a premier performing arts school located in Madison, New Jersey. Founded by Broadway and West End actor Tom Sellwood, the studio aims to provide top-quality coaching in singing, acting, and instrumental music for students of all ages and experience levels.

WHAT WE DO

Sellwood Studio offers a variety of programs designed to develop students' performing arts skills. Private lessons provide personalized instruction in singing, piano, guitar, and acting. Group classes include vocal training, triple threat sessions and Broadway-themed workshops. Additionally, students can participate in Fully staged productions.

WHY SELLWOOD STUDIO

Students at Sellwood Studio have garnered national recognition for their talents. We have many award-winning students in national awards and students who gain leading roles in productions around the area. 

OUR FACILITIES

We offer the best facilities for performing arts training and performance.

  • Free Equipment
  • Our own Theatre
  • 8 Music Studios
  • Expert Teachers
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FACULTY

Joseph Mathusek

Joseph Mathusek is a composer, performer, pianist, and director based in New Jersey. During his studies of vocal performance at Brigham Young University-Idaho, Joseph has performed various new musical works...Continue reading→

Evan Waaramaa

Evan Waaramaa is a performing musician, composer, educator and content creator currently living in New York City. He can often be spotted playing fusion jazz on a red keytar at...Continue reading→

Nicole Karrs

Mezzo-soprano Nicole Karrs is a recent graduate of Stony Brook University, where she earned a Doctorate in Vocal Performance. With over 10 years of private teaching experience, she had previously...Continue reading→

Matt Mancuso

Matt is an actor, dancer, and musical theatre performer based on the east coast. He has performed at such regional houses like Walnut Street Theatre, Music Theatre of Connecticut, and...Continue reading→

Deanna Knudsen

Deanna Knudsen is a theater producer currently co-producing the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Lost Boys. Through her production company, Elemeno (named for her kids: L, M, N, O!) Theatricals,...Continue reading→

Adrienne Mckeown

Adrienne Mckeown

Adrienne Mckeown has taught voice in New Jersey for two decades. She teaches multiple musical styles, with technique firmly rooted in healthy, natural vocalism. She played the role of Christine...Continue reading→

Diane Fox

Diane is an accomplished mezzo-soprano and voice educator with over two decades of teaching experience, working with singers of all ages across a variety of musical styles. As a performer,...Continue reading→

Ella Bennett

Ella is an experienced administrator, educator, and performer. She received a B.A. in Theatre from Bard College and worked professionally as an actor before transitioning into education and administration. Her...Continue reading→

Vanessa Dressler

Vanessa is a recent graduate of Drew University with a strong background in education, performance, and stage management. In addition to teaching at Sellwood, she serves as the Studio and...Continue reading→