An afternoon at Green Room 42

✨ An afternoon at Green Room 42 🎭
We’re still celebrating our incredible Sellwood students and teachers who took the stage in NYC this past weekend! From powerful vocals to memorable performances, we’re so proud of the talent and artistry they brought to the stage. 🎶
Swipe through for a few highlights! ➡️
Bravo to everyone who performed! 👏✨ More photos and videos on the way! 📸

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 in Phantom of the Opera for ten years, including six years on Broadway. She has also been a guest soloist with major symphonies including the Cincinnati Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Adrienne’s students have performed on Broadway and National Tours in shows including Mean Girls, Beetlejuice, Fiddler on the Roof, Tina, Les Miserables, Matilda, Fun Home, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and on NBC’s The Voice. Her students have been admitted to prestigious voice and musical theatre college programs including Carnegie Mellon, the Cincinnati Conservatory, NYU, and the University of Michigan.

She is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and attended the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. Influential teachers have included Richard Miller, Barbara Honn, Rita Shane, and Richard Lissemore.

She lives in Madison with her husband and their dog.

Deanna Knudsen

Outstanding Production

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, she is passionate about creating more theater for multigenerational audiences.
Previously, Deanna led the education department at CMT San Jose for seven seasons, where she oversaw classes, camps, student matinees, and educational programming for ten productions each year while working annually with the National High School Musical Awards (Jimmy Awards). She also brings film and television experience from Pixar Animation Studios and William Morris Endeavor.
Deanna is thrilled to join the Sellwood Studio team for The Addams Family and looks forward to sharing her love of theater and arts education with the community.

 Congratulations to our Sellwood students!

Outstanding Production
🎉 Congratulations to our Sellwood students!

Last night at the Bergen PAC's High School Musical Awards, Madison High School's spring musical, "Alice by Heart," was awarded:

🏆 Outstanding Overall Musical
🎭 Best Costume Design
🎨 Best Production Set Design

We are so proud of our students:
Becca Axler, Sophie Santoriello, Josephine Loesch, Zach Link, Sadie Chase, Quincy Grubbs, Julianna Loesch, Ben Chesney-Lang, and Elsie Dwyer!

BIG NEWS! We have a major Broadway producer joining the Addams Family production team!!!

Dianna 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, she is passionate about creating more theater for multigenerational audiences.
Previously, Deanna led the education department at CMT San Jose for seven seasons, where she oversaw classes, camps, student matinees, and educational programming for ten productions each year while working annually with the National High School Musical Awards (Jimmy Awards). She also brings film and television experience from Pixar Animation Studios and William Morris Endeavor.
Deanna is thrilled to join the Sellwood Studio team for The Addams Family and looks forward to sharing her love of theater and arts education with the community.

Congratulations to our Sellwood students performing in New Voices at Paper Mill Playhouse!

🎭✨ Congratulations to our Sellwood students performing in New Voices at Paper Mill Playhouse!

We're so proud of Abby Teagan, Scarlett Sellwood, Layna Arvanites, Jake Naughton, and Zach Link for being selected to perform in this year's New Voices concert.
As the finale of Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory, New Voices celebrates the incredible growth and artistry of students after five weeks of intensive training in acting, singing, and dance.
Break a leg to all of our talented performers—we can't wait to cheer you on! 👏
📅 Performances: July 31 & August 1

Huge success for the 2026 Recitals

Winter Recitals 2026 were a huge success.

It was a really busy program of recitals at the Winter 2026 Recitals this year. Nine classes put on an amazing show including Frozen Kids and K-Pop classes.

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Sellwood Studio to host workshop of new Musical

We’re incredibly excited to share that Sellwood Studio staff members John Ertman and Joe Mathusek  have written a brand new musical — MEWS: The Musical! — currently in development for an Off-Broadway premiere in 2027.

This summer, Sellwood Studio will host a special High School Workshop Production, giving young performers the rare chance to help develop a brand-new musical alongside the professional creative team.

Summer Camps already selling fast!

2026 Summer Camp Dates & Details

Sellwood Studio’s Summer Musical Theatre Camps are the perfect way for kids of any experience level to dive into acting, singing, and dancing while having a blast!

Children participate in all aspects of camp, including acting, singing, dancing, writing, games, competitions, crafts, and, of course, the final show itself, free to attend for all friends and family on the final Friday afternoon of the session.

The weeks are very active and feature extracurricular events such as Water Balloon Olympics, Games Day, Karaoke Competitions, Sports Day, Talent Shows, and more. All campers have a dedicated counselor with their group at all times to facilitate activities and ensure everyone is having the best time. Finally, there is a chill-out craft and games table available at all times for anyone who may need a little relaxation from the excitement.

Summer Camp FAQ’s

What are the ages of your campers?

Our camps are designed for children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

What are the hours of camp?

Camp runs Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 3:30pm.

Do you offer before and after care?

We offer before care from 8-10am, and after care from 3:30-5:30pm. Before/after care must be booked in advance. More information will be sent out in May.

Are you offering any one-week sessions this year?

With the way the calendar falls, we will only be able to offer two-week camp sessions this summer.

Do you offer any programs for those older than 6th Grade?

If your child is too old to attend camp but would still like to be involved, please email Vanessa (vanessa@sellwoodstudio.com). They may qualify to be a CIT.

My child is 4 years old but will be going into Kindergarten in the fall. Can they attend camp?

If you believe your child will be able to handle the longer day, we would be happy to have them at camp.

What are the shows like?

Our shows are camper-created and utilize the music, setting, and characters of each session’s theme to craft an original end-of-camp performance!

Who can I contact if I have another question?

Please reach out to Vanessa (vanessa@sellwoodstudio.com) with any registration or other camp-related questions.

First-ever Audio Academy Showcase is SOLD OUT!

first-ever Audio Academy Showcase is SOLD OUT!

The event will take place on Friday, February 6th at Shanghai Jazz in downtown Madison, featuring rising contemporary artists Anne Bugliari, Katie Holzer, Leigh Mink, and Lyric Hope.

While tickets are no longer available to this performance, we will be live-streaming the event on our Youtube page on Friday evening.

You can also support the artists by listening and sharing their music on Spotify and TikTok!

What is Audio Academy?

Audio Academy is Sellwood Studio’s premium artist-development and music-production program featuring our in-house producer team Ertman & Mathusek.

Young artists bring their original songs—E&M turn them into professionally produced, release-ready tracks for Spotify and all major platforms.

This is a structured, producer-led program that gives students a clear creative pathway, world-class mentorship, and high-level production every single week.

Preview some of their work!