The Studio Performing Arts

Specialties

The Studio provides innovative, high-​quality instruction to children and adults in the performing arts. Our staff consists of active professional artists from New York City who are successfully pursuing a life in performance. They provide our students with fresh, new ideas and skills that are being used in the industry today. All of our instructors find inspiration in their work, giving them a unique gift for empowering students with skills and confidence that can enrich all aspects of their lives.

The Studio provides an artistic outlet for all ages. In a fun, encouraging and challenging environment, our instructors provide valuable information and insight into what is needed to succeed in the performing arts. We specialize in small, interactive classes to maximize the personal attention available to each participant.

WE HAVE A PASSION FOR PROGRESS.

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History

Established in 2003.

In 2000, former owner Melissa Spevacek started teaching voice lessons in New Canaan, CT after her mother, Choral composer Linda Spevacek, posted a note online. Within 2 years she had 40 students with an additional 20 students on her waiting list. She started hiring her friends from the city to teach her waiting list. ‘How can you say no to a child who wants to sing?! ’ By 2003, she was renting 4 different locations and people were requesting acting and dance classes. The Studio opened in 2003. Current owner Lorah Haskins took over in 2010 after studying Musical Theatre & Communications at UW-​Madison and growing up performing. We now have over 300 fabulous students, 20 incredible instructors, and the greatest environment ever. Life is good.

Meet the Business Owner

Lorah H.

Business Owner

Lorah came to The Studio in August of 2010 as the Office Manager and a few months later became the Owner/​Executive Director.

She grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and later attended the University of Wisconsin-​Madison, where she received her bachelors degree in Acting and another in Communications.

Growing up, Lorah spent her time playing the piano & about every sport imaginable, dancing in tap, ballet & jazz competitions and doing community theatre.

While at college, she began her own photography business, studied voice with Andrew Abrams, and performed at the University (Urinetown & Into the Woods), with Music Theatre of Madison (Wild Party), Four Seasons Theatre (Sweeney Todd, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Aspects of Love, Candide, Little Women, & Follies), The Armory Dinner Theatre (Sweeney Todd), and the Children’s Theatre’s Christmas Carol. She even had the opportunity to work with Marin Mazzie & Jason Danieley, and assistant directed South Pacific starring Tom Wopat.