Lindsay Mendez: A Cabaret Performance Workshop

Join Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez, alongside award-winning cabaret artists Michael Kirk Lane and Yasuhiko “Yaz” Fukuoka, for an immersive two-day workshop.

The trio of artists will provide valuable insights into the art form of interpreting songs for the concert and cabaret stage. Be empowered to showcase the most authentic version of yourself on stage!

Friday night:

• Arrive with a song you want to sing, rehearse, and share with the class.
• Led by Lindsay Mendez and Michael Kirk Lane, you and your fellow participants will discuss the art of cabaret and approaches to it.

Saturday:

• You will spend the day focused on deepening song interpretation. Bring songs with personal meaning to you.
• Work with Lindsay and Michael to refine your craft and elevate your cabaret skills.

Be prepared to ask questions, step outside your comfort zone, and play. Dig deeper into your material to sharpen the honest message you share with your audience.

“Performing and interpreting songs in the cabaret setting is deeply personal. I am honored to work with students and bring their stories to life through these pieces. The goal is to marry what the author intended when writing the piece, to the artist performing and living through it in real time.”

— Lindsay Mendez