The Program in Theater & Music Theater welcomes back alum Sam Gravitte ’17 (Wicked on Broadway) to offer a combination of bespoke coaching and class-format lectures; some classes will be guest-taught by Lecturer in Theater Yuval Boim. Classes will include workshops on Acting Through Song, On Camera Audition techniques, and a special day of Wicked original Broadway choreography. Keep an eye out for these weekly listings to see what is on offer!
About the Instructors
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Sam Gravitte is an actor and writer based in New York City. His professional theatre credits as an actor include playing “Fiyero” in Wicked on Broadway, reopening the show after the pandemic theatre hiatus. Other shows include Beautiful, Almost Famous, White Rose, Sweeney Todd, and more, along with various workshops and developmental labs with some of the industry’s leading talents and institutions like Classic Stage Company, Lincoln Center, Rattlestick Theater, and others. He is a producer of Pride Plays, a developmental program and festival with the mission to celebrate and platform queer works, introduce new voices to the theatrical ecosystem, and support the next generation of LGBTQIA+ artists. Sam’s play Hurricane was a 2024 semifinalist at the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference and was workshopped in summer 2024 at Studio Tisch. His play The Death Lectures was developed while he was in residence at Monson Arts. He has work published with Broadway Licensing and has commissions from The Licensing House. As a vocalist, Sam has headlined shows at the 92nd Street Y, Birdland Jazz Club, Provincetown, the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and more. While at Princeton, he received his AB in Anthropology along with certificates in theater and music theater, played lacrosse, was a Mathey RCA, and a proud member of Shere Khan. Sam is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio.
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Yuval Boim is a New York-based actor, writer and teacher. He trained at Boston University and at the London International School of Performing Arts under Thomas Prattki, former pedagogical head of the Ecole internationale de théâtre Jacques Lecoq. He has taught Lecoq, Physical Performance and Movement, Improv, Acting, and Ensemble Creation at several institutions. His acting work includes appearances in major film and television productions including HBO’s The Plot Against America, Bull, Blue Bloods, Red Oaks, Law & Order: SVU, Norman, and That Awkward Moment. In theater, his Off-Broadway and regional credits include Primary Stages, The New Group, Ma-Yi, Culture Project, New York Theatre Workshop, Public Theater, Playwrights Realm, STC (Helen Hayes Award), George Street Playhouse, The Huntington, Pig Iron and Premier Stages. His writing work includes the feature film D.I.Y. which was optioned by Patrick Somerville (Station Eleven, Made for Love, The Leftovers) and received a grant from the Duplass Brothers; Sexcurity (Cleveland Public Theatre); and presentations of work at Dixon Place, Joyce Soho, IRT Theater, Exit Theatre, and a commission from Bebersee Festival in Germany. He is a company member of The Actors Center.
Spring 2025 Class Schedule
Classes held on select Mondays from 4:45-6:15 PM:
- February 3 — Acting Through Song
- February 10 — Acting Through Song
- February 17 — Wicked Day (in New South Theater Studio)
- March 17 — Acting Through Song with Sam Gravitte
- March 24 — On Camera with Yuval Boim
- March 31 — On Camera with Yuval Boim
- April 29 from 6-7:45 PM in Drapkin Studio — Reading Period Workshop with Sam Gravitte
Class Descriptions
April 29 Workshop & Conversation with Sam Gravitte
6-7 PM: Theatrical Movement Workshop — Come for an hour of movement exploration for actors and performers that includes vocabulary from Wicked, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more.
7-7:45 PM: A conversation with Sam Gravitte on the practice and practicalities of life as a performer in New York and beyond.
Acting Through Song Workshops (with accompanist)
Come work on audition cuts, dream roles, and concert work and sharpen the tools needed to nail the performance of a song. Understand beats, moment-before work, vocal technique, and more. Students should bring a song of their choice and sheet music for an accompanist. If you have trouble finding music, reach out to Sam by email at samgravitte@gmail.com and he can help.
Wicked Day!
Come spend One Short Day (well, an hour and a half) with Wicked alum and Broadway Fiyero Sam Gravitte. Learn original choreography from the Broadway show from numbers like “Dancing Through Life” and “One Short Day.” Wicked questions and curiosities are welcome! Students should wear clothing they feel comfortable moving in. Please note this workshop takes place in New South Theater Studio.
The Art of the Self Tape — On Camera Auditioning Workshop
The Self Tape is today’s cross-media standard for auditioning. In this masterclass, Yuval Boim helps develop a vocabulary around the camera in a way that builds technical mastery and dispels fears around on-camera auditions. Students will learn and leave with the real-world tips, tricks, and techniques that professional actors use every day. Students who want to do a scene should bring a phone to tape on, and two printed copies of their scenes, or use material distributed by Yuval. Observers welcome!
Admission & Details
Each class is free and open to all Princeton students. All classes are drop-in; no registration required. No experience needed!
Directions
Get directions to the Godfrey Kerr Studio (W216), located on the second floor of the Wallace Dance Building at the Lewis Arts complex.
New South Theater Studio is located on level 1 of New South Building.
Accessibility
The Godfrey Kerr Studio and New South Theater Studio are both accessible venues. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Students in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.