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SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT Wexford Acting Studio Where All the World’s a Stage W exford Acting Studio owner Sarah McGraw has been on stage for most of her life and passing her knowledge of acting and musical theater on to students professionally for 15 years. And while the skills she teaches in her studio are exactly what students need to get roles in school plays, musicals and talent shows, they also apply to the real world, for college prescreens, and even job interviews. “My father was a director and actor, so I grew up in this world. I got my BA & master’s degrees in acting and directing, at The College of Wooster and Miami University respectively, when I knew for sure that musical theater was going to be my niche,” McGraw said. “Shows like ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Guys and Dolls,’ ‘Cinderella,’ and ‘Evita’ suited my voice and temperament. Once I graduated, I started my professional career at the Cleveland Opera, and worked in stock, repertory, regional theaters and eventually ended up in international musical tours in 17 countries.” McGraw put down roots and opened up the Wexford Acting Studio when the dance teacher at the Wexford Dance Academy invited her in to teach. The Wexford Acting Studio’s programming starts for students age 6 and up. Training is comprised of a fun curriculum of theory mixed in with skill-focused games and improvisations and exercises. Private lessons are also offered. Classes are offered once a week in each level, with a second class available each week at no extra charge. Right now is the perfect time to start classes because the fall show, “High School Musical” is coming up Oct. 26-27 at Marshall Middle School. All registered students have until the end of August to audition for a role. For more information on the Wexford Acting Studio, go to wexfordactingstudio.com, where you can download a registration form. It is located at 2611 Nicholson Road, Building Two, Sewickley, 15143. You can also call with any questions at 412.491.2416. REGISTER NOW FOR ACTING CLASSES! Audition by end of August for the Fall Show “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” 40 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com