Damiano and Taylor will offer classes Oct. 16-18 in Dallas, Austin and Houston, TX; Rodriguez is scheduled to teach Oct. 21-22 in Dallas and Houston.

The guest artists, according to press notes, will work with "musical theatre performers on performance tips, acting skills, connecting through song, as well as audition techniques -- how to land the role you want, how to determine your 'type,' choosing the right material for you, and valuable industry information on how to make it in NYC."

Classes are open to the public and anyone "interested in further developing their audition skills. Whether you are a college student who dreams of moving to NYC soon, or a high school student planning on auditioning for colleges, or just someone wanting to learn from the best, this class will teach you audition and performances skills that will have you ready to go out and land a callback."

The classes are sponsored by John Garcia's The Column; visit www.thecolumnonline.com. To register visit www.StraightFromNewYork.com.