Owner Series Class w/ Jessi Clayton & Theresa Pittius

Join us The Prep Co-Owners/Founders to learn all about the the ins and outs of the industry! 

SATURDAYS, February 25th and March 3rd

KIDS (Ages 8-12): 3 - 4:30pm EST

**PREP STUDENTS/VIRTUAL ONLY**

Email us for more info: info@theprepnj.com.

**THIS SERIES IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

**First come, first served!**

CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED

Learn more about The Prep's Owners:

Theresa Pittius (Master Instructor/Producer/Director/Mentor)

Co-Founder, Co-Owner - The Professional Performance Prep "The Prep"

Bi-Coastal Acting, Voice Acting and Vocal Instructor/Mentor/Coach. Theresa's students of all ages can been seen on Broadway, National & International Tours and Regional Theatre, in Feature Films as well as on Television networks & major streaming services like HBO MAX, Apple TV+, Netflix, NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Showtime, AMC+, Amazon Prime, HULU, Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, Disney+ & more. From Sundance to Tribeca to Cannes, her students' projects shine across world venues, and currently play 57 Series Regular roles in various television productions.

Collectively, Theresa's students have booked over $10M in projects since 2021.

Theresa's voiceover clients range in age from 4 to 54, and have starred/are currently starring in numerous animated features and popular animated series across streaming services and major networks, as well as in national commercials, radio, audiobooks, dubbing/looping projects & podcasts. She and business partner Jessi Clayton own one of just two SAG-AFTRA - approved Recording Studios in the state of New Jersey at The Prep, hosting high profile recording sessions for A-list VO talent w/ all of the major networks for animated features and series.

In addition, Theresa's expertise in social media marketing, self-promotion & branding as Co-Founder of Social Sidekick® Media, Branding & Public Relations has taken her career counseling for her students to the next level on social media, television interviews, national & local press, and established digital media presence alongside her partner, award-winning publicist Cassie Galasetti.

Theresa is an Expert Contributor for Backstage.com, a member of SOVAS™ and a proud graduate of The American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA NYC, 2003). She is certified in Mental Health for Performers & Advanced Vocal Technique under Michael Jacobs Vocal Studio, NYC, as well as British RP under Michael Rodgers Studio in Milan, Italy. Theresa currently trains under Anna Garduno of Voice Forward NYC and acclaimed Director/Teacher Larry Moss. Proudly signed with Rebel Creative Group & Take 3 Talent Agency for Voiceover.

Jessi Clayton (Master Instructor/Producer/Mentor)

Co-Founder, Co-Owner - The Professional Performance Prep "The Prep"

Jessi’s students’ professional credits include Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Young Harry); Caroline or Change (Noah); Sound of music (Marta, Friedrich), Mrs. Doubtfire (Natalie); Flying Over Sunset (Archie) Moulin Rogue (Lady M); Off Broadway’s Trevor (Trevor) Match Girl (The Little Match Girl) BAM’s workshop of Medea (Edward) Tour: Frozen (Young Anna and Young Elsa); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie) Christmas Story (Tap Ensemble) and West Side Story Tokyo (Shark); as well as The Met’s Premiere of The Hours (Quentin and Richie) Jessi’s students of all ages can be seen in numerous regional theatre productions; feature films, network productions, and major streaming services including ABC, NBC, Hulu, Netflix, Disney Plus, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Apple TV, Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, FX & many more. 

Jessi believes in helping actors find freedom in their work by first and foremost being themselves in their acting. Jessi guides students through activating the imagination, trusting yourself in your work, and finding fun and play. Jessi works closely with Sarah Baskin (Anthony Meindl’s Acting Studio) to further develop solid, foundational acting technique for young actors. 

Jessi believes that technique is the “foundation of vocal health, stability, and growth and should be first and foremost in our development.” Jessi currently works closely with NYC’s top vocal teacher, Michael Jacobs, to further develop her advanced technical approach consisting of breathing, stretches, tension release, and placement. The ultimate goal for us as singers is to stop thinking about every step while singing because the foundation is completely reliable. If we trust the process, amazing transformations can happen!