Meet Your Coach
Michael
Lamb.
For over 35 years Michael Lamb has coached, directed, and developed performing artists of every age and level — from complete beginners finding their voice for the first time, to working professionals booking Broadway, national tours, television, and film.
A performer from
the very start.
Michael’s performing arts journey began at age eight when he was invited to join a professional boys’ choir modeled after the Vienna Boys’ Choir — singing and touring professionally for five years. In high school he was selected as both an All-Regional Soloist and Connecticut All-State Soloist, and went on to attend the Greater Hartford Academy of the Performing Arts, majoring in Acting.
Michael then pursued higher training at the United States International University in San Diego and was awarded one of twelve national talent scholarship spots in the prestigious Musical Theater program at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in Pittsburgh — one of the most respected performing arts conservatories in the country.
A career on
stage and screen.
As a professional performer, Michael has worked with Equity and regional theater companies across the country, earning leading roles in some of the most beloved productions in the musical theater canon. He has shared the stage with Tony Award nominees, Tony Award winners, and other notable Broadway, film, and television artists — a career built on real professional experience at the highest level.
Most recently, Michael appeared in A Great Awakening, a nationally released film.
This firsthand professional experience is at the core of what makes Michael’s coaching different. He doesn’t just teach technique from a textbook — he teaches from the inside of a real career.
A career that spans
every corner of the industry.
Shared the Stage with Broadway Legends
Shared the stage with Tony Award nominees, Tony Award winners, and other notable Broadway, film, and television artists throughout his professional performing career.
Associate Director, Royal Caribbean Entertainment
Selected as Associate Director for Saturday Night Fever with Royal Caribbean Entertainment — a high-production professional entertainment environment.
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
Through Performing Arts Programs, Michael directed and produced several of his youth productions at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The Bushnell also entrusted Michael to cast and prepare children for the National Touring Company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind.
Screen Credit — National Film Release
Recently appeared in A Great Awakening, a nationally released film, 2026.
Director of Large-Scale Productions
Has directed very large-scale theatrical productions partnering with organizations throughout the region — managing casts and crews of up to 300 total personnel.
Carnegie Mellon University
One of twelve national scholarship recipients selected for the prestigious Musical Theater program at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.
Building talent for
nearly three decades.
In 1997 Michael founded Performing Arts Programs — a performing arts education organization that grew to partner with up to 150 municipal governments across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, running year-round performing arts training programs throughout the region. Through his company Performing Arts Programs, Michael directed and produced several of his youth productions at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts — bringing his programs to one of New England’s most prestigious venues, working with some of the most talented students ages 6–18 who auditioned from across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts to be part of his program.
The Performing Arts Youth Collective — his elite student ensemble — put on seasonal recitals that featured Broadway performers and Tony Award nominees, giving students extraordinary exposure to the highest levels of the industry while still in training.
Over the course of his career Michael has trained and developed 500+ performing arts teaching artists across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island — building partnerships with municipal recreation departments, schools, and community organizations, and producing programs serving thousands of participants annually.
A director’s
career.
Beyond coaching, Michael is an experienced stage director whose credits span professional theater, large-scale community productions, summer stock, and cruise line entertainment. His productions have ranged from intimate studio work to full-scale musicals with hundreds of cast and crew members.
What coaching with Michael
makes possible.
Michael’s students have gone on to perform at the highest levels of the industry. A few highlights from a long history of student successes:
Andrew Shipman — Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, Broadway
Andrew Shipman, coached by Michael Lamb, earned the role of Michael Banks in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins.
National Tour — The Will Rogers Follies
A student booked a role in the National Touring Company of The Will Rogers Follies starring Larry Gatlin — at just 13 years old.
Eli Baker — NBC Sitcom, Television
Former student Eli Baker was cast in a new NBC sitcom — featured in the Hartford Courant, August 2013. Read the article →
Off-Broadway Production — New York City
A former student went on to perform in an Off-Broadway production in New York City.
Showband Vocalist — Major Cruise Line
A student coached from a young teen went on to perform as the showband vocalist for a major cruise line.
Lead Roles — Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House & Regional Theaters
Multiple students have earned lead roles at Hartford Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, and regional theaters throughout Connecticut.
College Performing Arts Programs
Numerous students have been coached through the audition process for prestigious university performing arts and music programs.
These are just a few of the many Lamb Studios students who have gone on to work professionally — in national tours, regional theaters, Off-Broadway and Broadway productions, television, film, and cruise line entertainment throughout the country — as well as becoming successful performing arts educators in their own right.
“You and your team were there, going above and beyond the call. You are an asset to the Greater Hartford Arts community and to The Bushnell.”
— Scott Galbraith, Vice President of Programming · The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT
35 years.
Thousands of students.
“Thanks to Michael’s knowledge and expertise, our son was selected to play Michael Banks in Mary Poppins on Broadway. He is especially gifted at being able to help each of his students realize their peak performance through his unique ability to instill confidence.”
Five Stars · lambstudios.online
“The name Michael Lamb is a beloved one in our family. I believe there was a direct correlation between the training she received from Michael and the level of success she was able to attain — starring in an Off-Broadway show and performing as the showband vocalist for a major cruise line.”
Five Stars · Google Review
“Mr. Lamb is an outstanding instructor, mentor and human being. We have worked with Michael and Lamb Studios for 15 years. Michael is uniquely sensitive to individual strengths and is consummately encouraging and supportive.”
Five Stars · lambstudios.online · 15 Years
“His positive, easygoing, and skilled guidance helped her earn lead roles in her high school musicals and in regional theaters across Connecticut. Michael fostered more than her talent — he instilled in her a true joy for performing.”
Five Stars · Google Review
35+ years in the
performing arts.
Professional Boys’ Choir
Invited to join a professional boys’ choir modeled after the Vienna Boys’ Choir. Sang and toured professionally for five years.
All-Regional & Connecticut All-State Soloist
Selected as both All-Regional and Connecticut All-State Soloist. Attended the Greater Hartford Academy of the Performing Arts, majoring in Acting.
Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
One of twelve national scholarship recipients selected for the prestigious Musical Theater program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Professional Performer & Director
Leading roles with Equity and regional theater companies across the country. Shared the stage with Tony Award nominees, Tony Award winners, and other notable Broadway artists. Associate Director, Royal Caribbean Entertainment.
Founded Performing Arts Programs
Established Performing Arts Programs — directing and producing youth productions at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. The Performing Arts Youth Collective featured Broadway performers and Tony Award nominees at seasonal recitals.
Founded Lamb Studios & Lamb Theatricals LLC
Established Lamb Studios for private one-on-one coaching and Lamb Theatricals LLC as the parent company overseeing all brands. Began directing large-scale theatrical productions across the region.
Private Online Coaching Worldwide
Coaching singers, actors, and performers of all ages and levels online via Zoom — from beginners to working professionals. Students continue to perform at the highest levels of the industry.
“My goal is to create an atmosphere that fosters each student’s ability to explore and develop in a positive, fun, safe, and affirming environment.”
— Michael Lamb
Michael loves working with students at every skill level — from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. The only requirement is the genuine desire to grow.
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