Xavier Rubiano (he/him) is a Partner and Co-Owner of The TRC Company.
A proud New Yorker and first-generation Colombian American, he studied Dance and Musical Theater at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, founded by Tony Bennett, in Astoria, Queens, NY and earned a BFA in Musical Theater and then started casting in 2011.
For The TRC Company, Xavier has cast the Broadway Productions of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, Buena Vista Social Club & The Outsiders.
For Tara Rubin Casting, he has cast Here Lies Love, Bob Fosse's Dancin', The Phantom Of The Opera, & Dear Evan Hansen.
For this Master Class, please prepare two "short" contrasting songs (16 or 32 bars). Please also have your list of songs/book available as he might want to hear more.
Each participant will perform for Xavier using your prepared material in a group format. He will coach, give direction and offer honest, constructive feedback on your audition material if what you are currently using doesn't “work". The evening will finish with a Q&A.
Xavier is interested in working with adults of all types - all ethnicities (18+).
An accompanist will be provided.
Please note that this in person intensive will be at:
Pearl Studios NYC
You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.
Pearl Studios has two addresses:
500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors
and across the street
519 8th Avenue, 12th floor
(between 35th and 36th)
All studios labeled with numbers are at 500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors.
All studios labeled with letters are at 519 8th Avenue, 12th floor.
