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Here's how Open Jar got it's name: from a scientific study exploring expanding limits. #limitless #openjarstudios #openjarthinking

We were thrilled to open our doors in late 2019, but we look forward to establishing ourselves as the home for artists in 2020. Stop by our studios today and see all that we have to offer!

#newyeargoals #nyc #timessquare #broadway #musical #musicaltheatre #rehearsal #actors #producers #tbt #theatre

SOUND ON🔊 Don't let our fancy vinyl floors fool you. Our forever Marley is especially designed by @robbinssurfaces for all our dancers out there to make sure you have a crystal clear tap with each shuffle you take across our floor. Book your dance rehearsals with us today to hear for yourself!
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Special thanks to our talented friends @jamesnycgray and @alyssa_sarnoff

It’s true that you never forget your first: @aarontveit and @moulinrougebway were the very FIRST production that rehearsed @openjarstudios and we are thrilled to be the #creativehome for his return for @chessbway
Thank you:
@thebroadwayshowtv @broadwaycom @tamsenfadal

A great day yesterday with @wildaboutyoumusical in their 29-hour reading! It’s been the biggest gift to be along for the evolution of this show over the last 8 yearswith @chilinakennedy & @brian.spector

I cannot wait for people to experience the special show that is WILD ABOUT YOU.

Magic to work with all of you over the last week @hanggilove @jackieburnsnyc @thejessicaphillips @noahjrkts @thecharliepollock @jstrobes77 @chaniwhirly @soundsandsilence @ashleyematthews @caitlinmcneilage @metoohey @wdervish & not pictured @danidangerstoller

#wildaboutyou #wildaboutyoumusical #newmusical #livingthedream

A great day yesterday with @wildaboutyoumusical in their 29-hour reading! It’s been the biggest gift to be along for the evolution of this show over the last 8 yearswith @chilinakennedy & @brian.spector

I cannot wait for people to experience the special show that is WILD ABOUT YOU.

Magic to work with all of you over the last week @hanggilove @jackieburnsnyc @thejessicaphillips @noahjrkts @thecharliepollock @jstrobes77 @chaniwhirly @soundsandsilence @ashleyematthews @caitlinmcneilage @metoohey @wdervish & not pictured @danidangerstoller

#wildaboutyou #wildaboutyoumusical #newmusical #livingthedream

A great day yesterday with @wildaboutyoumusical in their 29-hour reading! It’s been the biggest gift to be along for the evolution of this show over the last 8 yearswith @chilinakennedy & @brian.spector

I cannot wait for people to experience the special show that is WILD ABOUT YOU.

Magic to work with all of you over the last week @hanggilove @jackieburnsnyc @thejessicaphillips @noahjrkts @thecharliepollock @jstrobes77 @chaniwhirly @soundsandsilence @ashleyematthews @caitlinmcneilage @metoohey @wdervish & not pictured @danidangerstoller

#wildaboutyou #wildaboutyoumusical #newmusical #livingthedream

We are so honored to host college showcase for the next generation of Broadway! The future is bright!

This evening with @nadiaquinn was a mind blowing membership event shining a light on #humandesign and how understanding yourself as an artist can change your life!

#howtobeyourself

So excited to give a sneak peek to 39 WIDOWS this week @openjarstudios #broadwayworkroom @tregoney LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Introducing the 2026 League of Artists who will be featured in NEWNEXTNOW Series of new musicals. This series of development, readings, and staged-concerts brings new and original works to the forefront of these emerging theatre artists in American theatre landscape.
#newnextnow

AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO THE DARK AGES: @koomandimond
AFLOAT: @zoesarnak @ejkaz
LOST CITY RADIO: @benjaminvelezmusic @misterjoelperez
ONE WAY: @benbonnema @staskelrascal
THE (DISASTER) MARATHON OF 1904: @the_song_smith @danieljmertzlufft @tylerjosephellis

Partners: @openjarstudios @jessekissel @jeffwhitingnyc

Headshots shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist — but for a lot of actors, they do. The night before feels weirdly high-stakes. You’re overthinking outfits, worrying about your skin, your hair, whether your smile looks forced, whether casting will judge you forever from one photo. You walk in carrying all that pressure because this one image feels like it holds the weight of your career.

That’s where I come in.

As a working actor, I live in that same headspace. I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the camera and wonder if you’re “getting it right.” My job is to slice through that anxiety the second you walk in the room. We slow it down. We breathe. We talk. We laugh. I direct you like I would a scene, not pose you like a mannequin. Before you realize it, the nerves fade and the real you shows up — relaxed, grounded, present.

Because the best headshots don’t come from pressure. They come from a room that feels safe enough to be yourself.

This is @anna.telfer — descended from stardust & made of it. We zoomed in. & in. & in. & the stars aligned.

That’s not luck. That’s elite @canonusa glass, pure human grace and talent, intentional @godox_global lighting, and real on-camera experience guiding every frame.

I work on Broadway. I book TV. I’ve been a spokesperson for Northwell Health and created content for @meta, @google, and @microsoft — so I know exactly what casting and major brands see when they zoom in.

Your headshot is your first audition. Let’s make sure it hits.

Let’s BE DISTINCT. 📸💫 Link in bio @katebackdrops

Headshots shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist — but for a lot of actors, they do. The night before feels weirdly high-stakes. You’re overthinking outfits, worrying about your skin, your hair, whether your smile looks forced, whether casting will judge you forever from one photo. You walk in carrying all that pressure because this one image feels like it holds the weight of your career.

That’s where I come in.

As a working actor, I live in that same headspace. I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the camera and wonder if you’re “getting it right.” My job is to slice through that anxiety the second you walk in the room. We slow it down. We breathe. We talk. We laugh. I direct you like I would a scene, not pose you like a mannequin. Before you realize it, the nerves fade and the real you shows up — relaxed, grounded, present.

Because the best headshots don’t come from pressure. They come from a room that feels safe enough to be yourself.

This is @anna.telfer — descended from stardust & made of it. We zoomed in. & in. & in. & the stars aligned.

That’s not luck. That’s elite @canonusa glass, pure human grace and talent, intentional @godox_global lighting, and real on-camera experience guiding every frame.

I work on Broadway. I book TV. I’ve been a spokesperson for Northwell Health and created content for @meta, @google, and @microsoft — so I know exactly what casting and major brands see when they zoom in.

Your headshot is your first audition. Let’s make sure it hits.

Let’s BE DISTINCT. 📸💫 Link in bio @katebackdrops

Headshots shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist — but for a lot of actors, they do. The night before feels weirdly high-stakes. You’re overthinking outfits, worrying about your skin, your hair, whether your smile looks forced, whether casting will judge you forever from one photo. You walk in carrying all that pressure because this one image feels like it holds the weight of your career.

That’s where I come in.

As a working actor, I live in that same headspace. I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the camera and wonder if you’re “getting it right.” My job is to slice through that anxiety the second you walk in the room. We slow it down. We breathe. We talk. We laugh. I direct you like I would a scene, not pose you like a mannequin. Before you realize it, the nerves fade and the real you shows up — relaxed, grounded, present.

Because the best headshots don’t come from pressure. They come from a room that feels safe enough to be yourself.

This is @anna.telfer — descended from stardust & made of it. We zoomed in. & in. & in. & the stars aligned.

That’s not luck. That’s elite @canonusa glass, pure human grace and talent, intentional @godox_global lighting, and real on-camera experience guiding every frame.

I work on Broadway. I book TV. I’ve been a spokesperson for Northwell Health and created content for @meta, @google, and @microsoft — so I know exactly what casting and major brands see when they zoom in.

Your headshot is your first audition. Let’s make sure it hits.

Let’s BE DISTINCT. 📸💫 Link in bio @katebackdrops

Headshots shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist — but for a lot of actors, they do. The night before feels weirdly high-stakes. You’re overthinking outfits, worrying about your skin, your hair, whether your smile looks forced, whether casting will judge you forever from one photo. You walk in carrying all that pressure because this one image feels like it holds the weight of your career.

That’s where I come in.

As a working actor, I live in that same headspace. I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the camera and wonder if you’re “getting it right.” My job is to slice through that anxiety the second you walk in the room. We slow it down. We breathe. We talk. We laugh. I direct you like I would a scene, not pose you like a mannequin. Before you realize it, the nerves fade and the real you shows up — relaxed, grounded, present.

Because the best headshots don’t come from pressure. They come from a room that feels safe enough to be yourself.

This is @anna.telfer — descended from stardust & made of it. We zoomed in. & in. & in. & the stars aligned.

That’s not luck. That’s elite @canonusa glass, pure human grace and talent, intentional @godox_global lighting, and real on-camera experience guiding every frame.

I work on Broadway. I book TV. I’ve been a spokesperson for Northwell Health and created content for @meta, @google, and @microsoft — so I know exactly what casting and major brands see when they zoom in.

Your headshot is your first audition. Let’s make sure it hits.

Let’s BE DISTINCT. 📸💫 Link in bio @katebackdrops

Headshots shouldn’t feel like a trip to the dentist — but for a lot of actors, they do. The night before feels weirdly high-stakes. You’re overthinking outfits, worrying about your skin, your hair, whether your smile looks forced, whether casting will judge you forever from one photo. You walk in carrying all that pressure because this one image feels like it holds the weight of your career.

That’s where I come in.

As a working actor, I live in that same headspace. I know what it feels like to sit on the other side of the camera and wonder if you’re “getting it right.” My job is to slice through that anxiety the second you walk in the room. We slow it down. We breathe. We talk. We laugh. I direct you like I would a scene, not pose you like a mannequin. Before you realize it, the nerves fade and the real you shows up — relaxed, grounded, present.

Because the best headshots don’t come from pressure. They come from a room that feels safe enough to be yourself.

This is @anna.telfer — descended from stardust & made of it. We zoomed in. & in. & in. & the stars aligned.

That’s not luck. That’s elite @canonusa glass, pure human grace and talent, intentional @godox_global lighting, and real on-camera experience guiding every frame.

I work on Broadway. I book TV. I’ve been a spokesperson for Northwell Health and created content for @meta, @google, and @microsoft — so I know exactly what casting and major brands see when they zoom in.

Your headshot is your first audition. Let’s make sure it hits.

Let’s BE DISTINCT. 📸💫 Link in bio @katebackdrops

Join us for a FREE EVENT with Human Design expert @nadiaquinn showing how to better understand yourself and how you can leverage your strengths in your work! Join us March 19th at 8pm. Livestream available too! Limited space!

My friends! I’ve been talking about human design to some of you for many years now and it’s officially time to launch the business out into the world. How to be Yourself HD (dot com!) will be a source of information, self-empowerment, true validation, and simple tools to help you lean into being your MOST AUTHENTIC SELF! I am so excited for everything we have in store this year, but for now, please check out the website, make your chart, and let me know if you’d like a one on one reading with me. (personalized reports also available for $50: a breakdown I wrote about all the main elements of YOUR chart)✨

Human Design empowers you to be yourself, improves relationships, your outlook on life, how you interact with other people, & will help you feel free and confident to lean into exactly who you were designed to be.

#howtobeyourselfhd #humandesign #nyc #masterclass @openjarstudios