Broadway performer Alexa Green and musician Chris Citera lead inspiring workshop at Garden City High School
Garden City High School choir and theater students recently participated in a masterclass and workshop led by Broadway performer Alexa Green and musician Chris Citera. The event offered students a rare opportunity to learn directly from two accomplished professionals and gain meaningful insight into the world of performance.
Green, known for her role as Glinda in the Los Angeles and San Francisco productions of “Wicked,” and Citera, a skilled vocalist and pianist, met while studying at Columbia University and now collaborate regularly as artists and educators. During their visit, they shared their personal journeys, detailing their education, career paths, and the realities of working in the music and theater industry.
Throughout the workshop, Green and Citera emphasized the foundations of healthy vocal technique—breath control, tone, support, and expression—while also offering candid reflections on the discipline and perseverance needed to sustain a creative career.
Ms. Green and Mr. Citera led a masterclass with four soloists, each performing a piece they are currently preparing. Green and Citera offered personalized coaching on interpretation, technique, and stage presence, while classmates observed and learned from the feedback. The experience left students feeling inspired, motivated and more confident in their own artistic journeys.
A special thank you to Mr. Mayo and Mrs. Frazzetto for coordinating this exceptional opportunity. Experiences like this reinforce Garden City’s commitment to providing students with meaningful, real-world connections to the performing arts.
