MK Performing Arts

Meet Coach Aaron, one of our Master Instructors 🎵📸🎭

Aaron Lenhart has been teaching voice and acting for over 12 years in public schools and private studios throughout New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. He holds a master’s degree from NYU as well as a bachelor’s in musical theater from Westminster Choir College.  

He has taught acting and musical theater at performing arts high schools in Los Angeles such as CHAMPS Charter High School of the Arts (where he also acted as Department Chair of Theater) and the Academy of Music and Performing Arts at Hamilton High School. He completed his student teaching at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York. His directing credits include: Rent, Twilight Los Angeles 1992 (CHAMPS Charter HS); Shrek, 13 the Musical, Legally Blonde, Once on This Island (VoiceworksNJ, Georgestreet Theater). Aaron was chosen as one of 20 in the state of California to serve on the Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Frameworks and Evaluation Criteria Committee which revised the framework used by performing arts teachers to create arts curriculum throughout the state.

Aaron is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association and has toured and performed in regional houses throughout the US. Credits include: Barefoot in the Park (New London Barn Playhouse); South Pacific (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina); Fairytale (NYMF, 45th St Theater, NYC); 12 Irish Tenors (Spirit Productions, UK); White Christmas (Cohoes Music Hall) Pajama Game (CLOC); Joseph and the…Dreamcoat (Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater). 

Aaron’s approach is centered on facilitating experiences where the student is empowered to create and express themselves at their fullest potential. His students have gone on to work in national touring productions and gained acceptance to some of the best college programs in the US such as: NYU, Julliard, Rutgers, Marymount Manhattan, and Boston Conservatory among others.

Audition Book Club is THIS SUNDAY!
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➡️ SWIPE to see some awesome snapshots of our Spring 2026 musical, 13 JR!
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One-to-one voice, acting, and audition coaching in Atlanta and online for new, returning, and working performers. Build your craft with professional coaching, honest feedback, and room to grow!

The rain isn’t stopping us at Musical Theatre Camp ☔️ We’re all smiles as we rehearse for this week’s final show!

Meet Coach Nicole, one of our Master Instructors 🎶⭐️🎭

Nicole Vazquez is a New York City based actor, singer, and voiceover artist. Nicole has starred in various national commercials for television, radio, and the internet. Her resume includes off- Broadway, national tours, and various regional theaters performing everything from Shakespeare to new musicals. Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from The Hartt School at The University of Hartford in Hartford, CT. She is represented by KEY Management.

Nicole’s expertise includes singing, voice over acting, acting for the stage, Shakespeare, and acting for the screen. As a voice coach, Nicole meets students right where they are and builds the foundation for healthy, beautiful singing through vocal exercises that teach technique without feeling overwhelmed by complicated technical jargon. She focuses on storytelling, musicality, and overall vocal health to give her students practical knowledge of music and a way to actually apply it to singing. As an acting and voice over coach, her unique experience and knowledge enables her to teach students the differences between the various forms of acting all while keeping the work grounded in honesty and vulnerability. She has a strong foundation in both comedy and drama and has worked with brilliant coaches and directors such as Ted Sluberski (client credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, How to Get Away With Murder, Chicago P.D. and more) and Amy Anders Corcoran (Escape to Margaritaville, Broadway).

Nicole’s goal as a coach is to foster a positive space where her students can grow in their artistry while gaining valuable industry knowledge and technical skills. Her principle motto is “firm but fair”; holding students to a high standard based on their unique goals and challenges, while maintaining a safe space to try, to fail, and to try again. She believes anyone can be an artist and is devoted to helping her students achieve their dreams through encouragement, discipline, honesty, and empathy.

There’s still time to register for our College Audition Masterclass!

We’re partnering with ArtsBridge at The Atrium at Vinings to offer a free College Audition Masterclass for students exploring BFA Acting and Musical Theatre programs. 🌟

Families who attend will leave with:
* A clear understanding of the college audition timeline
* What schools are looking for
* What students need to prepare
* Common mistakes to avoid
* The opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one follow-up with the coaches

Click the 🔗 in our bio to Register! Registration deadline is June 16th. All students must attend with an adult.

‼️Can’t make this Masterclass, but still want information on the college audition process? We’re offering free College Audition Kick-Off Calls for families to meet with our coaches 1-on-1, on your schedule. Direct 🔗 is in our bio!