Craig Carnelia

Craig Carnelia has taught acclaimed musical theatre acting classes for the Broadway community for over 25 years, as well as frequent master classes at many top universities including CCM, Elon, Northwestern, University of Michigan, and Missouri State. As composer-lyricist, he has received two Tony Award nominations, two Drama Desk nominations, two Best Plays citations, the Johnny Mercer Award, and the prestigious Kleban Award. His shows include Working, Is There Life After High School?, Poster...See more

Craig Carnelia has taught acclaimed musical theatre acting classes for the Broadway community for over 25 years, as well as frequent master classes at many top universities including CCM, Elon, Northwestern, University of Michigan, and Missouri State. As composer-lyricist, he has received two Tony Award nominations, two Drama Desk nominations, two Best Plays citations, the Johnny Mercer Award, and the prestigious Kleban Award. His shows include Working, Is There Life After High School?, Poster Boy, Sweet Smell of Success, and Imaginary Friends. Best known songs include Flight and What You'd Call a Dream. Craig has served on the council of the Dramatists Guild since 1995 and is married to actor-educator Lisa Brescia. See less