Elefante Performing Arts students star on Broadway, National Tours, TV, film, and more!
Elefante Performing Arts students have appeared on Broadway: (The Lost Boys, The Great Gatsby, School of Rock, Waitress, Titanique, The Notebook, Six the Musical); Off Broadway (A Walk on the Moon, Make Believe); in National Tours (Les Miserables, Kinky Boots); on network and streaming television (Annie Live, Gypsy, Alex Strangelove); in feature films with Oscar nominees (Amanda Seyfried’s A Mouthful of Air; Melissa McCarthy’s The Kitchen); in music videos with pop recording artists (Jason Mraz’s Have it All); on public television (Sesame Street); in numerous commercials; on cruise ships; in top NYC cabaret venues; on professional regional stages; in community theaters; in their school shows at elementary, middle, high schools, and top colleges, and — of course — in Elefante’s popular stage productions!
Most importantly, Elefante Performing Arts students have developed poise, confidence, and communication skills that will last their whole lives long.
We provide our young performing artists with first-rate instruction by professional teaching artists. Our performing arts classes are made to fit all levels of experience. Our teachers understand the importance of finding the storyteller in each and every performer, and providing them with practical tools and techniques to communicate clearly and honestly with the audience.
Elefante offers year-round instruction in the performing arts. During the school year, we hold both fall and spring semesters of classes covering all aspects of performance (acting, singing, and dance) for ages 5 and up. In addition to classes, Elefante produces fully-staged musicals during the school year and in the summer. Our amazing summer shows and camps are among the most popular (and the most FUN) in New Jersey.
We have frequently assisted professional casting directors, agents, and managers in their search for young performers.
An Elefante education in the performing arts unlocks the door to a child’s imagination. Once they step through that door, they can go anywhere.
Photos in the composite at the top of this page: Elefante students taking the world by storm!
Top row: THREE Elefante stars rocked the 2026 Tony Awards: 1) Clarissa Po, Assistant Company Manager of Ragtime. 2)Alex “Goldie” Golden, Associate Conductor, Titanique. 3) Carissa Gaughran, Performer in The Lost Boys.
Second row: 1) Carissa Gaughran as “Supernova” in The Lost Boys. 2) Leo Caravano as “Danny” in A Walk on the Moon. 3) Cate Elefante in the leading role of “Rachel” in the feature film The Greatest Ever. 4) Carissa Gaughran as “Gilda Grey” in The Great Gatsby.
Third row: 1) Tatum Thompson as “Little Eva” in Beautiful, the Carole King Musical. 2) Cate Elefante as “Lulu” in Waitress on Broadway (with Sara Bareilles). 3) “The Golden Ticket Winners” in Willy Wonka at Elefante. 4) Leo Caravano on the red carpet for his role as “Gavroche” in the National Tour of Les Miserables.
Fourth row: 1) Katie Grober with Jason Mraz in Mr. Mraz’s music video Have it All. 2) Charlie Silver and Caleb Alexander in the International Tour of Kinky Boots. 3) The cast of Shrek at Elefante.
Fifth row: 1) The cast of The Wizard of Oz at Elefante. 2) Maren Heary plays Melissa McCarthy’s daughter in the feature film The Kitchen. 3) Maren Heary on the red carpet for the Netflix series Gypsy with Naomi Watts. 4) Adam Cantor in the Netflix film Alex Strangelove.
Bottom row: 1) Sarah Walsh in School of Rock on Broadway, and starring in a Broadway School of Rock Instagram Takeover. 2) The cast of Annie at Elefante. 3) Cate Elefante with Amanda Seyfried on set for the film A Mouthful of Air.